what is fy in steel design
Since the yield strength of the steel is quite clearly defined and controlled, this establishes a very precise reference in structural investigations. An early design decision is that for the yield strength (specified by the Grade of steel used) that is to be used in the design work.Several different grades of steel may be used for large projects, with a minimum grade for ordinary tasks and higher grades for more demanding ones.ost steel used for reinforcement is highly ductile in nature. Its usable strength is its yield strength, as this stress condition initiates such a magnitude of deformation (into the plastic yielding range of the steel), that major cracking will occur in the concrete.