GATE CE 2019 Set 1 — Question 19

MCQ+1 / -0.33MediumDesign of BeamsRC Fundamentals & BeamsStructural Engineering

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Cross-section of a reinforced concrete beam. Width is 350 mm. Top reinforcement is 2 - 28$\phi$. Bottom reinforcement is 3 - 16$\phi$. Stirrups are 2-legged, 12$\phi$ @ 90 c/c. The distance from the bottom edge to the center of the bottom bars is 50 mm. The distance from the side edge to the center of the side bars is 50 mm.

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