Question: Problem 3 A prestressed concrete beam has a specified compressive strength of concrete of 6 0 0 0 l b f i n 2 and

Problem 3
A prestressed concrete beam has a specified compressive
strength of concrete of 6000lbfin2 and the following
properties.
compressive strength of concrete
at time of initial prestress ,4000lbfin2
specified yield strength of
nonprestressed reinforcement
60,000lbfin2
initial prestress force
150 kips
The extreme fiber stress in tension in the concrete im-
mediately after prestress transfer is limited to ?
Problem 3 A prestressed concrete beam has a

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