Interesting and Important Documents

 

The Use of Concrete Enclosed Reinforcing Rods as Grounding Electrodes

 

The findings of Ufer that concrete-encased metal objects were effective in providing improved grounding under adverse soil conditions suggests that the reinforcing framework of footings for the columns of structural steel building would provide effective grounding function and means.

 

This paper, written by E.J. Fagan and R.H. Lee explores the effectiveness of rebar structures as grounding electrodes.

 

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