Reinforcing Rod - Rein Forcemeat ↓
The concrete can resist compression, but not tension. For this reason reinforcing rods are provided in the concrete to sustain tension that develops in concrete. The reinforcing material is high strength steel wire, mild steel, high strength plastic fiber etc. the following shall consider while checking reinforcement:
• Appropriate diameter of reinforcement.
• All rods shall be clean and rust free.
• All rods should be straight.
• Appropriate crank in rods is placed at proper place.
• Length of lapping of rods is provided as per requirement.
• Rods as per drawing are placed.
• For maintaining of clear cover chair/ space bar are provided.
• Actual size of rods is used.
• Rods should be uniform in size.
• Rods will have desired tensile strength.