In a given rcc design, how to calculate quantity of steel,
for all practical purpose of construction?

Answer Posted / pallavi

The quantity of steel can be calculated by formula:
d*d/162 kg/m. where d=diameter of bar in metre
this formula has been derived by relation
density=mass/volume
However, percentage of steel in rcc structure can be taken
as 0.15% of the gross area of cocrete

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