Thesis Abstract

<p> </p><p>This is the presentation of an information on the structural reinforcement detailing of concrete members. &nbsp;Structural detailing is a branch of structural work that transposes the idea or works of a structural engineer into working drawing or easy utilization in the building construction works. &nbsp;Working drawing are produced an engineer for easy use by the contractors.</p><p> The processes detailing put in place was in conjunction with the recommendations of the concrete society and the institute of structural engineers. &nbsp;In building construction a good interaction and contractors are required. &nbsp;The methods, scates, symbols and notations must be standardized and understood by all parties in a project to minimize risks and communication hindrances.</p><p> A structure is broken down into identifiable elements for detailing work like bean column, slab etc which enables the different detailing &nbsp;aspects to be fully addressed and understood.</p><p><b>STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS</b></p><p> The abbreviations recommended for structural detailing work are a s follows.</p><p>a. R.C. – Reinforced concrete</p><p> drg – drawing</p><p> hor – horizontal</p><p> vest – vertical</p><p> dia – diameter</p><p> fdn – fordation</p><p> conc – concrete</p><p> col – column</p><p>b. Type of reinforcement</p><p> R – Mild steel bars</p><p> Y – High yield bars</p><p>c. Comments relating to reinforcement</p><p> C – center line</p><p> B – Bottom</p><p> T – Top</p><p> c/c – center to centre</p> <br><p></p>

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