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Selection of Economical Span in RCC Building

Corresponding Author : H.M.A.Mahzuz (mahzuz_211@yahoo.com)

Authors : H.M.A.Mahzuz (mahzuz_211@yahoo.com), Mushtaq Ahmed

Keywords : Beam, column, slab, volume, economy

Abstract :

In this paper an attempt was taken to determine the most economical span for a conventional RCC building. To identify that code imposed guidelines along with analysis were followed. The comparison is made in terms of the required concrete volume and reinforcement. Comparing all the facts for a given live load it is seen that shorter spans are more economical. 

Published on June 30th, 2010 in Volume 12, Issue1, Applied Sciences and Technology