Reinforced Concrete

​Reinforced concrete is the Concrete in which steel is implanted in such a way that the two materials act collectively in resisting forces. The reinforcing bars, steel—rods, or mesh receives the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive forces in a concrete building.Plain concrete does not only withstand shear and tensile stresses generated by vibrations, the wind, earthquakes, and additional effects and is, therefore, improper for most major applications.

In reinforced concrete, the tensile force of steel and the compressive force of concrete work collectively to provide the member to maintain these tensions over considerable spans.

The invention of reinforced concrete in the 19th century transformed the industry, and concrete became one of the world’s most popular building materials.

​Reinforced concrete is a mixture of reinforcement and concrete utilized in different types of construction operations.Reinforced Concrete is an essential material often favored to steel construction mostly due to its adaptability and versatility, corrosion and resistance to fire resulting in negligible maintenance expenses.

Development of reliable quality cement has led to much better concrete strength and long-lasting concrete for use in distinct types of structures.

Reinforced concrete is better suited for the construction of roof slabs, floors, columns and beams in commercial and residential developments.

The present course is to assume reinforced concrete for bridges of long,  medium and small spans resulting in aesthetically better and efficient structures in relation with steel bridges. 

Due to the construction of contemporary concrete, the wanted properties of concrete such as concrete durability and strength can be obtained for any construction.

A typical use of reinforced concrete in ground retaining structures involves abutments for retaining walls and bridges for dirt embankments.

The use of RCC poles has essentially substituted steel shafts for power transmissions. High towers for TV broadcast are regularly built using RCC.

Multistorey strengthened concrete structures are routinely utilized for both office complexes and residential. For heavy duty floors in facilities, RCC is ideally accommodated due to its stand to wear and tear and advanced durability.

In atomic constructions, RCC is preferred to steel for pressure containers assembly due to the higher radiation absorption properties of tremendous strength and density concrete.

Reinforced concrete piles, both cast-in-situ, and  precast have been applied for foundations of buildings of various kinds like bridges and buildings. RCC is also implemented in the development of pavements for roads and airport runways.

RCC is an advanced material for the production of the most simplistic to the most complex of structures. With notable changes in the quality of steel and cement, RCC will continue to encounter new uses and widespread use in these modern times.

Reinforced concrete is mainly suited for water retaining constructions like overhead and ground tanks and hydraulic arrangements like arch and gravity dams. The material is utilized for the production of large domes for sports stadiums, water tanks, and conference areas.

Reinforced concrete grid floors containing slabs and beams are extensively used for treating large areas like convention rooms where column-free space is a fundamental obligation.
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Reinforced concrete folded plate construction has been applied to industrial buildings where large column-free space is needed below the roof.In coastal regions where corrosion is expected for the development of marine installations like wharfs, landing walls, lighthouses, and towers. For warehouses in coastal zones, RCC trusses are favored to steel trusses.