Design for Flexure Reinforcement

Strength Reduction Factor for Flexure, = 0.90

2002 8.16.1.2.2)
Ratio of a and c, 1 = 0.85
8.16.2.7)

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a = depth of equivalent rectangular stress block

c = distance from extreme compression fiber to neutral axis
Minimum Steel Ratio, min = (0.85f'c / fy)(1-(1-(2(1.2Mcr) / (0.85bd2f'c)))
Mcr = cracking moment = frIg / yt
8.13.3)

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d = effective depth
fr = modulus of rupture
8.15.2.1.1)

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Ig = gross moment of inertia

Maximum Steel Ratio, max = 0.75 b
8.16.3.1.1)
b = Balanced Steel Ratio = (0.85f'c1600) / (fy(600+fy)
2002 8.16.4.2.3)
Steel Reinforcement Ratio, = (0.85f' c / fy)(1-(1-(2Rn / 0.85f'c)))
Rn = Coefficient of Resistance = Md / bd2

DESIGN FOR SHEAR REINFORCEMENT

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