5 Thumb Rule For Beam

1). Steel required in beam is 2% of total volume of concrete.

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2).Minimum clear cover of 40mm shall be provided in beams.

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3). M20 grade of concrete should be used in beam construction.

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4).Minimum 4 bars shall be provided in beams. 2 bars of 12mm at top and 2 bars of 10mm at bottom.

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

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