Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In an under-reinforced section
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Choose the correct answer
A
actual neutral axis depth is less than balanced
B
actual neutral axis depth is more than balanced
C
concrete reaches maximum stress first
D
concrete and steel reach max stresses simultaneously
Correct Answer
A. actual neutral axis depth is less than balanced
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Under-reinforced sections have steel yielding first and x_u less than the balanced value
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