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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6655
Question 1
The term 'Effective Depth' ($d$) refers to the distance from the extreme compression fiber to:
  • The bottom of the beam
  • The centroid of the tension reinforcement✔️
  • The neutral axis
  • The centroid of the compression reinforcement
Correct Answer Explanation
Effective depth is a critical parameter in flexural design, representing the internal lever arm's reference to the tension steel.