Question

constrast reinforcement difference in determinate and indeterminate structure

Answer 1

Determinate structures are those in which reactions can be found from equilibrium equations. Indeterminate structures are those, reactions can't be found with equilibrium equations alone, it requires compatibility equations too.

The determinate structures are not widely used as they are not economical, the reinforcement is simple and at the most one T- beam is used. Whereas in indeterminate structures atleast one T- beam is used.

Determinate structures are not economical since structures have less stability so as to ensure strength more structures are used. So in determinate structures, reinforcement are less dense. Whereas reinforcement is more dense and it is because to achieve greater strength with less material structures. That is indeterminate structures are more economical.

More spacious stirrup bars in determinate structures and lesser in indeterminate.