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If you are planning to construct a building over 20,000 sq. ft., I will tell you how to save up to 15% of the steel used in your building.
My name is Madhanashree, and I am a structural engineer. The key solution to saving 15% of steel is curtailment detailing.
Curtailment detailing is a method of reducing the number and size of reinforcement rods based on the actual stress and shear forces in different parts of the building. This can be applied at the top of the beam, mid-span, bottom of the beam, and at the corners.
While designing curtailment, it is essential to check the bending moment of structural members, shear capacity, bond strength, and strictly follow IS codal provisions.
There are four major benefits of curtailment detailing:
Cost optimization
Effective usage of steel
Reduction in the self-weight of the structure
Improved durability
However, this must be designed only by a qualified structural engineer. It should not be done without proper structural calculations and expertise.
If you would like to know more about curtailment detailing or want to reduce up to 15% of the steel in your building, you can reach out to me.
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