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A 10-foot-long beam with the cross-section shown is

subjected to a uniformly-distributed service dead load
of 5 lb/ft and a concentrated service live load at ,
midspan. Taking fc' = 3000 psi fy = 40000 psi what is
most nearly the maximum allowable live load using
LRFD? Ft. ~ /¼ PS. PA..J ' uJp =- s:-
Jc '
I

="'.?c.>c>O f>.>1
t d• 15'

A. 230001b A~ . PH- (~-~~::_ _f~ l ~'-)

B. 290001b j-y :- 4c)OC?O -p;-1 ~# ~ ~ ('3)(11v1'-)..:- ~'"'-~ "

C. 350001b
D. 500001b
C.7 E"1 M A.JC 179'{~
1-hJt Mo "I,.....,,')

/VI...,= /, 2- J\1\17 ~ /. 0 JVlL = I, L ( (,. 2, ~ Je• lb)+ /, b { 2., SJ Ft

/Vl" =- 7 C .f-t -/b + (4 J~')?L
c.... - A~ fc ::- {3,v\l)(LtOODD ~--\
O,"is~ . _f.'e,_. 6 0, & ~( '3Qtc>O l~z..)C /Z,.M)

Ml/\-= As J1 (o1- ~) ==- {~,"'.._)(t1c,o~o!. . .7(1s-i.-. - 3 : 2 1·}- /~l:.tlto lb ·,·v\

JAi/\. .=- c;-0'-JY-12> )b,11'<(,t) ~ /30LIC:>D J..f,- /.iJ - /VI,,._ I,.
J
Pj lS-'/
p, = Q. g _t;;' > 0 . ~-s- - 0., ~ f.'(... - i Z. 0, b ~ 0 ( D c,
((J CJO
<::)\
)

C.., ./l..eA, ~ e_.

-
N cTG° .' ;r:.--p 7f.l -4 1J D • ~_s- L,, !. ,E;' O. l? l
~
)>, =- o. s;;. -
.s. :3:' 6. 7 2 C), b ~
~ =. 0. ~ ~

C =- ~ ::- 3 · q L I-". = LI , 6 / J 8 , v\..

, ~, Cl, 8 f"
,,.,
.___..,.... = 0 ' 0 CJ:? ( d -~) ;;:: 0. c,c., ::l ( I S7., - lf' (,,} /8',..,) = D, c,,.,b..,..) o .
<.J O
o,~ ..-
...., "
lJ,.tl!;r 1-'\.

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1 - - - - - 18"- - -

For the singly-reinforced concrete beam - ., . ,. ., . .,

shown below (fc' = 4000 psi, fy = 60000 ~~
A
< .,
.j .,
..
.j
..:)
< '-
psi), what is most nearly the ultimate shear Ail,:;A.c \J6--Z....TI l l..C .
a

l A~ ~

strength, <l>Vn? ~ J' '

.S.-i-F'A:- L- -(•,1v)
., .
<- ::- L( c:> D
L'>f C> pc;. I ' 0
, ,
< G
.
.,
A. 83.6 kip ~ •
~
.J .
.:)
<

33" #3 stirrups spaced at 12" '

cover = 1.5"
B. 94.8 kip ~ = IZ IV\ .T Pj Ir'/ '
, j .. .., J .,

C. 145.6 kip . ,
. ., .j '

',,) "• ' .,

. .
"'
D. 300.7 kip Iv\ 2--
~ .j

. .J
4

,
' ' ...
.j

,
.,
,_
4~ -:-( ~j{
7#6 bars
C>. ~11./)
- 4

.j
' ~

"' ~ a P.I tP, ,. r.

- , ' .,
Vc... ~ z_ bw ol Jf:. == Z. ( I 6 , ... ) ( 3 3 ,\/\) j c, u\j O 1=-s. 1
"

v.__ = 7r;-- 13 <. 7 \b

V& = A" } y d _ =- 6, 2..2.. , t,\ ( l Vooo i\.-) ( s_3 '"')

S IL,~

VIA ::- Vc + \).s = 7 S- I ::> b -f- > b s. 0 O :::: I / / l/ 3 .{, /0

f<:z l ~,,

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For the short column shown be1ow (fc' = - - - 16" - --

4000 psi, fy = 60000 psi), wh~t is most
nearly the ultimate axial strength, 4-P n?
Tie reinforcements are utilized.
6#9 IS

A. 68 kip J~ :: 'i t'.)UO f'S\

8. 254 kip :t-r =-- 60D00 f>>I

C. 501 kip
A::i = I b I i'I ( I t, I"-) =- 2-. ~ ~ I,/\.__
D. 688 kip (-

c1> Pv\ =- o, e;( o. cf>

Lr o. ~.;- 1~ cA) - A ) + A ~, .ry
, ~"t
J

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From the hoices below, what is the lightest wide-flange shape (FY= 50 ksi)
available that can resist a service dead load of 125 kips and a service Jive
load of 200 kips (using LRFD)? For this column, take Kx = Ky = 1.0 and L = 15
feet
k..?\ hy = (
J-'/ = 5"""0 ~t '=

A. W12x53 <-- I<.\} ALU r-..s r ,-...J f..>1 (A 16"

8 . W12x50 ~~ \2. ~ k,,
C o Lu 1"".,.J \=> 'l.. 0 I";, L.t: ~
C. W12><45 .r:_ l,p
-=- 2. C...C)
D. W12x40 c/)p"'- = y'\J
L- =- t< 1-+

P3 I bl\ Al s.c.. -rA~ L f?

l.J- ~\.I;...~~
G
~
;-----:----=--- cp ""<:" 0. C\
"-'
iv c Fct= c.. ,-, 1/E LE""AJ ½-rK ( y- A) 1 $. )
1
lo
..J

~ 01~·-
1,...J~-A I~ A 'I.. I _s (::, 0 \JS 1Lµ~

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A W24x55 (FY= 50 ksi) is to be used as a simply-supported beam (span

length = 12 feet) to support a uniformly distributed load. Taking Cb= 1.0, what
is most nearly the maximum design flexural capacity (LRFD) of the beam if
only the ends of the beam are laterally supported?

A. 503 ft-kip w 7..'{ 'f.- ~ s-· C1, WA~ Pe ov1 DEr:>

B. 344 ft-kip Fy : s-o ks I

Mv:>-r ~E LA-Tou..ALJOlb/ll ~
C. 299 ft-kip Li.. ::::- I 2.. }-t-
f3vC..1'-L1--->C,
D. 150 ft-kip C1-o -- (

Lp = L), 1 3 J-
L.r == '~- ~ ~
M-r ~. Z c.. c, k 1p-J--t-
M~ = ~c.> :a. k-,1 - 1+
l>~ =- ""Z..Z, 2- k.,p

/\\;, - (Mi? -M-r) (L- Jp - Lp)

L--r - Ly,,
~ M V\ =- 4M p - 4[3 F ( Lb - l p ) ;::: :s-(.) ~ - 2 L :z__ CI z_ - l/' ) 3)

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The bolt layout for an L6x4x3/8 of A36 (Fy = 36 ksi, Fu= 58 ksi) steel is
shown below. 5 bolts that are 3/4 inches in diameter are used. What is most
nearly the design axial capacity, 4>P n, of the member? For the purposes of
this problem , you may neglect block shear rupture and bolt capacity.
'Fy:: ~ b \l-S\

r:; = '5"1 k..s,

3 inch

A. 14 kip c:
diometo- bolts
L6 X 4 x)
8. 83 kip t=
'3.
-liA
'
8'
C. 117 kip 1.75 1
D. 169 kip - 4.0 -

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• A floor syste.m for use in an office buitding uUHzes 45-foot-Jong floor beams
spaced at 9 feet The f1oor wm be subjected to a service dead load of SO psf
and a unreduced service live load of 80 psf. Using LRFD load combinations,
what is most near11 y the max.imum factored bending moment on a given floor
beam?
A. 126 ft-kip
B. 363 ft-kip
C. 428 ft-kip Di. ~ S--o f, J-

D. 800 ft..ktp L~ ~ iD f""... ~(u,..'.)e.sP\,li::_e-t>)

\;,G"A.M.> >?A- c...c: c:> AT 1 .f.c--.: ½ = ~ M

L- =y s- J..-t MI I>
r5/w
w, ..JT
DE:A.1'-1..5 w1 D-r1-1

¥~

I
I

l) ~ l. 1... o +
L. I. h L.~ =- I, ' - 7 ( -.--,~
>'--' P".. &" ) --/- / ,/,,,. ( f:,l,Lp.r j j ~

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According to ACI 318-02, find the value of cp that should be

used in computing the design moment strength (¢Mn) for the
beam section shown.
fc'=4 ksi
fv=60 ksi
A5 =5.08 in 2
4-No. 10 bars (tension)

24"
21.5"

D-.. =- A.!, /y
0.t;.S-i'Jo •••• 1
,,,L--- 12" _ __ _,,/

/3, = C>.i,s ~ 6, ~<- 0, 05" (~t':~c\ ~ t:>, 1:.r-

tc:.,i.:,~ )

T3, =-· 0 - ~~ - u,C;)~ (1../uuo_c_,...,..,w,)- C:::>-~ ,;--

1 c., .._. 0

0 ~~-~~~-~) =
8, ? el I I'\.

cp -

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Find the minimum adequate width (b) for the beam.

Mu=648 kips-ft
fc'=4000 psi
fy=60,000 psi
<t>=0.9
8-No. 8 Bars (tension)

I
C/\. -= -?
> c:::, '" - -z. ;, '" -
-- 2. '"
2.. = '- "', ~ '"'-
-::> -- ,
30"

JG
-.-. -.-.--r---
f
•••• t
L.t1
N

CL-- = ! 7. l-( .3 / ,/\

c.--- =- A.s: j..'I

O.!>S" J,_' b

b /~ ' v'\.

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According to American Concrete Institute, what is the

allowable moment capacity of the beam.
f c'=3,000 , si
fy=40,000 psi

As=3in 2
3-No. 9 bars (tension)

23"
__A_s_J_Y__ ~ '?.. ,,._2- ( 4o ~)
20"
o. ~s- J-.. .' b

•
• •____ ....,,/
l
/- 12"

- '3 ' ~L r "-- =- l( , ?: (o , "'-

0 , ~

Cr -= c::, • Oo ~ ( d - c_') ::- 6 , c.:, C, :3 ( 2 011/\ - l/, '3 l.. 11\\

c....
ti ' ::l (.. I..__
- (':), 0//
.-

c. u.,,.._Jc -e. s-r e:, Lv 1-1 1 c... H p ~ ov , l-:>e ..s ..A---1 orz... E" -rr ;Al\ i;; r=-0 12-. ~vA-'-vJ...A,,. ,to .....J
I~ T ~e t="'vt'-•-....r r· bF A F ...""-I L C..-f?e.

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,_,.,., . If"
··' \ ,"-Ctr'-"\...')
· - -· ---- : ....... , ..

,J I (2-)S, 11?Jl-..f>

v',,,,.- -~ ;>
6:,

1 A"~2.As ()i)
V

P-:i I ', '\

\l\J : - \.-z_ \}t> + ) 'b \)'- := - - --- --- ·- - -··••··•-.... .. ,. _____ •••m .. ·v, , •..• .•..

I, L ( --S- /t:-s ,) + \. lo ( l S-k.-~, J

s-r, eJ'lu(>.>
'i.t'~u, ~~..P

~0 k. .s I -:::- 2 "' 3. le., p + V !.

o.,s:--

s == I 2.. IV\

O.c..(

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Determine the design moment capacity of the beam

shown:
fc'=4000 psi
fy=60,000 psi •(2)~~ •
27"

' 21.5"

(lf)¼!d

••••
/----.. 14" _ _ _ ,,.
3"

I
A> -l\.s :::

~ - (A~ - A; )J"
o.o-r :.t~ 6
M "' ~ 1---/ l (As - A ~ ) ( d - ~J + A') ( c,( - d 1
)

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)
'0( \
u

~ \,
)"\',._,.
_J ·<i
-i . ~

~· -
\
'V
- Sl
'' ·---.-·"

.J....
\.L..

1-
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 FE Review-Sturctural Design _i,P==-1... t..>O k1,.P

y ///.,,/j p,~
Find the available design strength for a W12x50 column.
I'
Pinned-Pinned ~ y:;-, Y~o- fl 'leJ:>
P=200 kips I
L=22 feet

-I<.

Wl"Z..Y.S-0

A= 11...1,(::, 111\'l.-

r-x ==- S-, l tS1V\.

ry - 1 . Ci G Iv'\_

p~ 11:o,Z..- - r A ( s ( _ ~ C- A -7. j
K-= / ~0~ F1X€f:>-F1xEp

P\} I S-7 - C C> L. uµ ,J .5

s. L ~ J-Joc·~ ~s~ 1?.P...'Tt t:) (SR)= ~;- ~ I (-zz_.:k\ . ~~ = 13 <i. 7
I . Ci 6 '"'"
lJEAK. A)(1s ()O\J'E'"t2_,._JS :,, ry l.JAS. uS~D

PS I (, > - I A f) L. ,:. ,4 I s c.. y - z_ 2-

.s, "-. Ta Fr .,JI> A \/Al lA-13L€" C.(2..1TlLLe .5T/l--c>_5 ( cJ) 'Fcv-J : : f-
S ' 'c · =- \ ~ '--1 , -, - ~ e"" Cf> ~>-- = (-Z · -~ U i1 ~.-= fl., r:;- ( I,,, I,)::- ) :;a \q~
;\L--r-€12...;J..A~· S. c.) L..UTl O ~

_) --
)L.

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' ii

t:? ·;;' (:). g lb

;:::__--,..-- --:/
\ \?

{\ l
I
c) (c

-cp :-: . 0, "I

b c.?C.)

p~:1~5='
f
'2

AJ =::
-
-re-·
L(
cA 1:- -re- ( l
c1
O I ...._ )
'C"' '"") I "'f \ II\
,._, t~V'I'

I ·..,.."""··
ft"'"
p.._ bC:>O /c_, .,,,
-- b't
l(~ - = C:>,
I
rp J.(.. 'A 'o 0.--, ( i, r:..:. ,)(s,'f ,vi"'-

/Z.,,,_ - Pu e 6(;:)D_!_~tlb ,~\ - b. 2 ~

cf> J~ A~. k - o.7(4 1~~.)(!,LJ1""")c 1b,.-)
,
p L a- \c ,I\. A ...,__J(> \c ,.._ 1 us F ,.J ,E: x-,- t"3 , (, ei c 51 ·· 12 , -..1c,

;r:::, 01~-:rA1. -J (Zt"t NFo(Lc.... .c: M E°..JT. ]l.~i lD CJ-.:::1 ~

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1. The span length and crnss section of a reinforced

concrete beam are shown. The beam is underreinforced.
The concrete and reinforcing steel properties are
J:= 3000 lbf/ir12 ,J11 = 40,000 1bf/in2 1 and As = 3 in2 .
5 ft

_, - ) ,;-, v--..
0(--c_ -

12in D _ S- ~(IO_k).:.:: ~ 0 )lo

fr., - _h.

10 ft
beam
cross
section t L/z._
r
I
Neglecting beam self-weight . and based only on the
· allowable momei1t capacity of the beam as determined
using A1nerkan Concrete Institute (ACI) strength
design specifications, the maximum allowable. live load
is most nearly P':7 f ,;-~
-~ (A) 23,000Jbf Mu=- /, z_ M~ +- I. t,,. M\..
(B) 29,000 lbf
(C) 35,000lbf
M" ::- \, l-( w; L) -,- t. to( ¥-)
(D) 50,000 lbf
o.. :::- A::. tr -:::- (3 I"'-) (t10.ooops~ _
:s. 9 2.. '"'
o.s;;-J~ k, o, '6~ LsDoo')(_ 12 1"')

. o .~~.2D,C,.>o, "~
;.s, f;1-1~·,d =- o. ~r
c.. ::- 3,q-z._ ,"1 ::- <..t,b/
0, ts.S-
~ ::=: C,, 0 05, _/_ cJ.__ 0. _ b • l> (..) ~ ( ' s-; "" - ~§:..0 - o . oo h g:· -> o , ooS-
'- --- '-/, 4:,/
~"o ¢ = 0, °t

M"'- :::- As fy ( J.- t)====- ~'"'._(L1ooooP~ 1){ 1 ~11-1- 3 ~-z._) 7:' (. ~lLf 'rf( tu)l II\- \b
Ml/\.=- \s"bll ~00 lll\•lb ( ftJ;
I 2., ~
\'3DLJ00 A-- lb
( 6, ~) { I~ D ½OD f.e_-( 6) -:=- / -s;'_A... )J, + LJ j>L..

PL.~-z1»sCo ,-zSf-.t.-lb
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2 . A floor system consists of ten 30 ft long reinforced
concrete bean15 and a continuous 5 in deck slab. (A typical
section is shown for the deck and two of the beams.)
Assume the beams are underreinforced.

. 15 in

· .....
. As

For each beain ih the floor system, the ACT-specified

effective top .f lange width is most nearly
(A) 36 in
(B) 50 in ~
(C) 60 in
(D) 90 iri

k>~A-r'\. c~..,.,__rr~L--L.<...Ji;: _ ro '""

'7 f A t. l ,._J C.;>

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3. The cross section of a reinforced concrete beam with JD~ < {l.1 f..l
tension reinforcement is shown. Assume that the beam
is underreinforced. v~:: ,-r- ), (__j I

12 in 8,'
;;. -= f IA

p~ ,s-~
ch
.20in
oli= \)t,,-= Z. /ow d.{f: :- (2)(1l,"')(zo,_.~ooup),
23in

~l~J
3- No. 9 bars
AJ~n.)(1,-1i-): 3,"'1.. \)" ::: I_ L- \)0 +- l, &, Vl, -== I• l ( s/t1t1) +/, b ( 1 (7, 11 j

1: = 3000 lhf/in 2

Jy = 40,000 lbf/in2 ·
As 3 in2 [three no. 9 bars]
Vv > cf> Ve--
A:= 1 in2 ~O ;, ( 0 •) .s) ( 2;.1.,, >)
If the dead load shear force in the beam is 5 kips and the > 0 Jl.1.LI > 14 .7 2. S-lt..p>
live load shear force in the beam is 15 kips, then the
minimum amount of shear reinforcement needed for a
center-to-center stirrup spacing of 8 in based on ACI \)"':- ~ -;;. \],_+\Js
strength design is most nearly d>
(A) 0.10 in2
~ -:: 2-c..,-i + '1»
(B) 0.12 in2 o . >S-
• ·2
-~ (C) 0.14 Ill

(D) 0.18 in2 p~ I.!>-)

-->
:: Av (lfo $)tz..o ,., _"\

't--
Av ~ o ·I> 7 1t-1.

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I
4. The span length and cross section of a .reinforced J~ =: 2 s-uo
J.,
·
-'"'""\.-
concrete beam are shown, The beam is underreinforced. p C.l..:>c> Lb
The concrete and reinforcing steel properties are }7 ;;- - , c·
,..,"t..-
f~ ~ 2500 lbf/in 2 fv = 50,000 lbf/in2, and As = 3.8 it?.
j
3./, . . 'Z-
A~ :-

{~
_ _s_tt._ _, Pi. :;-- ~0 UC--'0

IL , .,._
__s -

14in

.· stee1 iiinfor~ing ,bars sfO

.-: _.:~ . · . ·.·,- .. - .. · .. ·:,· : : ·..
:. :- : · { .J-, .._,,..o)
1'"'
beam
cross
I 10 ft section

The beam supports a concentrated live load . of

50,000 lbf. Neglect beam · self-weight. The minimum.
amount .of.shear ·reinforcement ·required for .a center-to-
center stirrup spacing of 12 in under ACI strength 1 0 ...J L, y ,-J ~~r, Ft>~t-.;;.J· -Fi::>tt...- >~,c,,e__
design specifications is most nearly ,
(A) 0.17in2 Vu:o 1,LVp t- (,LI{=- ),2. ~
(B) 0, 2Hin 2 ,-x-, 1ri1 V0 -=- '1 o o) ·L lb
~;;;:,, (C) 0.38 in2 r.J
(D) 0.78in2 \Jc..·~ 2..,b-.Jo/.{£i: -= Zll'i v1'){1~11A')[zse,c:>f:S1 -
1 L S-LDO Ila
psi.rs-

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5. A floor system< consists oL30 r.einforced concrete
beams and a continuous 4 in deck slab. (A typical sec-
tion is shown for the deck and two of the beams.)
Assume .the bearns are .underreinforced.
\pa., ..~· Lx6;"

40in

f~ -- 2800 lbf/in2
f 11 - 42,000 lbf/in2
L = 30 ft [sitnple spanJength]

Assume the effective flange width for this beam is 40 in.

ff the a:rea of reinforcing steel per beam is
6.00 in 2 ithe
nominal) :noment capacity of each bt.1am based on ACI
strength design .is most .nearly
(A) 150 ft-kips
(B) 160 ft-kips
C>- = A..s !1 -=- 0,,,,1-(l\2..~J
-'> (C) 520ft-kips
!) . i <1;_ .k'.]t..- (J. <i S (2.~ ~--J/11 t>.o1)
(D) 650 ft-ki.ps

/11,, :,,-
~l. L 'L/ /<,~ • M (,!:-)
t t-, "'-
9 q ~ . r .s. /l -/,._ 1-fJ

611..--

,vi.A ::; l), 8, 5.--t '-" ~ ' ~

I
( e,/- ½) .=- j/ ~ /.+ - /,. I~

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6 . The span length and cross sectio11 of a reinforced J'l-= -sr c..o f'n
concrete beam are shown. 'l'he beam is underreinforced. dy ; > .5G,c)o r~,
The concrete and reinforcing steel properties are
,,,, = 31·0•0·.· 1b·f/.HI~,
.JC
· 2 ' an
· .?: ;1· y· · ·3·,.,o, oo·o·•·1b·f/•III .• ·nr.
· · d A. s - 2··5 .?.
As :: 7. ,:;;- , "' '?...

4ft.
. . ··1. .

9.5 in
1-----1
16 in..,-c.1_1_3'--in_1,..... l:i;J
beam
cross
section
8ft

The balanced reinforcing steeLnttio . for this bearn in

accordance with ACI specifications is ·most nearly
(A) 0.037
(B) 0.046
(C) 0.051
(D) 0.058

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. .

7. A floor system consists of ~O reinforced concrete.

beams>a1ld a continuous 3 in deckslab. (A typical sec-
tion is shown for the deck and>t,Wo of the beams.)
Assume the beams are underreinfbrced, ··
/ · ro~· ..:_ .__, I!,""- .
7
/
~

20in

e,.._ -=- A~ Jv
48in
o.1s< cf b~

!~;= 3000 lbf/in2 7, 2-S",-.. ,__ (/.,o C>~c, p~ I \ _

. ..

fv = 60,000 1bf/in2 0 · ~~( ?o Do f' 51 )( 11 ~l.,J

1.J 30 ft [simple span length]

Assume the effective flange .width for this beam is 48 in.

If the ci,rca.ofreinforcing steel_per beamis .7,25 in2 , the
nominal moment ·capadty ofea.ch·• beam based•• on .ACI
strength .design.is.most •neatly ·

(A) 680 ft"'kips

- ·~(B) 770 fo-.kips
(C) .80O-ft-kips
(D) 880 ft-kips

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8. The cross section of a reinforced concrete beam with
compression reinforcement is shown,

ft= 3000 lbf/in2 ( A'> - A~ ) j. 1

fY >40 1000 lbf/in2 ·'
o. s-s- ;__ ~
As ~ 3in2
Afs =1 in:2

The nominal monlent capacity of the beam ·is most

nearly
(A) 130 ft-kips
(B) 150 ft-kips
0
(C) 170 ft-kips
(D) 190 ft-kips So '- vC: FoL L

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( 9.; A monolithic slab-beam .floorsystem is supported
oh a column grid of 18 ft on centers as shown. The / ._J
dimensions of the cross section for the beams running
in the north-south direction have been detennined.

18 ft 18 ft

.
t. . .
.

N
_L S' PA .,J l£ A-JC,TH
18 ft 'i
lLle, -:;c

{S-1'\~1..=51'"""\
ldw+ll>'-"5--

15;:;--.o..Y'- c-::::-,-....n-SrL..- t.' .J;;::.

'5 PA:: CI A.....JC)

18 ft

3@ 6ft '""--
(a}
7L,~

I~.··... I
15 in
(b)

\i\Tha.t is most nearly the effectivefla.ngewidth? ··

(A) 45 in
(B) 54 in e--
(C) 63 in
(D) 72 in

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1. For the short, concentrically loaded round spiral
column shown, the applied axial dead load is 150 kips,
and the applied axial liveload is 350 kips.
f~ = 4000 lbf/in 2
fy = 60,000 lbf/in2 d> ~c:,.7
18 in
V
r P• -· / r-o 1'-nn >

longitundinal
reinforcernent

round spiral column

(cross section}

Assuming that the longitudinal reinforcing bars are all

the same size; the minimum required size of each longi-
tudinal reinforcing bar is
(A) no. 7 )'?v
------ -
______
'7 tJ/ C> t. I!:...--~···
....,.,....._,.

(B) no. 8
t(;) no. 9
(D) no. 10
=

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2. For the short, concentrically loaded square tied col,
umn shown, the applied axiahlE:adload is150 kips, aild ~ ~ , S-o fc Ip 5>
the applied axial live load. is 250 kips.
t; = 4000 lbf!in2 'P\.... - z..s-o l 1tJ

fv = 60,000 lbf/in2
18in
4,::- C!:>-'~ 13 ,s-<

J.v..,,._-:;;. 0, D /
longitundinal
rei nforcement

4quare tied column

(cross section) I

•l y A.s,. .- 'J ' t. '-/ I I"\ "l.-

ok::·0.bc,~, ...) = 1q,~;"'

Assuming that the longitudinal reinforcing bars are all

the same size, the minimum required size of each longi-
tudinal reinforcing bar is

;;; :: : l'lq Pu ~ I, L ~ -1- I. 6 R_ ~ Ld I 5D/ + I, b (2=) L s-eD Lt-<

(C) IlO . 5 ,\-\0 D
wr"' ::=- r"
-=.> (D) no. 6

~P"= o.g f [o.~s-J~ { ~-As,) +ASTJ7 j

s-17D Lr->= d, ~ ( ~. & s-) [ D.~r(Y ~J0 2.L/ ll'l.-A~,_) + As-r ( bb ~:.._)

As,-- =- 0, 2.. 1..1 1.r '"''- (Lt:L> T f-l A-l ,.(,11.J VA'l-ui: o+ ~)

use;: A~. =- '5. '- ~, , ... '\...--

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3. A reinforced concrete tied column is subjected to a
design a..xiaI compression force of 1090 kips that is con-
centrically applied. Slenderness effects are negligible, P ::o- Io ~ 0 11..- 1 f ..S
and the column is to be designed using ACI ~H8. Given
a specified compressive strength of 5000 psi, grade 69
rebars, and a specified longitudinal steel ratio of 0.02,
what is most nearly the width of the sides of the smallest
square column that will support the load?
(A) 12 in
/2 :::- C),OL..

(B) 16 in
~ (C) 20in
(D) 24 in /dS-.J .,,.._;; J-y .:- bDl.'c.)C) /;;,> I

l)f'CAvJc' (; ilADf;' be> Rt~,.._ I~

lJ U>~P

0 E,.

0 Cl

L., /

I ~"';: () ./1,,_. '

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4 . A 16 in (gross din1ension) square, tied column must

carry 220 kip dead and 250 kip live loads. The dead.load
includes the column self-weight. The colun1n is not
exposed to any 1110II1ents: Sidesway is prevented at the
top, and slenderness effects are to be disregarded. The
concrete compressive strength is 4000 lbf/in2 , and the k= I b,"'-.
steel tensile yield strength is 60,000 lbf/in2 • The longi-
tudinal reinforcemen\ of this column is most nearly
-> (A) 0.028 t,-,,,-- i o

(H) 0.061
P!i l S-'-1
(C) 0.092
(D) 0.11

r51r'-l

~ ~ I' L ?l> + I' lo ~ -= ) 2.. ( 2 2.0 '--j ~ ). lo (? ~'"bk.) =- 6 b '-/ /( l 'P

I

A.s, = 7. 'e- 2........

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5. An 18 in square tied colun1n is reinforced with
12 no. 9 grade 60 bars and has a concrete co1npressive CJ t.A oc, C,.) 1"3 A 'l _s
strength oL4000 lbf/hi. The colu1nn, which is braced
against sidesv1ay, has an unsupported height of 9 ft and j Y = 1.::,,o 0 0 0 P 5, 1

supports axial load only without end n1ornents. ,i\,That is d~-= ½o~o P>1
most nearly the design axial load capacity?
- ? (A) 930 kips
0 C o O
(B) 97Okips
(C) 1800 kips IL~) 0

(D) 1900 kips O 0 C, I)

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6. The short spiral column shown uses eight no. 8
bars. Assume. the loading has a low eccentricity. J-Jt..rr ,...J R~"F f-'\A_J
f~ = 3500 lbf/in2 , and fv = 40,000 1bf/in2 •

The design .strength is most nearly

-> (A) 810 kips
(B) 870 kips AJ-= ~ l 2-2-,ri)?.. =- > ~o. l , n "L-
'i
(c) 890 kips
(D) 8100 kips

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1. A 25 ft long steef beamis loaded upifotinly {live) at f'LAs-r,e- >n,10..J .1-'lar>vl.\J-> { C:. }r )
4 kips /ft ...Loadir1g • du~ .t9 •self-v.r~ight ••ii? •• riegligibfo, •• an<i •.. ~ Cll'L W ,, - ~ H-Aj?i:"
there .is ·adeq_ua,teJat~raI.·Support provided to the.peaxn'. • •
The requited plastic •sectio:r:t .rtidduhj_s ·for •a•. \¥12 . shape • ·
.. (, il.t>.\X:: .5e> ,'. it = ~0(.)0 D )> ~ I
.using gra,ae'."50steetis mo~tn.early · ·· · ·
.... . .•.:.. .• "i •.• . •. :::>::.. ... :_ :·: .· ··_:: .:::::::::: :·:...
. , .. , . .... .. . . .... .
.. . .
(A)60iU . .•.·..
(B) 95 3 . in
.) . • ;:r ·.
. •( G 110 m
--:, (D) 120i1?
·1·- · .· ......... ... ... .. ~ - " >- )-..
L/L I
I I.

yS I t7

5'0 ---
1'1()
· I
z;c
/ 0 z_.

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2. A \i\1-shaped bearn has a warpillg constar1t of

3450 i116 . 'I'he mome11t of inertia <lbcmt the strong axis
is 115.1 in4, .and its elastic Section modulus about the •
weak axis .is 99.Lin.3 . T'he effective tadius of gyration
of the compression flange is most nearly . . . ..

(A) 2-0 in
(B) 3.0 in
(C) 4.0in
(D) 5.0in

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. . ·. ' . . ·., . ··.· · ·· · ·:::::. : :: : : .. :: : :·: :::: ·::: : . . .

3. An I-shaped steelbeain is built up with Ct300 in thick ..

. plates. The material's .yi~~d strength is 50 ksi. If the
height of the web is18J n, the•available shear strength
is most ne$;rly · · · ··· · · · · ·· · · · · ·
. . .....
.. . . . .. ..

. (A.) 140 kips ·

(B) 150 kips
(C) 180 kips
.. . ...

(D) 190 ldpia.

.
. ..
.·· \f >
-----·
··o. ~ '"'--

1_ _------
_.... ,/ y
O.) . ...___

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2 . A long column men1ber has one end built-in and the

other end pinned, T'he colnn1n is loaded in compression
evenly until buckling occurs. \i\Thich staten1ent about
the cohnnn after buckling is true?
(A) The colurnn experiences 1naxin1um deflection on
its 1nidpoint.
==-7(B) The maxin1um deflection point is closer to the
pinned end than the built~in end.
(C) The deflection curve is S.,.sh0ped.
(D) The column expenences no deflection under
buckHng.

l
\
\

'l
/ I

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1.• A steel con1pression 1nernber has a fixed support at

one end and a frictionless ball joint support ·at the other
as shown. Thetotatapplie d design loa:d consists of a dead
load of.7 kips ·(which·includesthe .\veight; of•the •rnember)
and an unspecificcl livc]oa.d, Design (116t theoretical)
effective lengths are
. ..
to be usecl. ... . . . . .. ........... .
, ........ , .. , ............ ' .... .

:;:: =- :r, ..i- .r~1 :- rJ~ i.-1 'I + 17 lf ) "''1

r = ,o7 10 '-1

. .. .. . . . ..
. . . . . :.·:· . ..· : -·· . .

. steel compression member

member •properties:.· rx .= 533 in4 ••

· 1.. V ··=.. · •174
. .•
in4 .
... ...
,
'
' ' ' . . . .
···•· A= 19.1 in2 .

.. . . " ·· ···· ........

· ··· . .......
," ....
. ... .
. ...... .
. .. .... ..... ·····-·· .. · · ······· ''
. .... . .. .
.. .. ... ......
... - -··
········ · " .
.. .... .······· .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
, ,

.. . .. .. ....... . ·····
.. ... .......
. . . .. ..
..
,
•·'
, , ..... . . . . .

Thiscompressio llmeiriber iscoritrolled•b:r· •v-Jllich.typeof .•••..

buckling? • ·· ····· · · ···· ··· ·· ··· ··· ··· ···· ·· ·· · · ··· ··· ·· · · ·

(A)Jocal
(B} torsional ·
(C} inelastic
(D) ·elastic

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.... . .. . .

3 . A solid steel column with a fixed 'bqttom supp()rt .and

free upper .end is concen.tI'icaJlyJoaded.. Material arid ·
geometric properties are
sb.owtl. •. .. ••.•.••....• ••••·•· . .
p ... 17 .) I~L . tA'3. ._ 2; C-A...-'),\
....
....... . ...........
, . ....... .. . . . .
. . ...... . .......
. .... .....
. ... .. . .. ...... ., .
,

.. . . .......
....... .. ..
,

. .. . . . .. . ........ '"' ...

,

t ···· .. Fl 'lEJ;) - Ft'l-tZ,;;;;:- /<...:.2-.1

. ~" :tPSf~CI I /_..) .•...

lJ ,;)..\t..- t I •;>le/')<

IC.t..
- -..:::-
( 2.. l'D) ( <tJ-e) ( I ~
r - I 31.1
I , ;>3 i'v'\

s:~. ·==·':.' .•.

The available axial corr1piessiye

nearly
.. ·. .· ..... ; •• • ·< 2
(A) 13 lnps/m •·•e- .·
·(B) 18 kips/in2
{C) 29 kips/in 2
(D) 39 kips/in2 P<:i: . 1;>7 ••. H1.?. l)Fv
.1.-.;-•.·.· · .·. ,,-,,.,,)2.l, ·o··. o>u f.lt >. ~87
• · ·. • ·
.
·y •
.. . ....
..J S1}t7~0
" ...
p~I

-·
/l. (..
,-
CA-LCU L _ ,tc?'

I lJ. "'
(_1sL\ ) 1-

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4. A steel column is built,..in at one end and free to "f"11. E~ TV ,RA,JS.t...,o..Ti:::

translate and rotate at the other end. The colurnn uses ( - --;,
,o
a 12 ft long W12 x 45 beam. If the yield strength of the I
steel is 50 kips/in2, the available design stress in the I
colu1nn is most nearly I

(A) 7.3 kips/in2 I

I
(B) 9..0 kips/in 2
/t
(C) 9.7 kips/hi2 j
~ (D} 10 kips/in2
P5 I GI'._ TAq.__-_;C- A-,, 1
(J ?Tl O ,_J c_

)l.::- 2, I

A =
P~ ID

"3 c.::, 2.. lj I

I ~ I ~ 3. 2.. l( I .
c;:-7 • / I V\_ J? ,., '"'--

P5 I b ~

"'0 f-F,:...-:::- 9 .1..-; ksr

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FE Review-Sturctural Design . . ..... , ,. .. . . .....

1. A bolted steel tension 111en1l)er.is ihown . . . :. :·::·:::' ::.·: · .....

. . . .... :.· :. . ..
.. . ' ...

••.•••.•••••••••• ljn di8rneter holes

.......• 4 . . . . . . . . .
• < > for.§. in bolts
: :·. 8 . ·. .

A,. ~[ ~ - L ( c-11-. + -f;; 'J] t

=[ 7 I - 2-( ~ ._+.:)}±

U=I

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2 .. A steel tension n1e1nber is 5 in long and ½ in thick

There are two holes in the bar. The holes are in parallel
and have a diarneter of¼ in each. The net area is n1ost
nearly
-;;, (A) 2.0 in 2 -'
01,_ ,
= - \.II )A.
V\,

(B) 2.2 in 2
(C) 2.5 in 2
(DJ___2. 7 in2

A" = [ b~ - 2- L-( ol1c -+ f..)Jt

~ l s-: V\ - L( +i + f~ ~ 1 - z., i ,~

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3 . A vV,.shape member (yield strength of 36 ksi; ulti-

1nate strength of 58 ksi) carries an axial live tensile load
of 420 kips. The ·1ue1nber's flanges are bolted to a con-
nection bracket. The shear lag factor for the connection
is 0.90. The required net area based on the fracture
·(rupture) criterion is most nearly · . . · •. . . ·J.-.: · ·
~~.}e'.:'f(t} •

(A) 12 in2
--) (B) 17 iri2 F; = .:S "' IC s (

(C) 22 in 2 Fv -=- r-/1 le£ (

27 . .2 t= C/ z._ ~ l /('~
(D) . · Ill l..
I) - 0 I°'

~ = </;-r; - ¢:J- Fe Ae
-r:- - l>-1 Fv uA~

A IA. ::- I /, I b /~

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.. .. . . . . . . .. ... ..... . .

4 . An 14 x 4 x angle made frOIIl A36 steelis ~sed as

3/s
a tension 1n(;n1ber as Shqwn. The an.gl~is connected to a
gusset pla.te.•v1ith·· 5/s .•in .dfor11et~r•boltsOThe.• cent.er-to.·.··.> .
~;11~t~fi~e·sf::!nto~nfct:d•·1t t: ~i:t:••:i:1i~:c~iJJ··· ·
0 8
(the edge), f, ifi.13j ri. > · · · · · · ··· · · · · · ·· ·· · · · · · · · · ··

- ..... .. ... . ,

-1x 1~ <·
.. .. . .... L = (7-J(3 IY1) = b ,V\_
... .· I >
.. ... ... :··.:· ..
· n· ·

.
,
..·.·.· ·.·.····.·· ' .· ...·· .

.. . . . .. . . ..
· .. ···
.. .

. . . . . .. . . . ..

.
.. '''
' '

.
.
.. .... . .
. .. ...

.... .. . ...
. L4><4.X3/8 .

(A) . 0.
(B)
.
-=z.(C) 0;8L : I"'--

(D) 0,86 .

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1. A Wl 4 x 120, A992 steel bean1 has been chosen to

carry an axial live compressive load of 140 kips and a
factored 480 ft,..kips live rno1nent about the Stl'ong axis. PL::: IYO k.,p.s
The unsupported lengthis 20 ft. Sidesway is permitted
in the direction of bending. K ~ 1.0. The compressive ML-:: ll~O ~ - k,f._$
strength is 780 kips, .a nd the bending strength 1s
495 ft-kips. The bearn~colutnnis subjected to L ::.- 2 -o
{A) small compression and is adequate A ~ Ci L :" ry = s-o )'-.!> I

(B) large cornpression and is adequate /L-=- (

(C) small con1pression and •is inadequate
P, -= 7 60 ft I Y.,_)
(D) large co1npression andisinadequate
M.., =- l 1 ~ ,;- t -'<- - te..., p J

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2 .. A W14. x 132 beam has been chosen to carry an axial

li.·.ve.1.o.·.·. .•a.••. d.·..• .•. o. f 160 k.ip.s and a n1aximun1Jive 1noment of
320 ft-kips . about the strong axis. The unsupported
length is 32Jt. K ·.1, Gm= 1, and Ix~ 1530in4 • Taking
into account the second~order effects, what is most M'- = s 2- 0 t-+- k,,1
nearly the required flexural strength?
L -;; -e;.1-f.
(A} 340 ft-kips
(B) 380 ft~kips
(CJ 420.ft""kips
(D) 460 ft..kips

[[ L

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1. The connection shown consists of 11 grade A307
7/8 in diameter bolts. Bolt hole sizes are standard. The
ultimate strength of the connected n1ember is 58 ksi.
The connected me1nber is 0.5 in thick. The edge clear
distance is 2.5 in, and the cent-er-t-0-center spacing of the
holes is 3 in. · ··

l~ l~I3•in.,l
= = =i

The available bearing strength per bolt per inch of

thickness in the connection is 1nost nearly
(A) 76 kips/in
(B) 83 kips /in
(C) 91 kips/in
(D) 110 kips/in

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2.. A connection is made fro1n ·two ¾ in bolts in parallel,

placed on a 8. 5 in wide steel bar. The bar is 1 in thick
that has an ultimate strength of 65 ksi. The holes are
3 in from their centers to the side of the bar and 2. 25 in
fron1 center to center. Bolt hole sizes are standard. The
bearing resistance of the entire connection is n1ost nearly
(A) 84 kips
(B) 95 kips
(C) 170 kips
(D) 210 kips

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A beam of Grade 50 steel is adequately braced and has a lateral-torsional buck-

ling modification factor of Cb = 1.0. The maximum factored moment applied to
the component is M" = 300 kip-ft. The lightest suitable W-shape required is most
nearly: ·

a). W14x43 l1o::: l

b). Wl4 X 48
Fr ;;;;. c;-o/ ll~/
c). WI4 x 53
d). W14 x 61 A)\lJ -- S:0>0 ~- /c.. tp

r, 1(o a

e c a>v,,1..e:1? I .S. Wllf X r3

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\7 f-t
~S11~;;ij;if/----- - - -----------~,.-..,---
A Wl8 x 65 Grade 50 beam has an unbraced segment length of Lb= 64 with Cb
= 1.0. The design flexural strength of the segment is most nearly:
a). 297 kip-ft
b). 394 kip-ft ~

c). 432 kip4t

d). 499 kip-ft

pj \ s-,

M-1> -(Mf -M. )(Lb- Lr)

l-,-- - L~

M" -= Mf - ~ "F ( LJ. -L- ,p)

•
0
0 ~ Mtt = q>M~ - ~ GFC_Lb - Lr)~ l/C,~ -(lq,q k.·vi~J( JJk - ~<i, J..")

. i

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A W12 x 50 Grade 50 column has a length of 9 feet and is pinned at each end
and braced at third points about the minor axi: . The maximum available design
strength in compression of the column is most nearly:
a) . 520 kips
b). 560 kips
c). 600 kips
d) . 640 kips

I 6 l.. '!:.:,A'/.'.?
~ -: (I) l c; J..,_) ( ~ ) =
'!;;, I g ,·.._
P't N

-- -
\( ·L..
f'y
-
' e, b /~
I~- s '7

e,J
7/ / I I

{''f. -:- _s-; I~ ,',.,..

f'y : \, lilo )-~

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Figure 14.12 shows a bolted connection with -.ro 3 x 3 x % inch angles bolted
to a ¾-inch gusset plate with four ¾-inch Q!..ameter bolts in standard boles.
All components are Grade 36 steel and the ~ss area of the double angles is
A = 4.22 in. 2 Assuming that bolt strength and bkk shear do not govern, the design
te~sile strength of the double angles is most ne:-ly:
I "J .
a). 105 kips CA 13 :::-'1 1"'-
b). 115 kips
F°y ~ '> (.. le. S. ( I °F:, .:- -s;:'/f' j.._ .SI
_-,-., c). 125 kips
.. . El}···l -2'5-lfi-p-s
JI, J :. . . Lf, 2. l.. ;VI

3/4-in p:;1ate 3/4-in diameter bolts

• I • •
2..' ,:' t.''

I== 3x3 in == 9 in Z, ~ c,'- .::..5r I Fe., 12... ~,..,_'- If

fi:3ure 14.12 Calculation of shear lag factor /-),....JC.iLe

A,J -

U = 0, to ( -S Q.~ t..T .s)

U ::: (:) • 8°' ( 4 150 L,~ D f-- M.Ofl_,:..)

F i?.A-c ,,._, 11-~ 4) = o . 7 ::r- <; 1+.;;:.A1L. ~::J r S-'i

cf>Py,..._:::- r:pAe.+:v ~ C!).,S-(Z,h~,"'L)(S-t" lut) - 12.'f Jc. 1 ()

'-/ 15"Lp

l's b. )

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· :,:.:i:'JI{t~'.:1:~i:~'#/:··,.1-r-- Areinforced
- ~ -concrete
- -beam,
- -with-an-overall
- -depth
- of-16-inches,
- -an - ---
effective depth
of 14 inches, and a width of 12 inches, is reinforced with Grade 60 bars and has a
concrete cylinder strength of 3000 pounds per square inch. Determine the area of
tension reinforcement required for the beam to support a superimposed Hve 1oad of
one kip per foot run over an effective span of 20 f et: t.
I 1 ' I
LJ \2. ti<)')~ (, 0

J> =- <=,o /c..s-,

J~= -:s lc.s1
-·· .. -· ---·---.... ---c .: :- z-o ~~

(_JL
w . . ::-1~
y
-x: '------=---=-------i
I '--/1-

0 / A=~·~-~ ~
I ~f-;-fll~
,,,_,,.c'------'7'7/
1'2.. ;,A

~ =- I SLJ ~
&-t},

A.l =-'bk: 12 ,"'- ( lb,,._')

==- ICiL,~..._( h \?--: /,J1./J+"'--
l'l.1~)

lJ1/ iAj:: I sb t.b ( i.>'I $.t. t.,)

~
A. - • ,_ lb - () • L
"'-Ji:, ~ < - - - 0 - -
lt..•iP
-
:h:" ~

·. C... ~ As iv /_

o .ds..J'"' b

A!> -=- ' ' 'i b I v\ -z_

"'> I=- A-:') ~l

--r-c"-'S, o J-=- CaM? 1?6'S I u j

50