1.1   Introduction

1.2   Design and analysis

1.3  Basic Assumptions in Flexure Theory

1.4  Behavior of a Reinforced Concrete Beam Section Loade to Failure

               1.4.1  Noncracked, Linear Stage  

               1.4.2   Cracked, Linear Stage  

               1.4.3  Cracked, Nonlinear Stage  

                1.4.4  Ultimate Strength Stage  

1.5  Equivalent Rectangular Compression Stress Block

1.6  Types of Flexure Failure

                  1.6.1 Tension Failure  

                  1.6.2 Compression Failure  

                  1.6.3 Balanced Failure 

1.7  Flexure Design of Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Section

                   1.7.1 Design of Single Reinforced Sections 

                   1.7.2 Design of Double Reinforced Sections 

1.8  Spacing of Reinforcement and Concrete Cover

                   1.8.1 Spacing of Reinforcement  

                   1.8.2 Concrete Cover  

                  1.8.3 Number of  Steel Layers and Overall Depth of Concrete Section 

1.9  Flanged Sections

                   1.9.1 Effective Flange Width, B  

1.10  Flexure Design of Reinforced Concrete Flanged Sections

                    1.10.1 Effective Depth d  

                    1.10.2 Design of T and I  Sections 

1.11  Design of T  and I   Section using Design Aids