Question

In a singly reinforced beam, the tensile steel reaches its maximum allowable stress earlier than concrete. What is such a section known as?

• A. Under-reinforced section
• B. Over-reinforced section
• C. Balanced section
• D. Economic section

Answer 1

The correct option is A Under-reinforced section

(a)
In under reinforced concrete, the concrete is not
fully stressed to its permissible value when stress
in steel reaches its maximum value.