Diameter of reBar in columns & beams, house construction standards & practice
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 Mar 17 2012, 01:54 PM, updated 14y ago
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hi -
Is about the metal used in concrete beams and columns for a bungalow (2 story). My architect's engineer just specified that the reBar ties should be 8mm (r8), but my contractor said nobody uses r8 - all use r6 - because r8 is too difficult to bend around the main rods. he claims its safer to use more r6 - less chance of a reBar protruding from the concrete. Anybody got experience on this one? many thanks,  |
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Mar 17 2012, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(oldbaldguy @ Mar 17 2012, 01:54 PM) hi - Is about the metal used in concrete beams and columns for a bungalow (2 story). My architect's engineer just specified that the reBar ties should be 8mm (r8), but my contractor said nobody uses r8 - all use r6 - because r8 is too difficult to bend around the main rods. he claims its safer to use more r6 - less chance of a reBar protruding from the concrete. Anybody got experience on this one? many thanks,  USEFUL FEEDBACK (& SO QUICK!) - THANKS GUYS Added on March 17, 2012, 6:23 pm QUOTE(kelvyn @ Mar 17 2012, 02:55 PM) If your Engineer insist on using 8mm diameter bars (which is not common) for the links, your contractor could counter propose by using the 6mm at slightly closer spacing. eg. 8mm @ 200mm c/c > 6mm @ 175mm c/c NOT ONLY USEFUL FEEDBACK - BUT A GREAT QUOTE RE DANGEROUS WORLD!This post has been edited by oldbaldguy: Mar 17 2012, 06:23 PM |
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