einforced concrete beam has a width of 325 mm. and a total depth of 450 mm. It has an effective depth of 375 mm and is reinforced with steel reinforcement having a total steel area of 1875 sq.mm. in one layer fc’ = 27.6 MPa and fy = 414.7 MPa.  a. Determine the depth of the compression block

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A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 325
mm. and a total depth of 450 mm. It has an effective depth of 375 mm and is
reinforced with steel reinforcement having a total steel area of 1875 sq.mm. in one layer fc’ = 27.6 MPa and fy = 414.7 MPa. 


a. Determine the
depth of the compression block
b. Determine the
total compressive force of concrete
c. Determine the
ultimate moment capacity of the beam

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