\[T_u = 200 ext{ kips}\]

\[ ho = rac{A_s}{A_g} = 0.02\]

\[A_s = rac{M_u}{0.9 imes f_y imes d} = rac{100 imes 12}{0.9 imes 60 imes 22.125} = 0.84 ext{ in}^2\] A column has a square cross-section with a side length of 18 inches and a height of 12 feet. The column is subjected to an axial load of 500 kips. Determine the required reinforcement to resist compressive forces.

\[A_s = 0.02 imes 324 = 6.48 ext{ in}^2\] A beam has a rectangular cross-section with a width of 12 inches and a depth of 24 inches. The beam is subjected to a tensile force of 200 kips. Determine the required reinforcement to resist tensile forces.

\[V_u = 100 ext{ kips}\]

\[A_v = rac{V_u}{0.75 imes f_y imes d} = rac{100 imes 12}{0.75 imes 60 imes 22.125} = 0.48 ext{ in}^2\]

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\[M_u = rac{wL^2}{8} = rac{2 imes 20^2}{8} = 100 ext{ kip-ft}\]