(Solved): Q 1: A reinforced masonry beam consists of 2\times 10 " blocks with 10 " \times 24 " nominal dimensi ...
Q 1: A reinforced masonry beam consists of
2\times 10" blocks with 10 "
\times 24" nominal dimensions reinforced with 2#6 rebar. The beam is built of Type N Portland cement lime mortar with 3500 psi CMU grade 60 reinforcing steel. The beam has a simply supported span of
25ftand is loaded with 400 plf dead load and 300 plf live loads. Please calculate: The ultimate moment and shear. Location of neutral axis (c) and depth of compression block (a). Actual and balanced steel ratio. Nominal and design moment and use it to check the flexural safety. Check the maximum and minimum steel ratio. Check the need for lateral bracing. Calculate nominal shear strength and use it to check the shear safety. Check if we need to perform a deflection check. Calculate the deflection and compare it to the allowable limits.
