Easy
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ID: #19430
Question
An under-reinforced section means -
Options
1
steel is provided at the underside only
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2
steel provided is in-sufficient
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3
steel provided on one side only
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4
steel will yield first
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Explanation
In an under-reinforced section, the amount of steel is less than the balanced amount. This ensures that the steel yields (fails) before the concrete crushes, providing a ductile failure with warning.