Design of Reinforced Concrete Components
Codes and Design Philosophies
Beams
Solved Example: 9092-01
A reinforced concrete beam, supported on columns at ends, has a clear span of 5 m and 0.5 m effective depth. It carries a total uniformly distributed load of 100 kN/m. The design shear force for the beam is:
A. 250 kN
B. 200 kN
C. 175 kN
D. 150 kN
Correct Answer: B
Solved Example: 9092-02
The minimum stripping time of soffit formwork to beams (props to be refixed immediately after removal of formwork) is:
A. 14 Days
B. 3 Days
C. 7 Days
D. 21 Days
Correct Answer: C