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A short reinforced concrete column is subjected to a
1000 kN axial compressive load. The moduli...
- A short reinforced concrete column is subjected to a
1000 kN axial compressive load. The moduli of elasticity of plain
concrete and steel are 25 GPa and 207 GPa, respectively, and the
cross-sectional area of steel is 2% of that of the reinforced
concrete. Considering the column as a structural member made of a
composite material and subjected to load parallel to the steel
rebars, calculate the following:
a. the modulus of elasticity
of the reinforced concrete
b. the load carried by each of
the steel and plain concrete
c. the minimum required
cross-sectional area of the column given that the allowable
compressive stress of plain concrete is 20 MPa and that the
allowable compressive stress of plain concrete will be reached
before that of steel.
d. Plot the stress-strain
behavior for the steel fiber, concrete and composite on the same
plot.