Lapping of Rebars in

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What is Lapping of rebars:
u Lapping:- Overlapping or Lapping is provided to maintain the
continuity of bars in order to safely transfer the load from
one bar to another bar. It depends on the Grade of Concrete,
clear cover, grade of steel and dia. of bar.
Why Do We Provide Lap Length ???
u Reinforcement steel is generally manufactured for a
standard 12m length. During construction when steel is to be
provided for a length greater than 12m, then another bar is
required to be overlapped to reach the desired length.
 Lapping for Column:
u Lapping should be avoided in tensile zone of construction
members. In case of column generally we take 24d – 40d
where ‘d’ is dia of bar as per IS Code 456-2000.
u Lapping should be provided at the center of column because
bending moment at mid point is zero.
u Lateral ties should be provided closely spaced in Lapping
zone.
u Due to maximum stress we can’t lap at column/beam/slab
edges.
Lapping for Beam:
u In case of beam generally 24d for compression zone and 45d
for tensile/tension zone As per IS Code.
u Lapping (24d) in top bars avoided L/3 distance from both
end. For top bar lapping should be at mid span.
u Lapping (45d) in bottom bars lap should be provided at
column junction or L/4 distance from column face but should
not be in mid span of beam.
Lapping for Slab:
u In case of slab generally lap length 50d where ‘d’ is dia of bar.
u RCC slabs function is similar to beams if the slab is designed as
one way. It is ideal to lap bars at point of least bending moment or
at points of contraflexure.
u Practically laps are provided within L/5 to L/3 ( L being the
effective span) from a support for bars at bottom of slab. The top
bars are generally short and no laps are required.
u Bars will be considered staggered if end to end distance b/w laps
is at least =lap length +75mm
Lap Length as per ACI 318-14
Lap Length as per ACI 318-14
Lap Length as per ACI 318-14
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