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Chapter 8, Problem 8.8QP
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The compressive strength of the concrete masonry.
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A concrete specimen with b = d is supported at both ends 600mm apart. It is tested for flexure strength with load at midspan of 100kN and failed with a flexural stress of 52.083 MPa. What is the dimension b and d of the specimen in mm?
SIT. B: Determine the tensile steel ratio of a
given conditions if concrete strength f'. = 28 MPa and steel yield strength fy
4.
if the tensile strain is Es = fy/Es upon crushing of concrete at a strain of 0.003.
C. 0.02833
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if the tensile strain is limited to 0.004 upon crushing of concrete at a strain of
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B. 0.01548
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6.
Minimum as required by NSCP 2015.
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How to get the value of compressive strength of concrete f'c, given the nominal shear stress on concrete fv=0.88 MPa?
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Pearson eText for Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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