Step-by-step process to construct a beam

FORMWORKS: In a beam the following types of formworks are used :-

Steel Formwork, Wooden Formwork

REINFORCEMENT IN BEAM

The reinforcement in beam should be provided by maintaining the following conditions :-

At least 0.2% bar should be arranged for the compression to manage deflection properly.
Extra tops are applied in the support joints.

STIRRUP: The stirrup in beam should be provided on the basis of the following conditions :-

To withstand shear and diagonal tension stresses in a beam.
The size of the stirrup should be at least 8 mm dia to withstand lateral load.

HOOKS: Hooks in beam should be provided on the following conditions :-

Alternate hook is arranged.
The hook should have been curved at 135 degree.
Allocation of stirrup should be dense near support.

CASTING AND CURING: Casting and curing in a beam should be done on the basis of the following conditions :-

Casting and curing is accomplished concurrently for beam and slab.
Casting for lower portion is accomplished previously.

REMOVAL OF FORMWORK: Formwork is done on the basis of the following conditions :-

Side of formwork is separated after 3 days.
Bottom portion is separated after 21 to 28 days.

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