REINFORCED CONCRETE I MIDTERM EXAM April-25-2002

1. The section properties and reinforcement of

Ng+q the system is given. The system is subjected to
a) Ng+q = 364 kN (compression)
0.35m
b) Ng+q = -364 kN (tension)
Ve axial force. For each case find out the
maximum lateral force Ve that can be carried
4 φ 22 0.40m by the system .
Assume that there is no buckling.
3.0 m Material: BS20 (C20)/BÇIII (S420)

2. 900

120

480

250

5m
For the given system

190 a) Carry out the flexural design and calculate

167.7 the required reinforcement for the beam.
b) Carry out the shear design of the beam by
Vd (kN) taking the contribution of concrete and
stirrups.
c) Draw the reinforcement scheme of the
167.7 beam both for plan and sections.
190 Material: BS20 (C20)/BÇIII(S420)
175.6 175.6 d'=40mm
122.2 Stirrup: BÇI (S220)
122.2
Note: The given internal forces are at the
Md (kNm) axis and support faces.

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3. In which conditions is there is a need of doublye reinforcement for the sections subjected to
bending?

4. Explain the behaviour of tied and spiral columns subjected to axial force by using appropriate
diagrams.

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