Flange has adequate reinforcement transverse to beam
It is built integrally with the beam
It is effectively bonded together with the beam
All the above
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
A part of the slab may be considered as the flange of the T-beam if:
- The flange has adequate reinforcement transverse to the beam. This reinforcement is necessary to resist the shear forces that are transferred from the beam to the slab.
- The flange is built integrally with the beam. This means that the flange and the beam are cast together as a single unit. This ensures that the two elements are effectively bonded together and that they will act as a single unit under load.
- The flange is effectively bonded together with the beam. This means that the two elements are in good contact with each other and that there is no significant separation between them. This ensures that the two elements will act as a single unit under load.
If any of these conditions are not met, then the part of the slab cannot be considered as the flange of the T-beam.