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Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

College of Engineering& Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code
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Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø whileDeduction =
compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
Net Score =
for both compression Activity 2: bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
and tension
Determine
Design the following:
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and present your solution neatly and
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Assume f’ c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
P in all possible modes of failure and the safe value of P that the connection can resist.
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College of Engineering& Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
Guide questions: for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:
a. Determine the critical strength (5 pts.)
b. Shear strength of a.boltDepth of compression block
(5 pts.)
b. Ultimate
c. Bearing at bolt holes (5 pts.) moment capacity of the beam
d. Tension on gross area of tensionand
c. Minimum maximum
plate (5 pts.) tension steel area permitted by the code
e. Rapture on net area of tension
Problem plate (5 pts.)
4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
f. Block shear on gusset
total plate (5 pts.)
factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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Department of Civil Engineering
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Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
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c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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College of Engineering& Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
Paste the screenshots of your solution below. Arrange them in an orderly manner
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College of Engineering& Technology
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Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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College of Engineering& Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
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Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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College of Engineering& Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following:
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Direct line (063) 2351 Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CVE163 Design of Steel & Timber Structures

S.Y. 2022-2023,1st Semester

Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Tibanga, 9200 Iligan City, P.O. Box No.5644 Tel. Nos. (063) 221-4050 Loc.130
Direct line (063) 2351E-mail:fbalagao@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/coe

CE A161: Design of Concrete Structures I

S.Y. 2016-2017 Second Semester

Activity # 4
Analysis of Doubly Reinforced Beam

Direction: Analyze each problem carefully. Using NSCP 2010 Code, calculate and present
your solution neatly and clearly. Support your solution with drawings when necessary.

Problem 1: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350 mm and over all depth of 650 mm.
Tension reinforcement consists of 8 – 28 mm Ø arranged in two layers while
compression reinforcement contains 4 – 25 mm Ø. Clear cover is 35 mm for both tension
and compression bars. The beam will be subjected to a maximum service dead load
moment of 250 kN – m. What is the service live load moment for this beam? Assume f’
= 24 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa

Problem 2: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300 mm and effective depth of 520
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (275 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel areas permitted by the code

Problem 3: A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375 mm and effective depth of 650
mm. Tension reinforcement consists of 6 – 28 mm Ø while compression reinforcement
contains 2 – 25 mm Ø. Steel covering (measured from the centroid of the bar) is 60 mm
for both compression and tension bars. Assume f’ c = 28 MPa and f y = (300 + x) MPa.
Determine the following:

a. Depth of compression block

b. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
c. Minimum and maximum tension steel area permitted by the code

Problem 4: A reinforced concrete beam has an effective depth of 600 mm and subjected to a
total factored moment of 1,500 kN – m including its own weight. Steel covering
(measured from the centroid of bar) is 75 mm for both compression and tension bars.
Assume f’c = 30 MPa and fy = (300 + x) MPa. Determine the following: