We all know the concrete is strong against compression force and weak against tensile force. So, to stabilise the concrete against tension force, the steel reinforcement is embedded into the concrete. Hence forming reinforced concrete and gives strength and enough durability for the structure. But why not use other materials…
Have you ever wondered why there are two types of bars used in slab reinforcement, namely Main bar and distribution bar? We have discussed the difference between one way slab and two way slab. Also know the load handling of each slab type. There is where the underlying answer is,…
We could say that the slab is the end product of building construction. In the whole building area, the slab is the only structural element we often use and care about. The entire structure elements such as beam, column, and foundation are the supporting parts to transfer the load that…
We often get confused about using these terms – Development Length, Anchorage Length, and Lap Length. What is the development length? The steel reinforcement that is prolonged into concrete to avoid steel slippage and to transfer the load to the concrete bond smoothly is known as Development length or Anchorage Length.…
We all knew the concrete is strong in compression and weak against tensile force. The steel reinforcement has been used to enhance the concrete tensile strength. The steel is smoothly merged with the concrete and turned as a homogeneous element reinforced cement concrete. What Fe (number) means on reinforcement drawings?…
What is Prestressed Concrete? Prestressed concrete (PSC) is the composite of concrete and prestressed high tensile tendons. In PSC, the internal stress has been introduced under controlled circumstances before loading, to improve the shrinkage resistance of concrete and avoid the tensile cracks. High tensile strength wires are used in prestressed…
We have discussed concrete calculations in an earlier post. If you refer to the post, we don’t exclude the steel quantity. Why? Based on the thumb rule of steel quantity or by the exact calculation, the amount of steel used in structural elements is from 1-3%. It is very low…
The workability is very tough when using stones for building the structure. Before the modern era, many buildings were constructed using stones, and there is no concrete in the structure. Moreover, small buildings are constructed by brickwork and random rubble foundations. At present, many structures, even small buildings, are constructed by…
Generally, there is a lot of types of stirrups have been used in both column and beam reinforcement.