Question

Select the correct statement with respect to an over-reinforced cement concrete section under the working stress method.

• A. The compressive stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum tensile stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
• B. Tensile steel stress and maximum compressive stress in concrete simultaneously reach their allowable limits.
• C. The allowable limiting is reached in concrete before the steel stress reaches the limiting value.
• D. The tensile stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum compressive stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Over reinforced cement concrete section under the working stress method is the allowable limiting is reached in concrete before the steel stress reaches the limiting value.