In this guide
PRACTICE PROMPT
Use this fictional setting to practise clear reasoning. It is not an assessment or institution paper.
The setting
A concrete beam, 7 m span, 350 × 700, carrying 45 kN/m ultimate.
Your task
Design the flexural and shear reinforcement.
What a useful response would show
Lever arm, area of steel, and a bar arrangement that fits in the section.
Reflect afterwards
- What assumption mattered most?
- What would you check before using this on a real project?
- Could another engineer follow your recommendation?