A doubly reinforced beam is considered less economical than a singly r – McqOptions

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1.	A doubly reinforced beam is considered less economical than a singly reinforced beam because:
A.	Shear reinforcement is more
B.	Compressive steel is under stressed
C.	Tensile steel required is more than that for balanced section
D.	Concrete is not stressed to its full value
Answer» C. Tensile steel required is more than that for balanced section

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