Thesis Abstract

<p> </p><div><p>The whole information conveyed in this book has been planned and written for proper understanding of structural detailing of a building. </p><p> The approach in this book is to provide the readers sound and basic knowledge in structural detailing in a building. Consequently, I have given more details than is normally given in a book concerning detailing of structural members, which include slabs, beam, stairway and column. </p><p> This book will also provide some bases as a prerequisite in detailing worth of a small residential building.</p><p> All the works t o be carried out, as regard to this field are mostly, the work of a structural engineer throughout the end of the project.</p><p></p></div><div><p><b>STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS AND NOTATION</b></p><p> The abbreviation recommended for structural detailing works are as follow</p><p>a.</p><p>R.C. = Reinforced concerts</p><p>Drg = Drawing</p><p>Hor = Horizontal</p><p>Vert = Vertical</p><p>Pia = Diameter</p><p>Fdn = Foundation </p><p>Conc = Concrete</p><p>C.B = Column Base </p><p><b>b. TYPES OF REINFORCEMENT </b></p><p>R = Mild steel</p><p>T or Y = High yield steel</p><p><b>c. COMMENTS RELATING TO REINFORCEMENT</b></p><p>C = Centre line</p><p>B = Bottom</p><p>T = Top</p><p>C/c = Centre to centre </p></div> <br><p></p>

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