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A simply supported beam 6 m long and of effective depth 50 cm, carries a uniformly distributed load 2400 kg/m including its self weight. If the lever arm factor is 0.85 and permissible tensile stress of steel is 1400 kg/cm2, the area of steel required, is

A. 14 cm2

B. 15 cm2

C. 16 cm2

D. 17 cm2

Answer: Option C


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  1. Tariq Javaid
    Tariq Javaid :
    5 years ago

    tarq meo
    Ast =M /sigma st x j x d.
    = 10800000 /1400 x.85 x500.
    = 18.15 cmsq.

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