Stress Block Parameter
Stress Block Parameter
Xu = (0.87fyAst)/ (0.36bfck)
b) Moment of resistance
Mu = 0.87fyAst(d-0.42Xu)
Mu = 0.36fckbXu (d-0.42Xu)
Balanced section
a) Moment of resistance
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Analysis of pre-stressed beam members
a) Equilibrium of forces
b) Depth of neutral axis
c) Moment of resistance
d) Strain difference in P.S steel at the level of CGS at ultimate (at transfer and service stage)
2. Partially pre-stressed beam (Doubly reinforced)
Equilibrium equations
Compressive force = tensile force
0.36fckbXu = Ap fpu + As fs
Moment of resistance