Thesis Abstract

This is presentation of information on the detailing of structural members in Buildings. Structural detailing is a branch of structural work that transposes the ideal or works of a Structural Engineer in working drawings for easy utilization in the building construction works. Working drawing are produced by an architect and a structural Engineer for easy use by a contractors. The processes of detailing put n place was in conjunction with the recommendation of the concrete society and the Institute of Structural Engineers. In building construction, a good interaction and relationship between the architects Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors are required. The methods, scales, symbols and notations must be stonverdized and understood by all parties involves in a project to immunize risks and communication hindrance. A structure in broken down into identifiable elements for detailing work like beams, columns, slabs etc which enables the different detailing aspects to be fully addressed and understood. STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS The abbreviation recommended for structural detailing works are as follows- R.C = Reinforced Concrete Nog = Drawing Hor = Horizontal Vest = Vertical Dia = Diameter Fdn = Foundation Cone = Concrete Col = ColumnTypes of Reinforcement R = Mild steel bars Y = High yield barsComments relating to ReinforcementsL = Centre lineB = BottomT = TopC/c = Centre to centre

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