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Assumption in Reinforced Concrete Design I
Assumption in Reinforced Concrete Design I
Characteristics Action:
Permanent action,Gk
- Unit weight of concrete = 25kN/m3
- Brickwork 102.5mm = 2.40kN/m3 (2.8m height)
- Finishes (tiles ceramic floor) = 1.00kN/m3
Finishes, ceiling &
- Services = 0.30kN/m3
services =
- Ceiling = 0.15kN/m3
1.45kN/m2
Variable Action, Qk
Category of loaded area: Category A (area for domestic and
residential activities)
A1: All usages within self-contained dwelling units (qk = 1.5kN/m2)
A2: Bedrooms and dormitories (qk = 1.5kN/m2)
Design action = 1.35Gk+ 1.5Qk
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6. Assumed:
- Diameter reinforcement,
bar1 = 20mm