Deprecated: Methods with the same name as their class will not be constructors in a future version of PHP; qa_layer_9_from_layer_php has a deprecated constructor in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 3
of /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-plugin/user-management/layer.php where is the steel bars fixed in beams and columns? - Civil Engineering Technical Questions Answers - Ask a Civil Engineer
  • Register
0 votes
where is the steel bars fixed in beams and columns?

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
in Reinforced Concrete by  

1 Answer

0 votes

Steel bars, also known as reinforcement bars or rebars, are commonly fixed within beams and columns in reinforced concrete structures. The placement of steel bars in beams and columns helps to enhance their structural strength and durability. Here are some general guidelines for the placement of steel bars:

Beams:

1. Bottom Reinforcement:

Steel bars are typically placed at the bottom of the beam, parallel to its length. These bars are known as the bottom reinforcement or tension reinforcement.

2. Top Reinforcement:

In some cases, additional steel bars may be placed at the top of the beam, parallel to its length. These bars are known as the top reinforcement or compression reinforcement.

Columns:

1. Vertical Reinforcement:

Steel bars are placed vertically within columns to provide strength and resist compressive forces. These bars are known as vertical reinforcement or main bars.

2. Lateral Reinforcement:

In addition to the vertical reinforcement, steel bars are placed horizontally around the perimeter of the column at regular intervals. These bars are known as lateral reinforcement or ties. They help to improve the column's resistance against lateral forces and prevent buckling.

It's important to note that the specific placement and spacing of steel bars within beams and columns depend on factors such as structural design, load requirements, and local building codes. Consulting a structural engineer or referring to the appropriate design standards and regulations in your region is essential to ensure proper reinforcement placement.

by  

Related questions

0 votes
0 answers 364 views
0 votes
0 answers 631 views
631 views asked May 15, 2019 in Reinforced Concrete by Venu  

    Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • civil

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • yu
0 votes
1 answer 777 views
777 views asked Sep 17, 2015 in Reinforced Concrete by fawad  

    Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • reinforced-concrete

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • reinforcement

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • columns

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • steel
0 votes
1 answer 8.3k views
8.3k views asked Jul 28, 2015 in Building Construction by mfby2k  

    Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • beams

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • building
0 votes
0 answers 530 views
530 views asked Jul 2, 2015 in Reinforced Concrete by mfby2k  

    Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • engineering

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • concrete

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • civil

  • Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/abouaayt/public_html/aboutcivil/answers/qa-include/qa-base.php(720) : eval()'d code on line 12
  • reinforced-concrete
...