In: Civil Engineering
A simply supported flanged beam subjected to a factored load of 60 kN/m (including dead load and live load). The beam has an overall depth of 600 mm including slab thickness of 100 mm. The width of the beam is 230 mm, effective span of the beam is 6.25 m and effective cover to the tension reinforcement is 50 mm. Assume M25 grade concrete and Fe415 steel. Check whether the beam needs to be designed as singly reinforced or doubly reinforced