Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about over-reinforced flexural behaviour is correct?
RCCNeutral Axis DepthHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
neutral axis is fixed by span only
B
larger steel area always increases ductility
C
neutral axis has no relation to steel percentage
D
larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
Correct Answer
D. larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
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