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Beam Measurement and Calculation Guide

The document provides detailed guidelines on measuring beams in construction, including their dimensions, volume calculations, and materials used. It outlines measurement methods for concrete, formwork, and steel reinforcement, along with specific examples and calculations for various beam types. Additionally, it includes a quantity takeoff sheet for documenting measurements and materials required for beam construction.

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Beam Measurement and Calculation Guide

The document provides detailed guidelines on measuring beams in construction, including their dimensions, volume calculations, and materials used. It outlines measurement methods for concrete, formwork, and steel reinforcement, along with specific examples and calculations for various beam types. Additionally, it includes a quantity takeoff sheet for documenting measurements and materials required for beam construction.

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MEASURING BEAMS

Prepared by Eng. Carmen Cecilia Gil Rodríguez


Instructor of the Construction 2 Course
Support text: EVERYTHING ABOUT BUDGETS IN BUILDINGS by Eng. Oscar Vásquez Bustamante
BEAMS
They are the horizontal or inclined elements, with very longitudinal measurements.
superior to the transversals. The length to be considered for the length of
beams will be their length between column faces.
In the elements that intersect, the intersection will be measured only once.
In the meeting of slabs with beams, it will be considered that the length of each
the slab ends at the lateral plane or side of the beam, therefore the
the height or rise of the beam will include the thickness of the embedded part of the
tile.
The package includes the main beams, secondary beams, beams of
anchors and lintels.
OE.[Link] FOR CONCRETE Cubic meter (m3)
OE.[Link] FOR FORMWORK AND DEFORMWORK Square meter (m2)
OE.[Link] FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT. Kilogram (kg)

Measurement method
The total volume of concrete for the beams will be the sum of the volumes.
individuals.
The total area of formwork (and stripping) will be the sum of areas
individuals. The formwork area of each beam constitutes the surface of
effective contact with the concrete. In the calculation of the weight of the reinforcement,
the length of the bars that are embedded in the supports will be included
each beam.
Concrete in beams
To carry out the measurement, one must be careful to visualize the intersections between them.
in the floor plan, in order to identify the one with the greatest elevation.
Thus we have on the vertical axes BEAM P1, BEAM P2, BEAM P (0.25x0.30) and on the axis
horizontal beam "S" (0.25X0.20)

For the BEAM “S”(0.25x0.20) between the 03 sections shown:


L = 3.03 + 3.13 + 2.70 = 8.86 m
V = 0.25 X 0.20 X 8.86 = 0.44 m3
BEAM P3(0.30X0.30) on axes 1 and 3
Number of beams P3 = 02 units.
Length of beams P3 = 4.95 + 0.30 + 0.30 = 5.55m
Volume of concrete beams P3 = 2 units x 5.55m x 0.30m x 0.30m = 1.00m3

BEAM P2(0.25X0.30) on axis 6


Number of beams P2 = 01 unit.
Length of beam P2 = 3.72m
Volume of concrete beam P2 = 1 unit x 3.72m x 0.25m x 0.30m = 0.28m3

VIGA V1(0.25X0.20) on axis 7


Number of beams V1 = 01 unit.
Length of beam V1 = 1.72 + 1.85 = 3.57m
Volumen de concreto viga V1 = 1und x 3.57m x 0.25m x 0.20m = 0.18 m3
Normal formwork and stripping on beams
First, the type of building is evaluated, so
We have the cantilevered structures and those that are load-bearing walls.
Examples:
In this example, we have the Beam VS over Axis 1, this is a type of building
load-bearing wall. Then we establish the following data:

Perimeter to be formwork = 0.20 + 0.10 = 0.30 m


Longitud =8.86 m
Area = 0.30m x 8.86m = 2.66 m2
In axes 1 and 3, the Beam P3, from which we obtain the following
datos:

Nro. de vigas P3 = 02 und.


Perimeter to be formwork = 0.30 + 0.15 + 0.10 = 0.55 m
Longitud = 5.55 m
Area = 0.55m x 5.55m = 3.05 m2 x 2 units = 6.11 m2

In axis 6, the Beam P2, from where we obtain the following data:

Number of beams P2 = 01 unit.


Perimeter to be formwork = (0.10 x 2) + (0.25–0.15) = 0.30 m
Longitud = 3.72 m
Area = 0.30m x 3.72m = 1.12 m2
Steel fy = 4200 kg/cm2 in beams

@00

Data obtained from the scheme:


Beam 'S' (0.25x0.20)
Made up of 05 rods of 5/8" along the entire length
Bracing: 03 braces@0.05 + 3 braces@0.10 and the rest@0.20
Anchor lengths: 0.15m at both ends
Coating: 0.025m
C-1: 0.40m–0.025m = 0.375m
C-3: half of 0.30m (width of the column) = 0.15m according to technical plan specification
Length = 0.15 + 0.375 + 2.90 + 0.25 + 3.13 + 0.25 + 2.70 + 0.15 + 0.15 = 10.06 meters
When the length of the steel is greater than 9 meters (length of a rod)
a practical way to dispense with the calculation of the overlap of the iron is
ADDING an additional 10% if there is urgency to submit
results. Therefore:
L = 10.06 x 1.10 = 11.07 m for each main rod
Having 05 rods of 5/8” will result in a total of:
L total = 11.07 m x 5 Ø 5/8” = 55.35 m
Calculation of stirrups
There is typical bracing on each side of the beam segment between the column faces.
(it is counted from the face of the columns).
3 stirrups at 0.05 (three stirrups at 5 cm each) continue with
3 stirrups @ 0.10 (three stirrups at 10 cm each) continues with
Remaining stirrups @ 0.20 (remaining stirrups at 20 cm each)

So for the section of 2.90 m:


3 stirrups @ 0.05 occupy 0.15 m
3 stirrups @ 0.10 occupies 0.30 m
6 stirrups occupy 0.45 m
On both sides (x2) 0.90 m occupied by 12 stirrups
It would be missing to strut (2.90–0.90) = 2.00 m
Separated @ 0.20 you would have the following: (2.00/0.20–1 edge) = 9 stirrups
Total number of stirrups for a section of 2.90 m = 12 + 9 = 21 stirrups
For the section of 3.13 m:
3 stirrups @ 0.05 occupy 0.15 m
3 stirrups @ 0.10 occupy 0.30 m
6 stirrups occupy 0.45 m
On both sides (x2) 0.90 m occupied by 12 stirrups
It would be necessary to shore up (3.13–0.90) = 2.23 m

Separated @ 0.20 would yield the following: (2.23/0.20–1 edge) = 11 stirrups


Total number of stirrups for the 2.90 m section = 12 + 11 = 23 stirrups
For the section of 2.70 m:
3 stirrups @ 0.05 occupy 0.15 m
3 stirrups @ 0.10 occupy 0.30 m
6 stirrups occupy 0.45 m
On both sides (x2) 0.90 m occupied by 12 stirrups
It would be necessary to support (2.70–0.90) = 1.80 m

Separated by 0.20, we would have the following: (1.80/0.20 - 1 edge) = 8 stirrups


Total stirrups section of 2.90 m = 12 + 8 = 20 stirrups

Total stirrups Beam “S” (0.25x0.20) = 21 + 23 + 20 = 64 stirrups


To measure the length of the stirrup, a practical method is applied that consists of
measure the length of the perimeter of the element in this case beam.
The stirrup = (0.25 + 0.20) x 2 = 0.90 m
Quantity takeoff sheet for beams
MEASUREMENT SHEET
WORK: SHEET No.
OWNER: PLAN No.
DATE: MADE BY:
REVIEWED BY:

item Departure and long width height number of times Partial Total

2 STRUCTURES

2.3 REINFORCED CONCRETE WORKS

2.3.8 BEAMS

[Link] CONCRETE IN BEAMS F'C=210KG/CM2 m3 0.44

BEAM "S" AXIS 1 m3 8.86 0.25 0.20 1.00 0.44

[Link] NORMAL FORMWORK AND DEFORMWORK IN BEAMS m2 2.66

BEAM 'S' AXIS 1 m2 8.86 0.30 1.00 2.66

[Link] STEEL FY=4200 KG/CM2 kg 118.05

BEAM 'S' AXIS 1 kg (in steel format) 118.05


Steel measurement sheet for beams
STEEL MEASUREMENT SHEET
OBRA: PAGE N°
OWNER: PLAN No.
FECHA: MADE BY:
GAME: [Link] Steel fy=4200 kg/cm2 in beams REVIEWED BY:
No. No. of pieces
length
Description Iron design Ø elements by 3/8" 1/2" 5/8 inches
per piece
equal element

Beam S (Axis 1) 5/8 inch 1 5 11.07 55.35

3/8 inch 1 64 0.90 57.6

Subtotal in linear meters (1) 57.6 55.35

Specific weight per rod kg/ml (2) 0.56 0.99 1.55

Total Kg (1) x (2) 32.26 85.79 118.05

Total in rods (1) / 9m 6.4 6.15

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