construction of tie beams in the buildings

Tie bems are alternatives for the mat foundation. Therefore they protect the building from the uneven settlement.Incase of isolated and combined footings in the buildings with larger plinth areas, tie beams bind the column and helpsprevent the cracks and othger severe damages

These kinds of construction techniques are commonly applied in the buildings of kathmandu valley and also outside the kathmandu as it save the cost of construction of mat type foundation.


Here are some pictures  showing the construction of tie beams in a building