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Isolated beams with unsymmetrical cross sections cannot deflect vertically and laterally at the same time.

A simply supported beam with dimensions of b = 18 in., h = 26 in., d = 23.5 in., and L = 22 ft supports a uniform service (unfactored) dead load consisting of its own weight plus 1.2 kips/ft and a uniform service (unfactored) live load of 1.5 kips/ft. The concrete is normal-weight concrete. Determine the moment due to the factored loads, Mu.      

Determine β1 given that f’c = 9,400 psi.

15. How is FDG trapped in the cell?

A one-way slab is assumed to act as a series of parallel, independent 1-ft wide strips of slab, continuous over the supporting beams.

Which symbol represents the cross-sectional area of the reinforcement on the compression side of a reinforced concrete beam?

ACI Code Section 22.2.2.1 specifies a limiting compressive strain, εcu, equal to _____.

A classmate has suggested a beam design that has dimensions of b = 12 in., h = 24 in., and d = 21.5 in. and is reinforced with 4 No. 7 bars. Assuming a cover of 1.5 in. and a stirrup diameter of 0.5 in., does the reinforcement fit within a single row as suggested?

A beam has dimensions of b = 14 in., h = 26 in., and d = 23.5 in. and is reinforced with 3 No. 8 bars. The concrete strength is 6,400 psi, and the yield strength of the reinforcement is 60,000 psi. Determine the nominal moment capacity, Mn, of the beam.

Enough space should be provided between the reinforcement to allow a vibrator to reach the bottom of the form in at least one place in the beam width.