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Rcc Structures

RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) structures consist of beams, columns, and slabs reinforced with steel to enhance tensile strength, making them suitable for various civil constructions. Key elements include foundations (such as combined, isolated, and pile footings), slabs (simply supported and two-way), and beams (like cantilever and T-beams), each serving specific load-bearing functions. Columns, which are vertical load-bearing members, come in types such as tied, spiral, and composite, each designed to transfer loads effectively to the foundation.

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Rcc Structures

RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) structures consist of beams, columns, and slabs reinforced with steel to enhance tensile strength, making them suitable for various civil constructions. Key elements include foundations (such as combined, isolated, and pile footings), slabs (simply supported and two-way), and beams (like cantilever and T-beams), each serving specific load-bearing functions. Columns, which are vertical load-bearing members, come in types such as tied, spiral, and composite, each designed to transfer loads effectively to the foundation.

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RCC STRUCTURES & ELEMENTS

RCC refers to Reinforced Cement Concrete which are basically framed structure constructed using
beams, columns and slabs in concrete which are further reinforced with steel bars in order to increase
the tensile strength of the structure. The columns are in compression and beams in tension.

Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, whereas steel is strong in both tension and
compression. When combined, they form a durable and versatile construction material used widely in
buildings, bridges, dams, and other civil structures.

There are various elements in RCC, namely:

FOUNDATIONS:
Foundations distribute loads to the soil through isolated column footings. The RCC footings ensure
stability and durability of entire structure. The thickness, reinforcement and depth of the foundation
depend on the load and soil type.
Foundations are further classified into:

1. Combined Footing- A single footing supporting two or more columns when they are close
together evenly distributing the load between the columns.
2. Isolated Footing- An individual footing provided for a single column, typically square or
rectangular used when columns are spaced far apart and loads are light to moderate.
3. Strip Footing- A continuous strip of concrete used to support load-bearing walls spreading the
load over a wide area and is common in shallow foundations.
4. Continuous Footing- A long footing supporting multiple columns in a row. Suitable for closely
spaced columns in framed structures.
5. Pile Footing- A deep foundation where long, slender columns (piles) transfer load to deeper,
stronger soil layers, used when surface soil is weak or compressible.
6. Strap Footing- Two isolated footings connected by a beam (strap) to balance loads. Used when
one footing is eccentric or near a boundary.
TYPICAL DETAILING OF A REGULAR FOOTING
SLABS:
Slabs are the horizontal members in buildings, which are used as floors and roofs, distributing imposed
loads to beams and walls. They also act as diaphragms in resisting lateral loads in framed structures.RCC
slab construction involves a combination of concrete and steel reinforcement.

The types of Slab are:

Simply supported slab- They are further classified into one way slabs and two slabs. One way slabs bend
only in the longer direction, where they’re supported by two beams whereas two way slabs bend in
both the directions, being supported by beams in all four directions.
BEAMS
Beams are horizontal or sloping members designed to carry loads from slabs and walls to columns.

Types of Beams are-

1. Simply Supported Beam- It is supported at both ends with free rotation; bends under load with
no moment resistance at supports. Commonly used in slabs and bridges.
2. Cantilever Beam- It’s a fixed beam at one end and free at the other; resists bending and shear
through built-in support. Generally used in balconies and canopies.
3. Continuous Beam- It extends over more than two supports; reduces bending moments due to
continuity.
4. Lintel Beam (over openings)- It’s a horizontal beam placed above doors or windows to support
wall load above the opening.
5. T-Beam- It has a beam and slab cast together; slab acts as the flange of the T. Its efficient in
resisting bending in one direction.
6. Overhanging Beam- It exends beyond one or both supports like a cantilever on one side
combining simply supported and cantilever behavior.
COLUMNS
Columns are vertical load-bearing members transferring axial and lateral loads from beams and slabs to
the foundation.

Types of columns are-

1. Tied Columns- These columns have closed lateral ties spaced approximately and uniformly
across the column.
2. Spiral Columns- When circular columns are reinforced with closely and uniformly spaced spiral
reinforcement, they are known as spiral columns.
3. Composite Columns- These columns consist of structural steel or cast iron columns enclosed
with concrete, reinforced with longitudinal and spiral reinforcement.

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