Q) Differentiate between singly reinforced beam and doubly reinforced beam.
Q) Differentiate between singly reinforced beam and doubly
reinforced beam
|
Aspect |
Singly
Reinforced Section |
Doubly
Reinforced Section |
|
Definition |
Has reinforcement only in the
tension zone. |
Has reinforcement in both tension
and compression zones. |
|
Moment Resistance |
Designed to resist only the moment
that tension steel can handle. |
Designed to resist higher moments
than singly reinforced can bear. |
|
Usage |
Used when the section depth is
sufficient and moment demand is moderate. |
Used when section depth is
restricted or higher moment capacity is needed. |
|
Steel Placement |
Tension steel only (at the bottom
in beams). |
Tension steel at bottom and
compression steel at top. |
|
Ductility |
Less ductile. |
More ductile due to compression
reinforcement. |
|
Cost |
Economical. |
Costlier due to extra steel. |
|
Common Application |
Simple beams and slabs. |
Columns, heavily loaded beams, or
architectural constraints. |

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