Module 3

Limit State of Collapse Flexure (Theories and Examples)

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Lesson 6
Numerical Problems on Singly Reinforced Rectangular Beams
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Instructional Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to: identify the main two types of problems of singly reinforced rectangular sections, name the inputs and outputs of the two types of problems, state the specific guidelines of assuming the breadth, depths, area of steel reinforcement, diameter of the bars, grade of concrete and grade of steel, determine the depth of the neutral axis for specific dimensions of beam (breadth and depth) and amount of reinforcement, identify the beam with known dimensions and area of steel if it is underreinforced or over-reinforced, apply the principles to design a beam.

3.6.1 Types of Problems

Two types of problems are possible: (i) design type and (ii) analysis type. In the design type of problems, the designer has to determine the dimensions b, d, D, Ast (Fig. 3.6.1) and other detailing of reinforcement, grades of concrete and steel from the given design moment of the beam. In the analysis type of the problems, all the above data will be known and the designer has to find out the moment of resistance of the beam. Both the types of problems are taken up for illustration in the following two lessons.

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3.6.2 Design Type of Problems

The designer has to make preliminary plan lay out including location of the beam, its span and spacing, estimate the imposed and other loads from the given functional requirement of the structure. The dead loads of the beam are estimated assuming the dimensions b and d initially. The bending moment, shear force and axial thrust are determined after estimating the different loads. In this illustrative problem, let us assume that the imposed and other loads are given. Therefore, the problem is such that the designer has to start with some initial dimensions and subsequently revise them, if needed. The following guidelines are helpful to assume the design parameters initially. 3.6.2.1 Selection of breadth of the beam b Normally, the breadth of the beam b is governed by: (i) proper housing of reinforcing bars and (ii) architectural considerations. It is desirable that the width of the beam should be less than or equal to the width of its supporting structure like column width, or width of the wall etc. Practical aspects should also be kept in mind. It has been found that most of the requirements are satisfied with b as 150, 200, 230, 250 and 300 mm. Again, width to overall depth ratio is normally kept between 0.5 and 0.67. 3.6.2.2 Selection of depths of the beam d and D The effective depth has the major role to play in satisfying (i) the strength requirements of bending moment and shear force, and (ii) deflection of the beam. The initial effective depth of the beam, however, is assumed to satisfy the deflection requirement depending on the span and type of the reinforcement. IS 456 stipulates the basic ratios of span to effective depth of beams for span up to 10 m as (Clause 23.2.1) Cantilever Simply supported Continuous 7 20 26

For spans above 10 m, the above values may be multiplied with 10/span in metres, except for cantilevers where the deflection calculations should be made. Further, these ratios are to be multiplied with the modification factor depending on reinforcement percentage and type. Figures 4 and 5 of IS 456 give the different values of modification factors. The total depth D can be determined by adding 40 to 80 mm to the effective depth. 3.6.2.3 Selection of the amount of steel reinforcement Ast The amount of steel reinforcement should provide the required tensile force T to resist the factored moment Mu of the beam. Further, it should satisfy
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the minimum and maximum percentages of reinforcement requirements also. The minimum reinforcement As is provided for creep, shrinkage, thermal and other environmental requirements irrespective of the strength requirement. The minimum reinforcement As to be provided in a beam depends on the fy of steel and it follows the relation: (cl. 26.5.1.1a of IS 456)

As bd
(3.26)

0.85 fy

The maximum tension reinforcement should not exceed 0.04 bD (cl. 26.5.1.1b of IS 456), where D is the total depth. Besides satisfying the minimum and maximum reinforcement, the amount of reinforcement of the singly reinforced beam should normally be 75 to 80% of 0.87 f y + 0.002) as pt, lim. This will ensure that strain in steel will be more than ( Es the design stress in steel will be 0.87 fy. Moreover, in many cases, the depth required for deflection becomes more than the limiting depth required to resist Mu, lim. Thus, it is almost obligatory to provide more depth. Providing more depth also helps in the amount of the steel which is less than that required for Mu, lim. This helps to ensure ductile failure. Such beams are designated as under-reinforced beams. 3.6.2.4 Selection of diameters of bar of tension reinforcement Reinforcement bars are available in different diameters such as 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30, 32, 36 and 40 mm. Some of these bars are less available. The selection of the diameter of bars depends on its availability, minimum stiffness to resist while persons walk over them during construction, bond requirement etc. Normally, the diameters of main tensile bars are chosen from 12, 16, 20, 22, 25 and 32 mm. 3.6.2.5 Selection of grade of concrete Besides strength and deflection, durability is a major factor to decide on the grade of concrete. Table 5 of IS 456 recommends M 20 as the minimum grade under mild environmental exposure and other grades of concrete under different environmental exposures also. 3.6.2.6 Selection of grade of steel Normally, Fe 250, 415 and 500 are in used in reinforced concrete work. Mild steel (Fe 250) is more ductile and is preferred for structures in earthquake zones or where there are possibilities of vibration, impact, blast etc.
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3.6.3Design Problem 3.1

Design a simply supported reinforced concrete rectangular beam (Fig. 3.6.2) whose centre to centre distance between supports is 8 m and supported on brick walls of 300 mm thickness. The beam is subjected to imposed loads of 7.0 kN/m.

3.6.4 Solution by Direct Computation Method

The unknowns are b, d, D, Ast, grade of steel and grade of concrete. It is worth mentioning that these parameters have to satisfy different requirements and they also are interrelated. Accordingly, some of them are to be assumed which subsequently may need revision. 3.6.4.1 Grades of steel and concrete Let us assume Fe 415 and M 20 are the grades of steel and concrete respectively. As per clause 6.1.2 and Table 5 of IS 456, minimum grade of concrete is M 20 for reinforced concrete under mild exposure (durability requirement). 3.6.4.2 Effective span Leff Clause 22.2(a) of IS 456 recommends that the effective span is the lower of (i) clear span plus effective depth and (ii) centre to centre distance between two supports. Here, the clear span is 7700 mm. Thus

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(i) Clear span + d = 7700 + 400 (assuming d = 400 from the specified ratio of span to effective depth as 20 and mentioned in the next section) (ii) Centre to centre distance between two supports = 8000 mm. Hence, Leff = 8000 mm 3.6.4.3 Percentage of steel reinforcement pt The percentage of steel reinforcement to be provided is needed to determine the modification factor which is required to calculate d. As mentioned earlier in sec. 3.6.2.3, it is normally kept at 75 to 80 per cent of pt, lim. Here, pt, lim = 0.96 (vide Table 3.1 of Lesson 5). So, percentage of steel to be provided is assumed = 0.75 (0.96) = 0.72. 3.6.4.4 Effective depth d As per clause 23.2.1 of IS 456, the basic value of span to effective depth ratio here is 20. Further, Fig. 4 of IS 456 presents the modification factor which will be multiplied with the basic span to effective depth ratio. This modification factor is determined on the value of fs where
f s = 0.58 f y Area of cross-section of steel required Area of cross-section of steel provided

= 0.58 fy (assuming that the Ast provided is the same as Ast required) = 0.58 (415) = 240.7 N/mm2. From Fig. 4 of IS 456, the required modification factor is found to be 1.1 for fs = 240.7 N/mm2 and percentage of steel = 0.72. So, the span to effective depth ratio = 22 as obtained by multiplying 20 with 1.1. Accordingly, the effective depth = 8000/22 = 363.63 mm, say 365 mm. Since this value of d is different from the d assumed at the beginning, let us check the effective span as lower of (i) 7700 + 365 and (ii) 8000 mm. Thus, the effective span remains at 8000 mm. Adding 50 mm with the effective depth of 365 mm (assuming 50 mm for cover etc.), the total depth is assumed to be 365 + 50 = 415 mm. 3.6.4.5 Breadth of the beam b Let us assume b = 250 mm to get b/D = 250/415 = 0.6024, which is acceptable as the ratio of b/D is in between 0.5 and 0.67. 3.6.4.6 Dead loads, total design loads Fd and bending moment

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With the unit weight of reinforced concrete as 25 kN/m3 (cl. 19.2.1 of IS 456): Dead load of the beam = 0.25 (0.415) (25) kN/m = 2.59 kN/m Imposed loads = 7.00 kN/m Thus, total load = 9.59 kN/m, which gives factored load Fd as 9.59 (1.5) (partial safety factor for dead load and imposed load as 1.5) = 14.385 kN/m. We have, therefore, Mu = Factored bending moment = 14.385 (8) = 115.08 kNm. 3.6.4.7 Checking of effective depth d It is desirable to design the beam as under-reinforced so that the ductility is ensured with steel stress reaching the design value. Let us now determine the limiting effective depth when xu = xu, max and the factored moment Mu = Mu, lim = 115.08 kNm from Eq. 3.24 of Lesson 5.

M u, lim
(3.24)

= 0.36

xu, max xu, max 2 1 0.42 b d f ck d d

Table 3.2 of Lesson 5 gives

xu, max = 0.479 for fy = 415 N/mm2. Thus: d

(115.08) 106 Nmm = 0.36(0.479) [1 - 0.42(0.479)] b d2 (20) which gives d = 408.76 mm So, let us revise d = 410 mm from the earlier value of 365 mm to have the total depth = 410 + 50 = 460 mm. 3.6.4.8 Area of Steel Ast The effective depth of the beam has been revised to 408.76 mm from the limiting moment carrying capacity of the beam. Increasing that depth to 410 also has raised the Mu, lim of the beam from the design factored moment of 115.08 kNm. Therefore, the area of steel is to be calculated from the moment equation (Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5), when steel is ensured to reach the design stress fd = 0.87 (415) = 361.05 N/mm2.

Mu
(3.23)

= 0.87 f y

Ast

d 1

Ast f y f ck b d

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Here, all but Ast are known. However, this will give a quadratic equation of Ast and one of the values, the lower one, will be provided in the beam. The above equation gives:

115.08 (10 6 ) Nmm = 0.87 ( 415 ) Ast ( 410 ) 1

2 = 148030.5 Ast - 29.96715 Ast

Ast ( 415 ) Nmm 20 ( 250 )( 410 )

or

2 - 4939.759 Ast + 3840205 = 0 Ast

which gives Ast = 966.5168 mm2 or 3973.2422 mm2 The values of xu determined from Eq. 3.16 of Lesson 5 are 193.87 mm and 796.97 mm respectively, when Ast = 966.5168 mm2 and 3973.2422 mm2. It is seen that the value of xu with lower value of Ast is less than xu,max (= 216 mm). However, the value of xu with higher value of Ast (= 3973.2422 mm2) is more than the value of xu,max (= 0.48 d = 216 mm), which is not permissible as it exceeds the total depth of the beam (= 460 mm). In some problems, the value of xu may be less than the total depth of the beam, but it shall always be more than xu,max. The beam becomes over-reinforced. Therefore, the lower value of the area of steel is to be accepted as the tensile reinforcement out of the two values obtained from the solution of the quadratic equation involving Ast. Accepting the lower value of becomes
966.5168 (100) 250 (410) = 0.9429

Ast = 966.5168 mm2, the percentage of steel

per cent

This percentage is higher than the initially assumed percentage as 0.72. By providing higher effective depth, this can be maintained as shown below. 3.6.4.9 Increase of effective depth and new Ast Increasing the effective depth to 450 mm from 410 mm, we have from Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5,

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115.08 (10 6 )

= 0.87 (415) Ast (450) 1

Ast ( 415 ) 20 (250) (450)

2 = 162472.5 Ast - 29.967148 Ast

or or

2 - 5421.6871 Ast + 3840205.2 = 0 Ast

Ast = 0.5 {5421.6871 3746.1808}

The lower value of Ast now becomes 837.75315 which gives the percentage of Ast as
837.75315 (100) 250 ( 450) 0.72. = 0.7446 , which is close to earlier assumed percentage of

Therefore, let us have d = 450 mm, D = 500 m, b = 250 mm and Ast = 837.75315 mm2 for this beam. For any design problem, this increase of depth is obligatory to satisfy the deflection and other requirements. Moreover, obtaining Ast with increased depth employing moment equation (Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5) as illustrated above, results in under-reinforced beam ensuring ductility. 3.6.4.10 Further change of Ast due to increased dead load However, increasing the total depth of the beam to 500 mm from earlier value of 415 mm has increased the dead load and hence, the design moment Mu. This can be checked as follows: The revised dead load = 0.25 (0.5) (25) = 3.125 kN/m Imposed loads = 7.00 kN/m Total factored load Fd = 1.5(10.125) = 15.1875 kN/m Mu = 15.1875 (8) = 121.5 kNm The limiting moment that this beam can carry is obtained from using Mu, lim/bd2 factor as 2.76 from Table 3.3 of of Lesson 5. Thus, Mu, lim = (2.76) bd2 = (2.76) (250) (450)2 Nmm

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= 139.72 kNm > (Mu = 121.5 kNm) Hence, it is under-reinforced beam. Equation 3.23 of Lesson 5 is now used to determine the Ast 121.5 kNm for Mu =

Mu
(3.23) or

Ast f y = 0.87 f y Ast d 1 f ck b d

Ast (415) 121.5 (10 6 ) = 0.87 (415) Ast (450) 1 20 (250) (450)
2 = 162472.5 Ast - 29.96715 Ast

or

Ast = 0.5 {5421.6867 3630.0038} = 895.84145 mm2

895.84 (100) = 0.7963 per cent which is 83 per cent 250 ( 450)

The steel reinforcement is of pt,lim.

So, we have the final parameters as b = 250 m, d = 450 mm, D = 500 mm, Ast = 895.84 mm2. A selection of 2-20 T bars and 2-14 T bars gives the Ast = 935 mm2 (Fig. 3.6.3). Though not designed, Fig. 3.6.3 shows the holder bars and stirrups also.

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3.6.4.11 Summary of steps Table 3.4 presents the complete solution of the problem in eleven steps. Six columns of the table indicate (i) parameters assumed/determined, (ii) if they need revision, (iii) final parameters, (iv) major requirements of the parameter, (v) reference section numbers, and (vi) reference source material. Table 3.4 Steps of the illustrative problem Ste p Assumed/ determined parameter( s) (i) fck, fy If need(s) revision (ii) No Final paramet er(s) (iii) fck, fy Major requirement of the parameter(s) (iv) Durability for fck and ductility for fy
c/c span 20 Boundary conditions Ductility (p = 75 to 80% of pt, lim) d=

Referen ce section number (v) 3.6.4.1

Reference source Material(s) (vi) cl.6.1.2, cl. 8 and Table 5 of IS 456 cl. 23.2 of IS 456 cl.22.2 of IS 456 Table 3.1 of Lesson 5 for pt, lim cl.23.2 of IS 456 D = d + (40 to 80 mm) b = (0.5 to 0.67)D Strength of material books Eq. 3.24 of Lesson 5 Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5 D = d + 50 Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5 Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5

2 3 4

d Leff p = Ast/bd

Yes Yes No

No No Yes

3.6.4.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.4.3

5 6

d D, b

Yes Yes for D

No b

Control of deflection Economy

3.6.4.4 3.6.4.5

Fd, Mu

Yes

No

Strength

3.6.4.6

Yes

No

9 10

Ast d, D, Ast

Yes No

No d, D, Leff

Limiting depth considering Mu = Mu,lim Strength Under-reinforced

3.6.4.7

3.6.4.8 3.6.4.9

11

Ast

No

Ast

Strength

3.6.4.10

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3.6.5 Use of Design Aids

From the solution of the illustrative numerical problems, it is clear that b, d, D and Ast are having individual requirements and they are mutually related. Thus, any design problem has several possible sets of these four parameters. After getting one set of values, obtaining the second set, however, involves the same steps as those of the first one. The steps are simple but time consuming and hence, the designer may not have interest to compare between several sets of these parameters. The client, contractor or the architect may request for alternatives also. Thus, there is a need to get several sets of these four parameters as quickly as possible. One way is to write a computer program which also may restrict average designer not having a computer. Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), New Delhi published SP-16, Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS: 456, Special Publication No. 16, which is very convenient to get several sets of these values quickly. SP-16 provides both charts (graphs) and tables explaining their use with illustrative examples. On top left or right corner of these charts and tables, the governing parameters are provided for which that chart/table is to be used.

3.6.6 Solution by using Design Aids Charts (SP-16)

The initial dimension of effective depth d of Design Problem 3.1 is modified from 400 mm to 410 mm first to satisfy the deflection and other requirements and then to 450 mm as the final dimension. While using only the charts or tables of SP-16, the final results as obtained for this problem by direct calculation method will not be available. So, we will assume the percentage of steel as 0.75 (0.96) = 0.72 initially. 3.6.6.1 Effective depth d Chart 22 of SP-16 for fy = 415 N/mm2 and fck = 20 N/mm2 gives maximum ratio of span to effective depth as 21.5 when the percentage of steel assumed = 0.75 (0.96) = 0.72. Thus, we get effective depth d = 8000/21.5 = 372.09 mm with d = 372.09 mm and effective span Leff = 8000 mm. Total depth D = 372.09 + 50 = 422.09 = 425 mm (say). 3.6.6.2 Breadth b and factored moment Mu Here also b = 250 mm is assumed and accordingly, Dead load = 0.25 (0.425) (25) = 2.66 kN/m Imposed loads = 7.00 kN/m Total factored load, Fd = 1.5 (9.66) = 14.50 kN/m
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Factored bending moment = (14.5) (8) = 116.00 kN/m 3.6.6.3 Checking of effective depth d and area of steel Ast Chart 14 of SP-16 is for fck = 20 N/mm2, fy = 415 N/mm2 and d varying from 300 to 550 mm. For this problem, Mu per metre width of the beam = 464 kNm/m . For the percentage of reinforcement = 0.72, chart 14 gives d = 460 mm and then D = 510 mm. Area of steel reinforcement 0.72 (25) (460)/100 = 828 mm2. As in the earlier problem, the increased dead load due to the increased D to 510 mm is checked below: Revised dead load = 0.25 (0.51) (25) = 3.188 kN/m Imposed loads = 7.000 kN/m Total factored load Fd = 1.5 (10.188) = 15.282 kN/m Factored moment Mu = 15.282 (8) = 122.256 kN/m Mu per metre width of the beam = 122.256/0.25 = 489.02 kNm/m. Chart 14 of Sp-16 gives the effective depth of the beam d = 472 mm and D = 475 + 50 = 525 mm assuming d = 475 mm. Ast required = (0.72/100) (250) (475) = 855.0 mm2 Thus, we have b = 250 mm, d = 475 mm, D = 525 mm and Ast = 855 mm2

3.6.7 Solution by using Design Aids Tables (SP-16)

3.6.7.1 Effective depth d Tables 1 to 4 of SP-16 present pt for different values of Mu/bd2 covering a wide range of fy and fck. Table 2 is needed for this problem. To have more confidence while employing this method, we are starting with the effective depth d as 400 mm as in the direct computational method. The total depth D is (400 + 50) mm = 450 mm. The breadth b of the beam is taken as 250 mm.

3.6.7.2 Factored load and bending moment Dead load = 0.25 (0.45) (25) = 2.8125 kN/m
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Imposed loads = 7.00 kN/m Factored load Fd = 1.5 (2.8125 + 7.00) = 14.71875 kN/m Factored bending moment Mu = 14.71875 (8) = 117.75 kNm Mu b d2 = 117.75 (10 6 ) 250 (400) (400) = 2.94375

3.6.7.3 Use of Tables of SP-16

Mu is restricted up to 2.76 when pt = b d2 0.955, i.e. the limiting condition. So, increasing the effective depth by another 50 mm to have D = 500 m, the total factored moment as calculated in sec. 3.6.4.10 is 121.5 kNm,

Table 2 of SP-16 shows that

Now,

Mu b d2

121.5 (10 6 ) 250 (450) (450)

= 2.4

From Table 2 of SP-16, the corresponding pt becomes 0.798. Therefore, Ast = 0.01 (0.798) (250) (450) = 897.75 mm2

3.6.8 Comparison of Results of Three Methods

Results of this problem by three methods: (i) direct computation method, (ii) use of charts of SP-16 and (iii) use of tables of SP-16 are summarised for the purpose of comparison. The tabular summary includes the last two values of d and Ast. Other parameters (b, fck and fy) are remaining constants in all the three methods. Table 3.5 Comparison of d and Ast by three methods Cycle Direct computation method d (mm) Ast (mm2) 410 966.5168 450 895.84145 (2-20+2-14 = 935 mm2) Use of charts of SP-16 d (mm) 460 475 Ast (mm2) 828 855 (2-20 + 212 = 854 mm2) Use of tables of SP16 d (mm) Ast (mm2) 400 Not possible 450 897.75 (2-20+2-14 = 935 mm2)

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3.6.9 Other Alternatives using Charts and Tables of SP-16

Any alternative solution of d will involve computations of factored loads Fd and bending moment Mu. Thereafter, Eq. 3.23 of Lesson 5 has to be solved to get the value of Ast by direct computation method. On the other hand, it is very simple to get the Ast with the help of either charts or tables of SP-16 from the value of factored bending moment. Some alternatives are given below in Table 3.6 by the use of tables of SP-16. In sec. 3.6.7.3, it is observed that an effective depth of 400 mm is not acceptable. Hence, the effective depth is increased up to 450 mm at intervals of 10 mm and the corresponding Ast values are presented in Table 3.6. The width b is kept as 250 mm and M 20 and Fe 415 are used for all the alternatives. Table 3.6 Alternative values of d, D, Fd, Mu, Sl. No. d (mm) D (mm) Fd (kN/m) Mu (kNm)
Mu , pt and Ast b d2 pt Mu 2 (%) bd 2 (N/mm ) 2.8197 Not acceptable 2.7041 0.93 2.596 0.88

Ast (mm2)

1 2 3 4

410 420 430 440

460 470 480 490

14.825 14.906 2 15.0 15.09

118.5 119.2 5 120.0 0 120.7 5 121.5

Not acceptable 976.5 946.0 922.9

2.4948

0.839

450

500

15.187 5

2.4

0.798

897.75

3.6.10 Advantages of using SP-16

The following are the advantages: (i) (ii) Alternative sets of b, d and Ast are obtained very quickly. The results automatically exclude those possibilities where the steel reinforcement is inadmissible.

It has been mentioned that the reinforcement should be within 75 to 80 per cent of limiting reinforcement to ensure ductile failure. The values of charts and tables are given up to the limiting reinforcement. Hence, the designer should be careful to avoid the reinforcement up to the limiting amount. Moreover, these charts and tables can be used for the design of slabs also. Therefore, the values
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are also taking care of the minimum reinforcement of slabs. The minimum reinforcement of beams are higher than that of slabs. Accordingly, the designer should also satisfy the requirement of minimum reinforcement for beams while using SP-16. It is further suggested to use the tables than the charts as the values of the charts may have personal error while reading from the charts. Tabular values have the advantage of numerical, which avoid personal error. Moreover, intermediate values can also be evaluated by linear interpolation.

3.6.11 Practice Questions and Problems with Answers

Q.1: Mention the necessary input data and unknowns to be determined for the two types of problems of singly reinforce beams. (i) The input data for the design type of problems are layout plan, imposed loads, grades of steel and concrete. The unknowns to be determined are b, d, D, Ast and Leff. (ii) The input data for the analysis type of problem are b, d, D, Ast, Leff, grades of concrete and steel. The unknowns to be determined are Mu and service imposed loads. Q.2: State specific guidelines to select the initial dimensions/amount/grade of the following parameters before designing the reinforced concrete beams: (i) b, (ii) d, (iii) D, (iv) Ast, (v) diameter of reinforcing bars, (vi) grade of concrete and (vii) grade of steel. A.2: Q.3: Sections 3.6.2.1 to 6 cover the answers. Name the three methods of solution of the design of reinforced concrete beam problems. The three methods are: (i) Direct computation method, (ii) Use of charts of SP-16 and (iii) Use of tables of SP-16 Determine the imposed loads and the tensile steel Ast,lim of the singly reinforced rectangular beam shown in Figs. 3.6.2 and 4 of L = 8.0 m simply supported, thickness of brick wall = 300 mm, width b = 300 mm, effective depth d = 550 mm, total depth D = 600 mm, grade of concrete = M 20 and grade of steel = Fe 500. Use (i) direct computation method, (ii) design chart of SP-16 and (iii) design table of SP-16.

A.1:

A.3:

Q.4:

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A.4:

(i) Direct computation method: The limiting moment of resistance Mu,lim is obtained from Eq. 3.24 as follows M u, lim = 0.36 xu,lim xu,lim 2 1 0.42 b d f ck d d (cl. 38.1, Note of IS 456:2000)

Here, xu,lim /d = 0.46 Hence, Nmm Mu,lim

= 0.36 (0.46) {1 - 0.42 (0.46)} (300) (550) (500) (20)

= 22,04,50,00,000 Nmm Tensile steel Ast,lim is obtained from Eq. 3.23 as follows:

M u ,lim
(3.23)

Ast ,lim f y = 0.87 f y Ast ,lim d 1 f ck b d

Denoting the unknown Ast,lim as A, we get: A2 - 6600 A + 6081379.31 = 0 Solving the above equation, the lower value of A is the Ast,lim equal to 1107.14 mm2 which is

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(ii) Use of chart of SP-16: Using chart 17 of SP-16 for Mu,lim /b = 220.45/0.3 = 734.833 kNm/m, we get the reinforcement percentage 100(Ast,lim )/bd = 0.67. So, Ast,lim = 0.67 (300) (550)/100 = 1105 mm2 (iii) Use of table of SP-16: Table 2 of SP-16 for Mu,lim /bd2 = 220.45/300 (0.55) (0.55) = 2.4292 N/mm2, we get the reinforcement percentage by linear interpolation as: 0.669 + (0.007) (0.0092)/(0.02) = 0.67222. Hence, Ast,lim = 0.67222 (300) (550)/(100) = 1109.16 mm2 Comparison of results: Method (i) (ii) (iii) Ast,lim (mm2) 1107.14 1105.00 1109.16

Imposed loads: The total load W per metre can be obtained from W = 8 (Mu,lim ) / L2 eff Where, Leff is the lower of (i) 7700 + 550 or (ii) 8000 mm (cl. 22.2a of IS 456:2000) Using Leff = 8000 mm and Mu,lim = 220.45 kNm We get the total load W = 220.45/8 = 27.556 kN/m The dead load of the beam = 0.3 (0.6) (25) = 4.5 kN/m Hence, the imposed loads = 27.556 - 4.5 = 23.056 kN/m

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3.6.12 References
1. Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design, 6th Edition, by Ashok K. Jain, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, 2002. 2. Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, 2nd Edition, by P.C.Varghese, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002. 3. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, by P.C.Varghese, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001. 4. Reinforced Concrete Design, 2nd Edition, by S.Unnikrishna Pillai and Devdas Menon, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 2003. 5. Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, by P.Dayaratnam, Oxford & I.B.H. Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004. 6. Reinforced Concrete Design, 1st Revised Edition, by S.N.Sinha, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. New Delhi, 1990. 7. Reinforced Concrete, 6th Edition, by S.K.Mallick and A.P.Gupta, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1996. 8. Behaviour, Analysis & Design of Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements, by I.C.Syal and R.K.Ummat, A.H.Wheeler & Co. Ltd., Allahabad, 1989. 9. Reinforced Concrete Structures, 3rd Edition, by I.C.Syal and A.K.Goel, A.H.Wheeler & Co. Ltd., Allahabad, 1992. 10. Textbook of R.C.C, by G.S.Birdie and J.S.Birdie, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, 1993. 11. Design of Concrete Structures, 13th Edition, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W. Dolan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 2004. 12. Concrete Technology, by A.M.Neville and J.J.Brooks, ELBS with Longman, 1994. 13. Properties of Concrete, 4th Edition, 1st Indian reprint, by A.M.Neville, Longman, 2000. 14. Reinforced Concrete Designers Handbook, 10th Edition, by C.E.Reynolds and J.C.Steedman, E & FN SPON, London, 1997. 15. Indian Standard Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice (4th Revision), IS 456: 2000, BIS, New Delhi. 16. Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS: 456 1978, BIS, New Delhi.

3.6.13 Test 6 with Solutions

Maximum Marks = 50, Answer all questions. TQ.1: State specific guidelines to select the initial dimensions/amount/grade of the following parameters before designing the reinforced concrete beams: Maximum Time = 30 minutes

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(i) b, (ii) d, (iii) D, (iv) Ast, (v) diameter of reinforcing bars, (vi) grade of concrete and (vii) grade of steel. (6 x 5 = 30 marks) A.TQ.1: See secs. 3.6.2.1 to 6. TQ.2: State the advantages of using SP-16 than employing direct computation method in the design of a beam. (15 marks) A.TQ.2: See sec. 3.6.10 (except the last para). TQ.3: Why the use of tables of SP-16 is better than the use of chart ? (5 marks)

A.TQ.3: See sec. 3.6.10 (last para only).

3.6.14 Summary of this Lesson

Explaining the two types of problems and giving the necessary guidelines of the preliminary selection of the parameters, this lesson illustrates step by step method of solving design type of problems employing (i) direct computation method, (ii) use of charts of SP-16 and (iii) use of tables of SP-16. The results of a specific problem are compared. The advantages of using SP-16 in general and the superiority of using the tables of SP-16 to the charts are also discussed.

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