The section of a reinforced beam where most distant concrete fibre in compression and tension in steel attains permissible stresses simultaneously, is called
A)Balanced section
B)Economic section
C)Critical section
D)All the above

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A balanced section in reinforced concrete design refers to the condition where the concrete in compression and the steel in tension reach their respective permissible stresses at the same time. This ensures an efficient use of materials, as neither the steel nor the concrete is overstressed or underutilized at failure.

The Section of a Reinforced Beam Where Most Distant Concrete