BSR 560 Structural Design Assignment 2: RC Beam A2-B2 Load Analysis, Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams, and Limit State Design

RC Beam

Characteristic strength of concrete, f_cu = 25 N/mm²
Characteristic strength of reinforcement, f_y = 460 N/mm²
Diameter of main reinforcement = 25 mm
Diameter of stirrup = 8 mm
Size of beam = 200 mm x 450 mm
Density of reinforce concrete = 24 kN/m3
Concrete cover = 20 mm

1. Find the design loads on the beam A2-B2.
   (10 marks)
2. Find the reaction at the beam A2-B2 due to the system of loading on the beam.
   (5 marks)
3. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram for beam A2-B2.
   (10 marks)
4. By using the limit state design method, design a suitable reinforced concrete beam A2-B2 to resist the maximum bending moment obtained.
   (15 marks)
5. Choose a suitable size of shear reinforcement for the beam (A2-B2) if f_yvertical = 250 N/mm² and f_cu = 30 N/mm².
   (10 marks)