Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following statements about flexural failure mode of a singly reinforced beam is technically sound?
RCCUnder-Reinforced SectionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
steel yields before concrete crushes, giving ductile warning
B
concrete crushes before steel yields
C
both materials remain elastic until collapse
D
shear always governs first
Correct Answer
A. steel yields before concrete crushes, giving ductile warning
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