Reinforcement Estimates

Typical average weight of reinforcement (kg/m3) in concrete building elements.

The below figures are for guideline only and may vary for different projects.
Concrete building element
Bases
Beams
Capping beams
Columns
Ground beams
Footings
Pile Caps
Plate slabs
Rafts
Retaining walls
Ribbed floor slabs
Slabs one way
Slabs two way
Stairs
Tie beams
Transfer slabs
Walls normal
Walls wind
NOTE: For exposed elements add the following:
Beams +100%; Columns +15%; Walls +50%
Average values for typical concrete frames:
Heavy industrial = 130 kg/m3
Commercial = 100 kg/m3
Institutional = 90 kg/m3