Thesis Abstract

<p> </p><p>This is the presentation of an information on the structural reinforcement detailing of concrete members. 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. 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. In building construction a good interaction and contractors are required. 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 aspects to be fully addressed and understood.</p><p><strong>STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS</strong></p><p>The abbreviations recommended for structural detailing work are a s follows.<br>a. R.C. – Reinforced concrete<br>drg – drawing<br>hor – horizontal<br>vest – vertical<br>dia – diameter<br>fdn – fordation<br>conc – concrete<br>col – column<br>b. Type of reinforcement<br>R – Mild steel bars<br>Y – High yield bars<br>c. Comments relating to reinforcement<br>C – center line<br>B – Bottom<br>T – Top<br>c/c – center to centre<br>TABLE OF CONTENT<br>CHAPTER ONE<br>INTRODUCTION<br>CHAPTER TWO<br>Detailing processes<br>Reinforcement sizes Notation of drawing Bar bending schedule Types of drawing Margins and panels<br>Thickness of line, lettering and spelling<br>Dimensions<br>Scales<br>CHAPTER THREE<br>REINFORCED CONCRETE<br>CHAPTER THREE<br>REINFORCED CONCRETE<br>CHAPTER FIVE<br>Detailing of the elements foundation<br>Staircase<br>Retaining wall<br>Bibliography</p> <br><p></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>Before a designer can relate his requirements dearly in a construction industry, a drawing is to be prepared; this is because the drawing serves as a general means of communication. Thus, the drawing is adopted mostly, then other means of communication in engineering sectors.</p><p>A structured engineer mostly engages himself in designs on construction of structures. Like roads, bridges, railways, dams, buildings and other public works.</p><p>The structural engineer makes initial designs, which are usually free – hand sketches of the work. These sketches are used to make clear and neat working drawing, which will b e used by the builder of contractor after approval for construction by the authorities involved.</p><p>The contributions of a detailer is highly significant to the construction process, for a well detailed drawing is a good medium of reducing the risks of building collapses and to avoid delays arising from doubts and too frequent clarifications.</p><p>This project shows the methods and techniques needed for detailing of reinforced concrete structures.</p> <br><p></p>