Beams are the building’s horizontal structural elements that transfer the loads they are imposed upon. The ground beam is a part of the building bearing a masonry wall. Differences exist between the ground beam and the plinth beam or grade beam.
What is Ground Beam?
The Ground Beam is the beam that is usually provided at the base stage to stabilize frames, joists and so on. The ground beams are usually laid directly on the ground, and can sometimes be protected by end piers.
Facts surrounding the Ground beam are the following;
- The ground beams are typically made of reinforced concrete.
- Typically ground beams are built at the base level.
- Beads on the ground support wall, joists, etc.
- It’s provided where the capacity of soil bearing under the wall is poor.
Advantages of Ground Beam
- Bottom beams can be quickly built.
- The supporting walls resist settlement.
- Soil bearing capacity may rise indirectly due to the pressure generated.