What Is Column? A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Mainly columns, … Read more
What is Lap Length? Lap Length is required when bars placed short of their required length (due to nonavailability of longer bars) need to be extended. Lap Length is also … Read more
General guidelines to be followed in preparing BBS: The bars should be grouped together for each structural unit, e.g., beam, etc. In a building structure, the bars should be listed … Read more
What Is Slab? A slab is constructed to provide flat surfaces, typically horizontal, in building roofs, floors, bridges, and other types of structures. The slab could be supported by walls, … Read more
What Is Cover in Concrete? Cover in Concrete The clear cover is the distance between the exposed concrete surface (without plaster and other finishes) to the nearest surface of the reinforcing bar … Read more
What Is Slab Beam / Hidden Beam / Concealed Beam? The hidden beam is a reinforced concrete beam, also knows as a different name also like that, a Concealed Beam, … Read more