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A continuous beam shall be deemed to be a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall depth, is

A. 2.5

B. 2.0

C. Less than 2

D. Less than 2.5

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In reinforced cement concrete (RCC) design, beams are classified as shallow or deep based on the ratio of their effective span to overall depth.

A deep beam is one in which the span is relatively short compared to its depth, leading to significant shear deformation and nonlinear strain distribution.

According to IS 456:2000 (Indian Standard for RCC design), a continuous beam is considered a deep beam if the ratio of effective span to overall depth is less than 2.5.

This classification affects how the beam is analyzed and designed, as deep beams do not follow conventional beam theory and require special design considerations.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Less than 2.5 (Option D).

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Comments (7)

  1. Muhammad Talha
    Muhammad Talha:
    9 months ago

    D is correct, it's L/d < 2.5

  2. Najaf Ail
    Najaf Ail:
    5 years ago

    Option a (2.5 ) is correct .mostly book mn yhii answer hy

  3. Ashish Bhongade
    Ashish Bhongade:
    5 years ago

    IS 456:2000 clause 29.1.a 2
    Less than 2.5
    Option D is Correct

  4. Abhishek Raj
    Abhishek Raj:
    6 years ago

    Wrong ans...D is correct

  5. Riya A
    Riya A:
    6 years ago

    Option D is correct

  6. Chauhan Destination
    Chauhan Destination:
    6 years ago

    IS 456 : 2000.
    Clause no. 29.1 (a).
    Option D✓✓✓✓

  7. Chauhan Destination
    Chauhan Destination:
    6 years ago

    Less then 2.5 in continuous beam and less then 2 in SSB. As per IS 456:2000
    Option D correct ✓✓✓

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