2.1 Answer the following questions with regard to the reinforced concrete beam in FIGURE 2.1 - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
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2.1 Answer the following questions with regard to the reinforced concrete beam in FIGURE 2.1.
2.1.A
2.1.B
2.1.1 What is bar 2.1.A called?
2.1.2 What is the purpos... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:2.1 Answer the following questions with regard to the reinforced concrete beam in FIGURE 2.1 - NSC Civil Technology Civil Services - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
Step 1
What is bar 2.1.A called?
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Bar 2.1.A is referred to as the main bar in reinforcement.
Step 2
What is the purpose of bar 2.1.A?
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The purpose of bar 2.1.A is to withstand tensile stress as well as to prevent shear failure in the concrete.
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From which type of steel is bar 2.1.A manufactured?
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Bar 2.1.A is typically manufactured from high tensile steel.
Step 4
What is the sectional size of bar 2.1.A?
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The sectional size of bar 2.1.A is generally 16 mm.
Step 5
What are the bars at 2.1.B called?
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The bars at 2.1.B are called stirrups.
Step 6
Name TWO purposes of the bars at 2.1.B.
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To withstand shear stress that occurs within the beam.
To bind the main bars together, maintaining their position within the concrete.
