How to check beam reinforcement?

Question

Accepted Answer

Beam reinforcement can be checked by visually inspecting the placement, size, and spacing of the steel bars within the beam.

Visually inspect the placement of steel bars within the beam to ensure they are in the correct position as per the design drawings.
Check the size of the steel bars to ensure they meet the specifications outlined in the structural drawings.
Verify the spacing between the steel bars to ensure they are evenly distributed and meet the required spacing as per the design.
Use a measuring tape or ruler to check the cover of the reinforcement to ensure it meets the specified requirements for protection against corrosion.
Ensure that the lap splices are properly made and meet the required length as per the design.

Accepted Answer

First check length, breath and depth. After checking stirrup spacing. Check verticality of stirrup, stirrup hook tops of beam and staggering.

Top Larsen & Toubro Limited Civil Foreman interview questions & answers