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DRCC Short Notes

These notes cover the fundamental concepts of Design of Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures (DRCC), including basic structural elements like beams, slabs, columns, and footings, as well as types of loading. Key design methodologies such as Limit State Design, focusing on Ultimate and Serviceability Limit States, are discussed alongside specific design considerations for beams, slabs, columns, and footings. The document also highlights concrete and steel grades, partial safety factors, and relevant IS codes for RCC design.

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DRCC Short Notes

These notes cover the fundamental concepts of Design of Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures (DRCC), including basic structural elements like beams, slabs, columns, and footings, as well as types of loading. Key design methodologies such as Limit State Design, focusing on Ultimate and Serviceability Limit States, are discussed alongside specific design considerations for beams, slabs, columns, and footings. The document also highlights concrete and steel grades, partial safety factors, and relevant IS codes for RCC design.

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Short Notes – Design of RCC Structures (DRCC)

These short notes explain the core concepts in DRCC (Design of


Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures), helpful for quick revision
before exams.

1. Basic Structural Elements


• Beams: Horizontal members that resist bending; carry loads from slabs to columns.

• Slabs: Flat horizontal structural elements forming floors and roofs.

• Columns: Vertical members transmitting loads from beams/slabs to footings.

• Footings: Structures that distribute the load from columns to the ground.

• Types of Loading: Dead Load (self-weight), Live Load (movable), Wind Load, Earthquake
Load.

2. Limit State Design Method


• Ultimate Limit State (ULS): Ensures structure won't collapse under maximum load.

• Serviceability Limit State (SLS): Ensures comfort – controls deflection, cracks, vibrations.

• Design is based on partial safety factors for loads and materials.

3. Design of Beams
• Singly Reinforced Beams: Reinforcement only on the tension side.

• Doubly Reinforced Beams: Reinforcement on both tension and compression sides – used
when depth is limited.

• Shear Reinforcement: Vertical stirrups to resist shear forces.

• Bond and Anchorage: Ensures steel and concrete act together; anchorage prevents
slippage.

• Development Length: Length of bar needed to transfer stress into concrete.

4. Design of Slabs
• One-Way Slab: Supported on two opposite sides; main reinforcement in one direction.

• Two-Way Slab: Supported on all four sides; reinforcement in both directions.

• Proper detailing is important to ensure safety and durability.


5. Design of Columns
• Short Columns: Fail by crushing; Lateral/torsional effects are negligible.

• Long Columns: Fail by buckling; Slenderness ratio >12.

• Columns may carry axial loads, moments, or both (eccentric loading).

6. Footings
• Isolated Footing: Supports a single column.

• Combined Footing: Supports two or more columns close together.

• Strap Footing: Connects footings with a strap beam when columns are unevenly loaded.

• Transfers load from structure to soil safely.

7. Determinants
• Concrete Grades: M20, M25, etc. – 'M' stands for Mix, number for characteristic strength
(N/mm²).

• Steel Grades: Fe415, Fe500 – Fe = iron, number = yield strength in N/mm².

• Partial Safety Factors: Account for uncertainties in load and material strength.

8. IS Codes
• IS [Link] Main code for general RCC design, provides guidelines for loadings,
durability, detailing.

• SP-16: Handbook with design tables for quick reference – helps avoid lengthy calculations.

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