1. Summarize the stress limits provisions of ACI 318M-14 Sec. 24.5.2 to Sec. 24.5.

4 or NSCP
C101-15 Sec. 424.5.2 to Sec. 424.5.4 assuming the concrete still do not have cracks and
provide an illustration of each stages of loading of a prestressed concrete member (e.g.
beam). Indicate the reference code provision (e.g. Table 24.5.3.1) and the important notes
of the provision.
@Cracking Load
Prestresses @Transfer @Service Load

Compressi No Code or Reference or

on Side Requirements
Stress
Limit

Tension
Side Stress
Limit

Illustration

2. If the concrete already cracked, does the stress computation discussed still applies? Explain why.
Yes, even if the concrete has already cracked, Stress calculation can still apply. At the full service load stage,
partially pre-stressed beams are cracked while concrete and steel stresses typically remain within the elastic
range

3. How will you compute the stresses on a cracked section of a prestressed concrete? Just explain how, no need
for actual computations or formulas.

Calculation of stresses for an ordinary reinforced concrete beam at a broken section is a simple matter. The
definition of transformed section allows the use of familiar mechanical equations for homogenous elastic beams
to locate neutral axes, determine section properties and measure stresses. Alternatively, explicit equations can
be derived for parts of non-homogeneous reinforced concrete. Thus making it worst for cracked concrete beams.