Question: A reinforced concrete rectangular beam section is subjected to bending. The section has the following properties: Width ( b ) : 3 0 0 mm

A reinforced concrete rectangular beam section is subjected to bending. The section has the following properties:
Width (b): 300 mm
Effective depth (d): 500 mm
Characteristic strength of concrete (fck): 30Nmm2
Yield strength of steel (fyk): 500Nmm2
Area of tensile reinforcement (As): 2000mm2
a) Calculate the depth of the neutral axis (x) for the given section.
(3 Marks)
b) Determine whether the section is under-reinforced, balanced, or over-reinforced.
(2 Marks)
c) Calculate the moment of resistance (MR) of the section.
(5 Marks)
d) Calculate the Moment of Resistance (MR) if the area of tensile reinforcement (As) is increased to 2500mm2
(6 Marks)
e) Evaluate if the New Section is Under-reinforced, Balanced, or Over-reinforced
(4 Marks)
(CLO2-PLO3:C5)
A reinforced concrete rectangular beam section is

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