Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about simultaneous limiting strains in concrete and steel in civil engineering is correct?
RCCBalanced SectionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
neutral axis is outside the section
B
concrete reaches limiting compression strain as steel reaches yield strain
C
steel stress is zero at collapse
D
tension concrete carries the design moment
Correct Answer
B. concrete reaches limiting compression strain as steel reaches yield strain
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Balanced failure corresponds to simultaneous limiting states. Correct option: B.
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