8 Thumb   Rule For Slab

1). Minimum    thickness of slab is 125mm

2). Minimum      diameter of bars used in slab is 8mm

3). Fe 500 Steel should be used in Slab

4). Clear cover of 15mm to 20mm should be provided in slab

5). Maximum      diameter of bars used in slab is 1/8th times of  slab thickness

6). Steel  required  in slab is 1%  of total volume  of concrete

7). M15 Grade  of concrete  or above it  should  be used in slab.

8). Spacing      between reinforcement in slab should not be less then 150mm c/c.