Reinforcement Estimates

Typical average weight of reinforcement (kg/m3) in concrete building elements. The below figures are for guideline only and may vary for different

Concrete building element Weight of

reinforcement in Shear Wall system kg/m3
kg/m3

Bases 90-130
Beams 250-350 250
Capping beams 135
Columns 200-450 300
Ground beams 230-330 250
Footings 70-100
Pile Caps 110-150 120
Plate slabs 95-135
Rafts 115
Retaining walls 110-150
Ribbed floor slabs 80-120
Slabs – one way 75-125
Slabs – two way 67-135 80
Stairs 130-170 150
Tie beams 130-170 135
Transfer slabs 150
Walls – normal 70-100 80
Walls – wind 90-150

NOTE: For exposed elements add the following:

Beams +100%; Columns +15%; Walls +50%

Average values for typical concrete frames:

Heavy industrial = 130 kg/m3
Commercial = 100 kg/m3
Institutional = 90 kg/m3
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