Can these columns fail?
Can these columns fail?
(OP)
I'm appointed a site Engr on a 4-storey residential building project. There is error in the mix proportion used for some columns of size 225x450mm and each column carries an average ultimate load of 600KN. The mix ratio used is 1:3:3 instead ratio 1:2:4 specified. pls will these columns failed or what shud i do. am comfused pls?






RE: Can these columns fail?
RE: Can these columns fail?
RE: Can these columns fail?
Safe decision - find out who made the mistake - if it's a supplier then he has a large bill coming - and demolish the columns and start again. Otherwise wait for test results and for someone else to make the call.
My motto: Learn something new every day
Also: There's usually a good reason why everyone does it that way