Benefits of concrete covers blocks in RCC work

This construction video tutorial will guide you to make concrete cover block or rebar spacer at a reasonable cost.

A rebar spacer belongs to a object that fastens the reinforcing steel or "rebar" in reinforced concrete structures since the rebar is amassed in place before the pouring of final concrete. The spacers are remained in place for the pour to set the reinforcing in place, and turn into a permanent part of the structure.

When RCC work is going on, implanting steel in concrete (called as cover) is a vital process for resisting rebar from decaying as well as arranging fire protection to the rebar. If the proposed cover is not arranged, the rebar will start to decay in due course of time and will lead to collapsing of the structure beforehand. So, cover blocks can extend the life of the structure considerably without incurring so much expenses.

The exact amount of cover is set by the application and the environment (e.g., is the RCC under water, etc.)

In India, following are considered as the standard size for the covers :

Slab : 20 mm
Beam : 25 mm
Column : 40 mm
Foundation : 50 mm

Concrete covers ensure the accurate position of steel, thus allowing in the practical application of the theoretical specifications of concrete construction. The cover of the steel concerning a specific construction component (for instance in a concrete slab or a beam) should be usually constant inside the element.

The application of covers can be beneficial to the areas where high earthquake activity along with corrosive environment (like proximity to salt water of sea) occurs.

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.constructioncost.co

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