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Have you ever needed to estimate the size of a concrete beam? Before making any structural calculations, the designer must perform pre-dimensioning, i.e., estimate the dimensions of the beam. Currently, the recommendations of NBR 6118, which deals with reinforced concrete, help determine the minimum size of the structural element. ✅ Learn Eberick TODAY - http://bit.ly/CursoEberick21 ???? MINICOURSE TRACE THE TRACING - Learn how to calculate the concrete stroke at a time with a step-by-step guide http://estruturasebim.com/comece-por-... ???? Visit our website and secure your materials https://estruturasebim.com ⭕ EQUIPMENT AND BOOK: ????Notebook that I use to design WITHOUT LOCKING: https://amzn.to/3zuIkEH ⌨️ Calculator model that I use to calculate: https://amzn.to/3oqi0oP ???? ????Book Calculation and Detailing of Usual Reinforced Concrete Structures: https://amzn.to/3jfyFbX ????How I learned Revit from basic to advanced https://bit.ly/RevitdoBasicoaoAvancad... Hello, how are you? The dimensions of a beam can be initially estimated using some method, the most famous and used by designers being the correlation method. This correlation method works with the height of the beam based on the size of the span. The method used in the video was correlation, which depending on the type of span we can adopt 20% of the span or 10% of the span. The relationship is directly linked to the supports, since in each case there is an application, whether in a simply supported beam, a fixed beam or a continuous beam. Remember, when this height exceeds 60 cm, it is important to adopt the skin reinforcement system. Skin reinforcement is a constructive reinforcement to prevent cracking in structural elements with great heights. According to NBR 6118, the beam must have a minimum width of 12 cm, and in special cases 10 cm is allowed. However, whenever defining the width, it is important to remember the construction issues, that is, if possible, it should be compatible with the masonry. When it comes to the steel rate for the beam, the standard recommends a minimum reinforcement based on the geometry of the beam and the type of concrete. Once the steel rates have been estimated, the table consists of determining how many steel bars we should use in the beam. The dimensions of the beam must be checked to work within the parameters of economy and safety. Another type of beam is the wall beam system, which is related to a structural element with great height. The use of the wall beam can be seen in situations of reservoirs, which have a high load and need to overcome large spans. Thus, the system is ideal for containing the fluid. Always hire a designer to help with the structural project. BIG hug! Eng° Pedro Rodrigues