24.2 - Cracked Section, Ultimate Strength Design Method
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What is the Ultimate Strength Design Method (USD)?
💡 Hint: Think about the safety requirements for buildings.
Define the Equivalent Stress Block.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between stress and strain.
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What does the Ultimate Strength Design Method focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at ultimate limits.
True or False: The Equivalent Stress Block can be linear.
💡 Hint: Recall the nature of stress vs. strain in materials.
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A concrete beam has a yield strength of 60 ksi and a compressive strength of 4,000 psi. Using the given values, calculate the balanced steel ratio.
💡 Hint: Use the definitions provided in ACI-318 for your calculations.
An engineer needs to design a cracked section that supports a significant load. Describe the process of applying the Ultimate Strength Design Method to ensure the integrity of the structure.
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of calculations and checks to confirm structural safety.
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