Assignment Problems (LSD-method, RC-I)

1. A rectangular, tension-reinforced beam is to be designed for dead load of 7.3kN/m plus self
weight and service live load of 17.5kN/m, with a 6.7m simple span. Material strengths will be
S-400MPa and C-25MPa for steel and concrete, respectively. The total beam depth must not
exceed 400mm. Calculate the required beam-width and tensile steel area by proportioning
beam section using maximum reinforcement ratio of under-reinforced section (
 max  0.0115 for 0% redistribution of elastic moments). The effective depth may be
assumed to be 63.5mm less than the total depth of beam.
C-25MPa ( f cd  11 .17 N mm )
2
Use:
S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )  RC  25 kN m
2 3

Maximum design constants for single reinforcement

 max  0.294  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment

2. A singly reinforced rectangular beam is to be designed, with effective depth approximately

1.5 times the width, to carry a service live load of 21.9kN/m in addition to its own weight, on
a 7.3m simple span with S-400MPa and C-30MPa, determine the required dimension of
beam, and area of tension reinforcement by proportioning beam section using maximum
reinforcement ratio of under-reinforced section (  max  0.0138 for 0% redistribution of
elastic moments).
C-30MPa ( f cd  13.4 N mm )
2
Use:
S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )  RC  25 kN m
2 3

Maximum design constants for single reinforcement

 max  0.294  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment

3. A rectangular reinforced-concrete beam of width b=600mm is limited by architectural

considerations to a maximum total depth D=400mm. The beam must carry a total factored
design load moment of M d  410 kN  m . Design the flexural reinforcement for this
member, using compression steel if necessary.
C-30MPa ( f cd  13.4 N mm )
2
Use:
S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )
2

Maximum design constants for single reinforcement

 max  0.294  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment

4. A reinforced-concrete floor system consists of parallel T-beams spaced 3m c/c and spanning
9.6m between supports. The 150mm thick slab is cast monolithically with T-beams webs
having width bw=350mm and total depth, measured from the top of the slab, of D=700mm.
The effective depth will be taken 75mm less than the total depth. In addition to its own
weight, each T-beam must carry a super imposed dead load of 2.4kN/m 2 and service live load
of 10.8kN/m2. Determine the required tensile steel area of interior T-beam. Assume T-beams
are simply supported. Use EBCS-2/95 code provision to determine effective width of flange.
Assume weight of floor-finish about 1kN/m2. Use 30 bars for longitudinal reinforcement.
C-30MPa ( f cd  13.4 N mm )
2
Use:
S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )  RC  25 kN m
2 3
5. A rectangular beam has a width 300mm and total depth of 480mm. It is reinforced with 4-35
bars (As=3848.45mm2) in one layer placed in tension zone. Determine the ultimate moment
capacity of this beam section.
C-25MPa ( f cd  11 .17 N mm )
2
Use:
S-300MPa ( f yd  260.87 N mm )
2

Maximum design constants of under reinforced section for 0% redistribution of elastic

moments are  max  0.294 , x  0.448d &  max  0.0153
 Assignment I (RC-II)
1. A two-span continuous reinforced-concrete beam is to be supported by three masonry-walls
spaced 7.6m on centers. A service live load of 21.9kN/m to be carried, in addition to the self-
weight of beam. A constant rectangular cross section is to be used, with D=2b, but
reinforcement is to be varied according to requirements. Determine the required beam-
dimensions by proportioning beam section as singly reinforced section and, the flexural-
reinforcements at all critical sections.
Determine also the required shear-reinforcement for the same beam.
Consider all possible arrangements of loading for analysis of continuous beam for both
flexure and shear.
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f cd  13.4 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )
2

 RC  25 kN m 3
Maximum design constants for single reinforcement
 max  0.295  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment

2. A three-span continuous rectangular beam shown below is to be designed to support a service

dead load including own weight of 25kN/m and a service live load of 10kN/m. The
dimension of beam is fixed to width of b=240mm and, total depth of D=480mm. Determine
the required flexural and shear reinforcement using LSD method. Consider all possible
patterns of loadings for analysis of beam for both flexure and shear.
Assume the beam is not monolithic to its supports. Use 20 and 22 bars for longitudinal
reinforcement and, 6 two-leg stirrups for shear reinforcement.
C-25MPa ( f cd  11 .17 N mm )
2
Use:
S-300MPa ( f yd  260.87 N mm )
2

Maximum design constants for single reinforcement

 max  0.295  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment

A B C D

4.5m 6m 4.5m

3. A reinforced-concrete floor system consists of two-span continuous parallel T-beams spaced

3m c/c and spanning 7m between supports. The 150mm thick slab is cast monolithically with
T-beams webs having width bw=350mm and total depth, measured from the top of the slab, of
D=700mm. The effective depth will be taken 75mm less than the total depth. In addition to its
own weight, each T-beam must carry a super imposed dead load of 2.4kN/m 2 and service live
load of 10.8kN/m2. Assume weight of floor finish about 1kN/m 2. Determine the required
tensile steel area of interior T-beam.
Use EBCS-2/95 code provision to determine effective width of flange.
C-30MPa ( f cd  13.4 N mm )
2
Use:
S-400MPa ( f yd  347.83 N mm )  RC  25 kN m
2 3

Maximum design constants for single reinforcement

 max  0.295  for 0% redistribution of elastic moment
 Assignment Problems (WSD-method)

1. A rectangular beam made using concrete with C-30MPa and steel with S-400MPa has
width b=600mm, total depth D=460mm, and effective depth d=395mm. The tensile
steel area As=4810.5mm2. Find the maximum service load moment that can be
resisted by the beam section. Which allowable stress governs moment capacity of the
beam section?
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f c , allow 10.05 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=7
2. A rectangular, tension-reinforced beam is to be designed for dead load of 7.3kN/m
plus self weight and service live load of 17.5kN/m, with a 6.7m simple span. Material
strengths will be S-400MPa and C-25MPa for steel and concrete, respectively. The
total beam depth must not exceed 600mm. Calculate the required beam-width and
tensile steel area by proportioning beam section as balanced section. The effective
depth may be assumed to be 65mm less than the total depth of beam.
Use material strengths of:
C-25MPa ( f c , allow  8.375 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=8 &  RC  24 kN m 3
Maximum design constants of balanced section are:
kb=0.243, jb=0.919 & Rb=0.935N/mm2
3. A singly reinforced rectangular beam is to be designed, with effective depth
approximately 1.5 times the width, to carry a service live load of 21.9kN/m in
addition to its own weight, on a 7.3m simple span with S-400MPa and C-30MPa,
determine the required dimension of beam, and area of tension reinforcement by
proportioning beam section as balanced section.
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f c , allow 10.05 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=7 &  RC  24 kN m 3
Maximum design constants of balanced section are:
kb=0.252, jb=0.916 & Rb=1.16N/mm2
4. A two-span continuous reinforced-concrete beam is to be supported by three
masonry-walls spaced 7.6m on centers. A service live load of 21.9kN/m to be carried,
in addition to the self-weight of beam. A constant rectangular cross section is to be
used, with D=2b, but reinforcement is to be varied according to requirements. Find
the required beam dimensions and reinforcements at all critical sections.
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f c , allow 10.05 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=7 &  RC  24 kN m 3
5. A rectangular reinforced-concrete beam of width b=600mm is limited by architectural
considerations to a maximum total depth D=400mm. The beam must carry a total
service design load moment of Mw=110kN-m. Design the flexural reinforcement for
this member, using compression steel if necessary. Allow effective cover of d |=50mm
up to center of the bars from the compression or tension face of beam.
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f c , allow 10.05 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=7 &  RC  24 kN m 3

6. A reinforced-concrete floor system consists of parallel T-beams spaced 3m c/c and

spanning 9.6m between supports. The 150mm thick slab is cast monolithically with
T-beams webs having width bw=350mm and total depth, measured from the top of the
slab, of D=700mm. The effective depth will be taken 75mm less than the total depth.
In addition to its own weight, each T-beam must carry a super imposed dead load of
2.4kN/m2 and service live load of 10.8kN/m2. Assume weight of floor finish about
1kN/m2. Determine the required tensile steel area of interior T-beam. Assume T-
beams are simply supported.
Use material strengths of:
C-30MPa ( f c , allow 10.05 N mm )
2

S-400MPa ( f s , allow  208.8 N mm )

2

n=7 &  RC  24 kN m 3