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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6646
Question 1
Why is 'Skin Reinforcement' required in deep RC beams?
  • To increase the shear capacity
  • To control crack widths in the tension zone of the web✔️
  • To prevent surface spalling during fire
  • To assist in the placement of stirrups
Correct Answer Explanation
In deep beams, the distance between the neutral axis and the main tension steel is large; skin steel prevents large cracks from forming in the web area.