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HB Beam
HB Beam
Hidden beam is a reinforced concrete beam, also called concealed beam provided within the depth of
supporting slabs. So, the depth of hidden beam is the same as slab depth as it can be noticed in Figure
2. Concealed beams are popular and form an essential part of modern reinforced concrete framed
structures. Lastly, strict and rigid architectural consideration led to the provision of hidden beams. In
this manner, the load which might be brick wall will be dealt with and height of the floor will not be
compromised. In this article, different aspect of reinforced concrete hidden beams will be discussed.
Beams normally have a depth larger than the slab it is lifting, however,
hidden beams have the same depth as the slab, but it is reinforced
separately from the slab, having stirrups and longitudinal bars just as a
normal beam. Hence they can’t be seen after fulfilling it with concrete.
They are hidden in the slab.
Beams normally have a depth larger than the slab it is lifting, however,
hidden beams have the same depth as the slab, but it is reinforced
separately from the slab, having stirrups and longitudinal bars just as a
normal beam. Hence they can’t be seen after fulfilling it with concrete.
They are hidden in the slab.
Hidden beams are generally inserted within the suspended slabs
where slab thickness is considerable. The concept of concealed
beam originated from flat slab concept. They are more applicable in
commercial buildings.