Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In a singly reinforced beam, if the permissible stress in concrete is reached earlier than that in steel, the section is called
Strength of MaterialsRCC DesignMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Under-reinforced section
B
Over-reinforced section
C
Balanced section
D
Critical section
Correct Answer
B. Over-reinforced section
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When concrete reaches its permissible stress before the steel, the section is over-reinforced and fails by sudden crushing.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.