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Concrete

Segregation

Separation of coarse aggregate from the mortar paste in fresh concrete.

On siteUsually caused by dropping concrete from height or over-vibrating. Leaves honeycombed, weak pockets.

RCC

Neutral Axis

The line across a bending section where stress is zero.

On siteAbove it concrete is in compression, below it steel takes tension. Its depth sets the lever arm and the moment capacity.

RCC

Development Length

The bar length needed to transfer its full stress into the surrounding concrete.

On siteLd = (0.87·fy·φ)/(4·τbd) per IS 456. Short-anchored bars pull out before the steel ever yields.

Materials

Rebar Grade

The yield strength class of reinforcing steel, such as Fe415 or Fe500.

On siteHigher grade means less steel for the same moment, but development and lap lengths get longer.

Concrete

Shrinkage

Volume reduction as concrete loses moisture over time.

On siteRestrained shrinkage cracks. This is why slabs get control joints rather than being poured monolithic.

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