001 Nominal Cover Eurocode

This video will teach us how to determine the nominal cover of the concrete element according to Eurocode 1992-1-1. Exposure class, Structural class in concrete structures will be discussed, as the required clauses and tables. Also, one example of the nominal cover calculation is provided.

The example of the video:

A beam reinforced by T25 as longitudinal reinforcement is supposed to be used in a swimming pool. The working life of the structure is agreed to be 100 years, and the concrete class is C40/50. If special quality control is ensured, what is the required nominal cover?

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