Question

A reinforced cement concrete beam, having vertical distance between the centre of upper and lower arms of the bent-up bar equal to 20 cm, width 15 cm and a span length of 10 m, is to be casted. What is the length of a single longitudinal reinforcement bar required if the bar is cranked by 45° at both ends? (nearest to decimal value)

• A. 10.17 m
• B. 9.83 m
• C. 10.11 m
• D. 9.89 m

Answer 1

Answer: (A)