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Quick answer: Direct from the manufacturer a UK standard rebar length is 6.1m, but these are usually cut down to standard, popular stock lengths for ease of transport and ordering. Longer lengths can be made to order if required, but the standard rebar sizes are ideal for use in almost every situation. Engineers and designers in the UK should be...

In a reinforced concrete structure, the columns should be designed to successfully transfer loadings from the superstructure beams and slab floors to the foundations. The size of the columns will be dependent upon the load calculations. They will inform the amount of steel required and the concrete grade. Whatever your structural engineer or client specifies, there are a few simple...

Reinforced raft foundations can support even the heaviest concrete structures, but only if you know your stuff. The (currently in 2024) tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa Tower stands on a huge concrete raft foundation, in fact. There are lots of types, grades, and methods of installing reinforced foundations. Let’s look at the basics of foundation rebar and...

Pile caps are hidden structures that prevent buildings from crashing down. These sturdy, load-bearing structures are all around us, supporting every major building.  Pile cap reinforcement might be common, but it can be confusing. Let’s explore the definition, types, and pros and cons of pile caps.  Before you read further... Are you looking for pile cap reinforcement? Look no further...

So, you have a concrete slab you want to build, and you’re not sure of the size of steel mesh you need to make sure it remains solid for years to come. It’s a fair assumption that you’re a seasoned DIYer or home builder, and you’re not prepared to fork out for a civil engineer to tell you what rebar...

First off: Why you need accurate footings calculations Getting the calculations right for foundations, and ensuring that the actual construction process complies with those calculations, is important for a number of reasons.  If you make your foundations too shallow or too deep, there is a risk to the integrity of the build, and a danger that any reinforcement, be it...

One of the elements of foundation construction that takes the most time to get right is shuttering. Also known as formwork, shuttering is the mould or framework that is used to hold wet concrete in place until the concrete has set and cured. Obviously, both time and manpower are needed to construct the foundation shuttering at the start of the...

It’s a fairly well understood concept within construction that foundations, built to the correct depth and to the right standards, are a vital part of a successful build, whether that’s a small domestic extension or a commercial multi-storey building project. What is often less appreciated, however, is how important reinforcing concrete slab elements is to the overall integrity and longevity...

Sometimes referred to as a strip footing, a strip foundation is a type of shallow foundation often used within low to medium-rise residential buildings. Suitable only where the ground conditions are stable and with good load-bearing capacity, strip foundations are fast and cost-effective to build. When Are Strip Foundations Suitable? Generally speaking, foundations are classed as either deep or shallow...

A capping beam, as the name suggests, caps piled foundations to increase the rigidity of the foundations and reduce movement. But how are they constructed? And what other benefits do they provide? Read on for more info. Designing the right foundations for any building is a complex and careful process, which needs to take into account many factors, including the...