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Refresher Module-Structural Engineering (ACI-Moment Coefficient)

Reference: NSCP 2015 Situation 1

Given the following data for the floor plan as shown in
406.5 Simplified Method of Analysis for Non-Prestressed figure SRC-10.002
Continuous Beams and One-Way Slabs Dead Load=3 kPa Live Load=4.8 kPa

406.5.1 It shall be permitted to calculate Mu and Vu due to

gravity loads in accordance with this section for continuous
beams and one-way slabs satisfying (a) through (e)

a. Members are Prismatic

b. Loads are Uniformly distributed
c. 𝐿 ≤ 3𝐷
d. There are at least two span;
e. The longer of two adjacent spans does not extend the
shorter by more than 20 percent.
Clear spans of Beam L1= L2= L3=6m
406.5.2 Mu due to gravity loads shall be calculated in
Spacing of Beams S1=S2=2.5m
accordance with Table 406.5.2
1. Find the Maximum Positive Moment (kN-m) at span FG
due to Dead Load.
Table 406.5.2 Approximate Moments for Non-
Prestressed Continuous Beams and One-Way Slabs a. 19.29 b. 16.875 c. 22.50 d. 24.54
Moment Location Condition Mu
2.What is the maximum negative moment (kN-m) at span
End Span Discontinuous 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2
end integral EF due to live load.
14
with support a. -39.27 b. -43.20 c. -36.00 d. -48.00
Positive Discontinuous 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2
end 11 3. How much is the maximum shear kN in span FG due to
unrestrained dead load and live load.
Interior All 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2 a. 58.500 b. 117.00 c. 67.275 d. 134.55
Spans 16
Member built 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2 Situation 2
integrally with 24 From the given floor plan, the following data are given:
Interior Face supporting D= 4.8 kPa (including weight of slab)
of exterior spandrel beam
L=2.9 kPa
Support Member built 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2
integrally with U=1.2D+1.6L
16 Beam Dimensions b x h= 300mm x 400mm
supporting
column Slab thickness =100 mm
Exterior Two Spans 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2 Slab reinforcement =10mm dia.
Face of first 9 Clear concrete cover to slab reinforcement=20mm
Interior More than two 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2 S=2.8m L=6.0m
Negative [1] Support spans 10
Face of All 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2
other 11
supports
a) Slabs with
spans not
exceeding 3m.
Face of all b) Beams 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛 2
supports where ratio of 12
satisfying (a) sum of column
or (b) stiffness to
beam stiffness
exceeds 8 at
each end of
4. Determine the ultimate negative moment on the slab
span bounded by FGJK per meter of tributary width.
[1] To calculate negative moments 𝑙𝑛 , shall be the average a. 5.42 kN-m/m c. 8.54 kN-m/m
of adjacent clear spans b. 6.52 kN-m/m d. 3.25 kN-m/m

Approximate Shears for Non-Prestressed Contiuous 5. Determine the ultimate positive moment on the slab
Beams and One was slabs bounded by FGJK. per meter of tributary width.
a. 2.35 kN-m/m c. 1.25 kN-m/m
Location Vu b. 4.06 kN-m/m d. 4.56kN-m/m
Exterior Face of first 1.15𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛
interior Support 2
Face of all other support 𝑤𝑢 𝑙𝑛
2