Box Culvert

In this article we will study-

 1)What is box Culvert

2)Why we use box Culvert

3)Materials used in box culvert

Introduction-

▪️Box culverts are made up of concrete and especially, RCC (Reinforced Concrete). 

▪️The most challenging part in constructing a box culvert is that dry surface is needed for installing it. However, due to the strength of the concrete floor, water direction can be changed when a large amount of water is expected. This feature makes box culverts, one of the most commonly found types of the culvert

▪️Advantages of Box Culvert:

1 -The box culvert is a rigid frame structure and very simple in construction

2- It is Suitable for non-perennial streams where scrub depth is not significant but the soil is weak

3-  The bottom slab of the box culvert reduces pressure on the soil

4 -Box culverts are economical due to their rigidity and monolithic action and separate foundations are not required

5 -It is used in special cases, weak foundation