Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards shared the draft version of IS 1893:2023 for commentary purposes. This standard represents the criteria for the earthquake-resistant design of structures. The draft version of IS 1893 is set to introduce significant changes in the methodology of designing earthquake-resistant structures. IS 1893 : 2023 Draft Version The draft version … Read more
Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards shared the draft version of IS 456:2025 for commentary purposes. The preliminary draft version of IS 456:2025 is the fifth revision of this standard, undertaken after 25 years. The fourth revision was previously published in 2000. IS 456 : 2025 Preliminary Draft Version IS 456 : 2025 Draft Version … Read more
In this article, we explain the crack width calculation for major structural forces like bending moment, direct tension and combined bending and tension for RCC Wall, Slab, Beam, columns, and other structural member. This article also includes the philosophy and basic concept of crack width. So, read the article till the end, and if you … Read more
This article includes the reinforcement detailing criteria and arrangement details for isolated and combined footing as per Indian standards. We try our best to conclude all important criteria and thumb rule of footing reinforcement detailing and miscellaneous details. Its includes the minimum and maximum reinforcement, spacing, depth, side face reinforcement, chair bars, covers and depth … Read more
In this article we share the all details of cover, such as what is concrete cover, why cover is important in RCC element, minimum cover requirement for different type of structure as per IS 456 and how structure engineers decide the cover for structural elements, etc. So, read the article till the end, and if … Read more