Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering

In IS 456 (LSM), the depth of rectangular stress block in the compression zone for a balanced section of Fe415 is:

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Choose the correct answer

A

0.5 xu

B

0.42 xu

C

xu

D

0.36 xu

Correct Answer

B. 0.42 xu

Why is this the answer?

Depth of stress block = 0.42 xu (from IS 456 Annex G). The rectangular equivalent stress block has depth 0.36fck × 0.42xu (i.e., stress block extends 0.42xu from extreme fibre). The force in compression = 0.36fck × xu × b. Lever arm = d − 0.42xu.

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