longitudinal bars and lateral stirrups, is
A)Stress in concrete × area of concrete
B)Stress in steel × area ofsteel
C)Stress in concrete × area of concrete + Stress in steel × area of steel
D)None of these

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The correct answer is C because it accounts for the composite action of reinforced concrete, where both the concrete (in compression) and the steel reinforcement (in tension) contribute to the overall strength of the member.

Longitudinal Bars and Lateral Stirrups, Is