what is plinth beam? Detail study about plinth beam.

    1. What is plinth beam?

PLINTH BEAM

  Ø   It is a reinforcement concrete beam constructed between the              wall and the foundation of a building.

       2. What is the purpose of plinth beam in a                  building?

  Ø  The main purpose of the plinth beam is to prevent the wall from cracks developed from the foundation of a building.

  Ø Plinth beam distribute the load of wall over the foundation.

     3.Application of plinth beam:

Ø In earthquake areas it is mandatory to provide plinth beam.

Ø To provide a base to the structure over the natural ground level.

    4.Construction of plinth beam.

Ø   Minimum depth of plinth beam should be 20cm and its width should be equal to the width of the final foundation.

Ø    Formwork for plinth beam should be properly installed with accurate dimension.

Ø    Concrete should be poured carefully and well compacted.

Ø    Minimum strength of the plinth beam concrete should not be less than 20mpa.

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