CIVL 4600

Assignment 3 Due: February 6, 2003

X

24’

CROSS SECTION X-X

S S

hf

h = 20” f’c = 3000 psi

d
As As As

12” 12” 18”

Interior Beams Spandrel Beam

A) The one-way slab-and-joist system shown above can be analyzed as a series of

T-beams. Given S = 7 ft, hf = 4 in., As = 8-#6 bars (Grade 60), and d = 17.00 in.,
calculate the nominal moment capacity, Mn, of one of the interior T-beams.
B) Repeat Part A given S = 4 ft, hf = 3.5 in., As = 6-#10 bars (Grade 60), and d =
16.36 in.
C) For the floor system shown above, calculate the nominal moment capacity, Mn, of
the spandrel beam. Use all parameters as defined in Part A. Note that the stem
width of the spandrel L-beam is different from those of the interior beams.
Note: S is center-to-center spacing of joists. Good sketches of your T-beam cross
sections along with strain and stress profiles will help you considerably in solving these
problems.

p. 1 of 1 Spring 2003 Barnes