Reinforcement Detailing of RCC Slabs
Reinforcement Detailing of RCC Slabs
SLABS
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Slab supported on two sides and bending takes place predominantly in one
direction only is called One Way Slab. On the other hand, when slab is
supported on all four sides and bending take place in two directions are said
to be Two Way Slab.
The slabs having ratio of longer length to its shorter length (Ly/Lx) greater
than 2 is called one way slab otherwise as two way slab. In one way slab
main reinforcement is parallel to shorter direction and the reinforcement
parallel to longer direction is called distribution steel. In two way slab main
reinforcement is provided along both direction.
Slabs could be simply supported, continuous or cantilever. In two way slab
the corners may be held down by restraints or may be allowed to lift up.
Additional torsion reinforcement is required at corners when it is restrained
against uplifting as shown in Fig.1.
Thickness of the slab is decided based on span to depth ratio specified in
IS456-2000. Min reinforcement is 0.12% for HYSD bars and 0.15% for mild
steel bars. The diameter of bar generally used in slabs are: 6 mm, 8 mm, 10
mm, 12 mm and 16 mm.
The maximum diameter of bar used in slab should not exceed 1/8 of the total
thickness of slab. Maximum spacing of main bar is restricted to 3 times
effective depth or 300 mm whichever is less. For distribution bars the
maximum spacing is specified as 5 times the effective depth or 450 mm
whichever is less.
Minimum clear cover to reinforcements in slab depends on the durability criteria
and this is specified in IS 456-200. Generally 15 mm to 20 mm cover is
provided for the main reinforcements. Alternate main bars can be cranked
near support or could be bent at 1800 at the edge and then extended at the
top inside the slab as shown in Fig.1. Curtailment and cranking of bars and
is shown in Fig. 2.