Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

In a singly reinforced rectangular beam, an under-reinforced section fails first by

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Choose the correct answer

A

crushing of concrete before steel yield

B

compression steel buckling

C

yielding of tension steel

D

shear bond failure always

Correct Answer

C. yielding of tension steel

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Under-reinforced sections are ductile because tension steel yields before concrete crushing.

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