Q2-A reinforced concrete column of 250mm x 250mm cross section is designed to carry an axial compressive load of 400kN as shown in Fig.2. Determine the required area of reinforcing steel if the allowable stresses are 8MPa for concrete and 150MPa for steel. Use Ec-14GPa and Est-200GPa. 250mm 10 250mm Reinforcing bars

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Q2-A reinforced concrete column of 250mm x 250mm cross section is designed to carry
an axial compressive load of 400kN as shown in Fig.2. Determine the required area of
reinforcing steel if the allowable stresses are 8MPa for concrete and 150MPa for steel.
Use Ec-14GPa and Est-200GPa.
250mm
10
250mm
Reinforcing
bars
Transcribed Image Text:Q2-A reinforced concrete column of 250mm x 250mm cross section is designed to carry an axial compressive load of 400kN as shown in Fig.2. Determine the required area of reinforcing steel if the allowable stresses are 8MPa for concrete and 150MPa for steel. Use Ec-14GPa and Est-200GPa. 250mm 10 250mm Reinforcing bars
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