Rebar Grid Explained: What is it and Why is it Specified?
Rebar grid is one of the most commonly used concrete reinforcing steel products, from residential floor slabs to concrete runways and other structural construction elements. Sometimes also called rebar mesh, or reinforcing fabric, it is supplied in various sizes to cater to different specifications. Concrete has excellent compressive strength, which is enhanced by the inclusion […]
Rebar Detailing & Drawing: An Introduction
Rebar detailing can look incredibly complicated on construction drawings. Interpreting them can be difficult and requires an understanding of how things work in three dimensions. A great way to appreciate what’s going on in a drawing is to compare it with existing premade steel cages, or other structures, to understand the relationships between the elements. […]