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PROBLEMS

For Problems 15.1 to 15.3, determine the equilibrium torsional Problem 15.4 Repeat Problem 15.1 if the width is changed
capacity of the sections if no torsional reinforcing is used. from 16 in. to 12 in. and the depth from 20 in. to 28 in.
f c = 4000 psi, fy = 60,000 psi, and normal-weight concrete.
Problem 15.5 Repeat Problem 15.3 if f c = 3000 psi and
sand-lightweight concrete. (Ans. 5.99 ft-k)
Problem 15.1 (Ans. 6.57 ft-k)
Problem 15.6 What minimum total theoretical depth is needed
for the beam shown if no torsional reinforcing is to be used?
The cross section is not shown, but it is rectangular with
b = 20 in. and the depth to be determined. The concentrated
21 in. load is located at the end of the cantilever 8 in. to one side of
24 in. the beam centerline, fy = 60,000 psi, f c = 4000 psi, and all
4 #8 lightweight concrete.
3 in.
PD = 9 k, PL = 5 k
15 in. neglect beam weight

Problem 15.2

16 in. 16 in. 8 ft

4 in.
Problem 15.7 If the reinforced concrete spandrel beam shown
has f c = 4000 psi, sand-lightweight concrete, and
15 in. 22 in. fy = 60,000 psi, determine the theoretical spacing required for
#3 stirrups at a distance d from the face of the support where
3 #10 Vu = 32 k and Tu = 10 ft-k. Clear cover = 1 12 in. (Ans. 5.87
ft-k < 10 ft-k ∴ torsion reinf. reqd @ 7.81 in. on center)
3 in.
14 in.

24 in.

4 #9
1
Problem 15.3 (Ans. 8.14 ft-k) 2 in.
2

14 in.
4 in.

16 in.
26 in.

5 #10 6 in.

5 in. 6 in. 5 in.

16 in.
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Problem 15.8 Design the torsion reinforcement for the beam shown at a section a distance d from the face of the support for a
torsional moment of 24 ft-k. Vu = 90 k, f c = 3000 psi, and fy = 60,000 psi. Clear cover = 1.50 in. Use #4 stirrups.

80 in.

6 in.

27 in. 37 in.

8 #10

4 in.
14 in.

Problem 15.9 Determine the theoretical spacing of #4 closed stirrups at a distance d from the face of the support for the edge
beam shown if f c = 4000 psi and fy = 60,000 psi. Tu equals 36 ft-k at the face of the support and is assumed to vary along the
beam in proportion to the shear. Clear cover = 1 12 in. and normal-weight concrete. (Ans. 6.82 in.)

6 in.

17 in. 26 in.

4 #8
3 in.

18 in. 16 in. 30 in.

D = 2 k/ft (including beam weight)

L = 3 k/ft

24 ft

Problem 15.10 A 12-in. × 22-in. spandrel beam (d = 19.5 in.) with a 20-ft simple span has a 4-in. slab 16 in. wide on one side
acting as a flange. It must carry a maximum Vu of 60 k and a maximum Tu of 20 ft-k at the face of the support. Assuming these
values are zero at the beam centerline, select #4 stirrups if f c = 3000 psi, normal-weight concrete, fy = 60,000 psi, and clear
cover = 1.5 in.
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Problem 15.11 Determine the theoretical spacing of #4 closed stirrups at a distance d from the face of the support for the beam
shown if the load is acting 3 in. off center of the beam. Assume that the torsion equals the uniform load times the 3 in.,
f c = 3000 psi, all lightweight aggregate concrete, and fy = 60,000 psi. Assume that the torsion value varies from a maximum at the
support to 0 at the beam centerline as does the shear. Assume 1.5-in. clear cover. (Ans. 8.51 in.)

D = 1 k/ft (including beam weight)

L = 2.8 k/ft
25 12 in.
28 in.

3 #8 20 ft

3 12 in. 7 in. 3 12 in.

2 12 in.
14 in.

Problem 15.12 Is the beam shown satisfactory to resist a Tu Problem 15.13 Using Chapter 15 Excel spreadsheet,
of 15 ft-k and a Vu of 60 k if f c = 4000 psi and determine the required spacing at a distance d from the support
fy = 60,000 psi? The bars shown are used in addition to those for Problem 15.7. Use the same materials, but change concrete
provided for bending moment. to all-lightweight aggregate. (Ans. 7.81 in.)
Problem 15.14 Repeat Problem 15.11 using #3 closed
3 in. stirrups, f c = 4000 psi, semi-lightweight concrete, and
#4 @ 5 in. Chapter 15 spreadsheet.
#6 14 in.
20 in.

2 12 in. 7 in. 2 12 in.

12 in.
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Problems in SI Units
Problem 15.15 Determine the required spacing of #13 closed stirrups at a distance d from the face of the support for the
beam shown assuming that the torsion decreases uniformly from the beam end to the beam centerline. The member is
subjected to a 34-kN • m service dead load torsion and a 40-kN • m service line load torsion at the face of the support,
fy = 420 MPa, f c = 24 MPa, and clear cover = 40 mm. (Ans. 175 mm)

D = 10 kN/m (including beam weight)

L = 25 kN/m

Problem 15.16 Determine stirrup spacing at distance d from support for the beam shown if the load is acting 100 mm off
center of the beam. Assume the torsion at the support equals the uniform load times 100 mm, f c = 28 MPa, and
fy = 420 MPa. Use #13 stirrups and assume that the torsion and shear vary from a maximum at the support to zero at the
beam centerline. Clear cover = 40 mm.

D = 12 kN/m (including beam weight)

L = 25 kN/m

600 mm

3 #32
6m

300 mm