Question

1. Fixed load bending moment MD = 130 kN·m; live load bending moment ML = 140 kNNm
Rectangular short beams with width b = 400 mm and depth h = 600 mm are designed as follows:
Determine design suitability. Assume that the thickness of the sheath is 40 mm.

f ck = 32 MPa, f y = 500 MPa, tensile reinforcement 5-D22, shear reinforcement D13

Answer 1