SHEAR

glossary

What is lever arm?

The lever arm is the distance between the centre of the compression force and the centre of the tension force acting on a section. It is a key parameter in moment capacity calculations. Understanding the strain distribution and stress–strain behaviour of concrete and steel is essential for determining the lever arm.

assumptions

EC2 Bending Design - 6 Fundamental Assumptions and 3 Limitation

Learn the six key assumptions used in Eurocode 2 (EC2) bending design for reinforced concrete beams and slabs, including strain distribution, the stress block, force equilibrium, and ductility requirements.