6 Crucial Construction Standards for Long-Term Building Stability Often Overlooked by Contractors
The construction process of a building involves six crucial standards that are often overlooked by contractors. These oversights can significantly impact the long-term strength and safety of the building, leading to various problems
1. Reinforcement Bar Bending and Placement:
(upward bend, downward bend, overlapping, L/2 distance, L/4 distance) to ensure the long-term strength and durability of the building structure. Improper work that does not meet standards can have serious consequences for the safety of the building.
2. Foundation Footing Protection
To protect the foundation and extend the building's lifespan, a brick enclosure (or wooden formwork) should be constructed around it. This prevents direct soil-concrete contact, minimizing moisture intrusion and damage to the reinforcing steel.
3. Concrete spacers
Concrete spacers are used to ensure the correct concrete cover over reinforcement, as required by engineering standards. This is crucial for the long-term structural integrity of the building.
4. Do not add water to ready-mixed concrete unnecessarily.
as this will reduce the concrete strength and weaken the structure. Exceptions can be made only for extremely stiff concrete that is difficult to pour, and only upon the approval of the supervising engineer.
5. Lean Concrete
Pouring a lean concrete layer before the beam can significantly extend the building's lifespan. This layer acts as a barrier between the beam and the soil, preventing moisture from reaching the reinforcing steel and causing corrosion.
6. Lay the drainpipe before pouring the beam
This is to avoid having to drill through the beam later, which is a crucial structural component of the building. If drilled after construction without an engineer's supervision, the building's structural integrity could be immediately compromised.
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