What is a steel ratio? What are the maximum and minimum steel ratios used in reinforced concrete beam design for the case of concrete compressive strength of 4,000 psi and yield stress of reinforcing bars of 60,000 psi? Explain why steel ratios are used.

What is a steel ratio? What are the maximum and minimum steel ratios used in reinforced concrete beam design for the case of concrete compressive strength of 4,000 psi and yield stress of reinforcing bars of 60,000 psi? Explain why steel ratios are used.

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