A beam has dimensions of b = 14 in., h = 26 in., and d = 23….
A beam has dimensions of b = 14 in., h = 26 in., and d = 23.5 in. and is reinforced with 5 No. 8 bars. The concrete strength is 9,700 psi, and the yield strength of the reinforcement is 60,000 psi. If the depth to the neutral surface is c = 3.158758 in., determine the strain in the reinforcement.