Jun 18, 2012 #1 flin8812 Civil/Environmental Jun 18, 2012 5 0 0 AU Could someone explain why it's okay and common to assume that the centroid of the cracked concrete will be located in the flange rather than the web of a beam x-section?
Could someone explain why it's okay and common to assume that the centroid of the cracked concrete will be located in the flange rather than the web of a beam x-section?
Jun 18, 2012 #2 rapt Structural Oct 4, 2001 2,758 0 36 AU It should never be assumed to be in the flange. It should be calculated and the design based on the actual depth. Upvote 0 Downvote
It should never be assumed to be in the flange. It should be calculated and the design based on the actual depth.