What Is Spacer in Slab

A rebar spacer is a device that secures the reinforcing steel or “rebar” in reinforced concrete structures as the rebar is assembled in place prior to the final concrete pour. The spacers are left in place for the pour to keep the reinforcing in place, and become a permanent part of the structure.

What is spacer provided for in formwork?

Spacers are used in concrete structures to support reinforcement steel so that the nominal cover between the reinforcement and formwork is maintained before and after concreting [1].

What is a spacer in building construction?

Concrete spacers are a permanent part of the structure of a building and improve the tightness and strength of concrete. Concrete reinforcement spacers facilitates in the construction project and makes securing the reinforcement of concrete structures purpose of concrete spacer more efficient.

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