| Sun Oct 25, 2015 | Post #1 | Er.S.K.Jain
Join date: May 2015 | Ductile construction is required for earth quake resistance.
RCC bend on window sill level increase earth quake resistance.
On any height of wall the rcc bend requirement depend on wall height and thickness also with type of structure and earthquake zone.
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| Sun Oct 25, 2015 | Post #2 | Vinod
Join date: Oct 2015 | Sir, Here we use use 12"x8"x6" solid concrete bricks for the wall, and wall height is around 6.6 feet upto lintel from foundation belt. ie. approx. door height. The wall thickness would be 8" without plastering.
So, is it required/beneficial having additional rcc belt at window still level in seismic zone III area?
If yes, should I use steel box frame or simple mesh frame using 6mm tmt enough for 4" thick belt? | | |
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| Sun Oct 25, 2015 | Post #3 | JAI PRAKASH
Join date: May 2014 | Go for at least 10 or 12 mm for 4" thick RCC. | | |
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| Mon Oct 26, 2015 | Post #4 | S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
Join date: Mar 2008 | Dear Vinod
In my opinion we need 3 nos connecting lintels/ beams for minimize danger from earth quack.
1. PLINTH beam or foundation beam.
2. Door level beam/ lintel.
3. Beam at roof level.
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