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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6654
Question 1
In a cantilever beam, the main tension reinforcement should be placed:
  • At the bottom of the beam
  • At the top of the beam✔️
  • In the middle of the beam
  • Only as stirrups
Correct Answer Explanation
Cantilever beams experience 'negative' moment, meaning the top fibers are in tension and the bottom fibers are in compression.