What it is
Rebar is the general name for reinforcement steel. In Indian homes it is almost always TMT bars, in sizes from 8 mm to 25 mm, tied together into cages for columns and beams and mats for slabs and footings.
Key points
- Main bars carry the load
- Stirrups and ties hold main bars in place
- Cover blocks keep bars off the formwork
- Laps and anchorage follow the drawing
Why it matters
The right bar size in the wrong place, or too little cover, weakens the structure as much as using too little steel.
How Elamentt handles it
Our engineer checks the bar sizes, spacing, laps and cover against the drawing before every pour.