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Waffle slab is something connected with the ribbed floors. They are consisting of equally spaced ribs usually supported directly with the columns. They are either one-way spanning systems (known as ribbed slab) or a two-way ribbed system (waffle slab). The reinforced concrete waffle slab (ribbed slab) cross section reinforcement detail comprises ribbing (beams) reinforcement, slab […]
The bending of reinforcement bars Minimum bending pin diameter for bars The minimum diameter Øm (mandrel diameter) to which a bar is bent, shall be such to avoid bending cracks to the bar and ensure the integrity of concrete inside the bent of the bar where large forces appear. The smaller the mandrel diameter is, […]
Roof is actually more important than people understand. It is more than just protector of the interior and the tenants pf the outside weather conditions. It gives the basic look of the house architecture and allows more space in some points. The roof is yet defining the overall look and style of a building construction. […]