Consider a doubly reinforced RCC beam with the option of using either Fe250 plain bars or Fe500 deformed bars in the compression zone. The modulus of elasticity of steel is 2 × 105 N/mm2 . As per IS456 : 2000, in which type(s) of the bars, the stress in the compression steel (fsc) can reach the design strength (0.87 fy) at the limit state of collapse?

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Correct Answer is : Fe250 plain bars only

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