Question

A reinforced concrete cantilever porch has thickness 't' . The main reinforcement steel will be placed

• A. At mid-thickness
• B. At t/3 from the top
• C. Close to the bottom surface
• D. Close to the top surface

Answer 1

The correct option is D Close to the top surface

(d) A cantilever porch experiences tension at the top surface while compression at the bottom, hence tensile reinforcement is provided at top.