Tag: Concrete structure design
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Concrete cover requirement as per IS 456
As per IS 456, the concrete cover requirement is a critical aspect of reinforced concrete design and construction. This requirement specifies the minimum thickness of concrete cover that must be provided over the reinforcement steel in a concrete structure to protect it from corrosion and ensure adequate bond strength. The cover thickness varies depending on…
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Difference between Lap Length and Development Length
Difference between Lap Length and Development Length is as below Lap Length – Lap length is provided to safely transfer load of one reinforcement to another. Lap length is provided such that load is taken by the lap sufficiently enough that no bars lapped fails. As reinforcement is available in max. length of approx. 11m,…