Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about compression reinforcement in a beam is correct?
RCCDoubly Reinforced BeamMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
it is prohibited in beams
B
it lowers moment capacity to zero
C
it is used when section depth is restricted or moment demand is high
D
it is used to remove all tension steel
Correct Answer
C. it is used when section depth is restricted or moment demand is high
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Compression steel helps carry additional moment and improves ductility. Correct option: C.
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