Tag Reinforced Concrete

A crank bar placed within rebar mesh at a slab construction site, showing its angled position for structural reinforcement, Close-up of crank bar bent at 45 degrees in steel reinforcement mesh on a construction site slab

Building Construction

Crank Bars in Reinforced Concrete: Purpose, Placement & Practical Significance

In reinforced concrete construction, crank bars—commonly known as bent-up bars—play an important role in maintaining structural strength, durability, and load…

A side-by-side comparison of Fiberglass Rebar (GFRP) vs. Steel Rebar, highlighting differences in corrosion resistance, weight, strength, and durability. The image showcases rusty steel rebars versus clean, lightweight fiberglass rebars used in reinforced concrete construction.

Building Construction, Construction material

Fiberglass Rebar – The Future of Concrete Reinforcement

Introduction Did you know that corrosion-related damage in reinforced concrete structures costs billions of dollars annually? What if there was…

labeled lap length diagram showing rebar overlap

Building Construction

Lap Length in RCC (IS 456:2000) – Formula, Requirements & Placement Guidelines

Lap length in RCC (IS 456:2000) is the overlap length provided between two reinforcing bars so they can act as…

Construction of diaphragm wall using heavy excavator and concrete panels at a deep excavation site.

Building Construction

How I Use Diaphragm Walls for Safe Urban Excavation

In today’s world of rapid urban development, going underground is just as important as building up. Whether it’s constructing deep…