Rebar spacing in poured walls.
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09-15-03, 03:46 PM
Rebar spacing in poured walls.
I plan on pouring a short 14' long, 7' high, 10" wall, but I am unsure on how to space the rebar....any suggestions, or sources for reference?
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09-15-03, 10:24 PM
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As bungalow jeff suggested it would be a combination fo the 2 to determine exactly what is needed.
Based in the IRC, and going to the extreme with this, it would take at least #4 rebar @ 40" O.C. or #5 rebar @ 56" O.C.
Soil conditions dictate what would be required for a 7' high wall with a 10" poured wall.
Hope this helps but get confirmation on this beforehand.
As bungalow jeff suggested it would be a combination fo the 2 to determine exactly what is needed.
Based in the IRC, and going to the extreme with this, it would take at least #4 rebar @ 40" O.C. or #5 rebar @ 56" O.C.
Soil conditions dictate what would be required for a 7' high wall with a 10" poured wall.
Hope this helps but get confirmation on this beforehand.
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09-16-03, 04:05 AM
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You will have to check with your building department, but from experience you will need rebar vertically every 24 to 36" with horizontal rebar evey 2 feet up the wall. Concrete in itself is very weak, and it is the adhesion to rebar that makes it strong. The more rebar, the stronger the wall. Good Luck
