A beam has dimensions of b = 20 in., h = 10 in., and d = 7.5…
A beam has dimensions of b = 20 in., h = 10 in., and d = 7.5 in. and is reinforced with 5 No. 6 bars. The concrete strength is 5,000 psi, and the yield strength of the reinforcement is 60,000 psi. If the depth of the neutral axis is c = 1.941 in., does the reinforcement yield?