Round steel bars are generally used to reinforce concrete. The bars may be smooth or deformed to improve the bond between the steel and the concrete. Mild steel bars with a yield stress of 300 MPa are usually smooth whereas... (Continue reading)
Simple Beams and Slabs Simply supported slab: Curtailment of tension steel in simply supported slab construction. Curtailment of steel in beam and slab construction. Typical steel detail for concrete beam.... (Continue reading)