The centroid of a compression view block representing stress in concrete at limit state, the distance being measured from extreme compression edge is

where x= depth of compression cone.

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  1. 0.42 xu
  2. 0.48 xu
  3. 0.53 xu
  4. 0.36 xu

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Option 1 : 0.42 xu
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Explanation:

Stress and Strain Diagram of a Singly Reinforced Beam in Limit State Method:

F1 Abhayaraj 25.2.21 Pallavi D1

Where Xu = Actual depth of neutral axis

fck = Characteristic compressive strength of concrete

fy = Yield stress of steel

The centroid of the compressive force is at a distance of 0.42Xu from the extreme compression fibre.

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