Computer · Design of Concrete Structures
A doubly reinforced beam is generally considered less economical than a singly reinforced beam because:
- 1Shear reinforcement required is significantly higher
- 2The compressive steel is under-stressed compared to tensile steel✓
- 3The tensile steel required is more than that for a balanced section
- 4Concrete in the compression zone is not stressed to its full value
Correct answer
The compressive steel is under-stressed compared to tensile steel
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