There are several reasons, but corrosion protection and concrete spauling are probably the most important factors.
75mm is the maximum clear cover of concrete
it is the clear cover for stirrups. effective cover of the reinforcement = nominal cover+ diameter of stirrups+half diameter of main bars
50/3 cubic yds of concrete
The clear cover is the concrete from outer face of stirrups to outer face of concrete. cover is provided to safe guard reinforcement from various environmental agents like moisture, harmful chemicals like sulphates and chlorides , carbonation due to atmospheric CO2 and moisture, chemical gases , near sea, sea water spray etc. Thickness of cover depends on the importance of structure, exposure conditions, fire rating required.- Satyanarayana, Hyderabaad,India
According to the related link below; the required amount to cover 1 square yard with 4 inches of concrete is 6.6 60 pounds bags.
To build a patio cover on existing concrete, you can use anchor bolts to secure the cover to the concrete. First, measure and mark the placement of the cover on the concrete. Then, drill holes for the anchor bolts and attach the cover frame to the concrete using the bolts. Finally, install the roofing material to complete the patio cover.
POUR THE CONCRETE OVER THE BRICK
The cover required is a function of the serviceability required for the building, meaning if you need longer fire protection then the cove becomes more... at the moment i don't know the calculations(still studying) but the minimum cover is 25mm(acording to the South African code) or 1inch Also at coastal regions the cover should be more to prevent rust of the steel
According to the related link below; the required amount to cover 1 square yard with 4 inches of concrete is 6.6 60 pounds bags.
For proper curing
30' x 20' (600 square feet) = 66.6 square yards.
The force required to break concrete depends on various factors such as the type of concrete, its age, and the specific conditions of the concrete. In general, the compressive strength of concrete is measured in pounds per square inch (psi). For typical concrete mixes, the compressive strength can range from about 2,500 psi to over 10,000 psi. Therefore, the force required to break concrete can vary widely, but it typically takes thousands of pounds of force to break through concrete.