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The stress in reinforcement is the stress caused by bending moment of the beam having tensile reinforcement. Check FAQs
fs=MAsjd
fs - Stress in Reinforcement?M - Bending Moment?As - Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing?j - Ratio of Distance between Centroid?d - Effective Depth of Beam?

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129.3404Edit=35Edit1121Edit0.847Edit285Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fs=MAsjd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fs=35kN*m1121mm²0.847285mm
Next Step Convert Units
fs=35000N*m0.00110.8470.285m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fs=350000.00110.8470.285
Next Step Evaluate
fs=129340388.59285Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
fs=129.34038859285MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fs=129.3404MPa

Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design Formula Elements

Variables
Stress in Reinforcement
The stress in reinforcement is the stress caused by bending moment of the beam having tensile reinforcement.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bending Moment
The bending moment is the algebraic sum of the applied load to the given distance from the reference point.
Symbol: M
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: kN*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing
The cross-sectional area of tensile reinforcing is the total area covered by tensile reinforcement in the beam.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ratio of Distance between Centroid
The ratio of distance between centroid of compression and centroid of tension to depth d.
Symbol: j
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Depth of Beam
The effective depth of beam measured from compressive face of beam to centroid of tensile reinforcing.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Stress in Reinforcement

​Go Stress in Steel using Working-Stress Design
fs=Mpjbd2

Other formulas in Rectangular Beams with Tensile Reinforcing Only category

​Go Stress in Concrete using Working-Stress Design
fc=2Mkjbd2
​Go Bending Moment of Beam due to Stress in Concrete
M=(12)fckjbd2
​Go Bending Moment of Beam due to Stress in Steel
M=fspjbd2

How to Evaluate Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design?

Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design evaluator uses Stress in Reinforcement = Bending Moment/(Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing*Ratio of Distance between Centroid*Effective Depth of Beam) to evaluate the Stress in Reinforcement, The Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design formula is defined as the stresses developed in the concrete beam with tensile reinforcing only due to the bending moment and the area of tensile reinforcing is taken into consideration. Stress in Reinforcement is denoted by fs symbol.

How to evaluate Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design, enter Bending Moment (M), Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing (As), Ratio of Distance between Centroid (j) & Effective Depth of Beam (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design

What is the formula to find Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design?
The formula of Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design is expressed as Stress in Reinforcement = Bending Moment/(Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing*Ratio of Distance between Centroid*Effective Depth of Beam). Here is an example- 0.000129 = 35000/(0.001121*0.847*0.285).
How to calculate Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design?
With Bending Moment (M), Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing (As), Ratio of Distance between Centroid (j) & Effective Depth of Beam (d) we can find Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design using the formula - Stress in Reinforcement = Bending Moment/(Cross-Sectional Area of Tensile Reinforcing*Ratio of Distance between Centroid*Effective Depth of Beam).
What are the other ways to Calculate Stress in Reinforcement?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stress in Reinforcement-
  • Stress in Reinforcement=Bending Moment/(Ratio of Cross-Sectional Area*Ratio of Distance between Centroid*Width of Beam*Effective Depth of Beam^2)OpenImg
Can the Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design be negative?
No, the Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design?
Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Stress in Steel by Working-Stress Design can be measured.
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