I showed best fit beam reinforcement drawings to client, but he categorically said that I have never seen this type of detailing and it’s not practically possible. Why RCDC gives this type of detailing?
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Best fit detailing option is used by most of the structural consultant in Metro cities. it is generally used for the commercial, office and shopping malls where beam spans are larger. Best fit option can be used to save the reinforcement for long span beams. there are other options available in RCDC. i.e. Maximum Dia & Min. Dia which gives flexibility to users to detail the beams as per design and detailing requirements. Beams having shorter spans, maximum or minimum diameter option can be used to avoid lapping.