RCC Foundation and its significance

admin | March 4, 2022

Foundations are deep structures required for any civil building construction work and it is an inevitable factor of building structure. These structures transfer the weight of the structural building and its own weight over the large area of soil in such a manner that the land does not exceed the load-bearing strength of its soils and the settlement of the total building structure stay within two tolerable limits.

RCC Foundation

RCC – Abbreviation for Reinforced Cement Concrete, RCC foundations or footings are a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar), which makes it a strong construction material.

With this combination, the compressive strength of both the concrete and steel, work together to resist many types of loading which hold the entire weight of a building. The shape of these foundations can vary, depending on the requirements of each structure.

Different types of RCC Foundation

There are several types of foundation used for an RCC structure in which steel is used as reinforcement, and it generally depends on factors such as the type of soil, type of building, and the type of loads on the building. Major types of RCC foundations are:

1. Spread foundation

2. Combined footing/foundation

3. Raft/Mat foundation

4. Piling method of foundation

Significances of RCC Foundation

1. Strength

RCC Foundation has very good strength in tension and compression, which makes it the most desired construction structure.

The strong bond between steel and concrete, prevention of corrosion of steel bars, thermal expansion properties of both concrete and steel, and its quality are the major factors on which the strength of RCC generally depends.

2. Economical

The wide availability of concrete constituents and its low production cost makes concrete inexpensive. The long-lasting characteristics of reinforced concrete also help to significantly cut down the maintenance cost.

Other factors such as durability, resilience, energy efficiency, and low rebuilding costs also contribute to its economic viability.

3. Versatility

Fresh concrete in its liquid state is flowable which makes it adaptable to be molded or placed into various shapes or structures to create different and unique shapes, surfaces, and textures of varied sizes.

This adaptability makes it a desirable choice for different and versatile architectural requirements, especially in this modern age.

4. Durability

RCC structures are durable; provided they are designed and laid out properly. They are not affected by weather conditions such as heat, rainfall, and snow and can last up to 100 years.

The low permeability also empowers concrete to resist chemicals dissolved in water that may otherwise cause corrosion and deterioration, which also makes it ideal for underwater and submerged constructions.

5. Fire resistance

RCC structures are more fire-resistant than other commonly used construction materials such as steel and timber.

The basic properties of concrete prevent it from catching fire or burning, and it can withstand heat up to 6 hours, allowing enough time for carrying out rescue operations in case of fire.

6. Ductility

The steel reinforcement gives ductility to RCC structures and also enables them to show signs of distress through cracking and deflection in case of overloading, which significantly helps engineers to take preventive measures against concrete damages and collapse.

7. Seismic resistance

Properly designed RCC structures are extremely resistant to earthquakes and will only have ductile failure. RCC structures are ductile in nature, which is the primary requirement to design an earthquake-resistant structure.

8. Convenience

The raw materials required for the preparation of RCC are cost-effective and easily available. Compared to the use of steel in structure, RCC structures require less skilled labor for the erection of the structure, which makes it more convenient.

9. Reduced environmental impacts

There are several industrial wastes and by-products that can be recycled as a substitute for cement or aggregate or supplementary materials, which makes concrete production have reduced environmental impacts. It also improves the properties of concrete and thereby improves the quality of the structure.

10. Multi-mode application

Another major advantage of concrete is its ability to be used in different application methodologies as it can be hand-applied, poured, pumped, sprayed, grouted.

Applications of RCC

RCC structures or concrete are generally used for the construction of: Buildings, bridges, flyovers, water tanks, roads, floating structures, foundations, marine structures, chimneys, towers, retaining walls, etc…

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