2.58: Prepare A Flowchart For The Determination of MN For A Rectangular Tensilely Reinforced Concrete Beam
2.58: Prepare A Flowchart For The Determination of MN For A Rectangular Tensilely Reinforced Concrete Beam
2.58: Prepare A Flowchart For The Determination of MN For A Rectangular Tensilely Reinforced Concrete Beam
DATA: b(in)
d(in)
fc'(psi)
fy(psi)
Es(psi)
As
e= bd
e = min
larger of 200
fy
3 fc'
or
fy
NO e>e ? min
Section is
YES
unsatisfactory.
Increase e
1 = 0.85 for fc' < 4000 psi
NO c < YES
d 0.375 ?
Section is Asfy
unsatisfactory. Increase a= 0.85fc'b
its size and/or reduce
steel area
Mn = Asfy[d - (a/2)]