Question: Problem 1 ( 1 0 0 p t s ) The rectangular beam cross - section shown below is used to build a simply -

Problem 1(100pts) The rectangular beam cross-section shown below is used to build a simply-
supported beam, spanning 20 ft . The beam supports a superimposed uniform dead load of wD of
2.0kipft and a superimposed uniform live load of wL of 1.2kipft. Design the beam cross-
section, i.e.,(1) determine the size of beam (b,h, and d ) and (2) determine the number and size
of reinforcement, following the steps shown below.
Use fc=5000 psi and fy=60ksi
(1) Find Mu by assuming the self-weight wself would add 20% more moment.
(2) Compute required b,d, and h in the way we discussed in the class. Provide the answers in
inches. Note that you must assume
(1)h=d+2.5 in.
(2) the strain of reinforcement at failure (s) is 0.010
(3)d=1.7b
(3) Select b, d, and h based on the answers in Step (2)
(4) Using the dimensions for the beam cross-section selected in Step (3), compute the self-weight
of the beam
(5) Add the self-weight to the dead load and compute Mu again.
(6) find the amount of tensile reinforcement, As required to resist the moment due the factored
loads, i.e., find As,req.
(7) find the minimum amount of reinforcement, As,min.
(8) select the number and size of the bars based on As,req, and As,min, i.e., determine As, pro,
(9) check if the beam cross-section with As,pro is tension-controlled or not
(10) Provide a sketch for the final design of the cross-section. (Use straight edges or a ruler to
draw it)
For the calculation of As, use the chart below.
ASTM STANDARD REINFORCING BARS
Problem 1 ( 1 0 0 p t s ) The rectangular beam

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