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Concr
rete Deesign I
Sppring 20
011
Hom
mework no.1
Due: 08/03/2
2011
Prooblem:
For the reinforcced concrete beam shown in Figurre 1 that is loaded
l withh a concentraated
loadd P = 64 kN
N and havingg the cross section
s showwn in Figurre 2, find thee location of
o
the sections with respect too support A (the distan
nce x) at whiich the folloowing takess
placce:

a) The secction of the beam crackks.

b) The streess in the stteel reaches 118 MPa.

Usee fc' = 26 MPa.

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Figure 1

Figure 2