Dr. Chirag N. Patel

What is Honeycombing in RCC Structures? Honeycombing is a structural defect of the RCC Structure. Areas of the  concrete  surface where,                  -       The coarse aggregate is prominently visible . -       The course and rocky appearance. -       Giving a look of honeybees nest. -       The surface looks very rough with voids and gaps between concrete and the reinforcement. -       In other words, Honeycomb refers to voids in concrete caused by “ the mortar not filling the spaces between the coarse aggregate particles ” .   Concrete Honeycomb is normally seen at the column and beam junction due to overcrowding of reinforcement bars which leads to poor concrete fill. Concrete Honeycomb not only reduces the strength also provides passage for water whic...