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A Briefly define Prestressed Concrete and discuss how it is different from Reinforced Concrete.
B Discuss how grout vs. grease is used in prestressed concrete
C Differentiate pre-tensioned from post-tensioned beams
D Differentiate bonded and un-bonded prestressed sections
E Explain prestressing as a means of achieving concrete stress control
F Explain prestressing as a means to introduce equivalent loads
G Explain prestressing as a variation or RC
H A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the strain resulting from the application of the effective
prestressing force?
J A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the increased strain corresponding to the decompression
of concrete at the level of the steel centroid?
K A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. Using modified strain compatibility analysis, what is the total steel
strain ?
L A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal
strength, fps, using modified strain compatibility analysis?
M A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam. Would the code equation be applicable?
N A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam. What is should be the value of Ɣp in the code equation used to evaluate fps?
O A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam.If in addition to the given tensile reinforcement, compression reinforcements are also
provided, As’ = 2D25 with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and centroid located 75mm
below the top of the beam. Should these compression reinforcement be considered in the
analysis?
P A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam.If in addition to the given tensile reinforcement, compression reinforcements are also
provided, As’ = 2D25 with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and centroid located 75mm
below the top of the beam. What is the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal
strength, fps, using the code equation?
Q A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
Should the section be analyzed as a flange section?

R A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the strain resulting from the application of the effective prestressing force?

S A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the increased strain corresponding to the decompression of concrete at the level of the
steel centroid?

T A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the reinforcement index of the section?

U Calculate the total relaxation loss after 25 years for a pretensioned stress relieved strand with a
total area of 3423 sq.mm. It is stressed initially with a force equal to 4300 KN. The yield stress
of the tendon is given as 1560 MPa with an ultimate strength of 1960 MPa
V A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresses given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m
Y A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresses given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps
= 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to
the uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m
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A A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable compressive
stress given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
B A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresse given by the code for uncracked sections during the final stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
C A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable compressive
stress given by the code for uncracked sections during the final stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
D A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress on the top
fiber of the critical section during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
E A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress on the bottom
fiber at the critical section during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
F A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress at the top fiber
of the critical section during the final stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa,
fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed
sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
G A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress at the bottom
fiber of the critical section during the final stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.
H A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the upper limit of the eccentricity at support
J A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the lower limit of the eccentricity at support
K A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the upper limit of the eccentricity at midspan

L A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the lower limit of the eccentricity at midspan

M A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the upper limit of the eccentricity at quarter span

N A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600
mm, and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing
tendons are used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an
effective prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa,
fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve
for the lower limit of the eccentricity at quarter span
O Briefly define Prestressed Concrete and discuss how it is different from Reinforced Concrete.
P Discuss how grout vs. grease is used in prestressed concrete
Q Differentiate pre-tensioned from post-tensioned beams
R Differentiate bonded and un-bonded prestressed sections
S Explain prestressing as a means of achieving concrete stress control
T Explain prestressing as a means to introduce equivalent loads
U Explain prestressing as a variation or RC
V A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the strain resulting from the application of the effective
prestressing force?
Y A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the increased strain corresponding to the decompression
of concrete at the level of the steel centroid?
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A A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. Using modified strain compatibility analysis, what is the total steel
strain ?
B A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. What is the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal
strength, fps, using modified strain compatibility analysis?
C A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam. Would the code equation be applicable?
D A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam. What is should be the value of Ɣp in the code equation used to evaluate fps?
E A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam.If in addition to the given tensile reinforcement, compression reinforcements are also
provided, As’ = 2D25 with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and centroid located 75mm
below the top of the beam. Should these compression reinforcement be considered in the
analysis?
F A cross section of a prestressed bonded beam is reinforced by prestressing tendons having a
total area of 875 sq.mm. Specified yield strength of prestressing tendon is 1615MPa. Specified
tensile strength of prestressing tendon, fpu, is 1900MPa. And specified compressive strength of
concrete of 34.6 MPa. The beam has a width of 300mm and a total depth of 600mm. Distance
from the extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressing tendon is 537.5 mm. fpe=
1100MPa and Eps = 196 GPa. It is provided with additional tension reinforcement, As = 2D32
with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and with centroid located 75mm above the bottom of
the beam.If in addition to the given tensile reinforcement, compression reinforcements are also
provided, As’ = 2D25 with specified yield strength of 400MPa, and centroid located 75mm
below the top of the beam. What is the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal
strength, fps, using the code equation?
G A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
Should the section be analyzed as a flange section?
H A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the strain resulting from the application of the effective prestressing force?

J A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the increased strain corresponding to the decompression of concrete at the level of the
steel centroid?

K A symmetrical I shaped beam is prestressed with Aps = 1774 sq.mm bonded tendons with
effective stress fpe=1103MPa. The centroid of the strands which supply the prestress is 112.5
mm above the bottom of the beam. Section dimensions are: b= 450mm, bw=137.5mm,
hf=175mm, h=900mm. Material properties are: fpu = 1862 MPa, fc’ = 48MPa, fpy = 0.80fpu.
What is the reinforcement index of the section?

L Calculate the total relaxation loss after 25 years for a pretensioned stress relieved strand with a
total area of 3423 sq.mm. It is stressed initially with a force equal to 4300 KN. The yield stress
of the tendon is given as 1560 MPa with an ultimate strength of 1960 MPa
M A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresses given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m
N A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresses given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps
= 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to
the uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m
O A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable compressive
stress given by the code for uncracked sections during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

P A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable tensile
stresse given by the code for uncracked sections during the final stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

Q A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the allowable compressive
stress given by the code for uncracked sections during the final stage of loading. Use Eps =
186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the
uniformly distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

R A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress on the top
fiber of the critical section during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

S A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress on the bottom
fiber at the critical section during the initial stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

T A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress at the top fiber
of the critical section during the final stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa,
fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed
sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

U A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm,
and a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are
used with variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective
prestressing force of 637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Calculate the stress at the bottom
fiber of the critical section during the final stage of loading. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ =
35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85 Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly
distributed sustained service loads, including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m.

V A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the upper limit of the eccentricity at support

Y A rectangular post-tensioned prestressed beam has a width of 300mm, total depth of 600 mm, and
a simply supported span of 12m. Grade 1860 stress relieved prestressing tendons are used with
variable eccentricity. The total area of the tendons, subjected to an effective prestressing force of
637.5 KN, is equal to 650.3 sq.mm. Use Eps = 186 MPa, fc’ = 35MPa, fci’ = 26MPa. R = 0.85
Assume that the maximum moment due to the uniformly distributed sustained service loads,
including self weight, is 202.5 KN-m. Solve for the lower limit of the eccentricity at support

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