SP-34-1987 Handbook On Reinforcement and Detailing

HANDBOOK
ON
REINFORCEMENT
AND DETNLING
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN. 9 BAHADUR 8HAH 2AFAR MARG
NEW DELHI110 002
SP 34 : 1987
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FOREWORD
Users of various civil engineering codes have been feeling the need for explanatory
handbooks and other compilations based on Indian Standards. The need has been
further emphasized in view of the publication of the National Building Code of India in
1970 and its implementation. The Expert Group set up in 1972 by the Department of
Science and Technology, Government of India carried out in-depth studies in various
areas of civil engineering and construction practices. During the preparation of the Fifth
Five-Year Plan in 1975, the Group was assigned the task of producing a Science and
Technology plan for research, development and extension work in the sector of housing
and construction technology. One of the items of this plan was the production of design
handbooks, explanatory handbooks and design aids based on the National Building
Code and various Indian Standards and other activities in the promotion of the National
Building Code. The Expert Group gave high priority to this item and on the
recommendation of the Department of Science and Technology, the Planning
Commission approved the following two projects which were assigned to the Bureau of
Indian Standards :
a) Development programmc on code implementation for building and civil

engineering construction, and
b) Typification for industrial buildings.
A Special Committee for Implementation of Science and Technology Projects (SCIP)

consisting of experts connected with different aspects was set up in 1974 to advise the BlS
Directorate General in identification and for guiding the development of the work. Under
the first programme, the Committee has so far identified subjects for several explanatory
handbooks/compilations covering appropriate Indian Standards codes specifications
which include the following :
Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS : 456-1978 (SP : 16-1980)
Explanatory Handbook on Masonry Code (SP : 20-1981)
Explanatory Handbook
on Codes of Earthquake Engineering (IS : 1893-1975 and
IS : 4326-1976) (SP : 22-1982)
Handbook on Concrete Mixes (SP : 23-1982)
Explanatory Handbook on Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced
Concrete (IS : 456-1978) (SP : 24-1983)
Handbook ‘on Causes and Prevention of Cracks in Buildings (SP : 25-1984)
Summaries of Indian Standards for Building Materials (SP : 2 -I 983)
Functional Requirements of industrial Buildings (Lighting and Ventilation)
(SP : 32-1986)
Timber Engineering (SP : 33-1986)
Water Supply and Drainage with Special Emphasis on Plumbir ng (SP : 35-1987)
Functional Requirements of Buildings*
Foundation of Buildings
Steel Code (IS : 800-1984)
Building Construction Practices
Bulk St,orage Structures in Steel
Formwork
Fire Safety
Construction Safety Practices
(iii)
Tall Buildings
Loading Code
This Handbook provides information on properties of reinforcing steel and &ta-iling
requirements, including storage, fabrication, assembly, welding and placing of reinforce-
ment in accordance with IS : 456-1978. ‘As a result of the introduction of limit state
method ‘of design for reinforced concrete structures and the concept of development
length, detailing has become extremely important as many of the design requirements are
to be’ met through detailing. This Handbook is expected to guide the designer in detailing
which include correct positioning of bare for a particular type of structural element and
preparation of bar bending schedule. The detailing requirements as specified in IS : 456-
1978 have. been brought out as applicable to different structural elements in a building
and explamed, wherever necessary. The relevant Indian Standards and other literature
available on the subject have been taken into consideration in preparing the Handbook.
The Handbook will be useful to concrete design engineers, field engineers and students of
civil engineering.
Some of the important points to be kept in view in the use of the Handbook are :
a) The reinforcement has to cater to forces (bending moment, shear force, direct
compression or direct te,nsion) at sections consistant with development length re-
quirements at the particular section. Sound engineering judgement shall be exerci-
zed while applying the provisions herein and detailing should be such that the struc-
tural element satisfies the requirements of performance for which it is meant.
Typical detailing drawings are included to illustrate one possible method of
arrangement of bars for a particular condition. They should not be construde as the
only possible method.
b) Considering the importance of ductility requirements in structures subjected to
severe earthquakes, a separate section is included on the detailing requirements for
buildings in severe earthquake zones (Zones IV and V of IS : 1893-1984). d
4 International Standard IS0 4066-1977 ‘Buildings and civil engineering drawings---

Bar scheduling’ is reproduced iri Appendix B as a supplement to what is contained
in the Handbook.
4 The Handbook does nor .forrn part CI/ at?,* Indian SratdarJ OII Ihe srrhjwr ant/ does
not have the status of an Indian Standard. In case o/‘&~pllte ahour A~rc~rpretarion
or opinion expressed in the Handbook. the provisions o/‘relr\~atlt Irdiatl Startckartjs
only shall app!bP. The provisions yf’ the Hwdbo~~k I>nrricyrIarI,l,tho.s~~reIaritlSq I(.
other literature should be considererl as on(,, .sy~i~t~~t)rc~,rtor
1’ iflfi~rt~iuri~~ti
The Handbook is expected to serve as a companion document to the three hand-
e)
books already published on the subject of reinforced concrete, namely, SP : 16-1980,
SP : 23-1982 and SP : 24-1983.
f) AlI dimensions are in mm unless otherwise specified.
The Handbook is based on the first draft prepared by the Central Public Works
Depart-ment, New Delhi. Shri B. R. Narayanappa. Deputy Director, and Shri P. S.
Chadha, Officer on Special Duty, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). were associated
with the work. The assistance rendered by Shri A. C. Gupta, Assistant Chief Design
Engineer, National Thermal Pdwer Corporation (NTPC), New Delhi, in the preparation
of this Handbook specially in the formulation of drawings is acknowledged.
The draft Handbook was circulated for review to National Council for Cement and
Building Materials, New Delhi; Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras; Indian
institute of Technology, Madras; Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi; Andhra
Pradesh Engineering Research Laboratories, Hyderabad; Engmeering Construction
Corporation Ltd. Madras; Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters, New Delhi;
Engmeering Consultants (India) Limited, New Delhi; Gammon lndia Ltd, Bombay;
M/s C. R. Narayana Rae, Architects & Engineers, Madras; STUP Consultants Ltd,
Bombay; Research, Design and Standards Organization, Ministry of Railways,
Luclcnow; Irrigation Department, Government of Gujarat; M/s H. K. Sen and
Associates, Calcutta; Siddharth Shankar and Associates (Consulting Engineers), New
Delhi; Roy and Partners (Architects & Engineers), New Delhi; Shrish Malpani
(Architects & Engineers), New Delhi; and the views received were taken into
consideration while finalizing the Handbook.
CONTENTS
Page
Section 1 Steel for reinforcement 1
Section 2 Detailing functions 9
Section 3 Structural drawing for detailing 13
Section 4 Gcncral detailing requirements 2?
Section 5 Bar bending schcdulc (including do’s and doni’s in
dclailing) 53
Section 6 Foundations 67
Section 7 Columns x3
Section 8 Beams 97
Section 9 Floor slabs 119
Section 10 Stairs 143
Section 11 Special structurcs--dccp beams, walls, shells and
folded plates, water tanks, RC hinges, concrete pipes,
machine foundations, and shear walls 153
Section 12 Ductility requirements of earthquake resistant
building 187
Section I3 Transport, storage, fabrication, assembly and
placing of steel reinforcement 193
Section 14 Typical strucrurai drawings 205
Appendix A Welding 209
Appendix B IS0 4066-1977 Building and civil cnginccring
drawings-bar scheduling 221
Appendix C Dimensions and properties of hard-drawn steel wire
fabric and other bars 227
SECTION I
Steel for Reinforcement

As in the Original Standard, this Page is Intentionally Left Blank
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SE‘CTION 1
STEEL FOR REINFORCEMENT
1.0 Reinforcing bars/ wires for concrete 1.1.3.1 Bars in straight lengths
reinforcement shall be any of the following
a) The tolerance on diameter shall be as follows:
conforming to accepted standards:
Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars Diameter Tolerance,
A percent
[IS : 432 (Part I)-1982 S cification for
mild steel and medium tensi f”e steel bars and r Over Up to and’
hard-drawn steel wire for concrete rein- including
forcement : Part I Mild steel and medium mm mm mm
tensile steel bars (third revision)].
- 25 kO.5
b) High strength deformed steel bars/ wires
[IS : 1786-1985 Specification for high 25 35 kO.6
strength deformed steel bars and kO.8
35 50
wires for concrete reinforcement
(third revision). 50 80 k1.0
4 Hard-drawn steel wire fabric [IS : 1566-1982 80 100 f1.3
Specification for hard-drawn steel wire -
fabric for concrete reinforcement (second 100 + 1.6
re+ision)].
b) The permissible ovality measured as the
The requirements for manufacture and supply difference between the maximum and mini-
of different types of steel reinforcement are briefly mum diameter shall be 75 percent of the
highlighted in 1.1 to 13.43. tolerance (k) specified on diameter.
NOTE - Different types of reinforcing bars, such as plain c) The tolerance on weight per m length shall
bars and deformed bars of various grades, say Fe415 be as follows:
(N/mm,) and Fe500 (N/mm*), should not be used side by
side as this practice will lead to confusion and error at site.
Howwcr.secondaryrcinforamcnt such as ties and stirrups, Diameter Tolerance,
may be of’mild steel throughout even though the main steel A percent
may be of high strength deformed bars. ’ Over Up to and’
including
1.1 Mild Steel and Medium Tensile Steel Bars
mm mm
11.1 Reinforcement supplied shall be classi-
fied into the following types: - IO f7
a) mild steel bars, and 10 16 +5
b) medium tensile steel bars. 16 - f3
1.1.1.1 Mild steel bars shall be supplied in 1J.3.2 Coiled bars
the following two grades:
a) The tolerance on diameter shall be kO.5 mm
a) mild steel ba;s, Grade 1; and for diameters up to and including I2 mm.
b) mild steel bars, Grade II. b) The difference between the maximum and
Non!- In all cases where the design seismic coefficient minimum diameter at any cross-section shall
[src IS : 1893-1984 Critetja for earthquake resistant desir not exceed 0.65 IW:.
of structures ~ourrh rrvisiun)] chosen for the structure is 0. 3
or more (which include earthquake zanes IV and V) and for NATE - No weight tokrana is specified for coikd ban.
8tructures subjected to dynamic loading. use of
Grade II bars is not recommended. 1.2 High Strength Deformed Steel Bars
1.1.2 Physical/ Mechanical Properties - The 13.1 Deformed steel bars/ wires for use as
requirements for physical/ mechanical properties reinforcement in concrete shall be in the following
of mild steel and medium tensile steel bars are three grades:
given in Table I. 1.
a) Fkl5,
1.1.3 Tolerance - The rolling and cutting b) Fe500, and
tolerances shall be as specified in 1.1.3.1 and
1.1.3.2. c) Fe550.
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TABLE 1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCING BARS
(Clausfs 1.1.4. 1.2.2, 1.25 und 1.3.1)
IS No. TYPE OF NOMINALSIZE CHARACl?mlSTtC MINIMUM ULTIMAIX CCN$QSQSE3 MINIMUM ELONE
REINFORCEMENT OF BARS STRENGTH TENSILE ST& ATION ON GUAGE
(Yield Stress or CONFORMING LENGTH OF
2 Pegterc)ProoC t TO tS 5.65-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(mm) (N/mm*) (N/mmz) (percent)
lS19~~~ (Part !)- Mild steel (Grade I) 5.6.8.10.12.16.20 250 . IS : 2261975t 23
410
22.25.28.32.36, 240 1
40.4550
Mild steel (Grade II) 5.6.8, IO. 12.16.20 225 Fe 410.0 of 23

370 IS : 1977-19753
22.25.28.32.36, 215
40.4550 I
Medium tensile steel 5,6.8.10,12,16 350 Fe 540 W-HT of 20

540 IS : 961-19750
20.22.25.28.32 340
1
36.40.45.50 330 510 do 20
IS : 1786l9tq High strenSth 4.5.6.7,8,10,12.16. 415 IO pcrccnt more than - 0.30 14.5
dcformad bars/ 18.20,22.25,28.32. (for Fe 415) the actual 0.2 : - 0.06
wim 36.40.45.50 percent proof stress
but not less than sp+P3!!
485.0 N/mm*
8 percent more than C - 0.3 12.0

g Fe SOD) the actual 0.2 - 0.055
pcrccot proof stress ; - 0.055
but not less than s+P-o.105
545.0 N/mm’
MINIMUM ULTIMATE hdlNlMUM ELONG-
IS No. TYPE OF CIIARACTERISTIC
ATION ON GUAGE
REINFORCEMENT STRENGTH TENSILE STREET
(Yield Stress or
2 Perrcets)Proof 5.65
(1) (2) 0) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(mm) (N/mm*) (N/mm*) (percent)
6 g=n~~o;2~* C - 0.3 8.0

;f: Fe 550) - 0.055
rcent proif stress : - 0.050
rut not kss than
585 N/mmr
s +P- 0.10
IS : r566-IWI “arrMl&tcc’ (See Note I) 480 570 S 7.5

P 1 t;:. (over 8
length o P .?$)
NOTE 1 --The mesh sixes 8nd sizes of wire for squsre as well as oblong welded wire fabric commonly manufactured in the country arc given in
Appendix C .
NOTE2 -The might 8ttd area of different sizea of bars are given in Appendix C.
NOTE3 -GcneraUy lv8ikbk ex stock:
Mild sieel bars-#6,&O. 612, 416, #2O. #25, &32
Ddort& sted bus-Ml, #IO, 112. #16. #20, #22. #25, #g. #32
The maximum kngth of t&forcing bars avaikbk ex stock is 13 m.
NIP 4 - FW clrch bttndk/coil of ban/wires, a tag shall be attached indicating cast No./ lot No., grade and sire bf the manufacturer or the supplier.
steel and medium tcnsik steel bars and harddrawn steel wit for concrete reinforcement: Part I Mild steel and medium tensik steel
reinforcement (third’ revlcion).

(seco& rev&ion).
ln
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N?TE - >e figures following the symbol Fe indicates the. 1.3 Hard-drawn Steel Wire Fabric
S ud tmntmum 0.2 percent proof stress or yield stress in
Is”’
/ mmz. 1.3.1 General- Hard-drawn steel wire fabric
consists of longitudinal and transverse wires (at
1.2.3 Tolerance right angles to one another) joined by resistance
spot welding. Fabrication of wire fabric by
1.2.3.1. Cutting tolerance on length - The welding has the quality of factory fabrication and
cutting tolerances on length shall be as specified reduces cost of labour and fabrication in the field.
below: 1.3.2 Types - Hard-drawn steel wire fabric
a) When the specified length is +75 mm shall be made in the following two types:
not stated to be either a -25 mm a) square mesh, and
maximum or a minimum
b) oblong mesh.
b) When the minimum length is +50 mm
specified - 0 mm ‘The diameter of wires in the square mesh varies
NOTE- These are tolerances for manufacture and supply from 3 to 10 mm; the diameter being same in both
and are not applicable for fabrication. For allowable toler- longitudinal and transverse directions. In this case
anees for bending and cutting during fabrication SPC both longitudinal and transverse bars may serve
Section 13. as main reinforcement. The diameter of wire in
the oblong mesh varies from S to 8 mm in the
1.2.3.2 Mass - For the purpose of checking
longitudinal direction and 4.2 to 6 mm in the
the nominal mass, the density of steel shall be
transverse direction. The wires in the direction of
taken as 0.785 kg/cm* of the cross-sectional area
larger diameter can serve as main reinforcement
per metre run. Toleran’ces on nominal mass shall and the wires in the cross direction can serve as
be as follows: distribution steel.
Nominal Size Tolerance on the Nominal Mass, 1.3.2.1 The maximum width of wire fabric
mm Percent whex Checked in in rolls is 3.5 m; the length of this type of fabric is
r Batch lndivi- Indivi- ’ limited by the weight of rolls which may range
(each dual dual from 100 to 500 kg. The maximum width of fabric
Specimen Sample Sample in the form of sheets is 2.5 m and the maximum
not less (not less for length is 9.0 m. The dimension of width is to be
than than Coils* taken as centre-to-centre distance between outside
0.5 m) 0.5 m) longitudinal wires. The width of wires fabric in
rolls or sheets shall be such as to fit in with the
Up to and f7 -8 *8 modular size of IO cm module and length in
including 10 suitable intervals (see Fig. (1.1).
over 10 up to +5 -6 f6
and includ-
ing 16
Over 16 +3 -4 24
I+4 Physicall Mechanical Properties - The /
requirement for physical/mechanical properties of
high strength deformed steel bars are given in
Table 1.1.
NOTE I --the nominal diameter or size of a deformed
bar/wire is equivalent diameter or size of a plain round
bar/wire having the same mass per metre length as the I.IA Rolls
deformed bar/ wire.
NOTE 2-The effective diameter, #, of a deformed

bar/wire is determined as follows, using a bar/ wire not less
than 0.5 m in length:
w = mass in kg weighed to a precision of +O.S percent, and
L = length in m measured to a precision of f0.5 percent.
*For coils. batch tolerance is not applicable. At least 2 I. I B Sheets

samples of minimum one metre length shall be taken from
each end of the coil. FIG. 1.1 WELDED WIRE FABRIC
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1.3.2.2 The fabric may be designated for total number of meshes contained in a sheet or
ordering purposes by the number of the standard roll is not less than ih& determined by the
and the reference number given as in the first nominal pitch.
column of Table C-l of Appendtx C, or
alternately a complete description of the fabric 1.3.4.2 Tolerance on size of sheet-when
may be given. fabric is required to be cut to specified
dimensions, the tolerance shall be as follows:
When denoting the size of rolls or sheets of
oblong mesh fabric, the first dimension shall be a) for dimensions of 25 mm under or over
5 m and under the specified
the length of the main wires.
dimensions
Example : Hard-drawn steel wire fabric according
b) For dimensions th percent under or
to IS : 1566 corresponding to Sl No. 5 : 50 sheets
over 5 m over the specified
of size 5 m X 2 m
dimension.
1.3.3 Mass-The nominal mass of fabric NOTE - These are tolerances for manufacture and supply
shall be calculated on the basis that steel weighs and are not applicable for fabrication.
0.785 kg/cm* of nominal cross-sectional area per
metre run. 1.3.4.3 Tolerance on weight of fabric - The
1.3.4 Tolerances tolerance on the weight of fabric shall be as
follows:
1.3.4.1 Tolerance on size of mesh -The
number of spaces between the external wires in a a) When the specified weight +_6 percent
sheet or roll shall be determined by the nominal is not stated to be either a
pitch, The centre-to-centre distance between two maximum or a minimum
adjacent wires shall not vary by more than 7.5 b) When the specified weight +O
percent from the nominal pitch. -The maximum is stated to be maximum - 12 percent
variation in the size of any mesh shall be not more
than 5 percent over or under the specified size, c) When the specified weight - 12 percent
and the average mesh size shall be such that the is stated to be a minimum -0
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SECTION 2
Detailing Functions
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SECTION 2
DETAILING FUNCTIONS
2.1 General- In preparing drawings and The system of bar-referencing should be coherent
bending schedules, the following factors shall be and systematic, and should lend itself to easy
kept in view: identification and to use in computer systems, if
necessary.
a) The engineer’s design and the design
requirements; 2.4 Placing and Wiring in Position - Ensure
that drawings arc simple, pictorially clear, and
b) The cutting and bending of the rein-
forcement; adequately detaiied to enable the fixer to place
bars exactly where required. Avoid crowding
c) The placing and wiring in position of rein- drawings with information by detailing by
forcement; components and also if necessary by preparing
separate details for bottom and top steel in slabs.
d) The maintaining of the position of rein-
Ensure that reinforcing steel that connects
forcement;
elements to be cast at different times is so detailed
e) The preassembly of cages; that it is included with the portion to be cast first,
for example, splice bars for columns. continuity
f) Concreting; reinforcing for beams and slabs to be cast in
portions. If the order of casting is not clear, detail
g) The accommodation of other trades and
services; splices in one of the sections with suitable cross-
references. Where the complexity of the detail is
h) The measurement of quantities; and such that an, out of the ordinary sequence is
required to place the reinforcement, ensure that
j) Economy in the use of steel. such sequence is shown on the detail.
2.2 Design. -The
.. . . following
. requirements of the 2.5 Maintaining Position of Reinforcement -
designer Shall be borne In mind: Reinforcement that has been placed and wired in
position should not be displaced before or during
4 The quantity, location and cover of steel
the concreting operation. Ensure that bar
reinforcement should be simply, correctly
and clearly shown. supports and cover b!ocks are so scheduled or
specified as to maintain correct bottom and side
b) The placing drawings and bending schedules cover and that high chairs and stools are detailed
should be adequately cross-referenced, easily to support upper reinforcement mats at the
read and capable of easy checking in the correct level.
drawing office and on site.
2.6 Preassembly of Cages and Mats - Where
cl It should be possible to locate a detail required, so detail the reinforcement to
readily, should a doubt arrse. components such as columns, foundations,
beams, and walls that it can be conveniently
d) One detailer should be able to take over
preassembled before being placed in position.
from another with a minimum of delay and
Ensure that assembled units are sturdy enough to
direction.
stand up to handling and erection, and that they
e) Detailing should be done in such a way that are not so heavy that they cannot be lifted by the
secondary streses caused by support con- men or equipment available for the work.
ditions, shri kage, tempera:ure variations,
bursting ef cts of laps i;nd splices, and 2.7 Concreting Ensure that the reinforcement
stress conc,‘ntrations
y” arising froirr hooks can be so spaced as to allow placing and efficient
and bends are counteracted. consolidation of the concrete.
2.3 Cutting and Bending - Prepare bending 2.8 Other Trades and Services -- Take note of
schedules on standard size sheets small enough to the positions of down pipes (especially inlets and
facilitate handling by clerical, fabrication and outlets), sleeves, pipes, and electrical conduits,
placing personnel. whether shown on the structural layout or not. To
avoid site difficulties, show them on the
Standardize cutting lengths and ensure that reinforcement details where necessary.
bending details are simple and easy to read. So
compile the schedules that delivery of the required 2;9 Measurement of Quantities -- It is
reinforcement for each component can be effected important that the quantity surveyor and the
without the need for abstracting from schedules. contractor should be able to compute the mass of
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steel used at any stage in a contract. Bending bear in mind that up to one-third of the mass of
schedules prepared as recommended in 2.3 will steel can be saved by using high tensile steel
assist in meeting this requirement. Ensure that instead of mild steel. The saving can be
placing drawings and bending schedules are considerable as the difference of cost between the
adequately cross-referenced and that all revisions rates for mild steel and high tensile steel placed in
are suitably recorded. If. in the case of a levision, position is relatively small. Furthermore, as the
there is any possibility of doubt, prepare separate rates for small diameters are higher than those for
schedules showing only the revision, with large diameters, it is desirabl! ‘9 USCthe largest
adequate cross-referencing. available size of bar wlthln the design
2.10 Economy in Use of Steel -The type of requirements. Larger bars also. produce Stiffer
steel used is generally specified by the designer but cages and are not easily displaced.
SECTION 3
Structural Drawing for Detailing
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SECTION 3
STRUCTURAL DRAWING FOR DETAILING
3.1 Size of Drawing - The structural drawing detailerldesigner and no general recommenda-
for a large project should generally be of one size, tions can be given in this respect. Some
for convenience both in the drawing office and on commonly used scales are given below as
the site. The preferred sizes of drawing sheets are examples:
given in Table 3.1.
Plan - 1 : 100, I : 50
Elevation.- I : 5, I : 30
TABLE 3.1 DRAWING SHEET SIZES
SL UNTRIMMED
Sections --1:50, 1 :30, 1 :25, I :20, I: 15,
No. DESIGNATION TRIMMED SIZE SIZE (Min) I : IO
(1) (2) (3) (4) 3.3 Information to be Shown on Structural
mmxmm mmXmm
Drawings
i) A0 841 X 1189 3.3.1 The overall sizes of the concrete

ii) 594 X 841 “6;: :: iGo members shall include the sizes of any necessary
iii) 2 420 X 594 450 X 625 chamfers and fillets at corners. Also, the exact
iv) A3 297 X 420 330 x 450
v) A4 210 X 297 240 X 330
position, shape, size and spacing of the
vi) AS 148 X 210 165 X 240 reinforcement within concrete members, as well as
the required dimensions oi the concrete cover to
the reinforcement shall be given.
3.1.1 The dimensions recommended for all
margins and the divisions of drawing sheets into 3.3.2 The position of any holes required in the
zones are given in Fig. 3.1 (A to F). members for service pipes and details OCany pipes
or other fixings to be cast-in with the concrete,
3.1.1.1 The title block is an important and also, the position and details of construction
feature ih a drawing and should be placed at the joints and special recesses, etc, shall be indicated.
bottom right-hand corner of the sheet, where it is
readily seen when the prints are folded in the 3.3.3 When foundations or ground floor slabs
prescribed manner. The size of the title block are detailed, information regarding the underside
conditions shall be shown, such as the use of
recommended is 185 X 65 mm.
waterproof paper, the thickness of blinding (the
3.1.2 Separate sheets should be used for each lean layer of concrete), if required.
type of structural member or unit so that a floor 3.3.4 Notes should be used freely on detailed
slab would be detailed on one sheet, beams on drawings. The most important being the ‘bar
another, and columns on a further sheet, etc.
Alternatively, for small jobs each standard size marks’ which give information about each, or a
sheet could be used to detail one floor of the series of similar reinforcing bars. The notes
structure so that the ground floor slab, beams and should be concise and precise, and shall not be
columns could be detailed on one sheet and the ambiguous. The notes which apply to the whole
first floor members on another. drawings, such as the specifications of the
concrete to be used, size of chamfers and fillets,
3.1.3 Luyostr -There cannot be a single and concrete cover, etc, can be placed under a
standard layout for the detailing of reinforced general heading at the bottom or side of the
concrete drawings. However, it is the usual drawing.
practice to draw th (key) plan in the upper left
hand corner of the I eet, with the elevations and 3.3.5 The beams, wall slabs, floor slabs and
details below and on to the right side of the plan. columns, etc, the main dimensions of the
Schedules and bending details are placed in the structure, such as the distances between columns,
upper right corner of the drawing. Figure ‘3.2 heights between floors, beam and column sizes,
gives a broad outline of layout recommended. In and floor and wall thicknesses, etc, as calculated
large projects, the bending schedule can be by the design engineer shall also be shown on the
omitted from individual drawings and a separate drawings.
bending schedule drawing may be prepared. Sections shall be drawn to atleast twice the
3.2 Scale of Drawing - Scales shall be so scale of plans or elevations to which they refer,
chosen as to bring out the details clearly and to while complicated joints such as may occur at the
keep the drawings within workable size. The intersections of columns and beams may be
choice of scale will depend at the discretion of the detailed to larger scale, say I : 4.
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II TITLE BLOCK
1 12 1 11 1 10 1 9 I 6 1 7 1 6 1 6 1 1 I
/MARGIN \TRIMMED \FOLDING MARK \UNTRIMMED
All dimensions in milllmetrcs
3.18 Al SHEE-T LAYOII-r
,9,5, a _,5,5,
I I I
I FOLDING
In I I I I I 1_
u) / MARK
Il6l7l6l6lbl3l2ll~
1 III, /
I I I
TITLE BLOCK IIL/ MARGIN
4 1 . 8
1 \ FOLDING MARK
All dimensions in miilimetres.

3.IC A2 SHEET LAYOUT

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ra ra
--CUTSIZE
-UNCUT SUE
TITLE ELOCK
_,
3.ID A3 SlZt 3.IE A4 SIZE
DIVISION OF ZONES
SHEET SIZE
3.IF AS SIZE 3.IG DIVISION OF ZONES
All dimcnaions in nrillimctrcs.
FIG. 3.1 MARGINS AND DIVISION OF ZONES FOR DIFFERENT DRAWING SHEETS
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KEY PLAN
OR
FRAMING PLAN SCHEDULE
AND
BENDINB
DETAILS
SECTIONAL DETAILS
I
’ I
TITLE BLOCK
FIG. 3.2 TYPICAL LAYOUT OF A DRAWING
3.3.6 Structural drawings pre ared by the special and unusual condition shall be given to
designer shall show details of rein Porcement and ensure proper placing of reinforcement. Details of
all other information needed for detailing the covers and intersections of walls. construction
reinforcement. The drawings shall also indicate, joints, window and door openings, and similar
by separate notes, live loads, concrete strength, special features should be shown in the relevant
quality and grade of steel, number of bars to be drawings alongwith sketches, if necessary.
lapped and lengths of the laps, and if necessary
special instructions regarding erection of 3.3.10 For clear demarcation of reinforcement
formwork, fabrication and placing of steel. bars, those in the near face shall be shown in full
lines and those that are placed in the far face shall
3.3.7 It is convenient to detail the be shown in dotted lines.
reinforcement by units which generally consist of
footings, walls, columns, each floor and roof. A 3.3.11 All bars, straight or bent requiring
separate structural drawing supplemented by bar hooks bends. shall be properly dcsignatcd h\. the
bending schedule should preferably be made for designer or a note to this effect included in the
drawing.
each unit. For small structures. the entire
requirements may be handled as one unit. For a 3.3.12 Lengths of la s, points of bend. cut-off
large project a particular unit such as floor may points and extension o P bars should bc specified
be divided to correspond with the construction by the designer. The dimensions L: 7, L, 5 and
schedule. L/4. etc. shown on typical drawings shall not be
used unless justified by structural analysis.
3.3.8 To ensure that all the reinforcement is
properly placed or positioned in a unit, 3.3.13 Wherever possible. all control and
. construction joints should he indicated on
longitudinal section or cross-section should be
structural d.rawings and constructional details
shown in addition to plan and elevation of the
provided for such joints.
unit on which the bars are shown.
3.3.14 Notes attd 1tlstrlrctiotl.s Any
3.3.9 The drawing should be complete and ambiguity and scope for misinterpretation of
clear so as to leave no doubt on any point of instructions shall be avoided. All instructions
construction. Complete and accurate dimensions shall be in imperative form. specific, brief and
shall be shown. Clear and adequate details for clear.
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3.3.1$ Schedules -The reinforcement details Limit of area covered by

of slabs, beams, columns and many other parts of bars
structures may be effectively shown on working / ~ Direction ‘in which bars
drawings in a tabular form, known as a schedule extend
(see Section 5).
3.4.4 Symbols Relating IO Various Structural
3.4 SymJols and Abbreviations - Symbols and Members
abbreviations to be adopted in the drawings for 3m or B Beams
reinforced concrete construction are given in 3.4.1 CVI Column(s)
to 3.5.6. All reinforcement bars used in the Fg Footing(s)
structures shall be suitably designated and GR Girders
numbered both on drawing and schedule. JT Joints(s)
LL Lintel(s)
3.4.1 S_smbols Relaring to Cross-Sectional
LB Lintel beam(s)
Shape and Size c$ Reicforcemenr
Sb or S Slab(s)
a) 4 plain round bar or diameter of plain WL Longitudinal wall
round bar; wx Cross wall
E Centre line
b) 0 plain, square bar or side of plain square
bar; and No1t Alternatively, all symbols may be in cap~talb.
c) # deformed bar (including square twisted 3.4.5 The symbols, abbreviations and notes
bar) or nominal size (equivalent diameter shall be used in a manner that will not create any
or side) of the deformed bar (see Note ambiguity. A few exzmples for representing
under 3.4.5). dia.meter, spacing, number of bars, etc. are
illus!.rated below:
3.4.2 S.vmbols Relating 10 Shape qf the Bar a) # 20@ 200 means 20 mm diametei
along its LRngrhs
detormed bars spaceu at 200 mm centre-t&
Alt Alternate bar centre.
Bt Bent bar II) 20-# I2 means 20 numbers of I2 mm
B Bottom bar dinmeter deformed bars.
min Minimum
max Maximum ‘L i &32-St-12 EW means 12 numbers of
St Straight bar 32 mm diameter plain round straight bars m
stp Stirrup each direction.
SP Spiral NOTE -- The symbol relating to cross-sectional shape and
Ct Column tie size -- 4 or # is used on the left hand side of the
T Top bar numerical value of the diameter to avoid confusion that it
mry be interpreted as the number of rimes the diameter if
NO II. Altcrnaltvcl~. all sy~ihols way he in capitak. used on the right hand side of the numerical value cf the
&meter.
3.4.3 S.vmbols Relaring to Position and
Direction 3,4,6 The use of the same type of line for the
same purpose considerably enhances the clarity
EW Each way and usefulness of the drawing. The following
@ Spacing centre-to-centre graphical symbols are suggested:
symbol Designarion; Description
Concrete line (thin)
m-B-----
Unexposed concrete or masonry wall line (thin)
Reinforcement (thick)
---w---v- Reinforcement in a different layer (thick).
l Section of a reinforcing bar
-_-_-_-_ Centre line
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Symbol Designatiott/ llescripriotr
Dimension line
Concrete beam framing into column which

extends through floor
Concrete beam framing into column which

stops at floor
Bar shown bent at right angle to the paper
Bar with hooks
Bar with 90° bends
1 Bars shown separated on the drawing
One sheet of welded fabric on plan
Identical sheets of welded fabric in a row
Level mark in elevation
Level mark in plan
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3.4.7 Additional drawing conventions for use drawings-Symbols for concrete reinforcement’
on drawings for reinforcement as suggested in is reproduced in Table 3.2.
IS0 : 3766-1977 ‘Building and civil engineering
TABLE 3.2 DRAWING CONVENTIONS
SL
NO. CONVENTION
(1) (2)
i) Bends shall normally be drawn to scale
Bends with the smallest permitted bend radius may

be drawn with intersecting straight lines
ii) A bundle of bars may be drawn with a single line.

end markings indicating the number of bars in the
bundle
Ermnpk : Bundle with three identical barn
iii)‘Each set of identical bars, stirrups or ties shall be

indicated by one bar. stirrup or tie drawn with
continuous extra-thick lines, with a continuous
thin across the set terminated by short oblique
lines to mark the extreme bars. stirrups or ties.
A circle drawn with a continuous thin line connects

the ‘set line’ with the correct bar, stirrup or tie.
iv) Bars placed in groups. each group spaced over the

same distance and containing an identical number of
identical bars
141 --I-+- -
v) Two-way reinforcement shall be shown in section, or

marked with text or symbol in order to show the
direction of bars in the outside layer on each face
of the construction in plan or elevation
vi) On plan drawing for simple arrangements, the top-layer

and bottom-layer reinforcement shall have letter
indicating the location of the layer added to the
symbols
( Continued)

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.
TABLE 3.2 DRAWING CONVENTIONS (ConId.)
SL.
No. CONVENTION SYMROL
(1) (2) (3)
If end marks are used, the end marks shall be 7

drawn upwards or to the left for the bottom-layer
and downwards or to the right for the toplayer PCI c
(B - bottom T-top)
B, 1
\
I -t
vii) On elevations of walls with reinforcement on both

faces, the reinforcement shall have letters added
to the symbols, indicating the location of the
layer
If end marks are used, the end marks shall be

drawn upwards or to the left for face reinforcement,
and downwards or to the right for near face
reinforcement.
(NF - near face FF - far face)
viii) If the arrangement of the reinforcement is not clearly

shown by the section, an additional sketch showing
the reinforcement may be drawn outside the
section.
ix) All the types of stirrups or ties present shall

bc indicated on the drawing. If the arrangement is
complicated, it may bc clarified by the aid of a
sketch in connection with the notation.
&IOR
I-I
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3.5 Marks for Parts of Buildings (that is, column for

storey 2, or column
3.5.1 Marks are used to designate the different between floor 2
structural members of a structure. Different and 3).
structural members of a struCture shall be marked
using symbols, abbreviations and notati&s 3.5.4 Beams, slabs and lintels, and tie beams
indicated in succeeding clauses and in the manner shall be consecutively numbered from left-hand
indicated in other clauses. top corner (see Fig. 3.3A).
3.5.2 A key framing plan shall be prepared to 3.5.5 If longitudinal section of the beam is
ai convenient scale and the t AO axes marked one shown, the grid of the column or number of the
side with alphabets A, B, C, etc. and the other column supporting the beam is being detailed
with numbers (see Fig. 3.3). Normally with shall be as indicated as in fig. 3.3B and, if
rectangular pattern, the same key framing plan possibie, inset on the drawing showing the key
may be used for all floors. However, if framing plan. On the other hand if a beam
arrangement of beams vary for different floors a schedule is included, a table [see Fig. 3.3C] may
separate key framing plan with grid arrangement be prepared and inset on the drawing showing the
and areas may be used for each of the floor. The key framing plan [see Fig. 3.3A].
floors shall be .specified in accordance with the
requirements of IS : 2332-1973 ‘Specifications for 3.5.5.1 Beams or slabs that are similar may
nomenclature of floors and storeys’ and be given in the same number.
abbreviations BT and MZ shall be used for 3.5.6 Walls - Marking of walls shall be made
basement and mezzanine, respectively, for in the serial order starting from top left corner of
example: plan and proceeding towards the right, followed
B-I- ‘Basement by subsequent rows in order. Longitudinal walls
and cross-walls shall be marked separately (see
MZ Mezzanine Fi . 3.4) and identified in the drawing with
re f!erence to the serial number of the floor.
Floor I
Example
Floor 2
2 WL - I Longitudinal wall No. 1
3.5.3 Columns - Columns and foundations at floor 2 (between
shall be specified by grid arrangement giving floor 2 and 3).
reference to the floor. for examole
. Isee
. Fie. 3.3Aj.
4 WX - 3 Cross-wall No. 3 at
FG Col El Footing for Column El floor 4 (between floor 4
Co1 2EI Column El at floor 2 and 5).
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FIG. 3.3 TYPICAL ARRANCXNENT FOR THE KEY FRAMING PLAN AND MARKING DIFFERENTSTRUCTURAL
MEMBERS (Continued)
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COL 2 E, COL 2 L9 ml2 E9 coL2 El
lTl l-y
I 8
(loo 6lOO 6100
COLl E, COLl E7 COLl Ey COLi E4

OETM OF B,6 OETAIL OF Bm I3 DIDAIL OF e, 20
MoB,,,‘~~LA~ woB,u~~bm~~f?woB,,,IrSYM
3.3B
Barn No. spuning Bmwxn At Luvd
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B-14
B.27
B-28 +3m
B.28A 1 Gc, +1750

(Lmding Beam)
8, Bm +3m
B-29 1
hl 1 I El G +2440
LB9 1 *a 4 +2440
__. -.~_I --
FIG. 3.3 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR THE KEY FRAMING PLAN AND MARKING
. DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
IX’ I”‘g,
H
c
WL3 WL‘ WL9
wx4 YYX9 wx9 nx7
Wb WLO WL9 WLlO
vVX9 wx9 JvXlO W&l
WLll
W&9
w2 w,
vw2
W&4 W&9 W&9
WLI4 WLlS w9
L !
FIG. 3.4 TYPICAL MARKING DETAILS FOR WALLS

SECTION 4
General Detailing Requirements
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SECTION 4
GENERAL DETAILING REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Cover - Reinforcement shall have concrete 4.2 Development of Stress in ReinforcemuM
cover (nominal) and the thickness of such cover
4.2.1 Development Length of Bars in Tension
(exclusive of plaster or other decorative finish) or Compression - The calculated tension or
shall be as follows: compression in any bar at any section shall be
developed on each side of the section by an
4 At each end of reinforcing bar not less than
25 mm, or twice the diameter of such bar appropriate development length or end anchorage
whichever is greater; or by a combination thereof.
NOTE---‘Development length is the embedded kngtb of
b) For a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a reinforcement required to develop the deriflst~0gth of the
column not less than 40 mm or the diameter reinforcement at a critical section. Critical sectioar for
of such bar whichever is greater. In the case development of reinforcement in flexural members are at
of columns with a minimum dimension of points of maximum stress and at points within the span
where adjacent reinforcement termin8te-s. or is bent.
20 mm or tinder, whose reinforcing bars do Provisions of 4.6.3 (c) should be satisfied at simple supports
not exceed 12 mm, the cover may be recluced and a1 points of inflection.
to 25 mm;
d For longitudinal reinforcing bar in a beam 4.2.2 The development length b is given by:
not less than 25 mm or the diameter of such
bar, whlchever is greater; ~=!LZo.
4 Tbd
d) For tensile, compressive, shear or other
ieinforcement in a slab not less than I5 mm
or the diameter of such reinforcement,
whichever is greater; and
d For any other reinforcement not less than

15 mm or the diameter of such reinforce-
ment, whichever is greater.
NOTE - The values of cover suggested are nominal cover
as specified in the drawings. The cover shall in no case be
reduced by more than one-third of the specified cover or
5 mm whichever is less. During construction it is
essential to ensure that these tolerances are met.
4.1.1 increased cover thickness may be

provided when the surfaces of concrete members
are exposed to the action of harmful chemicals (as
in the case of concrete in contact with earth
contaminated with such chemicals), acid, vapour,
saline atmosphere, sulphurous smoke (as in the
case of steam-operated railways), etc, and such
increase oi cdver may be between I5 and 50 mm
over the values given in 4.1 above as may be
specified by the Engineer-in-Charge. However, in
no case cover should exceed 75 mm.
4.1.2 For reimorced concrete members of where
marine structures totally immersed in sea water,
4 = nominal diameter of the bar,
the cover shall be 40 mm more than that specified
in 4.1, but total cover should not exceed 75 mm. (I, = stress in bar at the section considered at
design load, and
4.1.3 For reinforced concrete structures/
structural members, periodically immersed in sea f,,,, = design bond stress for bars in tension
water or subject to sea spray, the cover of given in 4.2.2.1.
concrete shall be 50 mm more than that specified NOTE I - The development includes anchorage values of
in 4.1, but total cover should not exceed 75 mm. hooks in tension reinforcement (see 4.3.1).
4.1.4 For concrete of grade M25 and above, NOTE 2 - For bars of sections other than circular, the
the additional thickness of cover specified in 4.1.1 development length should be sufficient lo develop the
stress in the bar by bond.
to 4.1.3 may be reduced by half.
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4.2.2.1 Design bond stress in limit state satisfied. Plain bars should nbt he normally
design method for plain bars in tension shall be as anchored through straight lengths alone and
follows: should be provided with hooks.
Grade of Ml5 M20 M23 M30 M35 M40
concrete 4.3.1.2 Bends tmd hooks
Design bond 1.0 1.2 1.4 I.5 I.7 1.9 a) Bends - The anchorage vaiue of a standard
stress bend shall be taken as 4 times the diameter
rbdt N/mm* of the bar for each 45’ bend subject to a
maximum of I6 times the diameter of the
For deformed bars, these values shall be increased bar.
by 60 percent. For bars in compression, the values
of bond stresses for bars in tension shall be b) Hooks - The anchorage value of a standard
increased by 25 percent. U-type hook shall be equal to 16 times the
diameter of the bar.
4.3 Aneborhg Reinforcing Bars - It is
important to note that when a bar is subjected to The anchorage values of standard hooks and
both tension and compression, the anchorage bends for different bar diameters are given in
valbe shouid correspond to the one which gives Table 4.1.
the maximum value, and at the same time
individual requirements (with respect to tension 4.3.2 Anchoring Bars in Compression - The
and compression) are also satisfied as specified in anchorage length of straight bar m compression
4.3.1 to 4.3.3. shall be equal to the development length of bars
in compression as specified in 4.2.2. The projected
4.3.1 Anchoring Bars m Tension length of hook.s, bends ’ and straight lengths
4.3.1.1 Deformed bars may be anchored in beyond bends, if provided for a bar in
straight lengths (withaut end anchorages), compression, should be considered for
provided the development length requirements are development length (see Fig. 4.1).
-
TABLE 4.1 ANCHORAGE VALUE OF HOOKS AND BENDS
BAR DIAMETER, mm 6 8 10 12 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
A~ic~ouaoa VALUE OF HOOK. cm 9.6 12.8 16.0 19.2 25.6 28.8 32.0 35.2 40.0 44.8 51.2 57.6
ANCHORAGE VALUE OF 90’ BEND, cm 4.8 6.2 8.0 9.6 12.8 14.4 16.0 17.6 20.0 22.4 25.6 28.8
4-d min.
STANDARD HOOK STANDARD 90” BEND
STANDARD HOOK AND BEND

Type of Steel Minimum Value of k
Mild steel 2
Cold-worked steel 4
NOTE I ---Table is applicable to all grades of teinforcement bars.
NOTE 2 -Hooks and bends shall conform to the details given above.

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Ld
NOTE - In compression hooks and bends are ineffective and cannot

be used as anchorage.
FIG. 4, I DEVELOPMENTLENGTH IN COMPRESSION

*
4.3.3 The deve opment length’ values for fully developing the strength of the bar without
stressed bars in t r nsion as well as compression damage to concrete may be used as anchorage
based on 4.2.2 are’given in Tables 4.2.4.3 and 4.4. with the approval of the Engineer-in-Charge.
NOTE- If the amount of steel provided at a design
section is more than that required from design 4.3.5 Am horing Shear Reinforcemen!
consideration. ahe development length given in Tables 4.2,
4.3 and 4.4 may be modified as: a) Inclined bars - The development length
shall be as far bars in tension; this length
#l_& E +JT;s shall be measured as under:
I.
Unless otherwise specified. I& modified development kngtth

should be wed in deuiling rcinforoement. I) In tension zone. from the end of the slop-
43.4 Mechanical Devices for Anchorage - ing or ilrclined portion of the bar ~SPP
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2) In the compression zone, from the mid bent through an angle of 13Y and is
depth of the beam (see Fig. 4.2B). continued beyond the end of the-curve for a
length of at least six bar diameters or when
b) Stirrups and ties-Not withstanding, any the bar is bent through an angle of 180° and
of the provisions of this Handbook, in case is continued beyond the end of the curve for
of secondary reinforcement, such as stirrups a length of at least four bar diameters.
and transverse ties, complete development
length and anchorage shall be deemed to 4.3.6 Special Members - Adequate end
have been provided when the bar is bent anchorage shall be provided for tension
through an angle of at least 90” round a bar reinforcement in flexural members where
of at least its own diameter and is continued reinforcement stress is not directly proportional to
beyond the end of the curve for a length of moment, such as sloped, stepped or tapered
at least eight diameters, or when the bar is footings, brackets, deep beams and .members in
TABLE 4.2 DEVELOPMENT LENGTH FOR FULLY STRESSED PLAIN BARS
x = 250 N/mm2 for bars up lo 20 mm diameter
= 240 N/mm’ for bars over 20 mm diameter

(Tabulated values are in centimctres)
BAR TENSION BARS FOR GRADE OF CONCRETE COMPRESSOF; BARS FOR GRADE OF CONCRETE
DIAMETER n h
t MIS M20 M25 M30 ’ r MIS M20 M25 M30 ’
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
mm
6 32.6 27.2 23.3 21.8 26. I 21.8 18.6 17.4
8 43.5 36.3 31.1 29.0 34.8 29.0 24.9 23.2
IO 54.4 45.3 38.8 36.3 43.5 36.3 31.1 29.0
I2 65.3 54.4 46.6 43.5 52.2 43.5 37.3 34.8
I6 87.0 72.5 62. I 58.0 69.6 58.0 49.7 46.4
I8 97.9 81.6 69.9 65.3 78.3 65.3 55.9 52.2
20 108.8 90.6 77.7 72.5 87.0 72.5 62.1 58.0
22 114.8 95.7 82.0 76.6 91.9 76.6 65.6 61.2
25 130.5 108.8 93.2 87.0 104.4 87.0 74.6 69.6
28 146.2 121.8 104.4 97.4 116.9 97.4 83.5 78.0
32 167.0 139.2 119.3 III.4 133.6 III.4 95.5 89.6
36 187.9 156.6 134.2 125.3 150.3 125.3 107.4 100.2
NOTE I - The development lengths given above are for a stress of 0.87 /I in the bar,
NOTE 2 - It is important to note that hooks should normally be provided for plain bars in tension. Therefore. the
straight length required in such cases is equal lo the value taken from the table minus the anchorage value of hook.
TABLE 4.3 DEVELOPMENT LENGTH FOR FULLY STRESSED DEFORMED BARS

/, = 415 N/mm*
(Tabulated values are in centimetres)
BAR TENSIOS BARS FOR GRADE OF COWRETE COLIPRESSIONBARS FOR GRADE OF CONCRETE
DIAMETER & A
f MI5 M20 M25 M30 ’ I- Ml5 M20 M25 M30 ’
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

mm
6 33.8 28.2 24.2 22.6 27. I 22.6 19.3 IS.1
8 45.1 37.6 32.2 30. I 36. I 30.1 25.8 24. I
IO 56.4 47.0 40.3 37.6 45.1 37.6 32.2 30. I
I2 67.7 56.4 48.4 45.1 54.2 45.1 38.7 36. I
I6 90.3 75.2 64.5 60.2 12.2 60.2 51.6 48.1
18 101.5 84.6 72.5 67.7 81.2 6j.7 58.0 54.2
20 I12.H 94.0 80.6 75.2 90.3 75.2 64.5 60.2
22 124.1 103.4 88.7 82.7 99.3 82.7 70.9 66.2
25 141.0 117.5 100.7 94.0 112.8 94.0 80.6 75.2
28 158.0 131.6 112.8 105.3 126.4 105.3 90.3 84.2
32 180.5 150.4 128.9 120.3 144.4 120.3 103.2 96.3
36 203. I 169.3 145.0 135.4 162.5 135.4 116.1 108.3
NOTE The development lengths given above are for a stress of 0.87 J, in the bars.

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TABLE 4.4 DEVELOPMENT LENGTH FOR FULLY STRESSED DEFORMED BARS

X = 500 N/mm*
(Tabulated values are in antimetm)
BAR TENSIONBARSFORGRADEOF CONCRETE COMPRESSION BARS FORGRADEOF CONCRE?E

DIAMETER A- A
’ MIS M20 M25 M30 ’ c MIS M20 M25 M30 ’
(1) (2) (3) (4) (9 (6) (7) (8) (9)

mm
6 40.8 34.0 29. I 27.2 32.6 27.2 23.3 21.8
8 54.4 45.3 38.8 36.3 43.5 36.3 31.1 29.0
IO 68.0 56.6 48.5 45.3 54.4 45.3 38.8 36.3
I2 81.6 68.0 58.3 54.4 65.3 54.4 46.6 43.5
I6 108.8 90.6 77.7 72.5 87.0 72.5 62.1 58.0
I8 122.3 102.0 87.4 81.6 97.9 81.6 69.9 65.3
20 135.9 113.3 97, I 90.6 108.8 90.6 73.7 72.5
22 149.5 124.6 106.8 99.7 119.6 99.7 85.4 79.8
25 169.9 141.6 121.4 113.3 135.9 113.3 97. I 90.6
28 190.3 158.6 135.9 126.9 152.3 126.9 108.8 101.5
32 -217.5 181.3 155.4 145.0 174.0 145.0 124.3 116.0
36 244.1 203.9 174.8 163.1 195.8 163.1 139.8 130.5
NOTE-The development lengths given above are for a stress of 0.87 Jy in the bar.
THIS POINT IS TO BE
TREATED AS CUT-OFF
4.2A IN TENSION ZONE
I
I
THIS POINT IS TO BE
TREATED AS CUT-OFF
POINT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
IN COMPRESSION ZONE
4.28 IN COMPRESSION ZONE
FIG. 4.2 ANCHORING INCLINED BENT-UP BARS
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which the tension reinforcement is not parallel to In cases where welding is not practicable,
the compression face. lapping of bars larger than 36 mm may be
permitted, in which case additikal spirals
4.4 Reinforcement Splicing - Splicing is should be provided around the lapped bars
required to transfer force from one bar - t,o (see Fig. 4.4A).
another. Methods of splicing include lapping (see
4.4.2), welding (see Appendix A) and mechanical b) Staggering of lap splices - Lap splices
means (see - 4.4.3). shall bc considered as staggered if the
centre-toxentre distance of the splices is not
4.4.1 Where splices are provided for less than 1.3 times the lap length (see Fig. 4.5)
continuity in the reinforcing bars (tension bars in
calculated as given in (c) below. Bars
beams), they shall be as far as possible away from could be lapped vertically one above the
the sections of ,maximum stress and be staggered. other or horizontally, depending upon the
It is recommended that splice in flexural members
space requirement.
should not be at sections where the bending
moment is more thaa 50 percent of the moment of cl Lup length in tension - Lap length includ-
resistance of the section. Not more than half the ing anchorage value of hooks in flexural
bars shall & spliced at a section. tension shall be h or 30 4 whichever is
greater and for direct tension 2 Ld or 30 4
Where more than one half of the bars are whichever is greater. The straight length
spll’ced at a section or where splices are made at of the lap shall not be less than 15 4 or
points of maximum stress, special precautions 200 mm, whichever is greater (see Fig. 4.6).
shall be taken, such as increasing the length of lap
and/or using spirals or closely spaced stirrups where
around the length of /the splice.
I,,, = development length
NATE l -The stirru s provided should be able to resist a
tension equal to the fu PI tenstle force in the lapped bars and
should be provided in the outer one-third of the lap length NOTE- Splices in direct tension members shall be
at both etids with at least three stirrups on either side (see enclosed in spirals made of bars not less than 6 mm in dia-
Fig. 4.3). In case of thick bars (say 4 > 28 mm), lap splices meter with pitch not more than IO cm. Hooks/bends shall
shoutd be completely enclosed by transverse reinforcement, bc provided at the end of bars in tension members (see
for example. in the form of small compact stirrups or spirats Fig. 4.4C).
[see Fig. 4.4 (A and B)].
NOTE 2 -Careful detailing is necessary when

reinforcements are to be spliced. Therefore location and d) Lap length in compression --The lap
details of splices should be determined at the design stage length in compression shall be equal to the
itself and indicated in the drawing. Preferably splicing development length in compression calcula-
details should not be left to be decided at the site of ted as in 4.2.2 (see Tables 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4),
construction.
but not less than 24 4.
44.2 Lap Splices of splice in a column - In
e) Requirement
a) Diameter of bars for lap splicing - Lap columns where longitudinal bars are offset
splices shall not be used for bars larger than at a splice, the slope of the inclined portion
36 mm. For larger diameters, bars may be of the bar with the axis of the column shall
welded (see Appendix A). not exceed I in 6. and the portions of the
1 L
I
-5- -P-’
4 L-LAP c
FIG. 4.3 TRANSVERSE REINFORCEMENT AT A SPLICE
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4.4A
6mm min. SPIRAL

100 mm min. PITCH
SECTION AA
4.4C
FIG. 4.4 POSSIBLEFORMSOF TRANSVERSE

REINFORCEMENT
AT A SPLICE
m
8
)
I
I
bars above and below the offset shall be
parallel to the axis of the column. Adequate
horizontal support at the offset bends shall
be treated as a matter of design, and shall
be provided by metal ties, spirals, or parts of
the floor construction. Metal ties or spirals
so designed shall be placed near (not more
w f- than 8 do) from the point of bend. The
horizontal thrust to be resisted shall be
assumed as 1IA times the horizontal com-
FIG. 4.5 STAGGERINGOF LAP SPLICES ponent of the nominal force in the inclined
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IN FLEXURAL TENS!ON WITHOUT HOOKS
I( ANCHORAGE VALUE DF HOOK OR

! BEND+ ST-RAIGHT LEN67H 1
C Ld OR 304 jWHICHEVER IS
c--v
L--m
R GREATER.
STRAIGHT LENGTH
--
t- 1 4 1%) OR 100 --
WHICHEVER IS GREATER
.N FLEXURAL TENSION WITH -HOOKS
0 IL DIAMETER OF SMALLER BAR
IN COMPRESSION
-4.6A BARS IN TENSION ANI) COMI’RI-SSLOS
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ONE MESH+100 mm+ 2 END OVERHANGS ,

LAP TIP TO TIP OF WIRE
ANSVERSE WIRE
LONGITUDINAL WIRE
MORE THAN HALF STRESS END AND EDGE LAPS
/-ONE MESH + SO-mm ,

Lhl$ &\;E’O TIP
TRANSVERSE
WIRES\
ONGITUDINAL WIRES
HALF STRESS END LAP *
TRANSVERSE
HALF STRESS EDGE LAP
4.6H WEI.I)EI)
WlKE FAHKIC
FIG. 4.6 LAP LENGTH
portion of the bar (see Fig. 4.7). Offset bars 4.4.2.1 Lup splices in welded wire Jabric
shall be bent before they-arc placed in the
The fabric is supplied in long mats/rolls and
forms. Where column faces are offset 75 mm a)
it is rarely necessary to have a joint of the
or more. splices oP’<‘erticaI bars adjacent to
main wires. The rigidly connected cross-
the offset fact shall bc made by separate dowels members provide mechanical anchorage.
overlapped at specified about. Adequate lapping where necessary may be
NoI+. It is IO bc noted that in Fig. 4.7. additional provtded with a comparatively short lap
stirrups will bc rcquircd only near the bottom crank. when cross wires occur within the lap.
f) Bars c?f d#t?retil dianrerers - When bars b) In structural slabs, laps in regions of maxi-
of two different diameters are to be spliced, mum stress shall be avoided. Such splices,
the lap length shall be calculated on the where used for either end or edge laps.
basis of diameter of the smaller bar. shall be made so that the distance between
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c OUTER FACE
OF COLUMN
HORIZONTAL ‘COMPONENT
OF THE FORCE lN THE
INCLINED PORTION TO
BE TAKFN BY LINKS
AT ‘A’ rl IN 6tmax.)
NO LINKS
ARE REQUIRE 0
-T-
AT ‘0’
LAP
LENGTH
1 CONSTRUCTION
JOINT
FIG.4.7SPLICE WITH OFFSET CRANKED BAR IN A COLUMN

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outermost cross wires is not less than the These lengths should be marked before hand on
spacing of the wire parallel to the lap plus the ends of the bars to be spliced except when a
100 mm (see Fig. 4.6). visual check on penetration is possible (for
example, sleeve with a central sight hole):
In other cases for end laps, welded wire
fabric shall be lapped not less than one mesh a) Threaded couplefs (see Fig. 4.8) - In order
plus 50 mm, that is, the length of the lap to prevent any decrease in the end sections
shall be 50 mm greater than the spacing of of the bar as a result of threading (with V-
wires parallel to the lap. For edge laps, a form or round threads), they can be:
lap of 50 mm is sufficient (see Fig. 4.6).
These requirements for lapping should be
covered by suitable notes in the general
specifications. But whether specified by
wordings or shown on plans, certain dis-
tinction should be made between ‘edge laps’
and ‘end laps’.
The width of an edge lap shall be indicated
as the centre-to-centre distance between the
outside of longitudinal salvage wires of the
overlapping sheets as illustrated in Fig. 4.6.
The length of an end lap shall be indicated
as the top-to-top distance between the ends
of the longitudinal wires of the overlapping FIG. 4.8 TH~EDEDCOUPLERS (THREADINGLIMITED
sheets. TO THE ENDS OF BARS)
4.4.3 Welded S lices and Mechanical Con-
nections - Where tRe strength of a welded splice
or mechanical connection has been proved by 1) upset;
tests to be at least as great as that of the parent
bai, the design strength of such connections shall 2) for long units, fitted with larger section
be taken as equal to 80 percent of the design threaded ends by flash welding; or
strength of the bar for tension splice and 100 3) fitted with a threaded sleeve by crimp-
percent of the design strength for the compression ing.
splice. However, 100 percent of the design
strength may be assumed in tension when the Another solution consists of threading the
spliced area forms not more than 20 percent of ends but only taking into consideration the
the total area of steel at the section and the splices nominal section of the threaded end, that is,
are staggered at least 600 mm centre-to-centre. reducing the permissible stress in the
reinforcement.
The choice of splicing method depends mainly
on the cost, the grade of steel, the type of The ends of the sleeve shall be slightly
reinforcement, generally high bonding, the reduced in section .in order to prevent
possibility of transferring compressive and/ or overstressing of the first few threads.
tensile stresses and the available space in the
section concerned. The designer shall specify the There are, at present, reinforcin bars
with oblique, discontinuous., spira f ribs,
splicing method and the conditions under which it allowing splicing with a specral sleeve with
is to be carried out. internal threads.
Mechanical coupling devices shall be arranged This same process is used to splice
so that as small a umber as possible affect a prestressing bars, and in order to prevent
single section. They hould, in addition, be placed confusion between reinforcing bars and
outside the most
d hly stressed sections. prestressing steels, the direction of threading
4.4.3.1 Sleeve splicing - If correctly used, is reversed (see Fig. 4.9).
sleeve connections may transmit the total
compressive or tensile stress. In general, the use of
these sleeves is governed by various conditions
laid down in the agreement for the method or, in
the absence of recommendations, by preliminary
testing.
During assembly, particular care shall be taken
to ensure that the lengths introduced into the FIG. 4.9 COUPLERFOR REINFORCINGBARS
sleeve are sufficient. (420 To 428)

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Two lock nuts. tightened on each side of 1) With the ‘Thermit’ sleeve the space
the sleeve into which the reinforcing bars are between the deformed bars and the sleeve,
introduced to the same depth, prevent -any whose internal surface is also ribbed, is
accidental unscrewing due to slack in the tilled with a special molten metal. This
threads (splices not under tension). The nuts molten metal is prepared in a crucible,
are tightened with a torque wrench. which is in communication with the
sleeve, by igniting a mixture consisting
This device is also used for splicing mainly of iron oxide and aluminium
prefabricated elements. powder. The strength of the sleeve may
These joints are generally 100 percent be increased by using a larger sleeve
efficient under both tension and diameter (see Fig. 4.13).
compression. The sleeve is shorter ‘but wider than
To decrease the itt-siru operations. one of that used in the crimping method. The
the ends is generally fitted with its sleeve in bars are not in contact.
advance and the other bar to be joined The splice may be made in any
with the sleeve should remainmanoeuvrable direction as long as space allows the
until the splice has been made (sre Fig. crucible to be put into place.
4. IO).
2) Similar method is the injection of grout
b) CouplittK \c*itlt a crimped Crimped
sleeve -- or an epoxy resin between the sleeve and
sleeves constitute a method of splicing the bars. The length of the sleeve is
limited to relatiyely large diameter deformed necessarily greater (see Fig. 4.14).
reinforcing bars. It consists of the
introduction of the bars to be spliced into a d) Butt splices - For this purpose open
sleeve which is crimped by means of a flanged sleeves made from steel strip can be
hydraulic crimping tool onto the ribbed bars used. They are tightened onto the bars by
in order to fill the voids between them and the introduction of a flat tapered wedge (see
the’inner surface of the sleeve. The ribs on Fig. 4.15).
the bar penetrate into the relatively softer
steel of the sleeve and the ribs work in shear. The end sections, in contact within the device,
shall be perfectly at right angles to the axis of the
During crimping the sleeve lengthens, and spliced bars.
the other reinforcing bar to be spliced
should be displaceable at this moment. The Another method involves the use of 4 small
sire of the crimping device requires a bar diameter ribbed bars which are tightened, using
interspacing of at least IO cm (see Fig. pliers, with 3 ring-clamps. The advantage of this
4.1 I). method, in comparison to the previous one, is the
fact that it allows a portion of the tensile stress to
Splicing by crimping is also possible with be taken up.
reinforcing bars of differing diameter. The
same method also enables threaded steel For bars with ribs in the form of a thread, a
rods to be spliced to reinforcing barsusing butt splice may be made with a sleeve, but with
high strength threaded bolts (see Fig. 4.12). greater facility.
Cl Coupling n*irh injected sleeves - These There are also sleeves consisting of a metallic
couplings are a special case of sleeve cylinder, the internal diameter of which fits the
splicing; the stresses are distributed by the bars to be spliced. This sleeve is fixed to one of
shear strength of the product injected the reinforcing bars by a few welding points: a
between the ends of the bars to be sleeve hole at the centre of the sleeve enables one to
spliced: check that there is contact between the bars. This
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FIG. 4. I I CRIMPED SLEEVS
I. trim d sleeve 4. threaded bolt 7. sleeve crimped on to

2. reinfpe
orcement bar 5. internal thread th’e bar and embedded in
3. sleeve 6. concrete concrete
FIG. 4.12 SLEEVECRIMPED ON TO A THREDED ROD
economical method of splicing, which is easy to b) Two sleeves with threaded ends are drawn together by an
apply, can only transmit compressive stresses. interconnecting stud. These sleeves are then swayed on to
the reinforcing bars either at site or at the stocking yard.
4.4.3.2 Main advantages and disadvantages
of mechanical coupling 4.4.3.3 Welded splices (or joints) - The
details of welding mild steel bars and cold-worked
a) The use of mechanical couplers is frequently steel bars in accordance with IS : 2751-1979 ‘Code
justified when space does-not allow lapping, of practice for welding of mild steel plain and
although crrmRmg and trghtenmg tools re- deformed bars for reinforced concrete
quire accessibtlity which may reduce this construction yirst revision)’ and IS : 9417-1979
advantage. ‘Recommendations for welding cold-worked steel
bars for reinforced concrete construction*
W This splicing method often requires more respectively are covered in Appendix A.
careful cutting of the reinforcing bar, a
check which is more difficult than in the
case of 1apping;it also requires the use of
reinforcing bars of the same diameter, and 4.5 Hooks and Bends
mobility of one of the two bars to be spliced.
4.5.1 Hooks and bends, and other anchorage
c) Good perfor ante of the splice is not of reinforcement in reinforced concrete shall be of
endangered di: special atmospheric condi- such form, dimensions and arrangement as will
tions as in welding. ensure their adequacy without over-stressing the
concrete or steel.
d) The cost of equipment and its use limit this
method to exceptional cases only. - 4.5.2 Where normal hooks are used. they
should be of U-type or L-type; but usually U-type
NOTE- Some mechanical methods of splicing of rein-
forcement which are in vogue in this country make use of the is preferred for mild steel bars and L-type for
following principles: deformed bars. If the radius of the bend or hooks
conforms to that of the standard hooks or bends
a) A special grade steel sleeve is swaged on to reinforcing
bars to be joined with the help of a portabk hydrauli- in longitudinal bars, the bearing stresses inside the
cally operated bar grip press either at site or at stocking bend in concrete need not be checked (see 4.5.2.1
yard. and 4.5.2.2).
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I. deformed bar 4. vent-hole

2. grout 5. injection pipe
3. sleeve 6. spacer plug
FIG. 4.14 SPLICING WITH GROUTED SLEEVES
11
I. deformed bar 8. iron oxide-aluminium mixture

2. prefabricated element 9. plugging disc
3. thermit sleeve IO. spliced length (260 mm)
4. prefabricated element I I. thermit sleeve
5. Insulation (asbestos) 12. bedding
6. ignition device 13. asbestos
7. crucible
FIG. 4.13 THERMIT SLEEVE FIG. 4.15 COUPLING WITH SLEEVE AND WEDGE
4.5.2.1 Bearing stresses ut bends - The dangerous situation is that of a bar, the layout of
bearing stress in concrete for bends/ hooks in which is parallel to a surface or wall. Safety can
stirrups and ties conforming to 4.3.5(b) need not be substantially increased by inclining the curve
be checked as there is a transverse bar at each . zone towards the mass of concrete wherever
bend. The bearing stress inside a bend in all other possible, a condition which frequently occures in
cases should ureterably be calculated as given in anchorage. However, it may be noted that
the tollowing formula (see Fig. 4.16). The most IS : 456-1978 also exempts check for bearing

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la ,(FOR INTERNAL BARS) x

.
1
a
c-i
FOR END BARS
SECTION-XX
4.16A BEARING STRESS AT BENDS
A
1
10 4 . -. a 1 FOR END BARS 1
Ii
SECTION-Y
-
4
Y
a 1 FOR INTERMEDIATE BARS 1
4.168 MINIMUM INTERNAl. RADIUS OF BEND FOR EFFECTIVE

ANCHORAGE OF FULLY WRESSED TENSION BARS
FIG. 4.16 BEARING STRESS AT INTERNAL BENDS

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sfress in concrete for standard hooks and bends adjacent to the face of the member, a shall be
described in ‘Table 4.1. taken as the cover plus size of bar.
In other words, the minimum radius of the
33earingstress, u = 2 bend, r, should be such that
WA@%
r 2 0.4564 (i)( 1 + T)
& = tensile force due to design loads in a bar
or grip of bars (N);
r = interns! radius of the bend (mm); and When the large steel stresses need to be
developed il. ‘he bend, radial bearing stresses in
@ = size sf the bar or, if in bundle, the size of the concrete may become excessive. The above
bar of equivalent area (mm). equation controls the diameter of bend when
For limit state method of design, this stress there is a combination of high tensile stress in the
bend. large bar diameter and low concrete
1.5 fck strength. To simplify the application of the above
shall cot oxcecd _- where fCk is the
I+_?!&’ formula minimum radius of bend is given in Table
a 4.5 for different grades of concrete and steel.
~h~ra~t~~~ti~ strength of concrete and a, for a
particular bar or group of bars in contact shall be 4.5.2.2 If a change in direction of tension or
taken as a centre-to-centre distance between bars compression reinforcement induces a resultant
or groups of bars perpendicular to the plane of force acting outward tending to split the concrete,
the bend (mm); for a bar or group of bars such force should be taken up by additional links
TABLE 4.5 MINlMUM RADIUS OF BEND FOR BARS FULLY STRESSED AT BENDS IN cm
(Chuse 4.5,2. I)
DIAMETER OF BAR IN mm
u L
cm -10 12 I6 20 25 32 ’
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

2.5 13.7 17.9 21.7 39.5 57.0 86.6
5.0 10.6 13.5 19.9 27.4 38.0 55.4
12.0 17.3 23.3 31.7 45.1
1::; ;:: 11.3 16.1 21.3 28.5 39.9
15.0 8.6 10.6 14.8 19.3 25.3 34.1
20 2.5 10.3 13.4 20.8 29.6 42.8 65.0
5.0 8.0 10.1 14.9 28.5 41.6
1.5 7.2 9.0 13.0 :t :t 23.8 33.8
IO.0 6.8 8.5 12.1 16.0 21.4 29.9
15.0 6.5 8.0 II.1 14.7 19.0 26.0
415 15 22.7 29.7 46.0 94.6 143.7
::i 17.7 22.4 33. I :::: 50.5 92.0
16.0 20.0 28.8 38.7 52.6 74.8
I;:: 15.1 18.8 26.6 35.3 47.3
15.0 14.3 17.6 24.5 32.0 42.1 :: f
20 2.5 17.0 22.3 34.5 48.8 71.0 107.8
13.3 16.8 24.8 34.1 37.9 69.0
:.I: :2.0 15.0 21.6 29.0 39.5 56. I
1o:o II.3 14.1 20.0 26.5 35.5 49.7
IS.0 10.7 13.2 18.4 24.0 31.6 43.2
300 15 2.5 21.4 35.8 55.5 79.0 114.0 173.2
5.0 21.3 27.0 39.9 76.0 110.9
19.3 24. I 34.7 z: 63.3 90.2
I?: 18.2 22.6 32.1 42:6 57.0 79.8
15:o 17.2 21.2 29.5 38.5. 50.7 69.4
20 20.6 26.9 41.6 59.3 85.5 130.0
16.0 20.3 29.9 41.0 57.0 83.2
14.5 18.1 26.0 35.0 41.5 67.7
17.0 24. I 32.0 42.8 59.9
t;:; 15.9 22. I 28.9 38.0 52.0
NOTE- The minimum radius is based on the full design stress in steel at the bend. In the absence
of more precise calculations, it may be assumed that the tensile stress due to the anchorage at the source e
of a hook is equa! to half the stress on the bar, by reasons of its mechanical strength.
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or stirrups. Accordingly in structural components bar diameter, whichever is greater, except at

with curved or angled soffits, or those formed simple support or end of cantilever. Figures 4.18
iKith bends or corners, it should be ensured that to 4.21 illustrate the requirement at cut-off point
1’ ” and at supports in flexural members.
; the radial tensile forces due to changes in the
, direction of reinforcement are resisted by NOTE I - A point at which reinforcement is no longer
1
additional links (see Fig. 4.17). Bent tension bar required to resist flexure is where the resistance moment of
,$ at a re-entrant angle should be avoided. the section, considering only the continuing bars, is equal to
3 the design moment.
NOTE 2 --The points at which reinforcement

I c
‘” :; can be
‘..
t I curtailed is to be based\ on the bending moment envelope
developed by the designer. It should be noted that the use of
envelope helps in achieving better design. A typical bending
moment envelope considering various loading conditions
is given in Fig. 4.22.
Figure 4.23 gives a standard bending moment diagram

(based on uniformly distributed load) to enable designers to
choose locations for curtailment of reinforcement. In any
case the curtailment of reinforcement should fulfill the
requirements given in 4.6.1 to 4.6.4.
4.6.2 Flexural reinforcement shall not,

4.17A TENSION BAR IN A CURVED SOFFIT
preferably, be terminated in a tension zone unless
any one of the followina conditions is satisfied
(see Fig. 4.18): y
4 The shear at the cut-off point does not
exceed two-thirds that permitted, including
the shear strength of web reinforcement
provided.
I PROVIDE LINKS TO RESIST FORCE ?I. TENStON)
4.179 COMPRESSION BAR IN HOGGING BEAM b) Stirrup area in excess of that required for
shear and torsion is provided along each
terminated bar over a distance from the cut-
I) AT @ PROVIDE LINKS
off point equal to three-fourths the effective
TO RESIST FORCE N depth of the member. The excess stirrup
area (mm’) shall be not less than 0.4 b s/f*,
ii1 AT @ PROVIDE where b is the breadth of beam (mm), s is the
___ _.--- spacing (mm) and fY is the characteristic
!,lN DOTTED
strength of reinforcement (N/mm”). The
resulting spacmg shall not exceed (d/8) &,
where /I&is the ratro of the area of bars cut-off
4.17C COMPRESSION BAR IN A CORNER
to the total area of bars at the section and d is
the effective depth.
FIG. 4.17 RADIAL FORCES IN REINFORCEMENT
c) For 36 mm and smaller bars, the continuing
4.5.2.3 The minimum straight length of bars provide double the area required for
hook is four times the bar diameter. For small flexure at the cut-off point and the shear
diameter bars this should be a minimum of does not exceed three-fourths that permitted.
5O’mm in order to facilitate holding the bar in 4.6.3 Positive Moment Reinforcement
place while forming the hook. The hooks when
formed are quite large and while detailing it is a) At least one-third the maximum positive
important to ensure that they do not foul with moment reinforcement in simple members
other reinforcement, particularly where beams and one-fourth the maximum positive
have more than one row of bars. moment reinforcement in continuous
members shall extend along the same face
4.5.2.4 Reinforcing bars shall be so detailed of the member into the support, to a length
that the hooks are not positioned in tensile zones equal to L,,/3 (see Fig. 4.18). where L is the
of concrete as this may cause cracking. It is better development length based on fully stressed
to bend the bars so that the hooks and bars bars. This is required to provide for some
terminate in compression zones or so lengthen the shifting of the moment due to changes in the
bars to eliminate the need for hooks. loading, settlement of supports, lateral
4.4 Curtailment of Tension Reinforcement in loads and other causes.
Flexural Members b) When a flexural member is part of a
4.6.1 For curtailment, reinforcement shall primary lateral load resisting system, the
extend beyond the point at which it is no longer positive reinforcement required to be
required to resist flexure for,a distance equal to extended into the support according to
the effective depth of the member or 12 times the (a) shall be anchored to develop its design
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BARS SHOULD HAVE STANDARD 9$8END, IF
REQUIRED TO BE BENT TO ACHIEVE Ld/a
/
SUPPORT
*whichever is greater
A is the point at which certain amount
of steel is no longer required
MOMENT DIAGRAM
Any one of the conditions to be satisfied
at the actual cut-off point, B:
_
i) For bars <#36 , -A, 2 2Az and V. IP a V
3 0.46s
ii) Excess stirrup area (than that is required from design) in a distance ofqd from the cut-off point along the terminated bar Q___._ with spacing &$A&
IIIJ v. I+ v h
Notations : A, = positive moment steel as per actual design
& = development length based on fully stressed bars
V. = shear at the cut-off point
V= shear strength of the section
A, = the critical area of steel required at the cut-off point
A2 = area of continuing steel
S = spacing of stirrups without cutting of steel
” b = breadth of member
d = effective depth
/, = characteristic strength of reinforcement
area of bars cut-off
&=
Total area
FIG. 4.18 TENSILE DEVELOPMENT LENGTHS FOR POSITIVE MOMENT STEEL. IN SLAR~BEAM WITH ONE SIDE C~NTINU~LJS AND THE OTHER
DISCONTINUOUS
--.----._. ,-_____ --- --_--
---____ ___~__ -----9w-_ . ,_____ c__.
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stress (fully developed stress) in tension at increase the area of positive reinforcement at the
the face of the support (see Fig. 4.19). section considered, whereby MI is increased, or
This anchorage is to assure ductility of resort to botli the steps.
response in the event of unexpected over-
4.6.4 Negative Moment Reinforcement - At
stress such as from an earthquake. It is not
least one-third of the total tension reinforcement
sufficient to use more reinforcement at lower
provided for negative moment at the support shall
stresses. The full anchorage re uirement
extend beyond the point of inflection (PI) not less
does not apply to any excess rein ?orcement
than the effective depth of the member or 12 & or
over and above that provided at the support.
one-sixteenth of the clear s an, whichever 1s
4 At simple supports and at points of inflec- greater (see Fig. 4.20 and 4. !?I).
tion, positive moment tension reinforcement
shall be limited to a diameter such that 4.7 Spacing of Reinforcement ~~ For the
purpose of this clause, the diameter of’ a round
Ld does not exceed (see Fig. 4.18)
bar shall be its nominal diameter, and in the case
of bars which are not round or in the case of
deformed bars or crimped bars, the diameter shall
be taken as the diameter of a circle giving an
where equivalent effective area. Where spacing
limitations and minimum concrete cover are
M, = moment of resistance of the section
based on bar diameter, a group of bars bundled in
assuming all reinforcement at the section
contact shall be treated as a single bal of diameter
to be stressed to fd;
derived from the total equlvalen! arca.
fd = 0.87 fy in the case of limit state design;
4.8 Bars Bundled in Contact
Y = shear force at the section; and
4.8.1 Genera/-- Bars in pairs, or in groups of
L,, =,sum beyond the centre
of the anchorage 3 or 4 tied together and in contact side by side
of the support and the equivalent ancho- (boundled bars) may be .Ised ir, beams and
rage value of any hook or mechanical columns. This has been the practice in USA for
anchorage at simple support; and at a many years, and is now permitted in most
point of inflection, L, is limited to countries including India.
the effective depth of the members or
As bundled bais provide more reinforcrment in
124~, whichever is greater.
less space than do single bars, ir is possibie to ‘,
The value of MI/ V in the above expression may reinforce a member more heavily and still get
be increased by 30 percent when the ends of the better compaction of concrete. Beam and column
reinforcement are confined by a compressive sizes can thus often be reduced with saving in
reaction. In routine design calculations, it may be cost.
found that $> Ld, and hence no further check Bundled bars shall not be used in members
without stirrups. Bundled bars shall be tied
need be made. When the requirement together to ensure the bars remain together as a
bundle. Bars larger than 36 mm diameter shall not
be bundled except in columns.
Whenever bar spacing limitations, minimum
is not satisfied, Jhe designer should either reduce cover, tie size and spacing are based on bar
the diameter of bars, whereby & is reduced, or diameter, a group of bars bundled in contact shall
A+
= EDGE COLUMN
LIN’TERIOR COLUMN
L,, is development length based on fully strcs& bars.
FIG. 4.19 TENSILE ANCHORAGE OF POSITIVE MOMENT STEEL IN BEAMS (WHEN BEAMS ARE
PART OF A LATERAL LOAD RESISTING SYSTEM)
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*whichever is greater
A is thecritical cut-off point at which certain amount of reinforcement is no longer required
,B is actual cut-off point
PI is point of infection
FIG. 4.20TENSILE DEVELOPMENT LENGTH FOR NEGATIVE MOMENT AT CONTINUOUS EDGE
1. 124OR d*
Y 4,
y
Ast
I
\ -BEAM OR SLAB
*Whichever is greater
FIG. 4.21TENSILE DEVEI.OPMENT LENGTHS FOR POSITIVE MOMENT STEEL AT

DISCONTINUOUS ENDS
be treated as a single bar of diameter derived from NOTE 2 --- It is recommended to limit the bundle only to
the total equivalent area (see Table 4.6). two bars or three bars as four bars many times do not tie
into a stable bundle.
However, the cover provided should be measured
from the actual outside contour of the bundle. 4.82 Development Length - Ld of each bar
NOTE I - Unless patented splices are used, the bundling of bundled bars shall be that for the individual
of bars in columns is not recommended, as all joints have to bar, increased by IO percent for two bars in
be staggered. However, even when patented splices are used contact, 20 percent for three bars in contact and
the necessary staggering of splices makes assembly difficult
and prefabrication cumbursome.
33 percent for four bars in contact. The
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(PRISMATIC BEAM )
, MAX.LEFT MAX
I
4 SPANS PARTIAL LOADING
1 I
I i
REDISTRIBUTED MOMENTS (30%
FIG. 4.22 A TYPICAL BENDING MOMENT 1 ENVELOPE
TABLE 4.6 EQUIVALENT BAR SIZE FOR BARS IN GROUPS
(Chuse 4.8. I)
BAR BUNDLED BARS

SIZE
2 BARS A --_
A r 3 Bars 4 Bars
(4)
’ Area Equivalent ’ A 1
Size ’ Area Equivalent ’ c Area Equivalent ’
size size
(1) (2) ;3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

mm mm2 mm mm’ mm mm2 mm
IO 157 I4 236 17 314 20

12 226 I7 339 21 453 24
16 402 23 603 28 804 32
18 509 25 763 31 1017 36
20 628 28 942 35 I 257 40
22 760 31 I 140 38 I 520 44
25 982 35 I 473 43 lW3 50
28 I.231 40 I 847 50 2463 56
32 I 608 45 2412 55 3216 64
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anchorages of the bars of a bundle can only be 4.8.4 Splicing - In case of bundled bars,
straight anchorages. lapped splices of bundled bars shall be made by
splicing one bar at a time, such individual splices
.4.8.3 Curtailment - Bars in a bundle shall within a bundle shall be staggered. For bundles of
terminate at different points spaced apart by not 2, 3 or 4 bars, the staggering distance should be
less than 40 times the bar diameter except for 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 times the anchorage length of the
bundles stopping at a support (see Fig. 4.24). individual bars respectively.
A .
4.24A BiJNDLE OF BARS CARRIED TO A SUPPORT
4.248 BUNDLE TERMINATED AT THEORETICAL CUT

OFF POINT
STAGGERING ALL BARS
.4.24C BUNDLE TERMINATED AT THEORETICAL CUT

OFF POINT
LAST PAIR TERMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY
.FIG. 4.24 CURTAILMENT OF BUNDLED BARS

SECTION 5
Bar Bending Schedule
(Including Do’s and Dont’s in Detailing)
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SECTION 5
BAR BENDING SCHEDULE (INCLUDING DO’S AND

DONT’S IN DETAILING)
5.1 Bar bending schedules are very im ortant separate schedules may be prepared for each unit
out of detailing and should give the fo Plowing (foundation, abutements, piers, etc) on the
information: drawing covering that specific unit of the
structure.
a) Identification of the structural member(s),
5.3 ‘Beams, Girders and Joists - Details of rein-
b) Position of the bars in the structure, forcement for beams, girders and joists are usually
cl The bar mark, shown in schedules. The schedules should show
the number, mark and location of member;
4 The diameter or size of bar, number, size, position and length of straight bars;
number, size, position, bending details and total
e) The number of bars of dne type in each length of bent bars and stirrups; size, shape and
structural member,
spacing of bar supports; and any other special
f-l The total number of bars of each type, information necessary for proper fabrication and
placement of the reinforcement (see Table 5.8).
.d The total straight length of the bar, Care shall be taken not to omit any controlling
h) The shape and bending dimensions of the dimension such as overall length of the bar, height
bar, of the bent bar and location of bar with respect to
supporting menibers where the bar is no1 placed
j) The details of bar chairs can also be in- symmetrically. The schedule should also include
cluded, and special notes on bending and any special
information, such as the requirements of laps, two
k) Remarks, if any. layers of steel, etc.
5.2 Schedules 5.4 Slabs-The reinforcement for slabs is
5.2.1 The reinforcement of slabs, beams and generally indicated on the plan, with details for
other parts of structures may be effectively shown the various types of bent bars shown in a schedule
on working drawings in a tabular form, known as (see Table 5.8). The schedule shall be similar to
a schedule. The schedule is a compact summary of that for bars in beams, except that the number of
the dimensions of the concerned structural part, bars may also be obtained from the plan. Panels
all the bars complete with the number of pieces, exactly alike shall be given an identifying mark or
shape and size, lengths and bending details from so specified in the schedule.
which fabrication details may be easily worked 5.4.1 In skewed panels, bars shall be fanned to
out. The dimensioning procedure for different bar maintain given spacing in the mid span.
shapes as shown in Tables 5.1 to 5.7 may be Additional bars for reinforcing the openings shall
followed. be as shown on plan (see Section 9).
NOTE- The value of length is the length of straight bar 5.4.2 In case of welded wire fabric sheet in
from which the actual shatx will be bent or for a straight
bar. the length of that bar. This length will be equal-to
slab panels, a schedule may also be included in
the sum of individual overall lengths of the straight the structural drawing indicating the mesh sizes
portions of each shape (length and width) and fitting details for welded
wire fabric sheets for different slab panels. A
5.2.2 A schedule shall be supplemented with typical schedule is given in Table 5.9.
diagrams and sketches wherever necessary. Where
bars of different dimensions are used, the exact 5.5 Walls - The reinforcement for walls shall be
arrangement of the reinforcement shall be shown indicated on the plan, elevation and section with
by means of clear diagrams. No abbreviation or the details for various types of bent bars shown in
symbol shall be used in a schedule without proper schedule in a manner similar to that for beams
explanation. and slabs.
5.2.3 For small structures detailed on a single 5.6 Columns - The reinforcement for columns
sheet, the schedule may be placed in the upper left may be shown in a column schedule. Piles and
corner of the drawing. For larger structures pile caps should be treated as separate units and
requiring more than one drawing, the complete separate details or schedule or both may be
schedule may appear on the last sheet of the provided. The main schedule may be
details, or if the size of the strucutre warrants, supplemented with a smaller schedule for ties and
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TABLE 5.1MEASUREMENT OF BENDING DIMENSIONS OF

BARS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE
(Chse 5.2.1)
R~F METHOD OF MEAsUREMENT’OF APPROX TOTAL SKETCH AND

No. BENDING DIMENSIONS LENGTH OF DIMENSIONS ~6 BE
BAR (9 MEASURED GIVEN m SCHEDULE
ALONG CENTRE
LINE
I STRAIGHT
A
C H2H
D
I+B
1+2B
NOII: I Where a hook/bend is to be formed at right angles to the plane in which the bending sketch of the bar is drawn
in the schedule. the hook/bend shall be indicated as below and marked either ‘hook/bend up’ or ‘hook/bend down’:
Bend Hook up / &ndiHook down _
NOII: 2 H and B refer to hook allowance anu bend allowance respectively,

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TABLE 5.2 MEASUREMENT OF BENDING DIMENSIONS OF BARS

FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE
(Ckruw 5.2.1)
REF METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF APPROX TOTAL SKETCH AND

BENDING DIMENSIONS LENGTH of BAR (L) DIMENSIONS
No.
~@WJRED ALONG To BE GIVEN
CENTRELINE IN SCHEMJLE
A
Where C is more than
1D
A+C+E --=s
A
C
0
If angle w$h horizontal

h 450or Icw, and R ia
12d or less
B A+C+E+W or
1+2t?+c- J&77
(If I is specified. A or
E is omitted) (see Note 2)
If angle with horizontal

is 45oor less. and R h
-12d or less
A+C,+Cz+E+F+W
C or IfC,+CZ+2H
-~ccB--dC
(If I is specified, A, E (we Note 2)
or F is omitted)
NI)ll, I Where a hook/bend is to be formed at right angles IO the plane in which the bending sketch of the bar is draw.
in the schedule, the hook/bend shall be indicated as below and marked either ‘hook/bend up’ or ‘hook/bend dowr
Hcnd Hook up / ; Bend/Hook down \_
Nc~,rr:2 The internal radius R shall be specified if it is other than standard hook and b&d.
Nol-I: 3 -~H and B refer to hook allowance and bend allowance respectively.

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TABLE 5.3 MEASUREMENT OF BENDING DIMENSIONS OF BARS FOR

REINFORCED CONCRETE
(C/ruse 5.2.1)
REF METHOD OF MEASUREMEN’P oc APP~.OX TOTAL LENGTH OF SKETCH AND Di-

No. BENDING DIMENSIONS BAK iL) MEASURED ALONG MENSIONS TO BE
CENTRE LINE GIVEN IN
SCHEDULE
rA
IL. A
I
t
LL-E-4
A A+E-1/R-d
R E
(See Notes 2
and 3)
L!L
B
B
l-
A
R 7
At E-1/2R-d+25
A
L E
B (See Notes 2
I and 3)
C-------l
ri c
LEA
A
R
C A A+ E-HR-d+ZH
R
P E
(See Noits 2
and 3)
CI----E-4
N(YIV I - Where a hook; bend is to be formed at right angler to the plane in which the bending sketch of the bar IS drawn.
in the achcdulc. the hook:bend shall be indicated as below and marked either ‘hook/bend up’ or ‘hook/bend down’:
Hcnd Hook up / Bend, Hook down _
Nor,. 2 fhc internal radius R shall be specified if it is other than standard hook and bend.
NorI: 3 //. 5 and cl refer to hok allowance. bend allowance and nominal size of bar respectively.
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REINFORCED CONCRETE
(C/WC 5.2.1)
REF METHOD OF MEASUREMENT APPROX TOTAL LENGTH OF SKETCH AND DI-

No. OF BENDING DIhlENsloNs BAR (15) MEASURED ALONG MENSIONS TO RE
CENTRE LINE GIVEN IN
SCHEDULE
fa
.!!
9!i=T
TL
A
A A+E+ ,f D+iH A 0
D H
E
E
5-r __J-T
&
R If angle with horizontal is 45”
or less
LA_ A+E A-
A C&e Note 2)
II angle with horizontal is 45”

or less and R is 12d or less
A+E+2H
If angle is reater than 49
R exceeds k2d. I. to be
and
c&d A
calculated (SW Note 2)
If angle with horizontal IS 45”

or less
A+B+C+t!-2(R+d)
II angle is greater than 45” and
H exceeds I2d. I_ to be
calculated
(See Note 21
No:1 I
E
w R
11
“\
1+2H
the scl~cd~lc. the hook bend $hull be indicated as belo% and marked either ‘hook/bend
I
(See Note 2)
Where a hook !~nd is to be fo;med at right angles to the plane in which the bending sketch of bar is drawn in
up’ or ‘hook/bend down’:
lhnd Hook up L--_- Bend Hook down _.__7
\OII 2 1.hc internal radius I< \h;lli bc spcclficd if it is other than standard hook and bend.
%,I1 3 /I and B rclcr to hook allowance and bq,nd allowance respectively.
\OII 4 I>iincnsion~ \. ind )’ shou!d h; pl:c:icai dlmenblons to enable the angle 01 the bend to be determined.
-___I-
REINFORCED CONCRETE
. clause 5.2.1)
RFF M~rwn OF MEASUREMEN! APPROX IOTAL LENGTH OF GKETCH AND DI\IEX-

No. OF BFNCING DIMENSIONS BAR (L) MEASIWED ALONG .SIONS TO BE GtVEN
CENTRE LINE IN SctiEDtf~~
A A+ E+2S+ZH+d -r E
(See Notes
and
A
2)
S
E
/s
A
LL-z
(See Notes I
and 2)
c
(St-e Note 1)
c *r-f
D
E+Z(A-Z,+c+m
‘x” 2-i
(See Note 1)
I_
R7
‘:L
1+2C+ZH
h-I E
t-ETl
F 2C+ZE,+l+2H
?r’
(See
c-1
R---J-
Note I)
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TABLE 5.6 MEASIJREMENT OF BENDING DIMENSIONS FOR BINDERS,

STIRRUPS, LINKS AND THE LIKE FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE
(Clause 5.2.1)
REF METHOD OF MEASUREMENT APPRW TOTAL LESGTU OF SKETCH AKD LX-

No. OF HESDING DIMENSIONS BAR (I!.) MEASURED ALONG MENSWNS TO BE
CXNTRC I IHE GIVEN IN SWEDULL
ETL E
a
* 2(A+tT+4d El
E
(See Notes I and 3)
2(A+.!3+20d
(See Notes
0A
E
I and 3)
2(,4+0+2&f
(See
0
Notes
L
I and 3)
2A+E+C+12d+5
+u
(See Notes
A
E
I and 2)
2A+E+C+9J+B
-II
(See Notes
A
E
I and 3)
4c + 24d
63
(See Notes
c
I
A
and 3)
fsF R
E
C A
4C+ 20d
See Notes I and 3)
101,. I The Internal radius N of the corners of binders. stirrups. etc. shall be specified if it is other than standard how.
;ind hcnd.
NOII 2 If the form of the bar is hxh that thcrc ma) bc doubt ;t\ to which i\ lhc inside of the bar, arrow should he
\hov.n on the hcnding schedule and the dimcnaion stat& with the suffin Of) or ID (outside or inside dimension).
\OII. 3 5 and (/ refer IO bend allowance and nominal six of bar respectively.
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TABLE 5.7 MEASUREMENT OF BENDING DIMENSIONS FOR BINDERS, STIRRUPS, LINKS AND THE
LIKE FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE
(C/ruse 5.2.1)
REF No. METHOD OF APPROX TOTAL LENGTHS OF SKETCH AND DIP~ENsIoN~ ~0 BE

MEASI!REMENT oF BAR (L) MEASURED ALONG GIVEN IN SCHEDULE
BEWIN(; DIMENSICNS CENTR~ LINE
2A+3D+22d
(See Note)
2A+3D+22d
n(See
A
Note)
D
Where P is not greater than D/5

N ZT (D+d)+8d
N = number of complete and
fractional turns
D = internal dia
P= pitch of helix
d = size of bar
NwrF ~~ d refers to nominal size of bar
bent bars, diagrams showing the arrangement and 5.7 Dowels and Bar Supports -- Dowels and bar
bending of the ties, and any special feature of the supports, spacer bars, bar chairs, etc, should be
construction pertinent to the fabrication and specifically listed on the structural drawing and
placing of the column reinforcement. In case of should be scheduled in that portion of the
rectangular column the reinforcement details may structure in which they are first required so that
be indicated with reference to framing plan. In they can be delivered with the reinforcement and
case of square columns designed for bending and are available for placement at proper time.
axial load with unequal reinforcement in two f Jotings dowels shalLbe scheduled with footings
directions, detailed plan should be given showing rather than in column schedules.
the reinforcement. the beams framing into the
column, and other salient reference lines so that 5.8 Other Structures - On some types of
the bars are placed in correct places. structures, such as bridges, tanks. sewers and
conduits, and certain components of buildings
In addition to showing size and normal spacing such as stairs, special procedure may be used and
of column ties, the designer shall also show any adopted to the particular structure. The principal
additional ties required for special conditions such object is to show the reinforcement in a simple,
as splices, offset bends, etc. clear and easy manner. This may be accomplished
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TABLE 5.6 TYPICAL BAR BENDING SCHEDULE FOR BEAMS, SLABS AND COLUMNS
(Clause 5.3)
MARK AND DRAWING No. OF BAR BAR BAR CUTTING No. OF TOTAL TOTAL DETAILED REMARKS
LOCATION OF REFER- MEMBER TYPE No. SIZE BAR BARS PER No. OF WEIGHT ( DI;~;~o;ED)
MEMRER ENCE LENGTH MEMRER BARS OF BARS
(see Key Plan)
,
5 (1) (2)._ is) (4) t (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12)
St, 4 noo; I Drg No. 2 St@ 43 25 40 cm IO 1 20

and stc... I(
Sb 6
~_._ ~______
& 6 Floor I Drg No. 4 B,U 75 16 200 cm 8 32

SIC...
2:
a:d
Bm IO
S, = straight bars without hooks.
B, = Bent bar with hooks at both ends. .
J+
7
0
TABLE 5.9 TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR SLAB USING WELDED WIRE FABRIC AS REINFORCEMENT
(Clause 5.4.2)
s --
q
k.. MARK AND DRAWING No. OF FABRIC i-3 Fpm CUTTING REMARKS
% LOCATION ~EFERLNCE MEM- DESIG-
,?
BERS/ NATION
MFLBER PANELS No. AS
PER 1s:
(1) (3) (4)
Mark Location F;f No.

tion .. Hard-drawn
Floor 2 2 42 steel wire
? ;I.
fabric confom-
b
ing to IS: 1566-
19x2
-___
Sb 10 Floor 2 F,” No. 1 42

...
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by a small detailed sketch of each bar or type of certain that all reinforcement shown can be
bar with a table of dimensions. properly placed.
5.9 Schedule Layout - k typical form of 11) Make sure that hooked and bent bars can
schedule for beams, slabs and columns is shown be placed and have adequate concrete
in Table 5.8 and Table 5.9 shows another typical protection.
form schedule for slab using welded wire fabric as
P) Make sure that bent bars are not so large
reinforcement, Also an example of typical bar and unwieldly that they cannot be trans-
bending schedule is given in Table 5.10. ported.
5.9.1 lnternatioanal Standard ‘IS0 : 4066-
1977 ‘Building and civil engineering drawings- 4) indicate all expansion, contraction and
construction joints on framing plans and
Bar scheduling’ establishes a system of scheduling provide details for such joints.
of reinforcing bars comprising the following
aspects: r) Where a section is not on the same sheet as
the plan from which it is taken, use a clearly
a) the method of Indicating dimensions; defined system of cross-reference !‘or loca-
b) a code system of bar shapes; tions of sections and details.
c) a list of preferred shapes; and
d) the bar schedule form. s) Show enlarged details at corners, inter-
sections of walls. beam and column joint.
This standard is reproduced in Appendix B as a and at similar special situations.
supplemem to the information contained in this
Section. 5.10.2 Do k-Beams and Slabs
a) Where splices arc provided in reinforcing
bars, they shall be, as far as possible. away
from the sections of maximum stress and
shall be staggered.
a ) f’rcparc dr-awings properly and accurntelv.
lf possible label each bar and show iis b) Where the depth of a beam exceeds 750 mm
in case of beams without torsion and 450
shape for clarity. mm with torsion, side face reinforcement
b) I’rcpare bar-bending schedule. il’ necessary. shall be provided.
C) lndicatc propc~- covc’r to reinforccmcnt, c) In two-way slab. reinforcement parallel to

the short snan of the slab shall be olaced in
d) Dccidc location oi‘ openings ‘hole and the bottom’layer at mid-span and ih the top
supply adcqualc details for rcinforccment layer at support.
aroulrd openings.
d) Ail spacing shall be centre-to-centre spacing
C) Commonly a~ailablc si/e of bars and spirals of bars.
shall be used for rcint’orcemcnt. For ;I single
structural member the number of different e) Deflection in slabs beams mav be reduced
si/cs of rcinf’orccmcnt bar should bc by providing compression rei;forcement.
minimum.
0 Only closed stirrups shall be used for trans-
-1-hc grade of rcinforcemcnt bars shall be verse reinforcement for members subject to
clearly mcntioncd in the structural drawing. torsion and for members likely to be sub-
jected to reversal of stress.
For mild steel plain bars U-type, hooks and
for dcformcd bars L-type hooks may be g) At beam-column intersections ensure that
adopted. I)eformcd bars need not have the main beam bars avoid the main column
hook at their ends. bars.
h) Bars shall have smooth curved edges at the h) At beam-beam intersecticns, main reinforce-
point of bend. ment may be so arranged that layers in
mutually perpendicular beams are at diffe-
rent levels.
j) In case of bundled bars. lapped splice of
bundled bars shall be made by splicing one
bar at a time; such individual splices within
9 To accommodate bottom bars, it is good
practice to make secondary beams shallower
a bundle shall be staggered. than main beams, at least by 50 mm.
k) When reinforcement is left exposed for k) If it is required the beam cages may be pre-
future construction, it should be adequately assembled with splice bars.
protected from corrosion and weathering
action. 510.3 Do b--Columns
a) A reinforced column shall have at least six
Congestion of steel should be avoided at bars of longitudinal reinforcement for using
points where members intersect and make in transverse helical reinforcement.

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(Ck7u.w5.9)
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b) Spacing of longitudinal bars in column shall is essential, the condition as given in Section
be along the periphery of the column. as 4 shall be satisfied.
far as practicable.
a Lap splices shall not be used for bars larger
than 36 mm diameter except where welded.
d Column bars of diameters larger than
36 mm in compression can be sphced with d) Bars larger than 36 mm diameter shall noI
dowels at the footing w,ith bars of smaller be bundled.
sizes and of necessary area.
e) Where dowels are provided their diameter
shall not exceed the diameter of the column
4 A dowel shall extend into a column, a dis-
bars by more than 3 mm.
tance equal to the development length of the
column bar and into footing a distance Where bent bars are provided, their contri-
equal to development length of the dowel. bution towards shear resistance shall not be
more than half that of the total shear rein-
e) Kee outer dimensions of column constant, forcement.
as Par as possible, for re-use of forms.
Id Different types of reinforcing bars such as
deformed bars and plain bars and various
r) Preferably avoid use of two grades of verti-
cal bars in the same element. grades like 415 N/mm? and 215 N mm-‘
should not be used side by side as this prac-
tice would lead to confusion at site. How-
5.10.4 Donr S-General
ever. secondary reinforcement such as links
a) Reinforcement shall not extend across an ties and strirrups may be of mild steel
expansion joint and the break between the throughout, even though the main steel
sections shall be complete. may be of high strength deformed bars.
b) Flexural reinforcement, preferably, shall not h) Under no circumstances should the bending
be terminated in a tension zone. If such case of bars at welds be permitted.

SECTION 6
Foundations
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SECTION 6
FOUNDATIONS
6.1 Types of Foundations- The following are 6.4.2 In case of elevation, show diagram-
types of reinforced concrete foundations, the matically the location of reinforcement as for
perticular type being chosen depending on the beams.
magnitude and disposition of the structural loads,
In case of pile foundation. detanling of pile is
and the bearing capacity of the ground.
similar to that of columns and detailing of the pile
a>Individual Column Footing - Generally cap supporting on piles is similar to that of
square in plan but some times rectangular footing.
or circular.
An indication of the type of soil and its
b) Combined Footing - Combined footing is a assumed bearing capacity may be specified in the
common footing to two or more columns in drawing.
a line. The placing of reinforcement depends 6.5 Individual Footin s -.- individual footings
on the shape of the bending moment and (see Fig. 6.1) are genera 9 ly square and support a
shear force diagrams considering the soil central column. Rectangular footings can be used
pressure and the column loads on the when the space is restricted in one direction.
footing. Individual footings of circular and other shapes
can also be used. Figure 6. I gives typical details of
cl Strip Footings - Under columns or walls. 2 column footing.
d) Raft Foundation - Covering the whole plan 6.5.1 Reir$orcement Requirements Total
area of structure, detailing being similar to
tensile reinforcement shall be distributed across
2-way reinforced solid floor slabs or flat
the corresponding resisting section as given below:
slabs.
e) Pile Foundations - This includes detailing 4 In one-way reinforced footing. the reinforce-
ment shall be distributed uniformly ~CI‘OS!,
of pile cap and pile portion.
the full width of the footing.
6.2 Cover -The minimum thickness of cover to
main reinforcement shall not be less than 50 m.m b) In two-way reinforced square footing. the
for surfaces in contact with earth face and not less reinforcement extending in each direction
than 40 mm for external exposed face. However, shall be distributed uniformly across the full
where the concrete is in direct contact with the width of the footing.
soil, for example, when a levelling course of lean
cl In two-way reinforced rectangular footing.
concrete is not used at the bottom of footing, it is the reinforcement in the long direction shall
usual to specify a cover of 75 mm. This allows for be distributed uniformly across the full
the uneven surface of the excavation. In case of width of the footing. For reinforcement in
raft foundation, whether resting directly on soil or
the short direction, a central band equal to
on lean concrete, the cover for the reinforcement
the width of the footing shall be marked
shall not be less than 75 mm.
along the length of the footing and portion
6.3 Minimum Reinforcement and Bar Diameter of the reinforcement determined in accor-
-The minimum reinforcement according to slab dance with the equation given below shall be
and beam elements as appro riate should be uniformly distributed across the central
followed, unless otherwise speci Pled. The diameter band:
of main reinforcing bars should be not less than
IO mm. 2
Reinforcement in central band _
6.4 Detailing Methods - Foundations should Total reinforcement in short direction (Y/x)+ 1
normally be detailed diagrammatically in plan
and elevation. where y is the long side and x is the short side of
the footing.
6.4.1 In case of plan, show diagrammatically
the location of foundation reinforcement (similar The remainder of the reinforcement shall be
to slabs) as well as starter bars and stirrups (as for uniformly distributed in the outer portions of the
columns). It is preferable for column and wall footing.
dqw_els (starter bars).
. and the foundatjon Figure 6.2 illustrates placing of transverse rein-
relntorcement to be shown on the same drawmg. forcement for 2 rectangular footing.

STARTER BARS
SECTION-BB
COLUMN BARS
w NATURAL GROUND g COVER TO SlARfER(L0 1
UNLESS SPECF4EO j L LEViLIiGw COURSE ABOVE SOIL

USE* 8@3OG
(3NOS.WIN.b
SECTION *AA
BAR DETAILS ALONG THIS LINE
PLAN
L = Effective development, lenth considering tension

L = Effective development length considering compression
*Use of starter @IX or continuous bars depends upon the distance between the first floor level and the level of foundation.
NOTE1- Provide ~mdard 90’ bend. if the bar is required to bc bent upwards to get the required development length.
NOTE 2 -h case a pedestal is provided, the development length is to be considered from the top bvei of pedestal.
FIG. 6.1 TYPICAL DETAILS DF A COLUMN FOOTING
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PLAN
NOTE- Provide standard 90° bend, if the bar is required to be bent upwards to get required development
length.
FIG. 6.2 PLACING OF TRANSVERSE REINFORCEMENT FOR A RECTANGULAR FOOTING
6.5.1.1 Vertical reinforcement or dowels - construction. The thickness at the edges shall not
Extended vertical reinforcement or dowels of at be less than I5 cm for footings on soils, nor less
least 0.5 percent of the cross-sectional area of the than 30 cm above tops of piles in case of footing
supported column or pedestal with a minimum of on piles.
4 bars of 12 mm diameter shall be provided.
Where dowels are used, their diameter shall not
exceed the diameter of column bars by more than 6.6 Combined Footings
3 mm. 6.6.1 Combined footings become necessary
where the external columns of the structure are
Column bars of diameter larger than 36 mm in
close to the boundry of an existing structure and
compression can be dowelled at the footings with
also where the footings of individual columns
bars of smaller size oi the necessary area. The
overlap one another. Such foundations
dowel shall extend into the column a distance
(supporting more than one column/pedestal or a
equal to the development length of the column
continuous wall) shall be proportioned to resist
bar, and into the footing a distance equal to the
the design loads and individual reactions, in
development length of the dowel. The
accordance with appropriate design requirements.
development length shall be calculated in The detailing requirements as specified in Section
accordance with 4.4 -2.
4 for slabs and beams shall be followed as
For method of detailing see Fig. 6.1. appropriate.
NOTE- Where the depth of the footing or footing and 6.6.2 Detailing - For combined footing,
pedestal combined is less than the minimum development detailing of longitudinal and transverse bars is
length in compression required fol dowels (starter bars) of a
similar to that of beams.
certain size,, the size of dowels (starter bars) may be suitably
decreased and the number of dowels increased to satisfy the
required area and development length.
6.6.2.1 Column on edges of footing- To
prevent shear failure along the inclined plane
6.5.1.2 To achieve economy, the footings (corbel type of failure) in footing, where a column
are sloped or stepped towards the edge satisfying is located on the edge, it is advisable to provide
the requirements for bending and punching shear. horizontal U-type bars around the vertical starter
In sloped footing, the slope is generally restricted bars. These bars shall be designed for every such
such that top formwork is ‘not called for in column (see Fig. 6.3).

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requirements as specified in Section 4 for beams

VERTICAL
BAAS FORCOLUMN and columns may be followed as appropriate.
REINFORCEMENT
6.8.1 Minimum reinforcement in either
direction shall not be less than 0. I5 percent of the
gross sectional area for mild steel reinforcement
and 0.12 percent in case of high strength
deformed bars.
6.8.2 Detailing - For raft foundation, detail
both the longitudinal and transverse bars
I
generally in accordance with the rules for slabs
PLANE OF SHEAR U-TYPE EARS and beams except cover and bar supports. While
FAILURE
detailing reinforcement in raft foundation.
construction method and sequence of
SECTION
construction are to be specified which should
include the following:
a) Position of construction joints.
b) Position of movement joints, and
c) Position of water bar joints.
DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
IN TENSION The location of lap splices in raft should be
detailed with care as the direction of bending will
t differ from suspended member-s.
6.8.3 Placing of Bar Suppcvts Where top
reinforcement is required, consideration should be
given to the method of supporting this with chairs
and edge U-bars. This must be carried out in
accordance with the specification ior the job and
should take into account construction sequence.
weight of top steel and depth of foundation. The
suggested spacing of supports i.s 30 times the
diameter of supporting bars using chairs having
diameter of at least 12 mm. I he diameter of
PLAN chairs should be such that the), do not bend or
buckle under the weight of reinforcement and
other incidental loads during construction.
6.8.4 Ducts and Trenches - Where ducts and
trenches occur in rafts, special attention should be
given to detailing continuity of top reinforcement.
.6.6.2.2 Figure 6.4 (A, B and C) shows specially where moment transfer is required (see
typical arrangement of bars in combined footings. Fig. 6.6).
6.7 Continuous Footing [Jnder Walls ~~ In 6.9 Pile Foundation

continuous wall foundations, transverse
reinforcement should be provided when the 6.9.1 Driven Precast Concrete P&a
projection of the footing beyond the wall exceeds
a) The longitudinal reinforcement shall be
the thickness of the footing (spe Fig. 6.5). It is also
provided in precast reinforced concrete piles
recommended that longitudinal reinforcement be
for the entire length. All the main long,itu-
provided wherever an abrupt change in the
dinal bars shall be of the same length with
magnitude of the load or variation in ground
lap welded at joints and should fit tightly
support or local loose pockets may occur along
into the pile shoe if there is one. Shorter
the footing.
rods to reGst local bending moments may
be added but the same should be careful11
6.8 Raft Foundations - A raft is a foundation detailed to avoid any sudden discontinuity
unit continuous in two directions, covering an of the steel which may lead to cracks during
area equal to or greater than the base area of the heavy driving. The area of main longitudinal
building. If the raft consists of several parts with reinforcement shall not be less than the
varying loads and heights, it is advisable to design following percentages of the cross-sectional
the raft with expansion joints between these parts. area of the piles:
Joints shall also be provided wherever there is a
change in the direction of the raft and should be I) .For piles with length less than 30 times
detalled on the drawing. The detailing the least width- I .25 percent.
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KEEPING STIRRUPS SPYCINS B
CONSTANT, VARY NO. OF LEGS
ELEVATION (2,L,C 1 OR KEEPING TWE NO.
OF LEOS CONSTANT VARY
THE SPACINB.
‘. . .. _I l ’ ..: .,,.u c_; . ..1_

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SECTION -AA SECTION -BB
6.4A COMRINEU COI.UMS FOO~I~ISG
COLUMN r
L STIRRUPSAl SUITABLE SPACINO .
TRANSVERSE 8ENDlNG
REINFT. Al COLUMNS ONLY.
SECTION -AA SECTION -BE

6.4B STRIP FOOTING UNDER COLUMNS
Fig. 6.4 TYPICAL DETAILS OF CohlBlKED FOOTING (Continued)
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UNDER COLUMN ‘A’
B B
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UNDER COLUMN ‘8’
PLAN- BOTTOM STEEL
DISTRIBUTION BARS
PLAN- TOP STEEL

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FIG. 6.4 TYPICAL DETAILS OF COMRISED FOOTINGS
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The cover of concrete over all the reinforcement

including ties should not be kss than 40 mm. But
where the piles are exposed to sea water or water
having other corrosive content, the cover should
be nowhere less than 50 mm.
Piles should be provided with flat or pointed
co-axial shoes if they are driven into or through
ground, such as rock, coarse gravel, clay with
cobbles and other soils liabk to damage the
concrete at the tip of the pile. The shoe may k of
steel or cast iron. Sha s and details of shoca
depend on the nature ofeground in which the pile
is driven. In uniform clay or sand the shoe may be
omitted.
FIG. 6.5 STRIP ~KWNG UNDER WALLS Where jetting is necessary for concrete pilu, a
jet tube may be cast into the pile, the tube being
connected to the pik shoe which is provided with
2) For piles with length 30 to 40 times the
least width- I.5 percent. jet holes. Generally, a central jet is inadvisabk, as
it is liable to become choked. At least two jet
3) For piles with length ‘greater than 40 holes will be necessary on opposite sides of the
times the least width-2 percent. shoe, four holes give best results. Alternatively,
two or more jet pipes may be attached to thesides
b) The lateral reinforcement is of particular of the pile.
importance in resisting the driving stresses
induced in the piks and should be in the
form of hoops or links and of diameter not 6.9.1 .I Reinforcemenf, requirement - A
less than 6 mm. The volume of lateral rein- pile shall be reinforced in the same wa as the
forcement shall not be less than the column, with the main bars on the perip L ry and
following (see Fig. 6.7): secondary bars (binders or links) around main
I) At each end of the pile for a distance bars. In addition the main bars shall be bent
of about 3 times the least width-not inwards at the lower end and welded to the shoe
less than 0.6 percent of the gross made of chilled cast iron or steel.
volume of that part of the pile; and
2) In the body of the pile-not less than 6.9.1.2 Spucer hors -To ensure the
0.2 percent of the gross volume ‘of rigidity, pile spacer bars shall be used as shown in
pile. Fig. 6.8. The spacer bars or forks ‘can be of cast
iron, pressed steel or a kngth of steel pipe with
The spacing shall be such as to permit free flow slotted ends to fit the main reinforcing bars. They
of concrete around it. The transition between the can be detailed on the drawing, at I.5 m centres
close spacing of lateral reinforcement near the along the full length of the pile. The fork may be
ends and the maximum spacing shall be radually placed diagonally at each position across the
over a length of 3 times the least width of the pile. section as shown in Fig. 6.8.
I I
FIG. 6.6 TYPICAL DETAILSAROUND A TRENCHIN RAPT FOUNDATION
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2-O PERCENT FOR I =- 400 a
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FIG. 6.7 MINIMIJM S.TEEL REQUIREMENTS OF PRECAST CONCRETE PILE t-l

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STEEL FORKS mi
IN FAIRS
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(SPACER BARS)
of
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(SUITABLE FOR GRAVEL AND SAND) 8-r
FIG. 6.8 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A PRECAST CONCRETE PILE

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6.9.2 Casr-irr-situ Piles or Bored Piles environment of sulphatrs. etc. it may be increased
to 75 mm.
6.9.2.1 Hei~~orcemenr requirement - The
design of the remforcing cage vary depending F,igure 6.9 gives typical details of a bored cast-
upon the driving and installation conditions, the in-situ under-reamed pile foundation.
nature of the subsoil and the nature of load to be
transmitted by the shaft. that is. axial or
otherwise. The minimum area of longitudinal
reinforcement (mild steel or deformed bars)
within the pile shaft shall be 0.4 percent of the
sectional area calculated on the basis of outside
area of casing of the shaft.
The curtailment of reinforcement along the

depth of the pile. in general, depends on the type
of loading and subsoil strata. In case of piles
subject to compressive load only, the designed
quantity of reinforcement may be curtailed at
appropriate level according to the design
requirements. For piles subjected to uplift load,
lateral load and moments, separately or with
compressive loads. it may be necessary to provide
reinforcement for the full depth-of pile. In soft
clays or loose sands, or where there is likelihood
of danger to green concrete due to driving of
adjacent piles. the reinforcement should be
provided up to the full pile depth with lap welds
at joints iegardless of whether or not it is required
from uplift and lateral load considerations.
However, in all cases. the minimum reinforcement 3A SECTION OF SING1.E 3B SECTION OF MULTI
should be provided in the full length of the pile. UNI)ER-REAMEI) I’ILE UNDER-REAMED PILE.
Piles shall always be reinforced with a $W= 45” (approx). 42 = 3tP-4S” (Approx)
minimum amount of reinforcement as dowels, D, = normally 2.50
keeping the minimum bond length into the pile
FIG. 6.9 TYPICAL DETAILS OF BORED CAST in-situ
shaft and with adequate projection into the pile UNDER-REAMED PILE FOUNDATION
cap.
6.9.4 Pile Caps
Clear cover to all main reinforcement in pile
6.9.4.1 The pile cap usually supports
shaft shall be not less than 50 mm. The laterals df
column and this is positioned at the ccntre of
a reinforcing cage may be in the form of links or
gravity of the pile group, so the pile cap
spirals. The diameter and spacing of the same is
incorporates column dowel bars in exactly the
chosen to impart adequate rigidity to the same way as provided in column bases. Allowance
reinforcing cage during its handling and shall be made in length and width of the cap to
installations. The minimum diameter of the links allow for piles being slightly out of true position
or spirals shall be 6 mm and the spacing of the after being driven.
links or spirals shall be not less than I50 mm.
6.9.4.2 General consideration - The pile
6.9.3 L’nder-reamed Piles - The minimum cap alongwith the column pedestal shall be deep
area of longitudinal reinforcement in stem should enough to allow for the necessary anchorage of
be 0.4 percent. Reinforcement is to be provided in the column and pile reinforcement. Although they
full length. Transverse reinforcement shall not be are assumed to act as a simply supported beam
less than 6 mm diameter at a spacing of not more and are designed for the usual conditions of
than the s!em diam ter or 300 mm, whichever is bending moment and shear force, there is a
less. In under-re med compaction piles, a tendency to fail in bursting due to high principal
minimum number $ f four l2-mm diameter bars tension. This should be resisted bv reinforcement
shall be provided. For piles of lengths exceeding going around outer piles in the -group (usually
5 m and of 375 mm diameter, a minimum number # I2 @ 150).
of six l2-mm bars shall be provided. For piles
exceeding 400 mm diameter, a minimum number Generally adopted configuration for pile caps
of six l2-mm bars shall be provided. The circular alongwith plan arrangement of reinforcement
stirr_ups for piles of lengths exceeding 5 m and details are shown in Fig. 6.10.
diameter exceeding 375 mm shall be minimum
6.9.4.3 The clear overhang of the pile cap
8-mm diameter bars.
beyond the outermost pile in the group shall
The minimum .clear cover over the longitudinal normally be 100 to I50 mm, depending upon the
reinforcement shall be 40 mm. In aggressive pile size.

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HORIZONTAL TIES TO
RESIST BURSTINO
For 4.5.6.6 and 9 PILES
STEEL
FOR 2 PILES
FOR 7, PILES
’ MAIN STEEL
FOR 3 PILES --- NOMINAL STEEL
FIG. 6.10 GENERALLY ADOPTED CONFIG~JR.\TION FOR PILE CAPS

(ALONG n'lT11PL-~N AKR-\SG~SI~ST OF REISFORcxhlEST)
6.9.4.4 A levelling course of plain concrete 6.9.5.2 The minimum overall depth of grade
of about 80 mm thickness may be provided under beams shall be I50 mm. The reinforcement at the
.the pile caps, as required. bottom should be kept continuous and an equal
amount may be provided at top to a distance of
6.9.4.5 The clear cover for the mair, quarter span both ways from pile or footing
reinforcement for the bottom of cap shall not be
centres as the case may be. The longitudinal
less than 60 mm.
reinforcement both at top and bottom should not
6.9.4.6 The reinforcement from the pile be less than three bars of IO mm diameter (mild
should be properly tied to the pile cap. steel) and stirrups of 6 mm diameter bars spaced
at a maximum spacing of 300 mm (see Fig. 6.13).
6.9.4.7 A typical arrangement of bars in a
pile cap supporting a column between two piles is 6.9.5.3 In expansive soils, the grade beams
illustrated in Fig. 6.1 I and typical details of a pile shall be kept a minimum of 80 mm clear off the
cap resting on 3 piles is illustrated in Fig. 6.12. ground. In other soils.‘beams may rest on ground
over a levelling concrete coarse of about 80 mm
6.9.5 Grade Beams (see Fig. 6.14). ’
6.9.5.1 The grade beams supporting the 6.9.5.4 In case of exterior beams over piles
walls shall be designed taking due account of in expansive soils, a ledge projection of 75 mm
arching effect due to masonry above the beam. thickness and extending 80 mm into ground (see
The beam with masonry behaves as a deep beam Fig. 6.14), shall be provided on outer side of
due to composite action. beams.
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RESIST BURSlIN6 CLEAR OVERHANG
WSUALLY u 12 b Iso) l-d- rGENERALLY IOOTOI!
bARS REND AT STANDARD

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SHEAR
REINR.
TOP STEEL
[IF REQUIRED1
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BEAM
~~%END fo GET REQUIRED

DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
SECTION- A A SECTION-B8
PLAN -BOTTOM STEEL

NOTE
- In a t-pile system, sufficient care should be taken to transfer bending in the transvcrsc direction.
FIG. 6.1 I TYPICAL DETAILS OF A ~-PILE CAP
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SECTION-BB
CLEAR OVERMAN9 n-h--
STARTER 6ARS
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II II \
II” ri ’I IHI L PAR BENT AT 90“ STANDARD
WEND TO GET THE REQUIRED
DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
L ~W~LlN9 COURT-
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5E LUNLESS SPACIFIEO
PI uJRI;~(L IE
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PLAN
FIG. 6.12 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A ~-PILE CAP
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IF REWRED
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SPAW. IF REQUlREO FOOTINO
BRICK WALL
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h.IJA I3l’AMS IN NON-I Sl’h?.SIVI: SOII S
I WIDTH OF WALL A A WIDTH OF WALL 1

1 1 1 7-
L SOmm THICK CONCRETE

OR BRICK ON EDGE
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SECTION 7
Columns
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SECTION 7
COLUMNS
7.0 GeneraI - Reinforced concrete columns are 7.2 Transverse Reinlorcemer?

used to transfer the load of the structure to its 73.1 A reinforcement concrete compression
foundations. These are reinforced by means of member shall have transverse or helical
main longitudinal bars to resist compression reinforcement so disposed that every longitudinal
and/or bending; and transverse steel (ties) to bar nearest to the compression face has effective
resist bursting force. lateral support against buckling. The effective
The column or strut is a vertical compression lateral support is given b transverse reinforce-
member, the effective length of which exceeds ment either in the form o iycircular rings capabk
three times its least lateral dimension. of taking up circumferential tension or by
polygonal links (lateral ties) with internal angIe
7.1 LongItudInaI Reinforcement not exceeding 135O.
7.1.1 In a reinforced column, the area of 73.2 Arrangement of Transverse Reinforce-
longitudinal reinforcement shall not be less than ment - Where the longitudinal bars are ‘pot
0.8 percent nor more than 6 percent of the gross spaced more than 75 mm on either side,
cross-sectional area of the column. transverse reinforcement need only to go round
The area of longitudinal reinforcement should comer and alternate bars for the purpose of
normally not exceed 4 rcent of the gross cross- providing effective supports (see Fig; 7.i).
sectional area of the co fe
umn. This percentage can.
be considered as the maximum from practical
considerations.
However where bars from one column have to
be lapped with those of another column above,
the total maximum percentage of 6 percent may
be allowed at the lapping. Proper placing and
compacting of concrete should be ensured at the
place of lapping.
7.1.2 A minimum number of 4 bars shall .be
provided in a column and six bars in a circular
column with helical reinforcement.
7.1.3 The bars shall be not less than 12 mm in
diameter and spacing of the bars along the FIG. 7.1
periphery of the column shall not exceed 300 mm. 7.23 If the longitudinal bars spaced at a
7.1.4 In the case of pedestals in which the distance not exceeding 48 times the diameter of
longitudinal reinforcement is not taken -into the tie are effectively tied in two directions,
account in strength calculations, nominal additional longitudinal bars in between these-bars
longitudinal reinforcement of not less than 0.15 :Ilf ,p tied in one direction by open ties (see
percent of the gross cross-sectional area shall be l-l&. I&J.
provided.
Note - Pedestal is a compression member. the effective
kn@h of which does not exceed 3 times the kast ktcral
dimension.
7.1.5 Dowels and Bar Sup OHS- Dowels

ati bar supports, s cer bars, L r chairs, etc,
should be specifml ?a y listed on the structural
drawing and should be schedukd in that portion
of the structure in which they are first required so
that they can,be delivered wtth reinforcement and
are available for placement in time. Footing
dowtls shall be scheduled with footings rather
than in column. scheduks (see Section 6 for
requirements of dowels in footing). FIG. 7.2
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7.2.4 Where the longitudinal reinforcing bars A few examples of column ties are illustrated in
in a compression member are placed in more than Fig. 7.5.
one row, effective lateral support to the longitu-
dinal bars in the inner rows may be assumed to 73.6 pirch and Diameter of Lateral Ties
have been provided if:
7.2.6.1 Pitch-The. pitch of the transverse
a) transverse reinforcement is provided for the reinforcement shall not be more than the least of
outermost row, and the following distahces (see Fig. 7.6A):
b) no bar of the inner row is closer to the a) the least lateral dimension of the compres-
nearest compression face than three times sion member,
the diameter of the largest bar in the inner
row (see Fig. 7.3). b) sixteen times the smallest diameter of the
longitudinal reinforcing bar to be tied, and
c) forty eight times the diameter of the trans-
verse reinforcement.
7.2.6.2 Diameter -The diameter of the
polygonal links or lateral ties shall not be less
than one-fourth of diameter of the largest
longitudinal bar, and in no case less than 5 mm.
7.2.7 Helical Reinforcement (Spirally Rein-
forced) (see Fig. 7.6B).
3 a 7.2.7.1 Pitch - Helical reinforcement shall
be of regular formation with the turns of the helix
Ln n
spaced evenly and its ends shall be anchored
properly by providing one and a half extra turns
of the spiral preferably with a 135” hook. The
pitch of the helical turns shall be not more than
FIG. 7.3 75 \rnrn or one-sixth of core diameter of the
column, nor less than 25 mm or 3 times the
73.5 Where the longitudinal reinforcing bars diameter of steel bar forming helix. Tension lap
in compression member are grouped (not in length shall be provided at lap splices.
contact) and each group adequately tied with
NOTE - It is important to note that when the ratio of the
transverse reinforcement in accordance with 7.2.1, volume of helical reinforcement provided to the volume of
the transverse reinforcement for the compression
member as a whole may be provided on the thecoreisgreaterthan0.36 (1- l)*,thestreng&
assumption that each group is a single
longitudinal bar for purpose of determining the of the compression member may be increased by 1.05 times
pitch and diameter of the transverse reinforce- the strength of similar member with lateral ties.
ment in accordance with 7.2.1. The diameter of
such transverse reinforcement need not, however,
exceed 20 mm (see Fig. 7.4). where
A, = gross area of the section,

TRAMSVERSE REINFORCEMEMT
A, = area of the corn of the helically reittforced column
measured to the outside diameter of the helix,
fa = characteristic compressive strength of the c011cteW.
and
x = characteristic strength of the helical reinforcement

but not exceeding 415 N/mm*.
73.73 Diameter -The diameter shall be

not less than one-fourth of the diameter of the
largest longitudinal bar, and in no case lessthan 5
mm.
7.2.8 Temporary Stirrups- At least two
tern orary fixmg sttrrups should be provided to
hol s splices in position (see Fig. 7.7) or to stiffen
the helically bound columns during fabrication. It
is better to detail and schedule such stirrups in the
drawing. The stirrups coming above the floor
\L’INOIVIOUAL OROUPS shall not be removed until the next column is
ho. 7.4 encted.
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SlMOlE IIE TWO TIES Om TIE AND TWO TIES AnD

ONE LINK Two lIWI(S
TWO TIES ONE TIE rw0 TWO TIES TMREETIES

Two 1lNKS
TWO TIES THREE TIES FOUR TIES TNREE TIES
TWO TIES AND ONE LINK
WA11 - LIKE COLUMN ‘WALL -LIKE COLUYW
c G 4.h _I
CORNER COLUMN CORNER COUUN
7.5A LATERAL TIES AND LINKS
FIG. 7.5 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF COLUMN TIES (Conrim&

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,m
7.5H EXAMPLES OF AKKANCING BUNDLE RAKS IN COLUMNS
FIG. 7.5 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF COLUMN TIES
VER TO LONBITUOINAL
C
7.6A RECTANGULAR COLUMN 7 6B CIRCULAR COLUMN

*Cover can be reduced to 25mm when *Cover can he reduced to 25 mm when
aG200, bG200 and &= 12. Db200 and #I= I2
FIG. 7.6 BAR SPACING REQUIREMENTS IN COLUMNS

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TEMPORARY
FIXING SflRRuPs
to MAINTAIN BARS IN
POSITION OURlNG CASTING)
EXTRA STIRRUP$, IF NOT

WITHIN BEAM OR SLAB
DOUBLE STIRRUPS
Al CRANK
MAIN COLUMN BARS
MAIN COLUMN STIRRUPS
FIG. 7.7 TEMPORARYFIXING OF STIRRUPS
7.2.9 Large Columns - Where reinforcement lower column shall be offset to come within the
for very wide columns is to be fabricated ‘in upper column. or dowel shall be used. The slope
separate cages atid erected in sections, they should of the inclined portion shall not ex&ed I in 6. In
be held together by at least 12 mm diameter bars detailing offset column bars, a bar diameter
spaced at double the stirrup spacing (see Fig. 7.8). should be added to the desired offset; and in the
Special requirements, if any, should be indicated corner of the square columns, the bars should be
by the designer. offset along the diagonal.
7.3.3 Longitudinal reinforcement bars in
square or rectangular columns should be offset
7.3 Splieing of Column Reinforcement bent into the column above. Longitudinal bars in
7.3.1 General - Splicing is normally effected round columns where the column size is not
by the lapping of bars. The lengths of laps in the changed should be offset bent if maximum
main bars shall conform to the values given in number of bars are desired in the column above.
Section 4 (Tables 4.2 to 4.4). The bottom of the The geniral practice is to sketch the offset for the
bars are normally t floor level. In exceptional corner bars which should be bent diagonally and
cases, the bars ma extend over more than one make this the typical offset dimension for all the
storey, provided th i t check is made to ensure that bars in the column.
intersecting steel from beams, etc, can be placed 73.4 For offset between column faces up to a
through the column without difficulty, that the maximum of 75 mm, the longitudinal bars should
column reinforcement can be properly supported, be offset bent. When the offset exceeds 75 mm,
and the concrete can be properly placed. Some of
the longitudinal bars in the column below should
the bars terminating below floor level require
be terminated at the floor slab and separate
separate splicing (see also Section 4). Typical
dowels used (see Fi& 7.9 Et and 7.9D).
splice details are shown in Fig. 7.9 (A to E) for
both internal and external columns. 73.5 Where adjoining beam is not provided,
the height of the column equal to say 75 mm
7.3.2 Where a column at a particular floor is above the-floor level should be cast alon with the
smaller (in cross-section) than the column lower column so that a kicker can be formed to
immediately below it, the vertical bars from the place the column shutters (see Fig. 7.9C).
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hEBARs (#12)
/
/
\
/ \
R /
\
\
/ /
/
\
FIG. 7.8 REINFORCEMENT

.‘i~ CAGES FOR LANG COLUMNS
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Ei&
0
-
il%CSoLUMN
LOWER COLUMN BARS
V_DOWEL
COLUMN BARS
BARS
FIXING TIES CAN GE I

REMOVEDBEFORE II ;r--+F-FIXING TIES TO BE
ERECTING CAGE OVER
REMOVED BEFORE
ERECTING CAGE OVER
%%EEcksOSS SECTIONAL
AREA OF THE DOWELS
MUST BE SAME AS THE
BARS ON THE UPPER
1 IN 6 (MAX.)
ER BARS CRANKEO
EXTRA TIES AT THE POSITION INSIDE
THE POINT OF GE UPPER BARS
IE 11131
7.9/I SPLICE WITH LOWER BARS CRANKED IUiO 7.913 SI’l.ICIN(i A.1. -l-HI. FLOOR LEVEL WHEN ‘THE
POSITION INSIDE UPPER BARS (INTERMEDI- REI.A-lIVl- DISP1.ACEMEN.T OF COLUMN FACES
A.1.E FLOOR) IS MORE I-HAN 75 MM
7.3.6 When the bar arrangement changes vertical column bars instead of lapped splices. For
between floors, bars may extend through, stop bars of size 32 mm and above, such splices or
off, or require separate dowels (Fig. 7.9B). Each connections may be used to avoid overcrowding
situation requires its own solution. Steel equal to of the bars due to extremely long laps which
an area and bond capacity to that in the column would otherwise be required. Special preparation
above shall be extended. Column bars shall be of the ends of the vertical bars is usually required.
spliced at the top of upstand beams, if available, Where bars are welded, the most common
rather than at floor level. practice is to provide a square-cut end at the top
and a double bevelled end on the bottom of the
7.3.7 Where. the column verticals are offset upper bar to rest on the square cut end (see Fig.
bent, additional ties/spirals shall be provided (see 7.1 I). This permits filling the resulting space with
Fig. 7.10) and placed at a distance not more than weld metal to develop the splice. Where a welded
8 bar diameters from the point of the bend. For sleeve or a mechanical device is used, both ends of
practical purpose, 3 osely spaced ties are usually the bar may be either square cut or standard shear
used, one of which $ ay be part of the regularly cut, depending upon the type of connection used.
spaced ties plus two’extra ties. The designer shall Since the point of splice is to be staggered
indicate on the drawing the general arrangement between alternate vertica1 bars and the splice
of vertical bars and all tie arrangements. location will depend upon the design
The number of additional ties/spirals should be requirements, the designer should indicate the
designed on the assumption that the horizontal types of splice permissible and their location on
thrust to be resisted shall be 1.5 times the the drawing.
horizontal components of the normal stress in the
inclined portion of the bars.
7.4 Bundled bars shall be tied, wired or
7.3.8 Welded splice or other positive otherwise fastened to ensure that they remain in
connections may be used as butt splices for position. End-bearing compression splices should
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be held concentric, all bundles of column verticals At column-beam intersections, it is better to

should be held by additional ties at each end of avoid main beam bars clashing with main co!umn
end-bearing splices, and any short splice bars bars.
added for tension should be tied as part of the If splice bars are used (see Fig. 7.13), the beam
bundle within the limit of 4 bars in a bundle.: A
corner of a tie should be provided at each bundle. cages may be prefabricated and splice bars placed
in position after the beam reinforcement has been
7.5 Column in Flit Slabs - Mushroom heads positioned in place. This also provides
are normally cast with the columns, and the considerable scope for positioning support bars
details of reinforcement should be such that the without resorting to cranking and avoiding
steel can be formed into a separate cage. intersecting beam and column reinforcement.
Therefore, it should be ensured that the column However, this detail requires extra steel due to the
stirrups end below the mushroom head to enable additional laps.
a properly bonded cage to be positioned (see
Fig. 7.12). Where the beam does not frame into the
column on all four sides to approximately the full
NOTE- The designer shall determine the amount of steel width of the column, ensure that the stirrups are
required in the mushroom to control cracks arising from the
out-of-balance moments. provided in the column for the full depth of the
beam, or alternately, that special U-bars are
7.6 Column-Beam Junction - Typical details of detailed with the beam to restrain the column bars
a . column-beam junction are illustrated in from buckling and to strengthen the concrete in
Fig. 7.13. compression. This is especially important where
DOWELBAR OOWEL BAR
COLUMN BAR \-COLUMN BAR
I-- FIXING TIES TO BE

REMOVED BEFORE
ERECTING CAGE OVER
FIXlN6 TIES TO BE
REMOVED BEFORE
ERECTING CAGE OVER
7.9C.SPl ICE WITH UPPER BARS CRANKED INTO 7.9D SPLICE WITH THE LOWER BARS CRANKED
1’0511 ION IYSILIE LOWER BARS INTO A POSITION INSIDE THE UPPER BARS
WHEN THE RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT OF
COLUMN FACES IS LESS THAN 75 MM

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FIXING TIES TO
BE RFMOVED
BEFORE ERECTING
AOOITIONAL
TIES TO BE
WITH IN THIS
ZONE
l C~LI#)NENT of THE FORCE
IN Tl4E INCUNEO PORTION
OF WE BAR TO BE TAKEN
BY AOOITIONAL TIES,
PLACEO )IDT MORE THAN
bil CROM TWi POINT OF
EEb40 AT @
E SLOPE
1 IN 6
(max.)
1 1 STIRRUPS THROUGH
\
BEAM COLIUMN
JUNCTION
(SEE CLAUSE 7.6)
FIG. 7.10 SPLICE
IN A
WITH
COLIJMN
.TWO
OFFSET
ADDITIONAL
SETS OF TYPICAL
TIES PROVIDED
AT EACH END
CHANKEI) BAR
A. END BEARING COMPRESSION B. WELDED BUTT SPLICE

SPLICE TENSION/COMPRESSION
FIG. 7.1 I TYPICAL DETAILS OF BI:TT SPLICES
members as specilied by the appropriate loading code. A

higher factor of safety is sometimes necessary for joints.
7.9E Splicing when the Lower Bars Cranked into a Position Design and detailing of the joint should bc done 1o satisfy
inside the Upper Bars with Stepping of Columns on this condition.
One Side
7.7 Column with Corbel Joints
NOTE - It is importa t to note
staggered within the c% umn
that splices should be
7.7.1 Corbels - A corbel is a short cantilever
, beam (see Fig. 7.16) in which the principal load is
Fig. 7.9 SPLICING OF COLUMN BARS AT applied in such a way that the distance between
INTERMEDIATE FLOORS the line of action of the load and the face of the
supporting member is less than 0.6d and the depth
the floor concrete is of a weaker grade than the at the outer face of the bearing is greater than
column concrete (see Fig. 7.14 and 7.15). one-half of the effective depth at the face of the
supporting member.
In general, it is advisable to use U-bars at the
non-continuous ends of beams of depth greater 7.7.2 Main Reinforcement - The main
than 600 mm. tension reinforcement in a corbel should be not
less than 0.4 percent and not more than 1.3
NOTE - It is important lo note that a joint by itself
shall have a dependable strength sufficient to resist the percent of the section at the face of the supporting
most adverse load combinations sustained by the adjoining member, and should be adequately anchored.
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cOWcRLlL CAST TO
WEREBEFORE PLACINO
YUSnROOYCASE
FIG. 7.12 REINFORCEMENT OF MUSHROOM HEADS
COLUMN BARS STRAWHT

THROUGH JUNCTION
STIRRUP HANGER TOP BARS, PRIMARY

OARS STOP SHORT BEAM BARS PLACED
OF COLUMN FACE ABOVE SECONDARY
h BEAM
SECONDARY BEAM
PRIMARY
BEAM
1BOTTOM BARS STOP

SHORT OF COLUMN FACE
BOTTOM SUPPORT BARS

I IJ
I BOTTOM BARS STOP SHORT OF COLUMN FACE

FIG. 7.13 BEAM-COLUMN INTERSECTION
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h-TYPE
BARS
JOlNr
7.14AFIXED Elr;L) IN A COI.UMN
LEVEL
7.14B OF COLUMN BARS INSIDE
Fig. 7.14 %&I;: DETAILS OF END JOWTS 1~ A
Anchor the reinforcement at the front face of the

corbel either by welding it to a transverse bar of
equal stength or by bending back the bars to form
loops; in either case, the-bearing area of the load
should not project beyond the straight portion of
the bars forming the main tension reinforcement
(see Fig. 7.17 and 7.18).
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NOTE- The limitation on reinforcement percentages reinforcement should have an area of at least one-
is based on the limited number of tests available. half of the area of the main tension reinforcement
and should be adequately anchored (see Fig.
7.7.3 Horizontal Force - When the corbel is 7.19).
required to resist a horizontal force in direction H
applied to the bearing plate (see Fig. 7.19) because
of shringkage or temperature changes, provide 7.8 Detailing of Reinforcement - Columns
additional reinforcement to transmit this force in should be detailed by means of enlarged views.
its entirety. This reinforcement should be welded Indicate the levels of the bottom (top of bars at
to the bearing plate and adequately anchored floor level) and top of the column (at top of slab
within the supporting member. or beam or upstand beam) and the floor height, if
necessary. Indicate on the schedule the positions
7.7.4 Shear Reinforcement - .Provide shear of all intermediate beams. Show each bar mark
reinforcement in the form of horizontal stirrups once, and provide adequate sections showing all
distributed in the upper two-thirds of the effective main bars and the arrangement of stirrups. Keep
depth of the corbel at the column face. This in view the effect of providing kickers on levels.
MAIN STEEL IN THE

FORM OF LOOPS
IA.
Ld IN
REINFORCEMENT
K SHEAR
MAIN STEEL
NOMINAL STEEL FOR

ANCMORING STIRRUPS
FIG. 7. I8 FIG. 7. 19

SECTION 8
Beams
SECTION 8
BEAMS
8.1 Arrangement of Bars - The main consider- d) Where bars in different horizontal rows have
ation when arranging bars in beam is to obtain different diameter, the larger diameter bars
the most economical layout to satisfy the design shall be placed in the bottom row.
requirements. It shall also satisfy the relevant
rules concerning horizontal and vertical spacing 8.2 Longitudinal Reinforcement
of bars and required bottom and side covers.
8.2.1. Minimum Distance Between Individual
While fixing the overall dimensions of beams,
slenderness limits for beams to ensure lateral Bars-The following rule shall apply:
stability and span-to-depth ratios to control a) the horizontal distance between two parallel
deflection, shall be kept in view. bars shall be usually not less than the
The following .points shall also be noted in following:
detailing (see Fig. 8.1). 1) diameter of the bar, if the diameters are
a) The bars shall be symmetrically placed equal;
about the vertical centre line of the beams. 2) diameter of the larger bar, if the dia-
b) Where there are only two barsin a row, these meters are unequal; and
shall be placed at the outer edges.
3) 5 mm more than the nominal maximum
c) Where bars of different diameter are placed size of coarse aggregate.
in a single bottom row, the larger diameter NOTE-This does not preclude the use of larger size
bars are placed on the outer side. aggregates beyond the congested reinforcement in the same
8,,A ’ * OR(~+Srnrn)m
X.IH
.
JKID
MIN. WRlZONTrS SPAEINO
= LARGERRAR OIA.OR
()h* 5ms.P
% - WHCWEVER It OREATER
# -DIAMETER OF TMt BAR
$-~N/wa~c.sizE w AOIME@ATE:
0 OOOQ: MIN. VERTICAL tpwrW
=+h.OR#OIIlSmm*
IN. WRIzo)sIAL SPAClN@
FIG. 8.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN ~NDIWIXJAL BARS

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mmkr, the size of aggrcytc mpy be reduced around where

congested reinforcement to comply with this provision.
A, = minimum area of tension reinforce-
b) Greater horizontal distance than the mini- ment,
mum specified in (a) should be provided,
wherever possible. However, when neeitle b = breadth of the beam or the breadth of
vibrators are employed, the horizontal dis- the web of T-beam,
tance between bars of a group may be
reducid to two-thirds of the nominal maxi- d = effective depth, and
mum size of aggregate, rovided vibrator
can be used without dd Plculty. fy= characteristic strength of reinforce-
ment in N/mm2.
cl Where there are two or more rows of bars, 8.2.2.2 Maximum rein orcement - The
the bars shall be vertically in line and the maximum area of tension rein fforCement shall not
minimum vertical distance between bars exceed 0.04 bD, where b is the width of the beam
shall be 15 mm or two-thirds the nominal rib or web and D is the total depth of the beam.
maximum size of a regate or the maximum
size of the bar, wV lchever is the greatest. Faxiyum _distaye between bay in
8.2.2.3_ _
* -Unless the calculation 01 crack wlatns
The minimum spacin requirements of reinfor- lenSIOn
shows that a greater spacing of bars is acceptable,
cing bars in beams is iL:lustrated in Fig. 8.1 and the following requirement should be fulfilled for
Fig. 8.2. control of flexural cracking:
8.2.2 Tension Reinforcement
The horizontal distance between parallel
8.2.2.1 Minimum reinforcement - The reinforcement bars, or groups near tension
minimum area of tension reinforcement shall not face of a beam shall not be greater than the
be less than that given by the following: value given in Table 8.1 depending on the
amount of redistribution carried out in
0.85 bd analysis and the characteristic strength of
A,,. Min = -
fr :he reinforcement (see Fig. 8.3).
1.
I I
YIN.COVER
=EQUIVAlENT DIAMETER
OR 25mm.WHlCHEVER
IS GREATER
I
8 8 8 ii.
VERTICAL SPACING _-d--t-~~oo 00 O” I
8 8 3 18’
‘~oRIZ~WIAL SPACING ‘-++ SPACING
g.2A VERTICAL PAIRS 8.2B HORIZONTAL PAIRS
L
7
VERTICAL SPACING SHOULD
6E NOT LESS THAN 15 m m
OR 2/3 h, OR @ WHICHEVER
IS 6R EATER.
HORIZONTAL SPACING SHOULD
88 a6 88 a._ VERTICAL
E NOT LESS THAN ( h,+ Smm)
OR EQUIVALENT DIAMETERS
SPACINO
h s NOM~NAL/UAX. SIZE Of AGGRE6AlE

g?~s EQUIVALENT DIAMETER OF BAR
8.2C BUNDLES
FIG. 8.2 MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN GROUPS OF BARS

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SIDE FACE
REINFORCEMENT
(See clause 8.2.41
?
$3oOR b
PREFERABLY 4
a l
WJTHIN 30 t
I $300 OR b
J.
*
VNOT GREATER THAN THE
VALUES SPECIFIED IN TABLE 8-l
FIG. 8.3 REINFORCEMENT SPACING RULES FOR CRACK CONTROL
spacing not exceeding 300 mm or web thicknck.

TABLE 8.1 MAXIMUM CLEAR DISTANCE BETWEEN whichever is less (see Fig. 8.4).
TENSION BARS
PERCENTAGE
REDISTRILIUTION
TO OR FROM 8.3 Detailing of Shear Reinforcement
SECTION CONSIDERED
a) A stirrup in the reinforced concrete beam
x _-30 I -15 0 +I5 +30
shall pass around or be otherwise adequately
Clear Distance Between Bars secured to the outer most tension and
compression reinforcement, and such stir-
N/mm* mm mm mm mm mm rups should have both its ends anchored
250 215 260 m 300 300
properly in any one of the fashion detailed
415 125 155 180 210 235
in Fig. 8.5. In T-beams and l-beams, such
500 105 130 I50 175 195
reinforcement shall pass around longitudinal
NOTE- The Cpacings given in the table are not applicable bars located close to the outer face of the
to members subjected to particularly aggressive environ- flange.
ments unless in the calculation of the moment of resistance,
h hu been limited to 300 N/mm* in limit state design.
8.2.3 CompreSsion Reinforcement - The

maximum area of compression reinforcement
shall not exceed 0.04 bD. Compression
reinforcement shall be enclosed by stirrups for
effective restraint. The anchorage length of
straight bars in compression shall be equal to the
development length of bars in compression.
11.2.4 Side Face Reinforcement - Where the
depth of the web in a beam exceeds 750 mm side
face reinforcement shall be provided along the
two faces. The total area of such reinforcement
shall be not less than 0.1 percent of the web area
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FIG. 8.5 DIFFERENTWAYS OF Ah'cHOHING ENDS OF STIRRUPS
While adopting stirrups, different shapes the beam but other angles can also be
(stie Fig. 8.6) may be considered depending adopted.
on constructional requirements keeping in
view the end anchorage requirements. How- It is usual practice to combine bent up
ever, while choosing a particular shape for a bars and vertical stirrups to resist the
particular situation, its vqlidity should be shear since some of the longitudinal bars
considered from structural point of view. are bent up when they are no longer requi-
red at the bottom (see Fig. 8.7).
b) Bent-up Bars - Tensile reinforcement which
c) Maximum Spacing- The maximum s ac-
f
is inclined and carried through the depth of
beam can also be considered to act as shear ing of shear reinforcement measured a ong
reinforcement provided it is anchored in the axis of the member shall not exceed
accordance with 4.35 (see Fig. 8.7). 0.75 d for vertical stirrups and d for inclined
stirrups at 45”. where d is the effective depth
Usually two bars are bent up at ? time at an of the section under consideration. In no
angle 45O to 60” to the longitudmal axis of case shall it exceed 450 mm.
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d) Use of Multi-hgged Stirrups - Muhi-leg-
lx3
ged sturups are required from the considera-
0 0 tion of shear stresses in the beam, or where
restraint against the buckling of bars in
compression is needed. The rules for stirrups
reinforcing steel in compression are the same
as those for columns. The vertical stirrups
may he provided as two-legged stirrups, four-
legged stirrups or six-legged stirrups at the
same section according to actual require-
ments (see Fig. 8.8). Open type stirrups as
shown in Fig. 8.9 may be used for beam-slab
construction where the width of rib is more
than 450 mm.
e) Stirhps in Edge Beams - Where designer

shows stirrups in any edge or spandrel
L7
beam, these stirrups shall be closed and at
least one longitudinal bar shall be located
0 in each corner of the beam section, the size
of this bar is to be at least equal to the dia-
meter of the stirru but not less than 12 mm.
These details sha P1 be clearly indicated by
the designer. Typical cross-sectional details
are shown in Fig. 8.10 for normal and up-
turned edge or spandrel beams. For easier
placing of the longitudinal bars in the beam,
details for two-piece closed stirrups are
also shown. For the same reason, 90” stirrup
hook is preferred.
Minimum Reinforcement - The minimum

NOTI- Preferred shapes for torsicn- 1.?,3,4.6,7,13 and 14 shear reinforcement in the form of stirrups
shall not be less than the following (see
FIG. 8.6 DIFFERENT SHAPES OF STIRRUPS Fig. 8. I I).
*
r-
LINEOF POTENTIAL CRACK
1,)
I & r4i
djyd&cotaC
‘IMAX. SPACING)
8.7A REQUIREMENTS FOR BENT-UP BARS
FIG. 8.7 BENT-UP BARS (Contmued)

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RYEDlriTE SUPPORT
Y BARS AT SAME LEVEL
2 LEOBED CLOSED
BENT UP BARS
SECiION-AA
X.?H TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF BENT-IJP BARS AND VERTlCAL STIRRUPS IN A CONTINUOUS HEAM
FIG. 8.7 BENT-UP BARS
8.8C
THIS ARRANGEMEKT
IN WHICH LINKS
z;;IDy’S SHOULD BE
FIG. 8.8 EXAMPLES OF MIJLTI~EGGED STIRRUPS

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b = breadth of the beam or breadth

of the web of flanged beam; and
‘S, = stirrup spacing along the length
of the member;
fy = characteristic strength of the
stirrup reinforcement in N/mm*
which shall not be taken greater
than 415 N/mm2.
FIG. 8.9 MULTI-LEGGED OPEN TYPE STIRRUPS However, in members of minor structural
.CROSS-SECTION OF A BROAD SHALLOW importance such a,s lintels, or where the maxi-
BEAM WITH ~-LEGGED STIRRUPS mum shear stress calculated is less than
the permissible value, this provision
A,,, Min = y need not be complied with.
Y
where la Beam o Varying Depth - Detail stirrup

sizes in d ividually where beams have varying
A,, = total cross-sectiodal area of depth. A range ot’ stirrup sizes nas to be
stirrup legs effective in shear; detailed (see fig. 8.12 and also 6.10).
-120M!N84RSCONTINUOUS
EXCEPT WHEN SPLICED 10
OTHER TOP STEEL. THESE
BARS SHALL BE OF SAME
4LL STIRRUPS IN EDOE SIZE AS STIRRUPS IF ST-
BEAM SHALL BE,CLOSEO ARE LARGER THAN (16
CORNER BARS SHALL BE -W
ANCHORED AT SUPPORtS
STIRRUPS AS CLOSED TIE
I I -!z
IL
d
wdNER BARS SHALL BE
~~PROPERLV ANCHORED AT
SUPPORTS
STIRRUPS AND TOP BARS
FORM CLOSED TIE
12@Ml” BARS‘CONTINUOUS -
rcI
STRAMII BAR SWCE;
GfHERTOP STEEL LAP LENQTH SPEClflED
-WHBTRUCTIon BREAR (IF REpufREO)
WHERE REQUIRE0 BV oEsMR\
\ .
a
I
CORNER BARS SMALL #

PROPERLY ANCHORED AT
SUPPORTS
TWO-PIECESTIRRUPSFDRMCLOSEDTIE
Audimc&oMinl&limetra.
FIG. 8.10 TYPICAL DETAILS OF REINFORCEMEVTIN EDGE AND SPANDREL BEAM
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION
COVER 10
STIRRUPS 1s
bv . AREA OF
XWP
COVERTOMAIN STEEL=
2Smm OR 1 OIAOF BARI#
WHICHEVERIS GREATER.
SECTION- AA
FIG. 8.1 I REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR BEAMS
CONCERTINA STIRRUPS
SIZE OF STIRRUPS TO
MAINTAIN SHAPE
Ah- B
SECTION-AA ELEVATION SECTION-BB
FIG. 8.12 USE OF CONCERTINA STIRRUPS IN BEAMS OF VARYING DEPTH
W Force not Applied to Top of Beam - Where men. at the junction in the main beam in the
a load transfer is through the bottom or side form of stirrups to transfer the force to the
of a beam (for example, where one beam top of the beam. If the load is large, bent-up
frames into another), ensure that there is bars may also be used in addition to
sufficient suspension or hang-up reinforce- stirrups (see Fig. 8.13).
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FIG.8.13 ANCHORED AT SUPPORT
H.14A SHEAR AN ID TORSION REINFORCEMENT IN

BEAMS
8.4 Torsion Reinforcement - When a member
is designed for torsion, reinforcement for the same
shall Ge provided as follows (see Fig. 8.14A):
a) The transverse reinforcement for torsion
shall be rectangular closed stirrups placed
perpendicular_ to the axis of the member.
The spacing of the stirrups shall not exceed
the least of xl, (s, + d/4 and 300 mm,
where X, and yl are respecively the short
dnd long dimensions of the stirrup. In a
beam with multi-legged stirrup, only the
stirrup going around the outer face shall
be considered to resist torsional force. In
members having a complex cross-section
(such as 1 and T-sections), each part (flanges,
ribs, webs, etc.) should contain closed
stirrups of its own (see Fig. 8.14B and C).
b) Longitudinal reinforcement shall be placed
as close as is practicable to the corners of
the cross-section and in all cases there shall
be at least one longitudinal bar in each
corner of the ties.
8.148
c) When the cross-sectional dimensions of the
members exceeds 450 mm, additional longi- 1 1
tudinal reinforcements shall be provided at
the side faces and the total area of such
reinforcement shall be not less than 0.1
percent of the web area and shall be distri-
buted equally on two faces at a spacing not
exceeding 300 mm or web thickness which-
ever is lower.
8.5 Curtailmeht of Reinforcement - The extent
of curtailment of main reinforcement in beams
should be related to the.bending moment diagram
subject to the conditions specified in Section 4.
However, simplified urtailment rules illustrated in
Fig. 8.15, 8.16 a d 8.17 may be used for
continuous beams, Fsimply supported beams and
cantilever beams, respectively under the following
circumstances:
a) the beams are designed for predominantly
uniformly distributed loads; and
b) in the case of continuous beams, the spans
are approximately equal (which do not 8.14C
differ by more than I5 percent of the FIG.8.14 SEAR AND TORSIONREINFORCEMENT IN
longest). RECTANGULAR AND FLANGED BEAMS
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EFFECTIVE SPAN 11 12
3
1
END SUPPORT INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT
(RESTAINED) it 0% I1 SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN La
No-l t Applicable lo continuous beams with approxrmakly equal spans (not differrng more than I5 percent)
and subjrcted to predominantly U.D.L.. and desrgned without comprcGon steel.
FIG. 8.15 SIMPI.IF1k.D CUKTAlI,MEN r Kl!l.ts FOR CONTINIK)I’S BEAMS
i r MINIMUM TWO BARS Jc !
*In cast partialI\ restrain: members,.35 percent of the. relnforcemen: shall albo be probided fo;. negative
momt’nt at the support and fully anchorrd.
8.6 Edge and Spandrel Beam -- T-beams or L-

beams are usually designed as internal and
external beams supporting a floor slab; where
rNOTLESS WAN *st part ot the slab form the horizontal portions of
--
I 0.5 Ant the T- or I.-beam.
Where the rcinforcemcnt oi a slab which is

: considcrcd HIS the flange of T- or L.-beam, is
parallel to the beam. transverse reinforcement
10 25Afi (MIN.) SUBJECl 10 MINIMUM ‘I
extending to the lengths indicated in Fig. 8.18
OF Two BARS, IF NOT OESICNEO AS shall be pro\,ided. ii’ the quantity of such
A DOUBLY REINFORCED SECTION. - i. ,. trans\crsc reinfor-cement is not specially
determined by calculations it shall not be less than
60 percent of main reiniorcement in the centre of
the span of slab constituting the flange.
8.7 Corners and Cranked Beams ~- Recommen-

dations’for various methods of reinforcing corners
are gi\,ing herein based on reference 6. It is to be
noted that closing corners present no major,
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BARS TO HAVE
THE REQUIRED
ANCHORAGE
VALUE ON
BOTH’SIDES.
O-25 AH 1 MtU.) SUBJECT

TO MWMtM TWO BARS
8 178 CANTILEVER BEAM PROJECTING FROM A BEAM OVER A COLUMN
FIG. 8.17 SIMPLIFIED CURTAILMENT RULES FOR A CANTILEVER BEAM
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FIG. 8.18 TRANSVERSEREINFORCEMENTIN FLANGE OF T-BEAM WHEN MAIN REINFORCE-

MENT OF SLAB IS PARALLEL TO SEAM
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problem, but opening corners require careful

detailing (see Fig. 8.l9 and Fig. 8.20).
RESUlTANtTENSILE
FORCE ACROSS -
FIG. 8.22 HAIRPIN WITH SPLAY REINFORCEMENT

FG 8.19 OPENING CORNER
8.7.2 900~Opening Corners With More Than 1
Percent Reinforcement - If the area of reinforce-
ment exceeds one percent. provide transverse steel
as well as splay steel as in Fig. 8.23. (The use of a
splay is also strongly recommended.)
COMPRESS\wE
FORCE ACROSS
CORNER
FIG. 8.20 CLOSING CORNER
8.3.1 9Qo-Opening Corners With I Percent

Rein orcement or Less - Where the amount of
rein f/&cement in the beam is equal to or less than
1 percent, detail the reinforcement as shown in FIG. 8.23
Fig. 8.21 or Fig. 8.22, the splay steel being equal
to 50 percent of the main steel. 8.7.3 Cranked Beams - The recommended
methods of detailing are shown in Fig. 8.24, 8.25
and 8.26.
FIG. 8.24
I
FIG. 8.21 FIG. 8.25

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F!G. 8.26
8, ‘A Beam and Column Junclion - Where a

COIL hn extends above a beam, bend the beam top
rein arcement down into the column but if it is
necc sary to bend the bars up, detail additional
stee as in Fig. 8.27.
FIG. 8.28
FIG. 8.27
8.7.5 Closing Corners - At closing corners

provide adequate radii (equa! to at least 7.5 bar
diameters) and some additional reinforcement as
in Fig. 8.28.
8.8 Beam of D’ifferent Depths -- Typical
arrangements of reinforcement over the support
when the beam on either side of the support are of
different depths is shown in Fig. 8.29. FIG. 8.29 BEAMS AT DIFFERENT DEPTHS
8.9 Tie Members - As a tie ’ is under pure
tension there is no tendency to burst like an consideration is the end conditions where a
axially loaded column and therefore binders are method should be devised to anchor the tie
not required. But, in order to form the and/or spread its axial load into the connecting
longitudinal bars into a cage, a minimum number members.
of links is used. As there is theoretically no shear
or bending moment acting on a tie, only main practice a small splay at the ends of the tie is
longitudinal reinforcement is required. The main made to allow for any slight moment that may be
induced at the ends. Simple end details for light
8.9.1 End Details -These shall provide loading are shown in Fig. 8.30. The ties are shown
adequate anchors and correct bond lengths. In by the arrows.
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NOMINAL LINKS
8.3OA
8.3aB
c
8
w
b
8.3OC
FIG.8.30TIE END CONNECTIONS FOR LIGHT LOADING
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For heavier axial loading, the ends shall be In Fig. 8.31 C extra links or hoops shall be
more splayed out to distribute * the load provided as shown to resist the tendency of the
adequately. Typical details are shown in Fig. 8.3 I. large loop to burst under axial load. In Fig. 8.31
the main bars have been shown with double lines
In Fig. 8.31 (A and B) it will be seen that as the for clarity. When detailing they would be shown
splay is increased in size, the embedded and hence thick lines in t.he norma! way.
bond length of the main tie bars is also increased.
8.3lR
8.3lA
8.3lC
FIG. 8.31 TIE END CONNECTIONS FOR HIGH LOADING

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8.10 Haunched Beam - In very heavily loaded reinforcement in an end external haunch. The
beams, for example a warehouse structure, the main bars are carried through the haunch as if it
shear stress and negative bending moment at the did not exist, with pairs of bars Q, 6, c, etc,
supports will be high. An economical method of stopped off in accordance with a’cut-off bending
overcoming this problems is to provide the beams moment diagram. Bars h are placed parallel to the
with haunches as shown in Fig. 8.32. There are-no haunch to carry vertical links (omitted in the
rules governing the size of haunches, but those figure for clarity).
shown in Fig. 8.32 are considered ideal.
A similar method of reinforcing to that shown
8.10.1 Main Reinforcement in haunches - in Fig. 8.33 can also be used for internal
Figure 8.33 shows the typtcat main tensrle haunches. This is shown in Fig. 8.34.
4 I
HAUNCH
FIG. 8.32 BEAM HAUN(.HES
FIG.8.33 MAIN REINFORCEMENTIN END HAUNCHES (SW FIG. 8.33 FOR SECTION xx)
FIG.8.34 MAIN REINFORCE~~ENT

I& HAUNCHES (See FIG. 8.37FOR SECTION xx)
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8.10.2 Stirrups in Haunches - The stirrups in

haunches can either be positioned normally to
the haunch as shown in Fig. 8.35A, or placed
vertically as in Fig. 8.358. Most designers prefer
method shown in Fig. 8.358.
LINK PLACED
NORMAL TO HAUNCH
h h
SECTION X-X
FIG. 8.36 HAUNCH LINKS
8.12 Intersection of Beams

8.12.1 General - Ensure that, at beam-beam
intersections, reinforcement is so arranged that
layers in mutually perpendicular beams are at
different levels.
8.12.2 Top Steel- It is good practice, for the
following reasons, to pass the secondary beam
steel over the main beam steel:
a) secondary beam steel is usually of smaller
8.358 diameter and requires less cover, and
b) secondary beam top reinforcement is
available to act as a support for the slab top
FIG. 8.35 LINKS OR TIES IS HAL‘SCHS
reinforcement.
Where the main beam is very heavily stressed,
If in Fig. 8.33 and 8.34, the h bars were placed
however, it may be more economical to pass the
near the outside edge of the beam they would foul
main beam steel over the secondary
the outside main horizontal bars. They should,
reinforcement.
therefore, be placed on the inside as shown in
Fig. 8.36 so that two different sets of stirrups are 8.12.3 Bottom Steel - To accommodate
required throughout the whole length of the bottom bars, it is good practice to make
haunch (see 8.10). secondary beams shallower than main beams,
even if by only 50 mm (see Fig. 8.37). Where
8.11 Beam of Varying Depth - Stirrups need to beam soffits are at the same level, the secondary
be detailed individually wherever beams have beam steel should pass over the main beam steel.
varying depths and a range of stirrup sizes have to Unless the secondary beam span is short, bars of
be adopted. diameter less than 25 mm be draped (see
8.11.1 The different stirrup sizes may be Fig. 8.38). Cranking of bottom bars is usually not
reduced in number by using concertina stirrups necessary.
(see Fig. 8.12) with the legs lapped with tension If it is required that the beam cages be pre-
lap length. The difference between the lengths of assembled. provide splice bars 7.6).
successive groups should be at least 50 mm. In
order to maintain the correct size of the member, 8.13 Opnings in the Web - Adjacent openings
use closed stirrups at centre-tocentre distances of for services in the web of flexural members shall
at least 1000 mm. Ensure that concertina stirrups be arranged so that no potential failure planes,
are properly tied and maintained in position passing through several openings, can develop. In
during concreting. considering this, the possible reversal of shear

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Secondary beam
Draoed mam bar

(Tie to side of stirrup)
FIG. 8.37 FIG. 8.38
force, associated with the development of the ensure that the moments and shear forces can be
flexural overstrength of the members, should be effectively transmitted by the compression zone of
taken into account. the member.
8.13.1 Small square or circular openings may 11.13.4 For openings defined by 8.13.3,
be @aced in the mid-depth of the web provided longitudinal and transverse reinforcement shall be
that cover requirements to longitudinal and placed in the compression side of the web to resist
transverse reinforcement are satisfied, and the one and one-half times the shear across the
clear distance between such openings, measured opening. Shear transfer in the tension side of the
along the member, is npt less than 150 mm, The web shall be neglected.
area of small openings shall not exceed I 000 mm? NOTE-Only the part of the web above or below an
for members with an effective depth,d, less than opening which is in compression should be considered to
or equal to 500 mm, or 0.004 n* when the transmit shear. The stiffness of the tension part is conside-
effective depth IS more than 500 mm. red to be negligible because of extensive cracking. The
amount, locatIon and anchorage of the longitudinal rein-
NOTE- Smal openings with areas not exceeding those forcement in the compression part of the web above the
specified in 8113 .l.are considered not to interfere with the opening must be determined from first principles so as to
development of the strength of the member. However, such resist one and one-half times the moment induced by the
openings must not encroach into the flexural compression shear force across the opening. Similarly shear reinforce-
zone of the member. Therefore, the edge of a small opening ment in the compression chord adjacent to the opening must
lould be no closer than 0.33 d, to the compression face of resist IS0 percent of the design shear force. This is to ensure
the member. as required by[$.12.3. When two or more small that no failure occurs as a result of the local weakening of
openings are placed transvertily in the web. the distance the member due to the opening. Effective diagonal rein-
between the outermost edges of the small openings should forcement above or below the opening, resisting one and
be considered as being equivalent to the height of one large one-half times the shear and moment, is also acceptable.
opening and the member should be designed accordingly.
8.13.5 Transverse web reinforcement,
8.133 Webs with openings larger than that extendmg over the full depth of the web, shall be
permitted by 18.12.1 shall be subject to rational placed adjacent to both sides of a large opening
design to ensure that the forces and moments are over a distance not exceeding one-half of the
adequately transferred in the vicinity of the effective depth of the member to resist twice the
openings. This will require the design of entire design shear across the opening.
orthogonal or diagonal reinforcement around
such openings. NATE - At either side of an opening where the moments
and shear forces are introduced to the full section of a beam,
8.13.3, Whenever the largest dimension of an horizontal splitting or diagonal tension cracks are to be
opening exceed one-quarter of the effective depth expected. To control these cracks, transverse reinforcement
of the member, it is to be considered large. Such resisting at least twuze the design shear force,, must bc
provided on both sides of the opening. Such sturups can
openings shall not be placed in the web where be distributed over a length not exceeding 0.5 d at either
they could affect the flexural or shear capacity of side immediately adjacent to the opening.
the member, nor where the total shear stress
exceed 0.36 a, or in potential plastic hinge 8.13.6 A typical detail of reinforcement
zones. In no case shall the height of the opening around a large opening in the web of a beam,
exceed 0.4 d nor shall its edge be closer than complying with the above requirements, are
0.33 d to the compression face of the member to Shown in Fig. 8.39.

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SECTION 9
FLOOR SLABS
9.0 Solid Slabs-The requirements specified in Figure 9.1 shows the general details of slab
9.1 to 9.7.2.2 apply to solid slabs other than flat spanning in one direction. It clearly indicates the
slabs. size and thickness of the slab and reinforcement,
the cover and the spacing. Slab thickness shall be
9.1 Minimum Reinlorcement - In solid indicated both in plan and section. Where series
reinforced concrete slabs, the reinforcement in of identical bars are used, it is customary to show
either direction expressed as a percentage of the only one bar. The bars in the shorter direction
gross-sectional area of the concrete shall not be (main bars) are placed in the bottom layer. At
less than: least 50 percent of main reinforcement provided
a) 0.15 percent where plain bars are used, and at mid span should extend to the supports. The
remaining 50 percent should extend to within 0.1 I
b) 0.12 percent where high yield strength (hot of the support.
rolled and cold twisted) deformed bars or
welded wire fabric are used. The bars in longer direction of the slab are
called distribution or transverse steel. These assist
9.2 Spacing, Cover and Diameter in distribution of the stresses caused by the
superimposed loading, temperature changes and
9.2.1 Spacing shrinkage during the hardening process. These
a) The pitch of the bars for main tensile rein- bars are placed in the upper layer and tied with
forcement in solid slab shall be not more the main steel bars to keep them in correct
than thrice the effective depth of such slab position during concreting.
or 450 mm, whichever is smaller.
9.3.2 Slabs Spanning in Two Directions - A
b) The pitch of the distribution bars or the
simple slab spanning in two directions (lY/lx < 2)
pitch of the bars provided against shrinkage
and temperature shall not be more than 5 and supported on four brick walls is shown in
times the effective depth of such slab or Fig. 9.2.
450 mm, whichever is smaller. Table C-6 As the slab is spanning in both directions the
(see Appendix C) give area of bars for reinforcement in each direction shall be
different spacing and diameter of bars. considered as main reinforcement. The bars in the
9.2.2 Cover shorter direction are generally placed in the
bottom layer and tied with the bars iti the longer
a) The cover at each end of reinforcing bar direction placed above at suitable intervals to
shall be neither less than 25 mm nor less keep their relative positions intact during
than twice the diameter of such bar. concreting.
b) The minimum cover to reinforcement (ten- At least 50 percent of the tension reinforcement
sion, compression, shear) shall be not less provided at mid-span should extend to the
than 15 mm, nor less than the diameter of supports. The remaining 50 percent should extend
bar. to within 0.1 I, or 0.1 I, of the support, as
9.2.3 Bar Diameters-The main bars in the appropriate, where I, and I, are effective spans in
slab shall not be less than 8 mm (high yield the shorter direction and longer direction,
strength bars) or 10 mm (plain bars) and respectively.
distribution steel shall not be less than 6 mm
diameter bars. The dhmeter of the bar shall not 9.4 Restrained Slabs - When the corners of a
also be more thag one-eighth of the slab slab are prevented from lifting, the following
thickness. simplified detailing rules may be applied,
provided the slab is designed for predominantly
9.3 Simply Supported Slabs uniformly distributed loads.
9.3.1 Slabs Spanning in One Direction - A NOTE I - The analysis of uniformly distributed load and
slab that is supported on two opposite sides only concentrated loads may be done separately, and with
by either walls or beams is said to be spanning in appropriate theories. The reinforcement quantities deter-
mined in this way should be superimposed.
one direction. The s!ab is considered as spanning
in one direction even when the slab is supported NOTE2 -- If an end support is assumed to be a free support
in the analysis, but if the character of the structure is such
on all four sides if the effective length of the slab that restraint may nevertheless occur at the support, a
exceeds two times its effective width. The shorter restraint moment equal lo half the mid-span moment in the
span is to be considered for design. strip concerned may be adopted.
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LDISTRIWTION BARS LMAIN BARS ( SEE NOTE 1) ’
( SEE NOTE 2 1
SECTION -88
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Norm I -Diameter Q 8 mm for deformed bars; 10 mm for plain bars; Spacing P 3d or 450 mm
NOTE2 - Diameter Q 6 mm; Spacing IP Sd or 450 mm
FIG. 9.1 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A SLAB SPANNING IN ONE DIRECTION

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BARS IN SHORTER DIRECTION SHALL !
BE PLACED BELOW BARS PLACED IN ;
THE LONGER DIRECTION
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DETAIL OF BARS IN SHORTER DIRECTION I
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FIG. 9.2 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A SLAB SPANNING IN Two DIRECTIONS
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9.4.1 The slabs are considered as divided in 9.5 Cantilever Slabs-The main reinforcement
each direction int:o middle strips and edge strips shall be placed in the top of cantilever slab
as shown in Fig. !9.3, the middle strip being three- extending to sufficient length over the support
quarters of the width and each edge strip one- and back into the normal span.Ttie method of
eighth of the width. curtailment shall conform to the requirements
specified in Section 4.
9.4.2 The tension reinforcement provided at Support to the top steel of cantilever slabs at
mid-span in the imiddle strip shall extend in the spacings -(for stools and chairs) should preferably
lower part of the slab to within 0.25 1 of a be specified in the detailing drawing. The bending
continuous edge, or 0.15 I of a discontinuous of the main bars should be such that they
edge. contribute to the supporting of the steel, that is,
9.4.3 Over the continuous edges of a middle bars that extend to the end should have vertical
strip, the n.ension reinforcement shall extend in the bends, with a fixing bar at the bend.
upper p&n; of the ,slab a distance of 0.15 1 from the The secondary steel at right angles to fhe
support, and at least 50 percent shall extend a support may be designed and -detailed to carry
distance rif 0.30 1. construction loading in the propped condition, if
9.4.4 ,4t a discontinuous edge, negative necessary.
moments may arise. They depend on the fixity at The deflection in cantilever slabs can be
the cedge of the slab but, in general, tension reduced by the addition of compression steel at
reinforcement equal to 50 percent of that the bottom. This would also be . helpful in
provided at mid-span extending 0.1 I into the span counteracting possible reversal of bending
will be sufficient. moments.
9.43 Reinforcement in edge strip parallel to 9.5.1 The simplified curtailment rules
the edge, shall comply with the minimum illustrated in Fig. 9.7 may be used for cantilever
reinforcement requirement (9.1) and the slabs when they are designed for predominantly
requirements for torsion in 9.4.6. to 9.4.6.2. uniformly distributed loads.
9.4.6 torsional Reinforcement - Torsional 9.5.2 Tie Backs and Counter Masses to
reinforcement shall be provided at any corner Cantilevers
where the slab is simply supported on both edges
meeting at that corner and is prevented from 9.5.2.1 Cantilever at the bottom of
lifting unless the consequences of cracking are beams- Ensure, when a cantilever is at the
negligible. It sh;all consist of top and bottom bottom of a beam, the design of the stirrups in the
reinforcement, each with layer of bars placed beam provides for moment, shear, hanging
parallel t3 the sides of the slab and extending tension and, if necessary, torsion. If possible,
from the edges a minimum distance of one-fifth of provide in the detailing of this steel for placing of
the shorter span. The area of reinforcement per the beam steel without the necessity of. the
unit widt’h in ea’ch of these four layers shall be threading of the main beam steel through the
three-quarters of the ~area required for the cantilever anchorage loops. The details should
maximum mid-span moment per unit width in the conform to the basic principles a plicable to
slab (see Fig. 9.4A). opening corner in retaining walls an s the beams.
Figure 9.8 provides three alternative methods of
9.4.6.1 Torsional reinforcement equal to anchoring bars in supporting beams.
half that ‘described in 9.4.6 shall be provided at a
NOTE- Note the special difficulty induced by bent-up
corner cointained by edges over only one of which bars in the beam steel:
the slab is’continuous. (see Fig. 9.4B.)
a) Curtailed bars going to the back of a beam may drift _
9.4.6.2 Torsional reinforcement need not be out of position during casting of concrete.
provided at any corner contained by edges over b) Hairpin type bars should be related to the horizontal
both of which t.he slab is continuous. stirrup spacing, and this may cause difficulties.
9.4.7 .A slab shall be treated as spanning one c) Loops of 270° are difficult to bend and place in
position.
way (in the shorter direction) when ratio of
effective span in the longer direction to the 9.5.2.2 Cantilever at the top of bedms-
effective :span in. the shorter direction is greater Where the weathering course is 30 mm -or less,
than 2. crank the-bars at a slope not exceeding 1 in 6 [see
Fig. ~9.9(A)]. Ensure that the combination of top
9.4.8 Figure ‘9.5 illustrates curtailment of bars
bars and stirrups is such as to provide the
in a restrained slab spanning in two directions
required restraint. Note that if a bar is laced over
based on the above rules using straight bars or and under the beam bars, it is fully restrained
bent-up bars.
provided that the beam top bars are heavy enough
9.4.9 Re-entrant Corners- Diagonal rem- and a stirrup is within 50 mm of such bar- If the
forcement shall be placed at all re-&trant corners bar is not so laced, detail the steel to ensure the
to keep crack widths within limits (see Fig. 9.6). anchorage against bursting (see Fig. 9.9).

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9.4A Corner with Two Discontinuous Ends
9.48 Corner with One Discontinuous Ends
FIG. 9.4 TORSIONAL REINFORCEMENT IN SLABS

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A- USING BENT-UP BARS L INTERMEDIATE BEAM

EDGE BEAM
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I I I + T
h6E BEAM L INTERMEDIATE BEAM

B- USING STRAIGHT BARS
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FIG. 9.5 SIMPLIFIED RULES FOR CIJRTAILMENT OF BARS-SECTION THROUGH MIDDLE STRII~ 7
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WA11 SUPPORT to frame circular openings. They should be
r placed both at top and bottom if the thick-
I ! ness of slab exceeds 150 mm.-The diameter
----1 l-----
of these bars should be the same as that of,
I the larger of the slab bars, and their length
iF$La9
I should be about 80 diameters.
I i
I NOTE - In general openings of diameter less than 250 mm
-------a or of size smaller than 200 X 200 mm may be treated as
insignificant openings.
SLAB
9.7 Slabs with Welded Wire Fabric
9.7.1 General- Welded wire fabric is either
hDDITlONAL
DIAGONAL
8ARS oblong mesh or square mesh arid is supplied in
(TOP ; BOTTOM1 either rolls or flat sheets. The details regarding
material, types and designation, dimensions, sizes
of sheets or rolls, weight, tolerance, mechanical
properties, etc, are all covered in IS : 1566-1982
‘Specification for hard-drawn steel wire fabric for
SLAB concrete reinforcement (second revision) ’ (see also
Section 1).
9.7.2 Detailing
9.7.2.1 To ensure that correct size of fabric
is laid in right direction, small sketches should be
ADDITIONAL DIAGONAL inserted on the plan to indicate the direction of
BARS ( TOP 4 BOTTOM I span of the fabric. Details at A and B in Fig. 9.12
indicate square and oblong welded wire fabric,
BEAM !%Pf'O~ respectively, in plan view of slab.
FIG.Y.6ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT AT RE-

9.7.2.2 The actual position of the welded
ENTRANT CORNERS
wire fabric sheet in slab panels may be shown by a
diagonal line together with the description of the
mesh used. Bottom sheets should be shown with
9.5.3 Cantilevers Around Corners - Ensure diagonal drawn from bottom left-hand corner to
that, in a corner of a cantilever slab, the detailing the top right-hand corner. Top sheets should be
is such that tie-back loading and the deflections shown from top left-hand corner to the bottom
that arise from this are accounted for. Avoid ‘fan’ right-hand corner. A schedule may also be
type detailing. Take particular care with drainage included in the structural drawing indicating the
inlets. mesh sizes, length and width, and cutting details
for welded wire fabric sheets for different slabs
9.6 Openings in Slab: -Special detailing for panels. A typical plan is illustrated in Fig. 9.13
openings for lift shafts, large service ducts, etc, in (see Section 5 for schedule).
the floors shall be given in the drawing. Such
openings shall be strengthened by special beams 9.8 Flat Slabs
or additional reinforcement around the openings.
Due regard shall be paid to the possibility of 9.8.1 Genera/- The term flat slab means a
diagonal cracks developing at the corners of the reinforced concrete slab with or without drops,
openings. supported generally without beams, by columns
with or without flared column heads (see Fig.
NOTE - The number, sire and position of trimming bars 9.14). A flat slab may be solid slab or may have
is a function of the design, and should be determined by the
designer. recesses formed on the soffit so that the soffit
comprises a series of ribs (waffles) in two
9.6.1 Where openings are small and the slab is directions. The recesses may be formed by
not subjected to any special type loading or removable or permanent filler blocks.
vibration conditions, the following general
detailing rules may be followed around openings
9.8.1.1 (see Fig. 9.15)
(see Fig. 9.10 and 9.11):
a) Cofumn strip -Column strip means a
a) At least one half the quantity of principal
design strip having a width of 0.25 12, but
steel intersected by the opening is to be
not greater than 0.25 k on each side of the
placed parallel to principal steel on each side
column centre line, where II is the span in
of the opening extending Ld beyond the
edges of the opening. the direction moments are being determined,
measured centre-to-centre of supports and 1,
b) Diagonal stitching bars are put across the is the span transverse to II, measured centre-
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CHAIRS
-fUPPOR7S
NEAR
FIG. 9.10 ADDITIONAL
v
A RECTANGULAR
DOlTtONAL RilNFORClNG
REINFORCEMENT
A OPENING
BARS
AROUND
IN ASLAB
.
NOTE-Bottom bars left out for clarity
FIG. 9.8 CANTILEVER SLABS AT THE BOTTOM OF a0

BEAMS
< \
‘ .I0
l“,“30 9.9A
3o<s<150
9.9B
\II AOOITIONAl REINFORCING BARS
--SOW ARCAOF CANTILCVLR

mwORCtYE*l FIG. 9. I I ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT
AROUND
A CIRCULOR OPENING IN A SLAB
NOTE- Bottom bars left out for clarity

FIG.9.12WELDED WIRE FABRIC IN PLAN VIEW OF
FIG. 9.9 CANTILEVER AT THE TOP OF BEAMS
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FIG. 9.13 PLAN SHOWING TYPICAL DETAILS OF WELDED WIRE FABRIC
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CRITICAL SECTION Foa

SHEAR WMtO4A1tLY
11A SLAB WITHOUT OROP L COLUMN

WITHOUT COLUMN HEAO
CRITICAL SCclIoH
FOR SHEAR 116 SLAB WITH DROP L COLUMN
WITH COLUMN HEAD
ANY CONCRETE IN IHIS AREA

10 BE NEGLECTED IN THE
CALCULATIONS
.llC SLAB WITHOUT DROP 8 COLUMN

WITH COLUMN HEAD
NOTE-De is the diameter of column or column head to be considered for desgn and d is effective
depth of slab or drop as appropriate.
FIG. 9.14 CRITICAL SECTIONS FOR SHEAR IN FLAT SLABS
b) Middle strip - Middle strip means a design 9.8.3 Slab Reinforcement

strip bounded on each of its opposite sides
by tlie column strip. 9.8.3.1 Spacing - The spacing of bars in a
flat slab shall not exceed twice the slab thickness,
c) Panel - Panel means that part of a slab except where a slab is of cellular or ribbed
bounded on each of its four sides by the construction.
Centre line of a column or centre line of
adjacent spans.
9.8.3.2 Area of reinforcement - When drop
9.8.2 Proportioning panels are used, the thickness of drop panel for
determination of area of reinforcement shall be
9.8.2.1 The minimum thickness of‘slab shall the lesser of the following:
be 125 mm.
a) Thickness of drop, and
9.8.2.2 Drops - The drops, when provided,
shall be rectangularcin plan and have a length in b) Thickness of slab plus one-quarter the dis-
each direction not less than one-third of the panel tance between edge of drop and edge of
length in that direction. For exterior panels, the capital.
width of drops at right angles to the non-
continuous edge and measured from the centre
9.8.3.3 Minimum length of reinforcement
line of the columns shall be equal/to one-half the
width of drop for interior panels. 4 Reinforcement ih flat slabs shall have the
minimum lengths specified in Fig. 9.16.
9.8.2.3 Column heads - Where column Larger lengths of reinforcement shall be
heads are provided, that portion of a column head provided when required by analysis.
which lies within the largest right circular cone or
pyramid that has a vertex angle of 90” and can be b) Where adjacent spans are unequal, the
included entirely within the outlines of the column extension of negative reinforcement beyond
and the column head, shall be considered for each face of the common column shall be
design purposes (see 9.13). based on the longer span.

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e 12, I_ 12b
I 1
OF PANEL-A . OF PANEL-B
I f
COLUMN STRIP MIDDLE STRIP COLUMN STRIP MIDDLE STRIP COLUMN STRIP
I I I I
FIG. 9.15 PANELS, C~L~JMNSTRIPS AND MIDDLE STRIPS
9.8.3.4 Anchoring reinforcement 9.8.3.5 When the design is based on the

a) All slab reinforcement perpendicular to a direct design method specified in IS : 456-1978,
discontinuous edge shall have an anchorage simplified detailing rules as specified in Fig. 9.17
(straight, bent or otherwise anchored) past may be followed. A typical arrangement of bars in
the internal face of the spandrel beam, wall a flat slab with drop panels is shown in Fig. 9.17.
or column of an amount:
9.8.4 Openings in Fiat Slabs - Openin s of
1) for positive reinforcement - not less any size may be provided in the flat slab iP it is
than 15 cm xcept that with fabric rein- shown by analysis that the requirements of
forcement ving a fully welded trans- strength and serviceability are met. However, for
verse wire ?! irectly over the support, it openings conforming to the following, no special
shall be permissible to reduce this length analysis is required (see also 9.6):
to one-half of the width of the support or
5 cm, whichever is greater; and a) Openings of any size may be placed within
the middle half of the span in each direction,
2) for negative reinforcement - such that provided the total amount of reinforcement
the design stress is developed at the inter- required for the pane1 without the opening is
nal face, in accordance with Section 4. maintained.
b) Where the slab is not supported by a span- b) In the area common to two column strips,
drel beam or wall, or where the slab canti- not more than one-eighth of the width of strip
levers beyond the support, the anchorage in either span shall be interrupted by the
shall be obtained within the slab. openings. The equivalent of reinforcement
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E wwoul mop PANEL WIW DROP PANEL

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(NO SLAe CONTINWY I (CONlINUITy PROVI~EO) (H, SLAB CONTINUITY J

c
BAR LENGTH FROM F~ca oc SWPORT
Minimum Length Maximum tngth
I Length 0'14 1. 0.20 1. 0.22 1. 0.30 1. O-S.9f. 0*2OI, 0.24 1,
Ilent bon at exterior rupport~ may be used if a general anrlysh is made.

Nm - D II the diameter of the column and the dimension of t& rcetmnular column in the
direction under consideration.

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i-
CUMN S~RI_P~MIDDLESIR
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-_G INTERIOR PANEL
PLAN 4 EXTERIORPANEL 4
SUPPORT .
e- _ .___-.- --
SECTION THROUGH COLUMN STRIP I
SECTION THROUGH MlDDLE STRfP

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interrupted shall be added on all sides of the A few more methods of detailing shear
openings. reinforcement in flat slabs are givenirr Fig. 9.20 to
9.22.
c) In the area common to one column strip and
one middle strip, not more than one-quarter 9.9 Waffle Slabs
of the reinforcement in either strip shall be
interrupted by the openings. The equivalent 9.9.1 Definition - A waffle flat slab is a two-
of reinforcement interrupted shall be added way joist system. The two-way joist portion may
on all sides of the openings. be combined with a solid column head or with
solid wide beam sections on the column centre
lines for uniform depth construction.
9.8.5 Shear Reinforcement at Column Heads
and Dropped Panels - The best method of provi- 9.9.2 Size of Waffles - Reusable forms of
ding shear reinforcement for slabs at column standard size shall be used for economy. These
heads is to use beam cages in one direction and shall provide the width of rib at least 10 cm and
bars in the other direction laid under and on top spaced not more than 100 cm clear, and depth not
of the steel in the cages (see Fig. 9.18). Other more than 31/ times the minimum width.
methods such as the following may also be used Standard size may be adopted for these moulds as
depending upon their suitability: 50 X 50 cm, 60 X 60 cm, 80 X 80 cm, and 100 X
100 cm and depth as 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,
4 Half or open stirrups suspended from the and 50 cm.
top steel;
9.9.3 Detailing of Reinforcement in the
W Use of serpentine bars (see Fig. 9.19A). Waffle Slab (With Solid Head and Square
d Spiders made of bent bars (for deep slabs) Interior Panel)- Ensure that at least 50 percent
(see Fig. 9.19B). of the total main tension steel in the ribs is carried
through at the bottom on to the support and
4 Structural steel frames made of plate. anchored (see Fig. 9.23).

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PLAN
SECTION A-A
STIRRUP
1 LCOVER
SECTION B-B
FIG. 9.18 SHEAR REINFORCEMENT FOR SLAB AT COLUMN HEADS
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9.19A 9.19B
FIG. 9.19 EXAMPLESOF SHEAR REINFORCEMENTFOR SLABS AT COLUMN HEADS
COLUMN
..
I
I -LINKSFIXED 10 SAME
CEVELS OF REINFORCEMENT
0 4
r;
PROVIDE FIXING BARS

WHERE MAIN BARS ARE
L NOT PRESENT
Y
SECTION -AA
LINKS (lYp.1
I
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f SHOWING POSITION OF LINKS 1
FIG. 9.20 STIRUPPS-VERTICAL LINKS

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PROVIDE FIXING BARS
WHERE MAIN BARS ARE
I 1
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I NOT PRESENT
SECilON
PLAN
FIG. 9.21 BEAM-CAGE STIRUPPS (SUPPLEMENTED BY ISOLATED STIRRUPS).

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BENT UP BARS
SECTION
O-25 d
PLAN
FIG. 9.22 BEAM-CAGE STIRRUPS (SIJPPLEMENTED RY BENT-IJPBARS).

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4
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_ INTERIOR PANEL EXTERIOR PANEL

-4
i. SUPPORT
LAYOUT PLAN
SECTION. THROUGH MtDDLE STRIP

FIG. 9.23 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF BARS IN A WAFFLE SLAB
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SECTlON 10
Stairs
.
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SECTION 10
STAIRS
10.0 Introduction - Reinforced concrete stairs 10.2 Flight Supported on CcMml em -

are self-supporting or carried on beams or walls. Figure 10.2 shows the cross-sectronal detar! of a
They are often built around open or lift wells typical staircase sup orted on a central (strmger)
supported according to the type of structure. beam. Each step o P the staircase is acttng as a
Staircase with cantilevering treads from a column cantilever on both sides of the main beam.
or wall support are also commonly used for fire
escape stairs, etc.
NOTE - Minimum steel, bar spacin and cover should
conform to the requirements specs.f red for slabs and
beams as appropriate.
10.1 Flight Supported on Side Beams -The

reinforcement detail for a staircase supported by
edge beams along each edge is s@ilar to the one
supported along its edges b a brick wall. Figure
10.1 shows cross-sectional cretails of a flight with
two types of arrangements.
FIG. 10.2 TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION OF A FLIGHT
WITH A CENTRAL BEAM
rwcnl CLEAR SCAN I-
WIUN )0.11100451 .WIOTW
1 1 10.3 Fli hts and Landings Supported at Enda 7
Figures I 8 .3 and .10.4 illustrate two types of stairs
with flight and landing supported at ends.
Figure 10.3 gives reinforcement details of a flight
spanning from outer edge to outer edge ot
landing. Figure 10.4 gives reinforcement detatls of
a flight together with its landings spanning from
inner edge to inner edge of landings.
10.3.1 Flight Supported on Brick WoN-
1
Figure 10.5 shows the elevation detail for a
1
straight stair flight with its landings at its ends
IO.IA
supported by brick walls.
10.4 Cranked Beams - Straight stairflights and
landings supported by side or centre beams as
shown in Fig. IO.1 to 10.3 will require cranked
beams. The elevation details of cranked beam is
shown in Fig. 10.6.
The method of reinforcing a cranked beam is
shown in Fig. 10.6. The bars at the intersections
shall be carried for development length past the
intersection, and one set of bars shall be cranked
inside the other because of fouling. To complete
the intersection extra bars, normal to the angle of
intersection, are usually added as shown by the
bars c and 5
10.5 Cantilever Stairs - A typrcal details of a
tread cantilevering from a wall is given in
Fig. 10.7. A typical detail of a staircase
CantikVCring from the side of a wall is shown in
IO.18 Fig. 10.8.
10.6 Slableas Tread Riser Stairs- A. typical
FIG. 10.1 TYPICAL CROSS-SEC’TIONOF STAIRCASE detail of a slabless tread riser staircase is given in
SUPPORTED ON SIDE BEAMS Fig. 10.9.
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REINFT. IF REQUIRED
FROM B.M. CONSIDERAll
SLAB THICKNESS
REINFORCEMENT AS PER DESIGN
SLAB THICKNES
REINFT. AS PER 0
(WITH BRICK STEPS)
FIG. IO.3 STAIRS SUPPORTED AT ENDS OF LANDINGS-SHOWING POUTION OF MAlN

REINFORCEMENT

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LENGTH
GREATER OF O.I!$lOR L,,
FIG. 10.4 STAIRS SUPPORTEDAT ENDS OF FLIGHTS-SHOWING MAIN REINFORCEMENT
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Jc= so l
b UP TO o-25
so K UP TO 0.15
11
’ -9uICtt WALL
FIG. lo.5 CROSS-SI:.<'TIONAL DETAILS OF A SINGLE SPAN STRAIGIIT FIXIIT S~;IW)KTI~D

ON
BRICK WALLS
FIG. 10.6 CRANKED BEAM
L IF REQUIRED
.
* 50 % OF MAIN REINFORCEMENT
CAN BE CURYAILEDAl A
#STANCE QF O-5 1 DA Ld FROU
THE FACE OF SUPPORT
FIG. 10.7 STEPS CANTILEVERING FROM A CONCRETE WALL

10.10 Where construction requires bars larger
LIWS AT 300 mm than # 10 or C#J16 should not be detailed to be
UNLESS OTHERWIS
SPEClFlEO
rebend, but mild steel bars are iecbmmended if
rebending is unavailable.
DlSTRleUTlON BARS A1
3OOmm UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
HOLDING BARS
CORNER BAR DETAILED

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FIG. 10.8 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A STAIR CASE

CANTILEVERINGFROM THE SIDE OF A
WALL
10.7 Staircases are normally detailed

dia~rammz&ally in plan or section. This is best
done by arrafiging the placing detail and bending
schedule adjacent to one another on a single
drawing sheet (see Fig. 10.10).
10.8 Reentrant Comers - When tension bars
meeting at a corner produce a resultant force
resisted by the concrete cover, the bars shall be
crossed over and anchored on either side of the
cross-over by adequate anchorage length for
taking up the stresses in the bar (see Fig. 10.11).
10.9 Hand Rail Supports - The designer should
ensure that adequate consideration is given to the
reinforcement detailing for hand rail supports. If
pockets are left in the concrete into which the
hand rail posts are later concreted, the
reinforcement shall pass around Ithe pockets and ALTERNATIVE-11
be anchored into the main body of the concrete. If
inserts are set into the concrete these should have
steel bars passing around them to have sufficient FIG. 10.9 TYPICAL DETA.ILSOF A SLABLESSTREAD
anchorage ties build-in. RISER STAIRUASE
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11 ( MIN.)
FIG. 10.1 I REQUIREMENTSFOR TENSION BARS CROSSING EACH OTHER AT A POINT
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SECTION 11
Special Structures-Deep Beams, Walls, Shells and Folded Plates,

Water Tanks, RC Hinges, Concrete Pipes, Machine Foundations, and
Shear Walls
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SECTION 11
SPEClAL STRUCTURES - DEEP BEAMS, -WALLS, SHELLS AND

FOLDED PLATES WATER TANKS, RC HINGES, CONCRETE PIPES,
MACHINE FOUNDATIONS, AND SHEAR WALLS
11.1 Deep Beams-A beam shall be deemed c) be placed within a zone of depth equal to
to be a deep beam when the ratio of effective (0.25 D - 0.05 I) adjacent to the tension
span to overall depth (r/D) is less than: face of the beam where D is the overall
depth and I is the effective span. The arran-
a) 2.0 for simply supported beam, and gement is illustrated in Fig. 1I. 1.
b) 2.5 for a continuous beam. NOTE I - Ahchorage of positive reinforcement may be
achieved by bending of the bars in a horizontal plane (see
11.1.1 Reinforcement Fig. ll.IB).
11.1.1.1 Positive reinforcement -The NOTE 2 -The main reinforcement may be supplemented
by two layrrs of mesh ieinforcement provided near each of
tensile reinforcement required to resist positive the two faces; in which case the spacing between two
bending moment in any span of- a deep beam adjacent parallel bars must not exceed twice the thickness of
shall: deep beam or 300 mm, whichever is greater.
a) extend without curtailment between

11.l .1.2 Negative reinforcement
supports;
a) Termination of reinforcement - For tensile
b) be embedded beyond the face of each
reinforcement required to resist negative
support so that, at the face of the support, it
bending moment over a support of a deep
shall have a development length not less
beam:
than 0.8 Ld; where Ld is the development
length for the design stress in the reinforce- I) it shall be permissible to terminate not
ment (Fig. 11.1); more than half of the reinforcement at a
NOMINAL HORIZONTAL NOMINAL VERTICAL

REINFORCEMENT PROVIDED STIRRUPS
IN COMPRESSION ZONE
AODll IONAL
REINFORCEMENT
NEAR SUPPORT
/-
l- POSITIVE FLE XURAL

REINFORCEMENT 1 END BARS ARE TO BE
ANCHORED FW A
DISTANCE 3F 04ld
I I.IA Al BOTH SUPPOR%
FIG. 11.1 REINFORCEMENT DETAILING IN SIMPLY SUPPORTED DEEP BEAMS (conrinupd)

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For’span to depth ratios kss than unity, the

steel shall be evenly distributed CIVET
a depth of
0.8 D measured from the tension face. Figure 11.2
shows the disposition oi this reinforcement.
11.1.13 Vertical reinforcement - If forces

are applied to a deep beam in such a way that
hanging action is required, bars or suspension
stirrups shall be provided to carry all the forces
concerned (see Fig. 11.3A).
11.1.1.4 Side fuce reinfojcemenf -Side
face reinforcement shall comply with
requirements of minimum reinforcement for
walls.
11.1.1.5 Stirrups for deep beams-To
stiffen the legs of stirrups for deep beams against
buckling during construction, tie clips to the legs
and horizontal bars. Space the clips horizontally
at every second or third stirrup, s’ubject to a
maximum space of 600 mm, and vertically at
alternate intersections of horizontal bars (see
Fig. I 1.3B).
il.2 Walls -This clause deals with reinforced
concrete walls other than retaining walls.
NOTE - A wall. is a vertical structural element whose
length exceeds four times its thickness. A wail containing
only minimum reinfocement which is not considered in
design forms a plain concrete wall.
11.2.1 Walls to Carrv Vertical Loads-

PLAN Where reinforced concrete’walls are intended to
FIG. lI.lB can-y vertical loads, they should be designed
generally in accordance with the recommenda-
FIG. I I.1 REINFOKCEMENT DETAILING IN SIMPLY tions given for columns. The provisions with
TS~~~p~)~~~~DEEP BEAMS regard to transverse reinforcement to restrain the
vertical bars against buckling need not be applied
to walls in which the vertical bars are not assumed
distance of 0.5 D from the face of the to assist in resisting compression. The minimum
support; and reinforcement shall be as specified in 11.2.1.1. The
2) the remainder shall ‘extend over the full minimum thickness of wall should not be less
span. than 100 mm.
b) Distrihurion steel- When ratio of clear 11.2.1.1 Reinforcement -The minimum

span to overall depth is in the range 1.0 to reinforcement for walls shall be provided as given
2.5, tensile reinforcement over a support of a below:
deep beam shall be placed in two zones
comprising: The minimum ratio of vertical reinforcement
to gross concrete area shall be 0.004 (irrespec-
I) a ~.onc of depth 0.2 I), adjacent to the tive of type and grade of steel).
tension face, which shall contain a
proportion of the tension steel given by b) Vertical reinforcementshall be spaced not
farther apart than three times the wall
thickness or 450 mm, whichever is less.
os(A- 0.5)
cl The minimum ratio of horizontal
reinforcement to gross concrete area <hall
where be:
I = clear span, and
I) 0.002 0 for deformed bars not larger than
D = overall depth. 16 mm in diameter and with a
2) a zone measuring 0.3 D on either side of characteristic strength of 415 N/mm* or
the mid-depth of the beam, which shall greater.
contain the remainder of the tension
steel, evenly distributed. 2) 0.002 5 for other types of bars.

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I1.2A CI.EAR SPAN OVERALI. IXP’I’H (6) =2-5
I I.28 CLEAR SPAN’OVERALL DEWH (A) ~1.5
r ALL BARS CONTINUING f-S-A
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Il.2C CLEAR SPAN 0VERAI.I. I>El’ ICI (b 1 d loo
A. = AREA OF NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
FIG. Il.2 DWXITION OF NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT IN CONTINUOUS DEEP BEAMS
3) 0.002 0 for’ welded wire fabric not larger 1) 0.0012 for deformed bars not larger than
than I6 mm in diameter. I6 mm in diameter and with a charac- I
teristic strength of 415 N/mm-’ or greater.
d) Horizontal reinforcement shall be spaced
not farther apart than three times the wall 2) 0.0015 for other types of bars.
thickness or 450 mm.
3) 0.0012 for welded wire fabric not larger
e) In case of, plain concrete walls (where than I6 mm in diameter.
vertical load IS not predominant) quanttty
of vertical reinforcement given in (a) shall be 11.2.2 Wails ro Resist Motqm and Sheat -
modifwd as follows: Horizontal wall reinforcement may be required
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SUSPENDED
STIRRUPS
,- A 3 0.002 bw S
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S STIRRUPS
II S
-REDUCED LENGT
OF STIRRUPS
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NEAR SUPPORT
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OR
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f?!TqEyAp POSITIVE FL EXURAL

REINFORCEMENT WITH
END ANCHORAGE
FIG. I 1.3A
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CLIP AT 2P OR 3P
Ck ( 600 MAX.1
MAIN STIRRUP
c-IUAIN STIRRUP
AT P cjc
SECTION ELEVATION
FIG. II.3B
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by the designer to resist moment, shear or merely For walls of thickness 170 mm or less, where the
changes in length due to temperature or insertion of a vibrator may lead to difficulties, a
shrinkage. In any case, unless the designer single layer of vertical and horizontal bars may be
indicates a shrinkage control joint at this point, provided at the centre of the wall and an external
all the horizontal bars in one or sometimes both vibrator may be used (see Fig. Il.6A).
faces of a wall should be sufficiently extended 11.2.4 Thick Walls - In case of walls of
past a corner or intersection for development thickness greater than 170 mm but less than or
length (see Fig. 11.4). Nevertheless it is necessary equal to 220 mm, and also for walls of thickness
for the designer to indicate which, if any, greater than 220 mm with more than nominal
horizontal reinforcement should be extended for reinforcement, provide two layers of rein-
full development at intersections and corners of forcement in both vertical and horizontal
walls and footings. Typical details are shown in directions, the former being placed on the inside
Fig. 11.4 for resistance against moment inward, of the latter (see Fig. 11.6B). Clips should be
outward, or both with the reinforcement from the provided to restrain the vertical bars against
appropriate face or faces anchored. Figure Il.5 buckling, or displacement during concreting. In
shows a cross-section through floors and walls walls of thickness greater than 220 mm with
indicating general arrangement of reinforcement. nominal reinforcement, horizontal steel may be
11.2.3 Thin Walls - In case of thin walls, placed inside the vertical steel to reduce the
reinforcement has to be detailed in such a way possibility of the coarse aggregate being ‘hung-up’
that the concrete can be thoroughly compacted. on the horizontal bars (see Fig. I 1.6C).
I I .4A Il.4B
THESETWOBARSREOUIREO
FOR
WALL THICKNESS LESS THAN 300 mm
FOR WALL THICKNESS OREATER THAN
300 mm 4 BARS REPUIREO
I l.4D
FIG. Il.4 TYPICAL CORNER AND INTERSECTION DETAILS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE WALLS
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Tll$
VERTICAL BARS
ON KICKER
UP LENOTt-
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75
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NOTE- Horimntal bars are placed outside vertical bars
FIG. Il.5 GENERAL CROSS-SECTIONAL DETAILS OF WALLS
11.2.4.1 Walls with vertical reinforcement e) Preferably clips (alternately reversed) may
close to or more than 0.4 percent of the plan area be used. or alternately, truss-type clips as
of concrete - In heavily reinforced walls (with indicated in Fig. 11.7 may also be used.
vertical reinforcement close to 0.4 percent of the
plan area of concrete), the following requirements 11.2.5 Splices at Top of Wall - Whenever a
should be satisfied: slab is to be cast at the ton of a wall, detail the
vertical continuity of steel from the wails into the
a) Ensure that chps are provided for vertical top of the slab as follows.
bars at a horizontal snacina not exceeding
twice the wall thickness. -
a) If the diameter of deformed bars is less than
W Vertical bars that are not fully restrained are or equa! to 10 mm, the straight bars can be
placed within a centre-to-cehtre distance of bent into the slab as shown in Fig. 11.8A.
200 mm.from a bar that is fullv. restrained.
b) If the diameter of deformed bars is greater
cl Vertical spacing of clips should not exceed than 10 mm, the detatls shall be as shown in
I5 times the diameter of the vertical rein-
Fig. 11.8B or 1l.K.
forcement or 300 mm whichever is the lesser.
d) At all splices, the top of each lower bar c) If mild steel bars (any diameter) are used,
and the bottom of each upper bar are res- . they can be safely beni into the siab withoui
trained by means of clips. any damage.
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A
I
,HORIZCWAL BARS
TIED TO VERTICAL
,HORltOMTAlEkRS
TlEDTOVERTlCAl -CLIPS WNNECTING
THE TWO UYERS OF
V;i;p& REINFO-
CUPS CONNECTING
THE TWO LAYERSOF
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HORIZONTAL REINF-
ORCEMENT.
VERTICAL BARS flEt

TO HORImNTAl. RAR!
WALLS OF THICKNESS Il.68WALLS OF THICKNESS I1.6C WALI S OF THICKNESS

< 170 mm. REINFORCEMENT > 170 mm BUT ~220 mm >220 mm WITH NOMINAL
IN CENTRE OF WALL (CONSIDERED AND WALLS OF THICKNESS REINFORCEMENT
TO BE NOMINAL) >220 mm WITH VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT GREATER
THAN NOMINAL
NOTE - POSITION OF CLIPS TO RF. INDICATED ON THE DRAWING
FIG. 11.6 VERTICAL SECTIONS FOR WALLS
contractor. In general, connections to slabs and

beams are by means of chases or pockets (or
both) as it is not generally feasible to leave splice
bars protruding from the walls. Splice bars to be
bent out should normally be not larger than # IO
or 4 16. If heavier splices are re uired and it is
not possible to provide pockets o4 adequate size,
consider the use of mechanical splices or welding.
When sliding shuttering is used for walls,
vertical splices should preferably be staggered to
ease placing problems and to prevent the
FIG. I 1.7 TRUSS-TYPE CLIPS IN ALTERNATE
displacement of reinforcement during sliding.
LAYERS’ IN A WALL
Placing details should call attention to adequate
wiring together of upper and lower reinforcement.
11.2.6 Walls Constructed by Means of Sliding 11.3 Retaining Walls - The shape of a retaining
or Climbing Shuttering - Detailing of walls to be wall is a function of various factors including the
constructed by sliding or climbing shuttering is natural and final ground profiles, the proximity of
affected by constructiop techniques that are often and relationship to existing and proposed
unique to the system involved. These techniques buildings and services, the economics of cut and
include, for example, the use of jacking rods and fill, the properties of the filling material, external
spacers, are reliant on casting cycles, have and subsurface drainage, and vertical and
separation problems, and depend upon a variety surcharge loads. As a result there are different
of factors that require special detailing, and types of retaining walls, for example, cantilever
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counterforted walls, crib walls, propped and Note that extra reinforcement may be
semipropped walls; each type of retaining wall required to meet additional stresses induced
requtring its own individual reinforcing technique by heavy earth compaction and by shrinkage
(see Fig. 11.9 to 1 I .12). However, the same in the- wall’ against the restraint of such
general principles apply to all, the more important compacted earth especially between
of which are as follows: counterforts.
4 So detail the reinforcement as to keep the g) Provide minimum horizontal reinforcement

placing as simple as possible and to as per 11.2.1.1 (c) and minimum vertical
minimize difficulties on site which are often reinforcement as per 11.2.1.1 (e).
compounded by the conditions under which The steel (indicated by a dotted line in Fig.
the work is carried out. I1.9to I I .I I) facilitates the maintenance m
position of main bars during concreting.
b) So arrange the distribution of reinforcement
(which is governed by design) as to allow for
adequate continuity and to avoid abrupt h) Take account of the reduction of
termination of steel by the staggering of effectiveness of reinforcing at corners,
laps. especially at reentrant or opening corners.
The inclusion of fillets and splay bars in the
4 Carefully control the cover to steel on faces case of reversed L bases is recommended.
adjacent to earth, This applies especially to
faces where concrete is to be cast against 3 In the case of cantilever walls, place the
excavation, for example in footings where vertical steel on the outer layer to take
the use of levelling course is recommended. maximum advantage of the available lever
arm. Horizontal bars may be placed on
4 So detail expansion joints in the wall as to outside for exposed faces.
ensure that relative movements of
continuous sections are minimized by the
transfer of shear across joints. k) Ensure that provision is made for the
structure above or beyond the wall where
e) Ensure that at joints steel detailing caters for the required information relating to the
the incorporation of water-bars when continuity . of the reinforcing must be
required. provided:
(SEE CLAUSE11-2-2 1
ii -REINFORCEMENTAl SAME PLANE
FIG. 11.9 L-WALLS (DISTRIBUTIONBARS OMITTED FIG. 11.10 T-WALLS (DISTRIBUTION BARS
FOR CLARITY) OMITTED FOR CLARITY)
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-COLUMN ABOVE
COLUMN
STARTERS RCC SLAG
0 RE’INFORCEMENTAl SAME PLANE
FIG. I& REVERSED L-BASES (DISTRIRIJTION

BARS OMITTED FOR CLARITY)
m) Note that the radius of bends for the main

tensile bars is critical and should be at least
7.5 bar diameters. NOTE ~-. Precise layout of reinforcement depends upon full
analysis.
n) If problems are encountered in the
accommodation of bars at the intersection FIG. II.12 PR~WED RETAI~‘ING W;\LLS
of the base and wall, consider reducing the
bar diameters and increasing the member seen that the arrangement is exactly the same as
tliickness. for a continuous floor slab supported on beams,
the beams being on the opposite side of the wall
P) Kicker height below ground level should be to that of the counterforts.
a minimum of 150 mm.
11.4 Shell and Folded Plate Structures
9) Full contraction joints should only be used
when it is predicted that shortening along 11.4.1 Genera/ - Shells and folded plates
the full length of the wall will be cumulative. belong to the class of stressed skin structures
Where necessary they should be detailed at which, because of their geometry and small
30 m centres. Movement joints should only flexural rigidity of the skin, tend to carry loads
be used when there is a risk of differential primarily by direct stresses acting on their plane.
settlement between adjacent members. Different types of reinforced concrete shell and
folded plate structures are in use in present day
11.3.1 Counterfort Nelaining Wall - Figure building practice for a variety of applications and
I 1. I3 shows an elevation and section of a typical
give roofing of large column-free areas.
counterfort retaining wall illustrating general
arrangement of reinforcement. Cylindrical type shells are relatively common
As with the wall part, the bars projecting from although shells of double curvature with the
the base into the counterfort act as starter bars exception of domes have been introduced lately
and must be of sufficient length to allow for into building construction. However their use is
lapping. These bars will normally be U-shaped. limited as they demand exceptionally high degree
The wall is anchored to the counterfort by of workmanship and costly formwork.
extending the binders from the counterfort into
the wall. Opportunity has also been taken in Fig. Folded plate structures are composed of
1I. I3 of showing the steel arrangement in the wall rectangular plates/ slabs connected along the
where it is anchored to the counterfort. It will be edges in such a way as to develop special rigidity

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of component parts. Their structural behaviour consume relatively more matertaLs compared to
consists of transverse slab action by which the shells, but this disadvantage is often offset by the
loads are carried to the joints, and longitudipal simpler formwork required for their constnictiow.
plate action by which they are finally transmitted The added advantage of folded plate design is that
to the transverses. Because of its great depth and its analysis is simpler compared to that of shells.
small thickness, each plate offers considerable
resistance to bending in its own plane. For detailing of reinforcement in shells and
folded plates, the provisions of ‘IS : 2210-1962
Folded plates are often competitive with shells Criteria for the design of reinforced concrete shell
for covering large column free areas. They usually structures and folded plates’ are normally
followed.
11.4.2 Diamerer and Spacing of Rein-
forcement - The following diameters of bars may
be provided in the body of the shell/plate. Large
diameters may be provided in the thickened
portions. Reinforcement in the form of welded
wire fabric may also be used to satisfy design
requirements:
a) Minimum diameter : 6 mm
b) Maximum diameter:
I) 10 mm for shells between 4 and 5 cm in
thickness,
2) 12 mm for shells between 5 and 6.5
cm in thickness, and
3) 16 mm for shells above 6.5 cm in
thickness.
The maximum spacing of reinforcement in any
direction in the body of the shell/plate shall be
limited to five times the thickness of the shell and
in the area of unreinforced panels to 15 times the
square of thickness.
The cover requirements to reinforcement shall
KEY -/ be as per slabs.
SECTION -AA
11.4.3 kfeinforcement in Shells - The ideal
arrangement would be to lay reinforce-
ment in the shell to follow isotatics, that
is, directions of the principal tensile stresses
assumed to act at the middle surface of the plate.
However, for practical purposes, one of the
following methods may be used:
One is the diagonal grid at 45* to the axes of
the shell, and in the,other the rectangular grid in
which the reinforcing bars run parallel to the
edges of the shell. The rectangular grid needs
additional reinforcement at 45” near the supports
to take up the tension due to shear.
11.4.3.1 In the design of the rectangular
grid for cylindrical shells, the reinforcement shall
be usually divided into the following three groups:
a) Longitudinal reinforcement to take up the

longitudinal stress T,;
b) Shear reinforcement to take up the principal
PLAN tension caused by shear S; and
FIG. Il.13 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A COUNTERFORT c) Transverse reinforcement to resist Ty and

RETAINING WALL 4.

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11.5 Reservoirs and Tanks - The reservoirs and

tanks for storage of liquids can be square,
rectangular, circular or hexagonal in plan with a
roof over them. One of the important detailing
considerations is the sealing of the construction
joints and the same should be detailed on the
11.4.3.2’ Longitudinal reinforcement shall
drawing. The grade of concrete below M 20 shall
be provided at the junction of the shell and the
not be used for sections of thickness equal to or
traverse to resist the logitudinal moment M,.
less than 450 mm. Tanks shall generally be
Where M, is ignored in the analysis, nominal
reinforcement shall be provided. designed as untracked section.
11.4.3.3 To ensure monolithic connection 11.5.1 Cover - Minimum .cover to

between the shell and the edge members, the shell reinforcement of members on faces either in
reinforcement shall be adequately anchored into contact with the liquid or enclosing space above
the edge members and traverses or vice-versa by the liquid (such as inner face of roof slab), should
provtdmg suitable dowel bars from the edge be 25 mm or the diameter of the main bar,
members and traverses to lap with the shell whichever is greater. In the presence of sea water,
reinforcement. soils and water of corrosive character, the cover
shall be increased by 12 mm but this additional
11.4.3.4 Thickness -Thickness of shells cover should not be taken into account for design
shall not be normally less than 50 mm if singly calculations.
curved and 40 mm if doubly curved. Shells are
usually thickned to some distance from their 11.5.1.1 For faces away from the liquid and
junction with edge members and traverses. The for parts of the structure not in contact with the
thickening is usually of the order of 30 percent of liquid, the cover shall conform to requirements of
the shell thickness. In the case of singly curved Section 4.
shells. the distance over which the thickenin is 11.5.2 Minimum Reinforcement - The
made should be between 0.38fland 0.76 pa R minimum reinforcement in walls, floors and roofs
where R and d are the radius and thickness: in each of two directions at right angles shall have
respectively. For double curved shells, this an area of 0.3 percent of the concrete section in
distance will depend ‘upon the geometry of the that direction for sections up to 100 mm thick.
shell and boundry conditions. For sections of thickness greater than 100 mm
and less than 450 mm the minimum reinforcement
11.4.4 Reinforcement in Folded Plates in each of the two directions shall be’linearly
reduced from 0.3 percent for 100 mm thick
11.4.4.1 Transverse reinforcement .- section to 0.2 percent for 450 mm thick section.
Transverse reinforcement shall follow the cross- For sections of thickness greater than 450 mm,
minimum reinforcement m each of the two
section of the folded plate and shall be designed
directions shall be kept at 0.2 percent. In concrete
to r:sist the transverse moment.
sections of thickness 225 mm or greater, two
lJ.4.4.2 Longitudinal reinforckment - layers of reinforcement shall be placed one near
Longrtudinal reinforcement, in general, may be each face of the section to make up the minimum
provtded to take up the longitudinal tensile reinforcement.
stresses in individual slabs. In folded plates which
are like beams, the longitudinal reinforcement 11.5.2.1 The minimum reinforcement
may be provided for the overall bending moment specified in 11.5.2 may be decreased by 20 percent
on the span treating the folded plate as a beam. in case of high strength deformed bars.
The section of the concrete and transverse
reinforcement at the joint shah be checked for 11.5.2.2 In special circumstances such as
shear stress caused by edge sheer forces. tanks resting on ground floor slabs, percentage of
steel less than that specified above may be
11.4.4.3 Reinforcement bars shall prefer- provided.
ably be placed, as close as possible so that the
steel is well distributed in the body of the slab. 11.5.3 Joints
Nominal reinforcement consisting of IO mm bars
may be provided in the compression zones at 11.5.3.1 General - This clause defines the
about 20 cm centre-to-centre. types of joint which may be required in liquid-
retaining structures. The types of joints are
11.4.4.4 Thickness - The thickness of rllustrated in Fig. I 1.18 and are only intended to
folded plates shall not normally be less than 75 be diagrammatic. The location of all joints should
mm. It is sometimes advantageous, while using be decided by the engineer and shall be detailed
the trough shape, to make the hortzontal plates on the drawings.
thicker than the inclined ones.
ll.i.3.2 Types of joint
11.45 .T pica1 details of placing reinforcement
in shells a tJ folded plates are shown in Fig. I I. I4 a) Construction joint - A construction joint
to 11.17. is a joint in the concrete introduced for

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REINFORCEMENT OVER
ENTIRE SHELL
(SPACING VARIED ACCOROING
TO DESIGN )
TOP REINFORCEMENT AT ,
DIAPHRAGM ANCHORED
ACCORDING TO END CONDITION \
SQUARE MESH ALTERNATE

TO DIAGONAL BARS
LONGITUDINAL TENSILE
BARS IN THE EDGE MEMBER
ADDITIONAL DIAGONAL BARS ANCHORED

IN EDGE MEMBERS OR DIAPHRAGM
11.14A IS0 METRIC VIEW OF A BARREL SHELL
INTERMECNATE
11.14H REINFORCEMENT NEAR AN IN-I-ERMEDIATF EDGE. MEMBER
INTERMEDIATE
DIAPHRAGM
I1.14C REINFORCEMENT NEAR AN INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGM
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EDGE MEMBER
II.ISA AT EDGE MEMBERS
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INTERMEDIATE
DIAPHRAGM
I l.ISB ABOVE INTERMEDIATE DIAPHRAGMS
FIG. I 1. IS TYPICAL DETAILS OF )I SIIOKI BAHWL SIIELI.
FIG. Il.16 REINIWRCEMEN~

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HALF PLAN OF FOLDED PLATE ROOF

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SECTIONAL ELEVATION OF DIAPHRAGM
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TRANSVERSE STEEL ‘c’
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TRANSVERSE SIEEL’ b'
SECTION -8 B
TRANSVERSE SlEa’ d
SECTION- CC
FIG. 11.17
convemence in construction at which but no initial gap between the concrete

measures are taken to achieve subsequent on both sides of the joint. The joint is
continuity with no provision for further intended to permit contraction of the
relative moment. A typical application is COIlCEte.
between two successive lifts in a tank wall
(see Fig. Il. 18A). A distinction should be made between
a complete contraction joint (see
b) Movement joipt.-- A movement joint is a Fig. I l.l8C), in which both the concrete
specially formed joint intended to accom- and reinforcement are interrupted, wand
modate relative movement between adjoin- a partial contraction joint (see Fig.
ing parts of a structure, special provrsion 1.1.18B), in which only the concrete is
being made for maintaining the water-tight- interrupted while the reinforcement is
ness of the joint. Movement joints may be of continued through the joint.
.the following types:
1) Contraction joint -This is a movement 2) Expan&rf' joint- This is a movement
joint which has a deliberate discontinuity joint Which has complete discontinuity in
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both reinforcement and concrete and 1s 11S.4 Rectangular Tanks

intended to accommodate either expan-
11.5.4.1 General - Rectangular water tanks
sion or contraction of the structure (see are generally analyzed in accordance with
Fig. 11.18D). IS : 3370 (Part 4)-1967 Code of practice for
concrete structures for storage of liquids: Part 4
3) Sliding joint -This is a movement joint Design tables’. This code gives tables for moment
which has complete discontinuity in both coefficients and shear coefficients for fixed wall
reinforcement and concrete. Special panels along vertical edges but having different
provision is made to facilitate relative end conditions at top and bottom. In arriving at
moment in the plane of the joint. A typi- these coefficients, the slabs have been assumed,to
cal application is between wall and floor act as thin plates under various edge conditions
in some cylindrical tank designs.’ given in the code.
r SECOND STAGE
STEEL CONTINUITY
CONCRETE
JOINT TO BE -
PREPAREDFOR
SUBSEQUENTCONTINUITY
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FIG. 11.18AA CONSTRUCTION JOINT
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JOINT SEALMG rei
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PARTIAL CONTRACTION JOINT Il.18C
COMPLETE CONTRACTION JOINT mc
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FIG. II.18 TYPES OF JOINTS (To ILLUSTRATEBASIC PRINCIPLES)
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\-EXPANSION TV PE
WATERSTOP
I I. 180 EXPANSION JOINT
FIG. I I .I8 TYPES OF Jorw (To .ILLUSTRATE BASIC PRINCIPLES)
In the plan, the corners ,restrain the walls under Il.55 Circular Tanks - Circular water tanks
pressure from their tendency to bend outward (see are generally analyzed in accordance with
Fig. I 1.19). This produces tension zones as shown IS i 3370 (Part 4)-1967. This code gives tables for
in Fig. I I. 19, at the middle of each outer face of moment coefficients and shear coefficients for
wall and on each side of corners on inner wall different end conditions at top and bottom.
faces. These tension portions shall be provided
with ~horizontal steel in addition to that required 11.5.5.1 Wall reinfor-cement - The
to reinforce the vertical cantilever effect of walls. horizontal hoop reinforcement in ‘the circular
The general arrangement of bars in a rectangular tanks are provided either in one layer (for small
tank resting on beams is shown in Fig. 11.20. tanks) or in two layers (for large tanks). Typical
details are shown in Fig. I 1.22.
When the tank is below ground, the dispersion
of steel in the wall depends on the bending The spacing of hoop reinforcement is increased
moment diagram for internal water pressure and from bottom to top of the wall to allow for
external earth/ water pressure. reduction in pressure. Practically it can be varied
at every 1.0 to 1.2 m.
11.5.4.2 Base reinforcement - The bottom
slab of a tank resting on ground shall be doubly The maximum and minimum spacing. of the
reinforced with horizontal reinforcement at the hoop steel and the proportions of distribution
top and bottom of the slab. This is required to steel used will be similar to that of floor slab. The
cater for the downward pressure when reservoir is wall thickness shall be taken as equivalent to the
full and upward ground pressure when empty. A floor thickness. The laps shall be provided in the
typical reinforoement detail is shown in Fig. main hoop steel in accordance with Section 4. For
11.21. The use of dowel bars (starter bars) to the continuity of reinforcement between the base and
walls shall depend on whether the tank is shallow the wall diagonal corner reinforcement shall be
or. deep. provided.
The main and dis ibution bars in the base shall 11.5.5.2 Base reinforcement - The base of.
be placed as per sl bs. If the walls are high and the circular tank shall be doubly reinforced to
long then counter-f s rt or buttress walls shall be resist the downward pressure when full and
Used.
upward soil pressure when empty.
11.5.4.3, Roof joint -To avoid the The best reinforcement for the base is a square
possibility of sympathetic cracking, it is important mesh fabric and this does not require a detailed
to ensure that movement joints in the roof plan. When base reinforcement is provided with
correspond with those in walls if roofs and walls corner bars, the details of reinforcement shall be
are monolithic. If, however, provision is made by shown giving details of corner bars (see Fig.
means of a sliding joint for movement between I I .23).
the roof and the wall, correspondence of joints is It shall be advisable to specify that main bars in
not so important. the top layer shall be placed .at right angles to
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11.6.1.1 Figure Il.25A is a type of
reinforced concrete hinge suitable for a large
portal frame or vertical support to a long bridge.
The resilient material placed between the member
and its foundation can be bituminous felt, lead,
rubber or plastic. When the type of hinge is
detailed make sure that the hinge reinforcing bars
are adequately held in place by binders or hoops
as shown. Also the area of concrete marked A is
sufficient to transfer the whole of the compressive
force from the member to the foundation.
The Mesnager hinge showri in Fig. 11.25B has a
short portion reduced in cross-sectmn to about
one-third of the width. The narrow concrete
section is heavily reinforced, and provided with
closely spaced bmders or hoops. The considered
hinge has spiral reinforcement as shown in Fig.
I1.25C. If the section of the hinge is wide then
extra spirals must be detailed. The gap formed
between the abutment and the member is filled
with suitable flexible material.
11.6.2 Crown Hinges - These are inserted

into certain types of arch structures known as
three-hinges, or pinned arches. Figure 11.26 gives
general details for this type of hinge.
In the Mesnager hinge shown in Fig. I 1,26B,
FIG. 11.19 SKETCH SHOWING DEFORMATIONOF the main reinforcement crosses at an angle of 60°
RECTANGULOR TANK UNDERINTERNAL and the gap is filled with a waterproof, resilient
PRESSURE material. The joint develops considerable
resistance against thrust and shear, yet has little
resistance to rotation. Figure 11.26C shows a
those in the bottom layer and that the position of modification to the Mesnager type of hinge-the
overlaps, if required, will be staggered. considered hinge. This only acts as a hinge during
11.5.6 Overhead Tanks-- Circular and the construction of the arch. When the formwork
Intze- A water tower is a typical type of the is removed and the arch drops slightly under its
overhead tank. The only difference between this own action the main reinforcing bars are welded
type of tank and one constructed at ground level, together and the hinge is concreted in to form a
is in the method of support. permanent joint.
11.5.6.1 Roofs-The reservoirs and tanks 11.7 Concrete Pipes - Reinforced cement
shall be provided with roof and will be detailed as concrete pipes are widely used for water mains,
a normal slab supported on beams and columns sewers, culverts and in irrigation. When used for
or a flat slab supported on columns alone. carrying highly acidic sewage or industrial wastes,
In a reservoir that is roofed over, it is possible necessary precautions shall have to be taken
against chemical attack and corrosion.
that the side walls may not act as a cantilever’
walls but as vertical slabs like basement walls.
Then the walls shall be detailed as a slab spanning Reinforced concrete pipes either spun or cast
vertically between the reservoir base and roof. shall be designed such that the maximum tensile
stress in the circumferential steel due to the
Figure 11.24 shows the typical arrangement of
bars (cross-section) in a lntze tank. specified hydrostatic test pressure does not exceed
the limit of 125 N/mm* in the case of mild steel
11.6 Reinforced Concrete Ijinges - Many rods, 140 N/mm* in the case of cold-drawn steel
reinforced concrete structures, such as bridges and wires and high strength deformed bars/wires.
portal frames, are designed on the premise that
The barrel thickness shall be such that under
parts of the structure act as hinges. In very large the specified hydrostatic test pressure, the
structures, the use of a normal metal hinge would
maximum tensile stress in concrete when
be very expensive and it is, therefore, more
ecionomical to form a hinge using reinforcing considered as effective to take stress along with
bars. This is possible because the actual rotation the tensile reinforcement shall not exceed
required to satisfy the condition is very small. 2 N/mm* but the wall thickness shaI1 not be less
than those given in IS : 458-1971 ‘Specification
11.6.1 Figure II.25 gives details of three for precast concrete pipes (with and wlthout
typical RC hinges used at supports. reinforcement (second revision)‘.
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FIG. 11.21 RECTANGULAR TANK RESTRAINED AT BASE WITH THICKENING AT THE BASE-
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
MAIN HOOP
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SPACING OR
REDUCE.
DIAMETER
WITH HEIGHT
11.22~ SECTION THROUGH A CIRCULAR TANK WII‘H HOOP REINFORCEMENT IN A SINGLE LANCER
DETAILS OF MAIN BARS

PlACED AL0116 HERE
I1.22B CIRCULAR SLABS FIG. Il.23 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENTOF BARS IN A

FIG. II.22 CIRCULAR TANK CIRCULAR BASE

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11.7.1 Reinforcement - The reinforcement

(circumferential and longitudinal) shall extend
throughout the length of the pipe. The pitch of
the circumferential reinforcement shall be neither
more than 10 cm or four times the thickness of
barrel, whichever is less, nor less than the
maximum size of aggregate plus the diameter of
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the bar used. There is no internationally accepted
design method for concrete pipes. Design had to
be based on both practical experience and theory.
Accordingly minimum quantity of steel has been
specified in IS : 458-1971. All pipes with wall
thickness 75 mm and above shall have double
reinforcement cage and the amount of hoop steel
in the outer cage shall be 75 percent of the mass
of the’ ho.op steel in inner cage.
NOTE-The ends of concrete pipes shall bc suitable

for butt, flush collar, spigot and socket. rebated or
flexible rubber ring joints. All pressure pipes shall
have flexible rubber ring ioint. Dimensions of collars
shall be according to IS : 458-1971. The reinforcement
for the collars shall be same as that provided in the
nearest nominal bore of the pipe and the longitudinal
reinforcement shall be proporttonal to the length of the
collar. The collars shall be spun up to 1200 mm diameter
pipes. Rebated joints shall be used in case of pipes having
wall thickness of I IO mm or more.
A typical arrangement of reinforcement is

shown in Fig. 11.27.
Nope .-.- Diagonal reinforcement may be provided at IS

Fro. 11.24 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF BAHS IN percent of longitudinals in pipes for which the cages are
A INTZE TANK not welded so as to help in binding the cage securely.
rRESILIENT RElNFORCEMEh
MATERIAL
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REINFORCEMENT.-
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SPIRAL REINFORCEMENT I
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FOUNDATION
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I I.268 il.26C
FIG. II.26 CROWN HINGES
11.7.2 Cover-Clear cover to any taken to provide a proper joint. The following
reinforcement should not normally be less than measures are recommended:
the following: Dowels of 12 or 16 mm diameter should be
embedded at 60 mm centres to a depth of at
Barrel Thickness Nominal least 300 mm at both sides of the joint. Before
Clear Cover placing the next layer’ of concrete, the
mm mm previously laid surface should be roughened,
thoroughly cleaned, washed by a jet of water
Up to and including 25 and then covered by a layer of rich 1 : 2 cement
Over 25 up to and including 30 : grout (1 cement : 2 sand), 2 cm thick. Concrete
Over 30 up to and including 75 should be placed not later than 2 hours after
Over 75 :; the grout is laid.
As spigot steps 6
11.8.1.1 Reinforcement shall be placed
NOTE- For class NP4 pipes (in accordance with IS : along the three axis and also diagonally to
458-1978, the mmimum cover shall be 20 mm.
prevent shear failure (see Fig. I 1.28). Additional
reinforcement shall be provided at the top side of
Il.8 Machine Foundations the foundation block than at the other sides.
11.8.1 Foundations for Impact Type Machines Reinforcement at the top may be provided in the
(Hammer Foundations) [IS : 2974 (Part 2)1980 form of layers of grills made of 16 mm diameter
‘Code of Practice for Design and Construction of bars suitably placed to allow easy pouring of
Machine Foundations: Part 2 Foundarions for concrete. The topmost layers of reinforcement
Impact Type Machines(Second Revision)l’-The shall be provided with a cover of at least 5 cm.
foundation block should be made of reinforced The reinforcement provided shall be at least 25
concrete. It is desirable to cast the entire kg/m3 of concrete.
foundation block in ane operation. If a
construction joint is unavoidable, the plane of the Figure I I .28 shows typical reinforcement details
joint shall be horizontal and measures shall be of a hammer, foundation block.

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SECTION AA
Il.27A SINGLE LAYER
SECTION AA
AT SUITABLE
INTERVALS TO KEEP
THE CAGE IN POSITION
DETAIL AT
II.278 DOUBLE LAYER
FIG. 11.27 TYPICAL DETAILS OF PIPES
11.8.2 Foundations for Rotary Type Machines base slab, 70 kg/m3 of concrete for columns and
of Low Frequency [IS : 2974(Part 4)1979] -The 90 kg/m3 of concrete for top slab.
amount of minimum reinforcement for block
foundation shall be 25 kg/m-’ of concrete. The
amount of minimum reinforcement for frame Stirrups suitably spaced shall be provided to tie
foundations shall be 40 kg/m3 of concrete for together the main longitudinal bars.

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11.8.4 Foundations for Rotary Type

Machines (Medium and High Frequency)
g.SiiTn74 (Part 3)_1975 Code of Practice for
CUT-IN and Construction of Machine
Foundations: Part 3 Foundation for Rotary Type
of Machines (Medium and High Frequency)
(First Revision)].
11.8.4.1 The vertical reinforcing bars of the
column shall have sufficient embedment in the
base slab to deveiop the required stresses.
11.8.4.2 All units of foundation shall be
provided with double reinforcement.
L FOUNOATION BLOCK Reinforcements shall be provided along the other
two sides of cross-sections of beams and columns,
even if they are not required by design
FIG. I I .28 TYPICAL REINFORCEMENT
DETAIL calculations so that symmetric reinforcement will
be ensured in opposite sides.
The minimum diameter of the mild steel bars 11.8.4.3 The amount of minimum rein-
shall be 12 mm and the maximum spacing shall be forcement for major structures components of the
200 mm. framework shall be as follows:
The concrete cover for protection of a) Base slab 40 kg/m3 of concrete
reinforcement shall be 75 mm at the bottom, 50
mm on sides and 40 mm at the top. b) Columns 70 kg/m3 of concrete
Typical arrangement of reinforcements are c) Top table 90 kg/m3 of concrete
shown in Fig. I 1.29 to I I .31. (slab and beam)
11.8.3 Foundations for Reciprocating Type Typical arrangement of reinforcement is shown
Machines [IS : 2974 (Part 1)1982]. in Fig. 11.33.
11.8.3.1 Minimum reinforcement in block 11.8.4.4 Stirrups suitably spaced shall be
foundations - Minimum remforcement in the provided to account for the entire shear in the
concrete block shall be not less than 25 kg/mJ. foundation elements.
For machines requiring special design
considerations of foundations, like machines 11.8.4.5 The minimum diameter of
pumping explosive gases, the reinforcement shall longitudinal steel for beams and columns should
be not less than 40 kg/ m3. be selected so that the maximum spacing of these
bars shall not be more than 150 mm.
The minimum reinforcement in the block shall
usually consist of 12 mm bars spaced at 2001250 11.8.4.6 Reinforcement cover - Unless
mm centre-tocentre extending both vertically and specified otherwise, the concrete cover for
horizontally near all the faces of the foundation reinforcement protection shall be as follows:
block. a) Base slab 100 mm for top,
bottom and sides
11.8.3.2 The following points shall be
considered while arranging the reinforcements: b) Columns and 50 mm on sides
pedestals
a) The ends of mild steel (if used) shall always c) Beams 40 mm on sides
be hooked irrespective of whether they are
designed for, tension or compression; 11.8.4.7 Minimum rade of concrete for
foundation shall be not Bess than M20.
W Reinforcement shall be used at all faces;
11.8.4.8 Construction joints - The base
cl If the height of foundation block exceeds
slab shall be cast in a single pour. A properly
one metre, shrinkage reinforcement shall be designed construction joint shall be provided
placed at suitable spacing jn all three direc- between the base slab and the columns.
tions; and
Wherever intermediate decks exist and
4 Reinforcement shall be provided around all construction joints are to be provided, the
pits and openings and shall be equivalent to subsequent set of construction joints shall be
0.50 to 0.75 percent of the cross-sectional provided at the top of each such intermediate
area of the opening. deck:
A typical arrangement of reinforcement in a In case there is no intermediate deck,
reciprocating machine foundation is shown in continuous concreting shall be done for the
Fig. 11.32. columns and the upper deck.

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SECTION-AA
SECTION-BB SECTION -cc
FIG. II.29
11.9 Shear Watls - In tall buildings, rather than The general principal being the cross-sectional
relaying on columns alone for resisting moments area of the concrete alone must resist the shear
due to lateral forces, it is common practice to forces imposed at joints with the slab whilst the
provide a core of shear walls to take major part of remainder acts like a beam on edge spanning
lateral force agamsr the building. Figure 11.32 between floors.
shows the structural effects on the wall, and since Reinforcement in the compression band must
the wind can act in either direction, compression be tied in two directions as in the case of column
bands occur at both ends of the wall. bars and compression beam steel.

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ANCWOR BOLT
UNIT
TOP OFs;;R;CTURA~
ClRCULAR BINDERS
7 RADIAL BAR
1 f-SAND FILLIND
+
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SEGt ION xx
(CONCRETE NOT SNOWNI
FIG. 11.30 TYPICAL FOUNDATIONFOR CRUSTING MILL (PULVERIZERUNIT)

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4 OF OISCMAR~ OF PRIMARY
AIR FAN UNIT
F PRIMARY Ail? RETAINING WALL

FAN FOUNDATION
r COVERED TRENCH
SECTION XX
(CONCRETE NOT SHOWN)
FIG. 11 .jl TYPICAL FOUNDATION FOR PRINARY AIR FAN

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FIG. 11.32 TYPICAL FOUNDATION FOR INSTRUMENT AIR COMPRESSOR
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11.33A
TYPICAL LONGITUDINAL SECTION THROUGH A TURBO GENERATOR FOUNDATION
FIG. 11.33 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A TURBO GENERATOR FOUNDATION (Continufed)
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ENLARGED SECTION DD
ENLARGED SECTION BB
ENLARGED SECTION EE
ENLARGED SECTION CC
I 1.32~ TYPICAL REINFORCEMENT OF COLUMNS

11.33BTYPICAL REINFORCEMENT OF BEAMS
FIG. 11.33 TYPICAL DETAILS OF A TURBO GENERATOR FOUNDATION
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SECTION 12
Ductility Requirements of Earthquake Resistant Buildings
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SECTION 12
DUCTILITY REQUIREMENTS OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS
12.0 General -The primary members of struc- where

ture such as beams and columns are subjected to
stress reversals from earthquake loads. The p = As/M,
reinforcement provided shall cater to the needs of F, = 28day cube crushing strength of concrete,
reversal of moments in beams and columns, and
at their junctions. F, = yield stress of reinforcing steel,
Earthquake motion often induces forces large A, = area of steel on a face,
enough to cause inelastic deformations in the
b = breadth of beam web, and
structure. If the structure is brittle, sudden failure
could occur. But if the structure is made to d = effective depth of section.
behave ductile, it will be able to sustain the
earthquake effects better with some deflection 12.1.2 The maximum tensile steel ratio on any
(Am) larger than the yield deflection (Ay) by face at any section shall not exceed the following
absorption of energ . Therefore, besides the For M 15 concrete and plain mild steel bars,
design for strength o rythe frame, ductility is also
pmax = PC + 0.011
required as an essential element for safety from
sudden collapse during severe shocks. It has also For other concrete and mild steel reinfora-
been observed during past earthquakes that ment, pm, = pc + 0.19 FJF,
structures designed and built for low seismic
coefficients survived severe earthquakes with little For concrete’ reinforced with coldworked
damage because of energy absorption in plastic deformed bars, prmX= ps + 0.15 F,/ F,
deformations. where
In zones where risk of major damage from
PC = actual steel ratio on the compression face.
earthquake loads is possible, ductile frame is
reqmred m accordance with IS : 4326-1976 ‘Code 12.1.3 When a beam frames into a column,
of practice for earthquake resistant design and both the top and bottom bars of the beam shall be
construction of buildings (first revision)‘. These anchored into the column so as to .develop their
provisions are generally applicable to all seismic full tensile strength in bond beyond the section of
zones but its importance is greater where severe the beam at the face of the column. Where beams
earthquake loadings will become much more exist on both sides of the column, both face bars
significant than other concurrent loads. of beams shall be taken continuously through the
Accordingly the Code makes it obligatory that in column.
all cases where the design seismic coefficient [see NOTE- To avoid congestion of steel in a column in which
IS : 1893-1976 ‘Criteria for earthquake resistant the beam frames on one side only, it will be preferable to use
design of structures (third revision)‘] is 0.05 or U-type of bars spliced outside the column instead of
anchoring the bars in the column.
more (which invariably includes zones IV and V)
ductility provisions specified in IS : 43261976 Figure 12.1 shows ,the typical detail for a beam
shall be adopted. The ductility requirements will framing into column from one side -or two sides.
be deemed to be satisfied if the conditions given in Such an arrangement will ensure a ductile
the following clauses are achieved. junction and provide adequate anchorage of beam
reinforcement into columns. Top and bottom
12.1 Flexural Members longitudinal steel for beams framing into both
12.1.1 The to as well as bottom steel sides of column should extend through the
reinforcement sha P1 consist of at least two bars column without splicing.
each throughout the length of the member, and
12.1.4 The tensile steel bars shall not be
the steel ratio p on either face (both on
compression and tension face) shall not be less spliced at sections of maximum tension and the
than as given below: splice shall be contained within at least two closed
stirrups (see Fig. 12.2).
For M 15 concrete and plain mild steel bars,
pmin = 0.003 5 12.1.5 The web reinforcement in the form of
vertical stirrups shall be provided so as to develop
For other concrete and steel reinforcement,ptii, the vertical shears resulting from all ultimate
= 0.06 FJ F, vertical loads acting on the beam plus those which

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2 STIRRUPS t WIN.)
Designer should provide dimension A, S, d, anchorage length, cutoff points of discontinuous bars, etc.
*provide not kss than two stirrups throughout splice length.
A = distance to point of Section plus anchorage lengthbut not kss than1./4. Designer may cut some
bars shorter than this but at kast one-third the area of bars at the face of column must extend this
distance
d = Effective’ depth of beam
IR = Internal radms = 4 db minimum, 6 db preferable
& = development kngth
C&= diameter of bar
FIG. 12.1 EXAMPLEOF TYPICAL BAR DETAILSFOR SPECIALDUCTILE MOMENT KESISTING

FRAMES (COLUMN DETAILS EXCLUDED)
maximum shear carrying capacity will be

Od restrictedbelow 50 percent of the design shear.
Closely spaced stirrups are preferable.
12.2 Columns. Subjected to Axial Load and
Bending
12.2.1 If the average axial stress P/A on the
column under earthquake condition is less than
0.1 F,, the column reinforcement will be designed
according to requirements of flexural members
given in 12.1. But if P/A 2 0.1 F,, special
confining reinforcement will be required at the
FIG. 12.2 CLOSED STIRRUPS column ends as given in 12.2.2 to 12.2.4.
h h FSINGLELOOP , 12.2.2 The cross-sectional area of the bar
forming circular hoops or a spiral used for
confinement of concrete will be :
where
FIG. 12.3 DIMENSION h IN RECTANGULARHOOP Ash = area of bar cross-section,
can be produced by the plastic moment capacities s = pitch of spiral or spacing of hoops,
at the ends of the beam. The spacings of the 4, = diameter of core measured to’the outside
stirrups shall not exceed d/4 in a length equal to of the spiral or hoop,
2d near each end of the beam and d/2 in the
remaining length (see Fig. 12.1). It is important to F, = 28day cube crushing strength of concrete,
note that in no case shear failure should preceed
flexural failure. Fy = yield stress of reinforcing steel
(hoop or stirrups),
12.1.6 Because of the possibility of reversal of
shears in the beams, the earthquake shears shall A ‘= gross concrete area of the column
be provided for by the vertical stirrups as they will section, and
be effective both for upward and downword Ak = area of core = Tdk.
shears. Where diagonal bars are also used, their
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In the case of rectangular closed stirrups used The spacing of the hoops or closed stirrups
in rectangular sections, the area of bar shall be: used as special confining steel shall not exceed
10cm (see Fig. 12.4 and 12.5).
12.2.4 Shear reinforcement shall be provided
in the columr:s to resist the shear resulting from
where the lateral ana vertical loads at ultimate load
h= longer dimension of the rectangular con- condition of the frame. The specing of shear
fining stirrup, and reinfordement shall not exceed d/2, where d is the
effective depth of column measured from
Ak = area of confined concrete core in the compression fibre to the tension steel.
rectangular stirrup measured to its out-
side dimensions. 12.3 Beam-Column Connections - Joints
between exterior columns and adjoining flexural
NDTE - The dimension /I of the stirrup could be reduced
by introducing links at intermediate points as shown in
members shall be confined by transverse column
Fig. 12.3. In this case also Ar shall be measured as overall reinforcement through the joint. Such
core area regardless of the stirrup arrangement. Each end of reinforcement shall consist of circuiar hoops or
the intermediate tir shall engage the periphery hoop with spiral in .the case of circular co!umns and
a standard semicircular hook and shall be secured to a
longitudinal bar to prevent displacement of the intermediate
rectangular closed stirrups in the case of
tie during construction.
rectangular columns, as required at the column
ends. This is required because on exterior or
12.2.3 The special confining .steel, where corner columns the joint core is not confined by
required, shall be provided above and below the flexural members on all sides. To provide some
beam connections in a length 6f the column at measure of confinement in these situations giving
each end which shall be the largest of: some strength against brittle failure in the joint
core, transverse reinforcement as required at the
a) l/6 of clear height of the column, column ends is continued through the joint core
b) larger lateral dimension of the column, and (see Fig. 12.4 and 12.5).
c) 450 mm. The transverse reinforcement is required at the
end of the column even if the column is confined
71 ! END REGION (See
tCOLUMN CORE* 1
1
I END REGION ( See Claurr 12.2.3
COLUMN CORE HAS TO BE CONFINED

BY CIRCULAR OR RECTANGULAR TIES
IN ACCOROAWCE WITH END REGION
FIG. 12.4 BEAM COLUMN JOINT AT EXTERNAL COLUMNS
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by beams from all four sides. Ttie amount of shaped ites (hair pin type), the length of the legs
transverse reinforcement in this case may be beyond the columns being kept is dictated by
reduced to half the value. The tie reinforcement at bond requirements so as to develop full strength
beam-column joints may be provided by U- of the tie (see Section 7).
FROM
SRCINO
AS PER
END
D+b
SECTlOt AA
FIG. 12.5 SPACING OF SHEAR REINFORCEMENT IN COLUMNS

SECTION I3
Transport, Storage, Fabrication, Assembly and
Placing of Steel Reinforcement
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SECTION 13
TRANSPORT, STORAGE, FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY AND PLACING OF STEEL

REINFORCEMENT
13.1 Tmnsport and Storage

markings which are not repeated. It is thus
134.1 Trunsporr - This clause only concerns necessary to use the entire length of the
the transport of unshaped reinforcement. reinforcement or the cut reinforcement bearingc
Reinforcement is to be protected during loading, the distinctive mark last of all. The cleanness or
unloading and transport. The following shall be the steel without stains, such as grease, oil, paint,
avoided: earth, non-adherent rust or any other substance
which is harmful to its good preservation and
a) Accidental damage or notches causing a bonding is important. The whole of protective
decrease in section. coating, if any, shall be protected during storage
and steel-fixing. When the reinforcement is
W Contact with other products liable to
removed from store, the surface state should be
deteriorate or to weaken the bonding of the
examined to ensure that the steel has not
reinforcement.
undergone any harmful deterioration. If the
4 Any permanent ‘bends in the reinforce- design engineer considers it necessary, the
ment, straightening being unadvisable. manufacturer (or the fabricator) shall carry out
quality control tests.
d) Removal of any anticorrosive protection
present. This examination should be all the more
detailed the longer the storage period, the more
Care should be taken not to destroy the marking severe the environmental conditions, and
or labelling of the products. In order to facilitate higher the grade of steel.
any subsequent handling (unloading, distribution
in the stock), batches of identical reinforcement Both on site (as far as possible) and in the
should be grouped during transport. works, a sufficient storge area should be provided
to facilitate handling to prevent any error or
13.1.1.1 Transport between the supplier confusion.
and the consumer-Transport is generally by
road. Wherever possible good accessibility to The storage area shall rovide free access for
bundles of reinforcement should be maintained to the arrival of unbent rein Porcement and be close
allow rapid handling (separation timbers, slings). to the measuring tables and other bending
Unloading should be carried out mechanically equipment. When a fabrication post is set up on
wherever possible. site, but mainly during the design of larger
reinforced units, any handling which is not strictly
23J.1.2 Transport .on the fabrication necessary shall be avoided wherever possible. As
areu - The operation is generally expensive.
commercial lengths are large, any rotation of the
However, rationalization and industrialization
reinforcement in a horizontal plane shall be
may lead to greater mass production which allows
better use of mechanical lifting methods and excluded. This i’spossible when the reinforcement
reduces reliance on manual transport. Transport is stored in alignment or parallel to the measuring
between various shaping machines may be carried tables and the cutting tables.
out on tables fitted with rollers; these tables may
.be mobile and thus serve several production lines. 13.2 Cutting- The reinforcement is cut in
Transport by lifting necessitates the use of a hoist accordance with the cutting schedules. Cutting is
fitted with several attachments for holding the carried out with the aid of shears power-operated
bundle and preventing any permanent or otherwise taking care not to damage the ribs in
deformation in the reinforcement. the neighbourhood of the sheared section.
13.1.2 Storage - During storage, the Flame cutting and electrode cutting is not
reinforcement elements should be carefully advised for reinforcement other than that in mild
indexed and classified according to their diameter, steel. It may alter the properties of beat-treated
typei grades, length and batch of origin. steel over a small length (a few diameters).
When the design of ribs or the distribution of The cut lengths are generally measured. on a
the marking allows easy identification even for cut measuring table; this ensures that flatness and
lengths, accidental substitution is not frequent; on straightness of the reinforcement are checked
the other hand, there is danger of confusion for during measuring and the tolerances are complied
-plain reinforcement without markings or with with more easily.

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For repetitive series, that is generally in overall dimensions of the fabricated reinforcement
factories, measuring tables are fitted with conform to the plan (correct placing, sufficient
detachable sto s, fixed in advance by the operator concrete cover, etc).
to obtain t Re desired lengths for several
reinforcing bars simultaneously. Reinforcement The bending speed depends on the nature of the
on these measuring benches is transported by steels and the ambinet temperature: it shall be the
means of rpllers, in some cases power-driven or subject of a preliminary experimental
by winches. determination if it is not fixed in the Agreement
or by the regulations.
Tolerances on cut lengths depend on the
tolerances for: Bending and radiusing, which are similar
operations, are carried out cold. The use of a
a) the concrete cover to the reinforcement, torch to facilitate this operation is generally
prohibited, since it can, for exam le, alter the
b) the position of the reinforcement, and mechanical properties of cold wor t:ed steel.
c) the structural element (shuttering). Fabrication, even when mechanized, requires
Other tolerances may be imposed by special many operations: its relative importance in the
conditions: overall cost of reinforcement is high.
Rationalization of these operations and use to the
a)‘orthogonality of the sheared section in greatest possible extent of rectilinear
relation to the axis of the reinforce. reinforcement are essential in order to reduce the
ment (flash welding, sleeve splice), and overall cost.
b) absence of burns, (sleeve splice). 13.3.2 Equipment - Bending of bars may be
done either by improvised means or by hand-
Depending on the criteria of use, one may operated machines (see Fig. 13. I, 13.2 and 13.3)
prefer one piece of cutting equipment to another and by power-operated bender. For bars of I2
(cutting by shears, cutting by power saw, etc). mm diameter and under, mechanical contrivances
13.3 Fabrication of the type illustrated in Fig. 13. I may be
advantageously employed.
13.3.1 General - Fabrication involves
shaping of the reinforcement elements, that is, 13.3.2.1 Two of the most common types of
bending and radiusing (that is, bending with a bar-bending machines suitable for bending bars
large radius of curvature). cold are shown in Fig. 13.2 and 13.3. The essential
components of the machines are also illustrated in
Fabrication is carried out in accordance with the figures. The hand machine shown in Fig. 13.2
the schedules. The schedules shall be followed as could be employed for bending bars up to 16 mm
strictly as possible; in fact, straightening is always diameter and for larger diameters geared bar
hazardous, systematic rebending should, bender shown in Fig. 13.3 is required. Special
therefore, be avoided. It is advisable, if the roller spindles may be necessary for bending
bending has to be corrected in-i/u, for this deformed and twisted bars.
operation to be carried out by accentuating the
bending rather than by straightening. 13.3.2.2 Bending of bars of 36 mm diameter
am’ larger require special equipment, such as
During fabrication, consideration shall be given
to the fact that due to the elastic return of a bent
bar, the real angle may (as function of the grade
and diameter) be greater than the angle of
rotation of the plate. The operator should
therefore, overbend.
The minimum diameter of the mandrel shall be
at least equal to the minimum diameter of the
bending-rebending test specified in the
Agreement, and shall be selected so as to avoid
crushing or splitting of the concrete under the
effect of the pressure which is exerted inside the
curve.
For anchor hooks at the ends of the
longitudinal bars, the minimum diameter of the
mandrel shall never be less than 5 4. The
fabricator shall ensure the quality of bending blANOREL
(absence of cracks, etc) by a visual examination.
In general, tolerances are not fixed on bending
angles; on the other hand, it is important that the FIG. 13. I BENDING OF BAR BY MEANS OF CLAW
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HOLE
SOCKET.
‘MANDREL
FIG. 13.2 SIMPLE BAR-BENDING. MACHINE
/-RATCHET LEVER
MANDREL
PLAIN ROLLER
GROOVED ROLLER
FIG. 13.3 GEARED BAR-BENDING MACHINE
power-operated benders. However, where only a Dimension Tolerance

few bars are to be bent, easy bends may be
formed by jimcrow or rail bender, an appliance cm mm
comprising forged bow with a steel square For bent < 75 +3
threaded screw. bars -5
13.3.2.3 Where large quantities of bars are > 75< IS0 +5
to be bent, power-operated benders may be - 10
advantageously used.
> 150<250 +6
13.3.2.4 Operation -The hand-operated -IS
benders are generally mounted on tables. Various
operations involved and the schematic way of > 250 +7
bending are illustrat d in Fig. 13.4. The bar to be -25
bent should be pla I ed between two stops driven
into a steel or wooden table. The bar should be For straight All lengths +25
held rigid at one of the stops by a roller sitting bars -25
over the mandrel. By using a tommy bar and
levering, the bar may be bent to the desired angle. 13.3.3.1 Any excess in length of bar
13.3.2.5 Special patented appliances for supplied over the total of lengths of the various
bending bars into helical, rectangular and other portions of the bar between bends, including the
shapes are available and they may also be used. specified tolerances or not, shall be taken up in
the end anchorages, or in that portion of the bar
13.3.3 Bending and Cutting Tokrances - which shall be indicated on the schedule. The
Where an overall or an internal dimension of the cutting lengths shall be specified to the next
bent bar is specified, the tolerance, unless greater whole 25 mm of the sum of the bending
otherwise stated, should be as follows: dimensions and allowance.

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r BODY OF MACHINE
CENTRE OF BAR TO START OF BEND
r STRAIGHT EDGE
‘V TO OBTAIN ANY DEPTH OF SET

PLACE BAR TOUCHING STOP
AND MANDREL. MEASURE THE
REQUIRED DISTANCE FROM A TO 6
- TO OBTAIN DESIRED DISTANCE FROM

BEND C TO INSIDE OF HOOK 0,
MEASURE FROM OPEN SET C TO FAR
SIDE OF MANDREL 0. FOR OVERALL
MEASUREMENT ADD THICKNESS OF BAR
BENT BAR
FIG. 13.4 BENDING OF BAR
13.3.3.2 The cutting tolerance for bars to be If assembly is not carried out at the spot where
bent shall be the tolerance given for straight bars. it is to be positioned, the accuracy of the assembly
To allow for this cutting tolerance when shall be closely monitored. Depending on the
dimensioning bent bars, at least one dimension assembly point and subsequent handling,
shall not be specified. various precautions have to be observed:
13.4 Assembly and Placing of the Reinforce- conformity to the schedules, respect of
ment Elements tolerances imposed, respect of spacing, cover
and lapping of the bars;
13.4.1 General - This section covers the
partial or total (flat or spatial) assembly, in b) invariability of the position of the bars,
accordance with the reinforcement drawings, of rigidity of the whole; and
the reinforcement elements. This assembly may be
carried out: c) possibihty of placing and compacting the
concrete (with a vibrating poker in many
a) at the works, cases).
b) at the fabrication location on site, and These problems shall be taken into account
from the design stage onwards.
c) at the immediate position of the component,
that is: These conditions can be satisfied by well-
I) in the shuttering, thought out design and careful assembly.
For’assembly outside the shuttering, the fixer
2) above the shuttering, and
uses gauges, trestles and special temporary
3) outside the shuttering. wooden supports (or steel in the works). These

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devices can sometimes consists of auxiliary Production costs (cutting, bending, transport,
reinforcing bars which do not play a part in assembly and fixing) may vary depending on the
carr ing stresses. The placing of these bars shall product, preparation, design of the reinforcement,
con Porm to the various regulations concerning the from 4 to 5 manhours per tonne to 150 manhours
concrete cover, distance between bars, etc. per tonne.
In addition some auxiliary bars are? if Examples
necessary, planned to prevent large deformations
in the reinforced and assembled structures. Reirzforcement of a Beam or Column (Outside
Handling of prefabricated reinforcement requires the Shuttering).
some care: any accidental displacement of a bar Cut and bent bars are stored nearby, sorted and
or any permanent deformation should be avoided. collected into bundles and labelled (these have
been produced either on site, or delivered cut and
In some cases, and in particular for large bent by a reinforcement factory).
reinforced structures, hoisting equipment is fitted
,with a spreader bar hooked in several places to The fixer puts longitudinal bars on chair
the element to be positioned (see Fig. 13.5). supports (minimum 2 chairs). The position for
Assembly may involve cases where only partial stirrups is measured and marked off. Each stirrup
assembly can be carried out since the weight to be by being moved slightly apart is introduced
lifted and/or the accessibility of the shuttering around the bars. Angle bars are tied with a double
and the possibility of making satisfactory joints knot to the main upper bars. By separating
inside the formwgrk act as limits. slightly either the chair, or the bars, the lower
bars are brought down; these are held by the
stirrups. The necessary intersections are tied up.
In some cases, dowel bars are introduced at the
ends of the cage. Removal of the whole after
labelling (if not to be used immediately).
Reinforcement qf a Slab :
- marking off in chalk the distances between
SPREADER axes;
BAR
placing of the main bars;
placing of the secondary reinforcement;
- tying of intersections;
- placing of the spacers for the lower bed;
- placing of spacers between two layers;
1. 1 1 _ . - placing of the distribution reinforcement on
the spacers, and other secondary reinforce-
!!-![IIrl I[-! [ !!-I[ -
-
ment on the lower bed;
placing of the main reinforcement; and
lifting of the secondary reinforcement and
I. Bridle 2. Spreader Bar 3. Hooks tying.
FIG. 13.5 HOISTING EQUIPMENT Reinforcement of a Wall - In general, the wall
remains accessible from at least one side: rein-
forcement starts on the other:
The various assembly operations shall take
account of the presence of elements such as - fixing of vertical bars to the dowel bars and
recesses and service pipes and conduits, etc, the spacers;
embedded in the concrete of the structural - positioning and tying of horizontal bars;
element. positioning of the horizontal dowel bars for
the front bed;
Prefabricated reinforcement is fixed with ties, - fixing of vertical bars and tying in horizon-
couplers, welds or carefully arranged supports, of tal bars lifted as needed; and
suitable solidity and in sufficient number so that - placing of spacers between the two vertical
they can be neither displaced nor deformed during layers.
placing of the concrete or during transport and
placing of the reinforcement structure when it is Assembly of Prefabricated Reinforcement -
assembled outside the shuttering. Apart from the problem of deformability during
transport and handling, assembly is carried out in
The cost of reinforcement may be broken down the same way as above, but at the works. Fixing is
as follows: carried out by welding or tying. Units are limited
I - raw materials by the lifting capacity available on site and the
- production maximum dimensions authorised for the means of
cost - design costs - calculations transport anticipated.
- drawings
- preparing schedules The reinforcement factory decides on the
- checking method of jointing reinforcement structures
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(independent bars to be drawn from the cages, The bottom of the shuttering must be cleared of
welding or mechanical coupling methods, etc). any wire waste before concreting -to prevent it
causing rust stains and corrosion paths on the
13.4.2 Fixing - As regards assembly on site, surface from which the shuttering is to be
bars which touch while crossing are fixed removed. For this purpose a magnet suspended at
generally by very tight annealed wire ties of 1 to 2
mm, or sometimes by some special device. the end of a chain which is taken along the
bottom of the shuttering, or even a jet of
13.4.2.1 Tying -Tying may, in order of compressed air, may be used.
increasing resistance to slipping, be by means of a:
13.4.3 Placing the Reinforcement - Correct
- single or snap tie (see Fig. 13.6) placing of reinforcement requires proper
maintainance of the distances between bars, and
concrete cover, that is, the exact’ placing of the
reinforcement in accordance with the drawings.
This is, in general, achieved by using spacers to
ensure that the reinforcement is kept in the
position allocated in the design, resisting the
actions to which it is subjected during placing.
The parts of spacers in contact with the shuttering
shall resist corrosion and shall not affect the
SINGLE SADDLE FIGURE 8 appearance of the concrete when the shuttering is
removed. When the concrete has hardened they
FIN. 13.6 shall not cause cracking or infiltration of water,
which causes corrosion.
Recourse to stronger ties may enable the
number of nodes tied to be limited. It is, in any 13.4.3.1 Distance between parallel rein-
event, recommended that the direction of single forcement elements:
knots be alternated so as to increase the rigidity of a) Between horizontal layers - The distance
the mesh (see Fig. 13.7). between these layers 1s often ensured by
means of a bar (say I2 mm diameter) bent as
shown in Fig. 13.9.
FIG. 13.7 ALTERNATED TYING
The need to tie a certain percentage of the

nodes depends not only on the type of tie used,
but also on the diameter of the bars, their surface
shape (smooth or notched) and the rigidity which
one wishes to give to the reinforcement (handling, FIG. 13.9 LAYER SPACERS
transport, etc).
Tying wire is delivered in small coils. This high chair, which is easy to make on
Pieces of wire with two eyelets are also used, site, is fixed to the main reinforcement and
tied with the aid of special -pliers with a hook. is never in direct contact with the shuttering.
This method is faster with an unskilled workforce Prefabricated’ devices such as those
(see Fig. 13.8). indicated in Fig. 13.10 are also used, either
for isolated bars (bar chairs), or for heavy
With skilled fixers tying is the best method of
layers (continuous chairs and bolsters).
jointing on site.
b) Between’ vertical layers - The distance
between vertical layers of reinforcement (see
Fig. 13.11) is usually ensured by means of
straight bars, hooked bars or bars bent into,
FIG. 13.8 PREFABRICATED FIXING WIRE a U, tied to the main reinforcement.
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r SHUllERlNG
13.10A FOR ISOLATED BARS (HIGH CHAIRS)
bLASllC CAP
FIG. 13.12 SPACERS FOR REINFORCEMENT AND

SHUTTERING
c) In beatis and columns - In beams, columns

13.lOB FOR HEAVY LAYERS (COWI-INUOUS CHAIRS) and other elements the main bars, which are
parallel, are connected by tying to the
FIG. 13.IO CHAIRS stirrups in order to form a rigid cage.
13.4.4 Fixing Reinforcement in Relation lo
[he Shuttering - It is essential to maintain the
distance between the reinforcement and the
shuttering indicated on the drawing.
This is necessary to provide a uniform concrete
cover to the reinforcement so as to protect it from
U-BAR corrosion.
13.4.4.1 Horizontal shutrering - In the case
of horizontal shuttering, the device used must be
able to support the following without risk of
piercing the shuttering:
HOOKED BAR - the weight of the reinforcement;
- supplementary loads resulting from the
placing of the concrets;
- supplementary loads due to movement of
workers over the reinforcement network.
m d’ STRAiGHT BAR In foundation pads, the layer of reinforcement

is placed on mortar or concrete blocks or on
strips of mortar cast in place between two joists.
These supports themselves rest either on blinding
concrete (general case) or directly on the ground
(see Fig. 13.13).
FIG. 13. I I SPACERS FOR VERTICAL LAYERS
Fixing by a straight bar can never be

correctly ensured.
Hooked bars do not prevent vertical
layers from moving closer together, there-
fore. tying is necessary.
Bars bent into a U may be easily and
correctly tied to the main reinforcement and
is the best solution.
There are metal devices ensurinq
simultaneously correct SpaCihR of th?
vertical bars (Fining bv griiping). the cover
reotiired and the distance between the walls L( JOISTS (10 BE REMOVE6 BEFORE
of ‘ihe shuttering. Plastic caps are fitted to CONCRETINGI
prevent corrosion of the metal piece on the FIG. 13.13 STRIP OF MORTAR CAST ON THE
surface of the concrete (see Fig. 13.12). SHUTTERING (OR ON THE GROUND)

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The mortar should, of course, have hardened The blocks or wedges of mortar are visible
sufficiently before the reinforcement is Place. after the shuttering has been removed if
The disadvantages attributed to this system their composition is differ*ht from that of
arise from the haste in placing reinforcement the concrete in the structure and if their.
structures which are often very heavy on moriar porosity is likely to cause absorption of the
which is too fresh and which is then likely to oil used for removal of the shuttering.
break. Bonding to the concrete is always well
At the bottom of the shuttering, continuous assured, and no cracking is noted where the
metallic supports are also used, the feet of which block of mortar is located.
are sometimes fitted with plastic caps to prevent Rings of mortar through which the rein-
rust stains on visible surfaces, or continous forcement is threaded are relatively fragile;
supports entirely in plastic. The latter model they can break when the reinforcement is
presents the disadvantage of not guaranteeing put in place in the shuttering.
correct filling of the lower part by the concrete
NOTE- Mortar blocks as spacer blocks should not be
(see Fig. 13.14). permitted on the faces in contact with the liquid in case
of reservoirs and tanks.
LIC b) Asbestos-cement supports (Fig. 13.16) -

ORfS There are different forms, with or without
tying wire, which limit the area of contact
with the shuttering.
The mechanical strength is at least as
PLASTIC good as that of blocks of mortar; they are
SUPPORT less fragile and bond well with the concrete.
FIG. 13. I4 CONTINUOUS SUPPORTS FOR LAYERSOF

REINFORCEMENT
For layers of reinforcement for reinforced FIG. 13.16 TYPES OF ASBESTOS-CEMENT

concrete road surfaces in the USA, bent ribbed SUPPORTS
sheet-metal supports placed directly on the
ground are very widely used. c) Plastic supports-These are of two types;
There is a very wide variety of individual (see Fig. 13.17).
supports which may, for greater ease, be classified a) Suppcrts of the ‘chair’ type on which the
according to the constitutent material: bar is generally simply placed, some-
times gripped. They look like a cradle
a) Mortar supports (see Fig. 13.15) - The
resting on a cylindrical base or with
blocks of mortar are most often produced
components which are either parallel or
on the site. The trend is, however, towards
crossed (cruciform contact with the
an increasing use of prefabricated pieces, the
shuttering).
shape of which is sometimes more suitable
and the composition more homogeneous. Supports of this type can generally of
The blocks often have a tying wire in mild support heavy loads. They do on the di:
annealed steel or in galvanised steel, or a other hand have the disadvantage of
wire with two eyelets. presenting a large area of contact with of
the shuttering; some models have cavi- la
,The area of contact with the shuttering ties, the complete filling of which with
may be reduced by giving a hemispherical or concrete may create problem.
cylindrical shape to the block. In this case th
adequate cover of the block is not always b) Supports of the ‘circular’ type which are it!
ensured if the concrete used is very dry or fixed to the reinforcement by gripping. m
They are generally weaker and may give et
has undergone little vibration.
way under’ the weight of heavy rein-
forcement.
(n
They are certainly more suitable for el
vertical reinforcement than for hori- g’
zontal reinforcement. The support must e
be designed to allow good anchoring in t 1;
the concrete. while not constituting too
large a discontinuity in the section
FIG. 13.15 TYPES OF MORTAR BLOCK SUPPORT passing through its plane. th
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FIG. f3. I7 PLASTIC SUPPORTS
Contact with the shuttering is limited reinforcement, since they constitute obstructions
to the ends of the spokes or a very when concreting; it is preferable to place them on
limited portion of rim. the horizontal reinforcement.
13.4.4.2 Vertical shurrering - Here the role
of the spacer is basically to maintain the desired 13.4.q.3 Upper reinforcement in slabs -
distance between the reinforcement and the wall The upper network of remforcement in slabs or
of the shuttering; the spacer does not have to bear floors usually rests on the lower network by
large loads. means of chairs (see Fig. 13.18).
It must, on the o her hand, be correctly fixed to The reinforcement network sometimes rests on
the reinforcement i o that it does not move under the bottom of the shuttering by means of high
its own weight (vertical reinforcement), or at the blocks of mortar or concrete (up to 15 to 20 cm
moment of concreting (fall of concrete, vibration, high) which are in the form of a pyramid or a
etc). truncated cone.
This fixing is carried out either by binding High metal chairs, individual or continuous, are
also used and sometimes fitted with plastic caps.
(mortar or asbestos cement blocks) or by the very
elasticity of the material (plastic spacers fixed by
gripping). The types listed in 13.4.4.1 may, in 13.4.5 Factors Determining the Choice of a
eneral, be suitable on condition that they are Sysrem - Table 13. I presents the factors
t txed correctly to the reinforcement. governing the choice of reinforcement supports.
In columns, in particular, it is better not to use When two figures are given for a .single
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FIG. 13.18 HIGH METALLIC CHAIRS
a different method. It is necessary in this case to the table shall be altered accordingly.
refer to the corresponding comments.
It is advisable to avoid the use of supports,
It is obvious that some criteria may be essential, specially mortar supports which are left behind on
for example, fiie resistance, and that the use of the inner face of water retaining structures.
-_ . _--__ - .-______ ~_
TABLE 13.1 THE CHOICE OF A SUPPORT
FACTORS_TOBE CONSIDEWED GRADE OF APIJRE~IA~ION FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED GRADE OF APPRECIATION

f /
Asbestos Plastic ’ Plastic ’
Asbestos
Mor- Cem- ‘Chair Cir? Mor- Cem- Chair Cir- ’
tar ent cular tar ent cular
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Economic factors Focrors associated with
the device placed in ihe
Purchase price I 2 2 2
Ease of storage and concrete
handling 3 2 I I
Speed and ease of Thermal treatment of
placing l-3 l-3 I 2 the concrete I I 3 3
Techtticol factors osso- Facing concrete (imme-

baled Hi/h the device diately after removal
ifself of shuttering) 2-3 2 4 3
Crushing strength l-2 2 3 Treatment of the

concrete surface 2 2 4 3
Strain under load I I 3
Uniiormity of l-2 2 3 3
Rond with the concrete
dimensions 2-3 I
Use in cold weather I I : 3: Corrosion of the rein-
Scratching, scoring or forcement 2 2 3 3
piercing of the
shuttering 3 3 2 2 Fire resistance I I 4 4
I =excellent; 2= good; 3 = admissible; 4= not recommended.

SECTION 14
Typical Structural Drawings
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SECTlON 14
TYPICAL STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
14.1 Some examples of structural drawings (see of different projects from different organisations*
pages 243-280) giving details of structural and each one gives only a part of the information
elements-footings. columns. beams, slabs, etc. relating to each structure/project. These drawings
are included. These are included for the purpose have been modified, wherever necessary, more or
of illustration only; they are not intended as less to suit the requirements of the Handbook.
recommendations for design although they Details of minor nature (as were relevant to the
generally meet the requirements of IS : 456-1978. situation) have also been deleted for the purpose
These drawings are intended to emphasize how of this Handbook.
design information is represented on structural
engineering drawings. Specific locations of cut off lBlS acknowledges with thanks the following organizations who
were helpful in providing the basic drawings on the basis of
points, bends. amounts of steel, etc. are shown as
which the present drawmgs have been included:
examples to convey necessary information I. National Industrial Developmen Corporation
through the drawings. These are not to be Limited, New Delhi;
considered as standard methods of detailing for a 2. Engineering .Consultants (India). New Delhi;
3. z;;tral Pubhc Works Department (CDO), New Delhi;
specific structure.
The above drawings are based on the drawings 4. Bharat Heavy Electricals I_imited, New Delhi.
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APPENDIX A
(CIuuse 4.4)
WELDING
A-O GENERAL -- Welded joints are permitted A-1.2.1 Preparation for Welding 2 The ends
in reinforcement (mild steel and deformed bars) of the bars to be welded shall be sheared off so
subject to the condition that in all cases of that fresh steel surfaces are available for welding.
important connections, tests shall be done to The surfaces of the ends of the bars to be clamped
prove that the joints are of the full strength of shall be cleaned free from rust to enable free flow
bars connected. of electricity in the bars.
A-l WELDING OF MILD STEEL PiAIN A-1.2.2 Procedure - The procedure for flash
AND HOT ROLLED DEFORMED BARS butt welding shall generally be in accordance with
the ‘Indian Standard Recommended Procedure
A-1.0 The requirements for welding mild steel for Flash Butt Welding’ (under print).
round and deformed bars conforming to mild
steel, Grade I, conforming to IS : 432(Part l)- A-1.2.2.1 The ends of the bars to be welded
1982 ‘Specification for mild steel and medium are placed in proper alignment in the clamps so
tensile steel bars and hard-drawn steel wire for that bend or eccentric joints do not result. The
concrete reinforcement: Part r Mild steel and clamps should be cleaned before each welding
medium tensile steel bars (third revision)‘and hot operation to avoid current losses and also to
rolled deformed bars conforming to IS : 1786- eliminate harmful notches or grooves due to
1985 ‘Specification for high strength deformed burning in of spots of arcing.
steel bars and wires foi- concrete reinforcement
(fhird revision)‘are given in IS : 2751-1979 ‘Code A-1.2.2.2 Welding should be done without
of practice for welding of mild steel plain and any preheating of bars. The bar ends shall be
deformed bars for reinforced concrete uniformly pushed against each other from the
construction yirst revision) ‘. moment of co’ntact up to the upsetting. The
transformer regulator should be so set that the
NOTE I - Hot roiled deformed bars/wires conforming to current at the contact area is between 85 and
IS : 1786-1985 will have their transverse and longitudinal ribs
in straight lengths. 90 A/mm2.
NOTE 2 - For guaranteed weldability, the percentage of A-1.2.2.3 If the butt welding machine or the
carbon shall be restricted to 0.25 percent, maximum. available power is not sufficient to take the load
for welding the bar in the cold condition, welding
A-l.1 Electrodes and Filler Rods
may be done after preheating. By repeated
A-l .1.1 Electordes - Covered electrodes for making and breaking of the contact arc, heat can
manual metal arc welding shall conform to be made to spread over the entire cross-section of
IS : 814 (Part I)-1974 ‘Specification for covered the bar. The number of short circuits (contacts
electrodes for metal arc. welding of structural and reversing) should be kept to the minimum
steel: Part I For welding products other than possible so that the welding time and spread of
sheets Vourth revision)’ and IS : 814 (Part 2)- heat in the longitudinal directions in the bar is
1974 ‘Specification for covered electrodes for minimum. Satisfactory joints with only slight
metal arc welding of structural steel: Part 2 For reduction in the original strength of the bar
welding sheets Vourrh revision)‘. can be achieved with current densities up to
25 A/mmz.
A-1.1.2 Filler Rods - Mild steel filler rods
for oxyacetylene welding shall conform to type A-1.2.2.4 In automatic machines, the flash
S-FS7 of IS : 1278-1972 ‘Specification for filler rate should be so set that a continuous flash
rods and wires for as welding (second revision)’ without interruption can be achieved. If too high
provided they are apable of giving a minimum a rate is set, then additional short circuits are
butt weld tensile f trength of 410 MPa. required leading to a heat spreading. If the rate is
too low, the flash ~111 be interrupted,
A-1.1.3 Mixtures for thermit welding shall be consequently air penetrating into the joint will
capable of yielding weld metal of the required form oxides. If the machine is hand operated, the
composition and the tensile strength shall be at flash should be maintained to avoid in’terruption.
least 410 MPa.
A-1.2.2.5 Burn-off length - For bars with
A-1.2 Flash Butt Welding - Electric flash butt sheared ends a burn-off (flash-off) length of about
welding may be adopted if a number of welds IO mm is required, this length being practically
have to be done at the same place and when the independent of the bar diameter. Very short burn-
electric supply is available of the required capacity off length leads to defective welding because all
in respect of the cross-sectional area of the the impurities will not have been removed from
maximum size of bar to be welded. the place of welding. Increase in the burn-off
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length of the bar thus reducing the strength of the welded using any of the following fusion welding
bar. processes:
A-1.2.2.6 Upsetting - The upsetting should a) Manual metal-arc welding,

result from the burning off, that is, without b) Oxy-acetylene welding,
interruption in the rain of sparks. The electric
supply should be switched off about l/3 to I c) Gas pressure welding, and
second after the start of the upsetting or m the
d) Thermit welding.
case of automatic machine, after I to 3 minutes of
upset travel. Thermit welding _ shall be generally in
accordance with the ‘Recommended practice for
The voltage and frequency of the current
fusion welding of ferrous metal by .alumino-
should be checked before commencing the
thermic process’ (under prim).
welding operation. Such deviations from the
nominal value or large fluctuations during the A-1.3.1 Butt Welding of Miid Steel Bars -
operation may lead to gross defects in the Bars may be spliced by butt welding them directly
welding. Wherever possible, welding should be or through a splice number such as angle, sleeve,
done in periods of the day when the total load on bars, etc.
the network is fairly balanced.
A-1.3.1.1 The preparation of edges for
A-4.3 Fusion Welding of Mild Steel Bars -~ different types of butt welds shall be in
Steel bars shall be either butt welded or lap accordance with Table A-l.
TABI.1’ A-l EDGE PREPARATION FOR MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING
( Clause A- I .3. I. I )
-
SYMROLIC SIZE
I_ DI. I-All TYPE OF JOINT APPLICATION
REPRESENTATION RANGE
10.
n (5) (6)
Where the root IS

accessible for back-
I 20 to chipping and appli-
25mm :ation of a sealing
run.
-
Smal-
ler bar
Where the root is
20 to
kit=
accessible for back-
2 25mm
chipping and appli-
weld-
cation of a sealing
ed to
0 TO 13mm run.
larger
bar
-
Where access to the
I root of the weld is
_----_
unobtainable.
-
5 I 1; I
LOTO3mm
f2225f 20 to
5Omm
Alternatively a rem-
ovable copper back-
ing bar may be used
in place of the
integral steel backing
shown.
For general use;

Horizontal bars
25 to should be turned
4 for flat position
50mm
welding,wherever
possible.
-_
Where access to
40 to the root of the
5 50mm weld is unobtainable.

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TABLE A-l EDGE PREPARATION FOR MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING (Contd.)
((‘Iuuse A-3.1.1.1)
SY h4~0Li~ iIZE
DETAIL TYPE OF JOINT REPRESENTATION LANGE APPLICATION
(6)
For general use:
Horizontal bars
40 to should be turned
6
50mm for flat position
welding. wherever
possible.
Nhere access to the

40 to oot of the weld is
7 50mm mobtainable.
--!I-- 0 TO 13 mm
-
--O&I TO15mm Where the increased

40 to difficulty of pre a-
8 50mm ration will be 0 Pfset
by the reduction in
welding cost.
40 to Where access to
50mm the root of the weld
9
is unobtainable.
Smal-
ler ba For aeneral use:
over HorGontal bars
ZSmm should be turned
ID weld- for flat position
ed to for flat position
larger wherever possible.
bar
A-1.3.1.2 The edges shall be prepared by A-1.3.1.5 All the bars to be welded should
shearing, machining ‘or oxy-acetylene flame be aligned and set up in position with their axes in
cutting. Bevelling ay be done by chipping, one straight line. The joints may not be out of
machining grinding or oxygen cutting. The joint alignment by more than 25 percent of the
faces and the sur Pounding portion of the bars thickness of the thinner material for material UP
shall be free from scale, dirt, grease, paint, rust to and including I2 mm thick, or by more than 3
and contaminants. mm for thicker material. Alignment may be
accomplished in a jig, or by means of a clamp or
A-1.3.1.3 When it is not possible to rotate by using guides. Rotation of the bars should be
the bars for welding in fiat position, the axis of the avoided until they are adequately welded, so that
bars shall be horizontal and the respective axes of no disturbance to the alignment is caused and no
welds shall be vertical, that is, welds being carried twist is introduced in the bars during the process
out in the vertical position. of welding.
A-1.3.1.4 In the case of inclined bars, the
edge preparation shall be such that welding is A-1.3.1.6 In the case of details 4. 6. 7.8 and
done only on sides (see Fig. A-l). 10 of Table A-l, back chipping in the root is
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INCLINATION
FIG. A-l EDGE PREPARATION OF INCLINED BARS
recommended before welding is commenced on

second side. The root run and one further run TABLE A-2 DLTAILS FOR LAP WELDED JOINTS
should be deposited on the first side. Where ((‘hrsr A-1.3.2.2)
possible the back chipping and root run on the
second side should then follow and the remaining BAK DIAMI~H TIIIWAT GAP
TIIICKN’ESS HETWFFii
runs should preferably be deposited on alternate REINFOWCI~WNT
sides of the joint to assist in controlling distortion. Min (AIVROS)
A-1.3.1.7 Indirect butt splices may be made 0, (2) (3)

by weldirig bars to splice plate, angle, sleeve, etc. mm mm mm
using single or double fillet welds as shown in
Up to 12 3 1.5
Fig. A-2. The splice member used. that is, plate,
Over I? up to I6 3
angle, bar, sleeve, etc. should have a cross- Over 16 z 3
sectional area such that its strength is at least 5
percent higher than the strength of the bars being Non: I II 2,“) overhead weld is required. it
should be made prior to the flat welds.
welded. The bars shall not be eccentric by more
than 3 percent of the bars joined. The angles when Non: 2 If the bars are bent. the maximum gap should
used may be flattened to suit for welding higher MI exceed 6 mm.
size bars.
eccentricity in the joint should be taken into
A-1.3.2 Lap Welding of Mild Step1 Bars
consideration in the design calculations.
A-1-.3.2.1 Edge preparation is not necessary
for lap welds. The length of bars to be welded A-1.3.3 Square Burr M’elds - Square butt
shou’ld be free from scale, dirt, grease, paint. rust welds may be used for direct butt welding and
and contaminants. shall be made using hydrogen controlled
electrodes or the thermit welding process.
A-1.3.2.2 The bars may be lap welded using
the details given in Fig. A-3. Detail given in Fig.
A-3(A) is used when the bars are in contact with A-l.4 Selection of Welded Joints
each others. If the bars are bent, the maximrlm A-1.4.1 Direct butt splices (Table A-I) and,
gap shall be 6 mm. as a second choice indirect butt splices (see Fig.
When the gap between bars is more than 6 mm A-I), should be specified for bars of diameter 20
the joint should be made using a splice bar or mm and over in order to reduce effects of
plate [set’ Fig. A-3 (A)]. The gap between the bal eccentricity.
and splice plate should not exceed 0.25 times the A-1.4.2 For bars of diameter up to 20 mm
diameter of the bar or 5 mm,whichever is less. indirect splicing (see Fig. A-l) may be used
The area of the splice materiai shall be at least 5 although lap welds are normally adopted for such
percent more than the area of the higher size bar bars.
being welded.
A-I .4.3 Square Butt Welds - The bars may
Some information regarding throat thickness he directly jointed with square butt welds provided
and reinforcement is given in Table A-2. the welds are made using hydrogen controlled
electrodes or thermit welding process.
A-1.3.2.3 The dimensions of the fillet welds
(length and throat thickness) shall be capable of A-1.5 Location of Welded Joints - Welded
developing the full strength of the bar. The joints should be staggered in the length of the

SECTION AA A-l
A-2A lNDlRECT BUTT SPLICE USING A PLATE
HE ANGLE MAY BE
FLATTENED FOR
WELDING LARGE
DIAMETER BARS
A-28 INDIRECT BUTTSPLICE USING AN ANGLE
B EXTERNAL FILLET WELD

20 mm max.--l t p--_ .
SECTION BB
I--8
A-2C INDIRECT BUTTSPLICE USING A SLEEVE
SECTION CC
ENLARGED
SECTION 00
A-2D INDIRECT BUTT SPLICE USING TWO BARS
FIG. A-2 INDIRECT BUTT SPLICES
213
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014 20mm max.
A-3A LAP WELDING BARS IN CONTACT
A-3B LAP WEI.DING BARS WITH BARS SEPARA-rED

BY A DISTANCE
FIG A-3 LAP WEL.DING or‘ MII.D STEI:L BARS
reinforced concrete components. The joints NOTE-- When pulling lap weld specimens to determine
should also not be positioned in highly stressed the tensile strength a jig should be used to prevent
areas. distortion due to secondary stresses. The jig may be of
design and detail preferred by the testing agency but
should prevent change in geometry of the specimen as it is
A-I.6 Quality Control Tests being pulled.
A-1.6.1 Buff Welds - Test pieces containing A-l.7 Retests-Ii a sample selected for testing
butt welds at the centre in the ‘as welded’ fails to meet the requirements given under
condition shall be selected at the rate of one for A-1.6.1 or A~1.6.2, the purchaser or his
tensile test and one for nick break test for every representative shall select two further samples
500 joints. from the same lot. Ii on testing, either of the
A-1.6.1.1 Tensile test -The selected samples fails to meet the specified requirements,
pieces, when subjected to a tensile test, shall the whole lot shall be rejected.
have a tensile strength not less than 410 MPa A-1.8 Inspection - For purpose of inspection
(42 kgi/ mm2). reference shall be made to IS : 822-1970 ‘%ode of
A-1.6.1.2 Nick break test - The test specimen procedure for inspection of welds’.
shall be notched as given in Fig. A-4 and shall be A-1.8.1 The weld size, length and location
broken open along the weld, the fractured surface shall be as stipulated in the drawings, and the
visually examined for fusion, root penetration, metal designated shall be tree from cracks,
gas cavities and quality of weld metal. The surface excessive slag inclusions and excessive porosity.
should be reasonably free from cavities,
inclusions, etc. There shall be no lack of fusion. A-1.8.2 The weld metal shall be properly
Small porosity may, however, be permitted. fused with the parent metal without overlapping
at the toes of the weld.
A-1.6.1.3 Bend test - The specimen shall A-1.8.3 There shall be no cracks in the heat
be bent using any suitable jig. The weld ‘oint
should be capable of being bent to an angle o 60”
around a mandrel of diameter equal to diameter
f affected zones of the reinforcing bars or splice
members
of bar before any crack appears. A-1.8.4 There shall be no serious undercuts in
joint subjected to tension.
A-1.6.2 Lap Joints - Test pieces containing
lap joints at their centre shall be selected at the A-1.8.5 All craters shall be filled to the cross-
rate of I per 500 joints. section of the welds.
A-1.6.2.1 Tensile test - The load required A-1.8.6 The visible surfaces of all welds shall
to shear the joint shall be at least equal. to the be free from entrapped slag and shall be regular’
tensile load required to fracture the ~bar. and of consistently uniform contour.

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--
FIG. A-4 NICK BREAK TEST SPECIMENS.
A-1.8.7 All direct butt welds shall be of full so set that the current at the contact area .is
cross-section with maximum reinforcement of between 85 and 90 A/,mm*.
ia;rn and shall blend smoothly into the face of
. If the capacity of butt welding,machine or the
available power is not sufficient to take the load
A-2.8.8 The profile of fillet welds shall be for welding from cold, welding may be done after
substantialiy flat or slightly convex. preheating. By making and bre_aking of the contact
arc repeatedly, heat can be made to spread over
A3 WELDING OF COLD-WORKED
the entire cross-sections of the bars. The number
STEEL BARS
of &short-circuits (contacts and reversing) should~
A-2.0 The recommendation for welding cold- be kept to the minimum possible so that the
worked steel bars conforming to IS : 1786-1985 is welding time and spread of heat in the
given in IS : 9417-l-979 . longitudinal direction in the bar is minimum.
NOTE I -Cold-work deformed bars conforming to
Satisfactory joints with only slight reduction in
IS : 17864985 will have ‘their longitudinal and transverse the original strength of the bar can be achieved
ribs twisted and .not in straight lines. with a current densities up to 25 A/mm*.
Nom 2 - For guaranteed weldability, the percentage of In automatic machines the flash rate should be
carbon shall be restrWed to 0.25 percent, maximum. so set that a continuous flash without interruption
A-2.1 Electrodes - Electrodes used shall can be achieved. If too high a rate is set, then
conform to IS : 8~14(Part 1)-1974 and additional short-circuits are required leading_ to a
IS : gl4(Part 2),-1974 . heat spreading. If the rate is too low, the flash will
be interrupted, consequently air penetrating into
A-2.2 Procedure - Cold-worked steel bars shall the joint will form oxides. If the machineis hand-
be either butt-welded or lap-welded. Butt-welding operated, the flash should be maintained to avoid
may be carried out either by resistance butt or interruption. Too long flashes lead to generation
flash butt or by manual metal arc welding of large quantities of heat thus removing the effect
process. of cold-working in .the bar.
A.2.2.1 Resistance Butt Welding and Flash Burn-offlength - For bars with.sheared ends, a
Bu#t Welding of Cold- Worked Bars - Flash or burn-off (flash-off) length of about 5 to 7 mm is
resistance butt welding may be adopted if a large required, this length being practically independent
number f welding has to be done at the same of the ‘bar diameter. Very short burn-off lengths
place an 8 when the electric supply is available of lead to defective welding because all the
the required capacity in respect of the cross- impurities will not have been removed from the
sectional area of the maximum size of bar to be place of welding. Increase in the burn-off length
welded. will spread heat along the length of the bar thus
reducing the strength of the bar.
A-2.2.1.1 Preparation for welding A The
ends of the bars and the extreme untwisted ends Upsetting - The upsetting should result from
of new bar shall be sheared off so that fresh steel the burning off, that is, without interruption in
surfaces are available for welding. the surfaces of the rain of sparks. The electric supply should be
the ends of the, bars to be clamped shall be switched off about l/3 to 1 second after the start
cleaned free from’ rust to unable free flow of of the upsetting or in the case of automatic
current in the bars. machine after I to 3 mm of upset travel.
A-2.2.1.2 Procedure - The ends of the bars The voltage and frequency of the current
to be welded are placed in proper alignment in the should be checked before commencing the
clamps so that bent or eccentric joints do not we!ding operation. .Such deviations from the
result. The clamps should be cleaned before each nominal value or large fluctuations during the
welding operations to avoid current loss and to welding. Wherever possible, welding should be
eliminate harmful notches or grooves due to welding. Wherever possible welding ,should be
burning in of spots of arcing. done in periods of the day when the total load on
the network is fairly balanced,
The bar ends shall be uniformly pushed against
each other from the moment of contact up to the A-2.2.2 Butt- Welding by Metal-Arc Welding
upsetting. The transformer regulator should be Process - Butt-welds are normally adopted to
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join bars of thickness more than 20 mm. Welding may not be out of alignment by more than 25
electrodes with flux covering of Type 3 or 6 (see percent of the thickness of the thinner material up
IS : 8 151974’Classification and coding of to and including 12 mm thick, or by more than
covered electrodes for metal *arc 1.-Iding. of 3 mm or thicker material.
structural steel (second revision) ’ are
recommended for better results depending on the A-2.2.2.2 Electrodes -The electrodes shall
size of bar to be welded. be so selected that relatively short beads can be
rapidly made, since with each bead only a small
A-2.2.2.1 Preparation for welding quantity of heat is transferred to the steel which
the steel can conduct away without any harmful
The preparation of the edges of the rods shall
effects on the material. If the electrodes move out
be as shown in Fig. A-5. The edges shall be
slowly, a concentration of heat takes place thus
prepared by shearing, machining or oxy-acetylene
flame cutting. Bevelling may be made by removing the effects of cold-working on the bar.
machining, grinding or oxy-acetylene cutting. The The size of electrode depends upon the length
fusion faces and the surrounding material shall be of the bead and thickness of the bar to be welded.
free from scale, dirt, grease, paint, rust and The root runs should be made with electrodes of
contaminants. size 3.15 mm. With the number of beads the size
of electrode should be gradually increased from
when it is not possible to rotate the bars for
welding in flat position, the axis of the bars shall 3. I5 to a maximum size of 5 mm for the top bead.
be horizontal and the respective welding shall be A-2.2.2.3 Welding procedure und
vertical, that is, the welds being carried out m the technique-.-The sequence of welding beads is
vertical position. shown in Fig. A-6 for information. The runs ! to
4 are made in the position of welding best suited
In the case of non-rotatable inclined bars, the
for the quality of the weld. Besides the
edge preparation shall be such that welding is
interruption in welding required for cleaning of
done only on sides (see Fig. A-5).
each bead, a pause shall be made after ever!’
All the bars to be butt welded should be aligned second bead and the bar is allowed to cool down.
and set up in position with their axis in one The temperature of the bars at a distance of about
straight line. This may be done in a jig or by 20 mm from the joint shall not exceed 300°C
means of a clamp or by using guides. Rotation of immediately after the bead is made. Before
the bars should be avoided until they are commencing the next bead, the temperature shall
adequately welded, so that no disturbance to the not exceed 250°C. The temperatures can be
alignment is caused and no twist is introduced in checked approximately using temperature
the bars during the process of welding. The joints indicating crayons.
\
ANGLE OF
INCLINATION
FIG. A-5 EDGE PKEPAKATION OF INCLINED B:\Ks
SEQUENCE OF 4 g 3 2 1
FUSION FACES 10
FIG. A-6 SEQIIEM’E OF WELDING BL\IX
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Atter completing the bead 4, ‘.he bars are A-2.2.3:3 Procedure-The arc should be
rotated by 180° about therr axes, and the beads 5 struck as shown in Fig. A-Et somewhere in the
to 8 are made in a manner described above. The middle of the joint and not at its beginning.
tinal bead 9 is made in the case of horizontal and
The movement of the electrode for welding lap
freely rotatable bars by weaving in the direction
joints in the horizontal and vertical position is
of the bar periphery, the bars being continuously
indicated in Fig. A-g.
rotated during welding.
In Fig. A-9 to A-12 are given the various lap
In the case of vertical. inclined and non-
rotatable bars the beads 1 to 4 shall be made as joints used to connect cold-worked bars.
explained in this clause. The top bead is made by
making separate annular runs (see Fig. A-7), the
A-2.3 Quality Control Tests
electrode being drawn up to the edge of the top
bead. The starting and withdrawal position of the A-2.3.1 Butt Welds - Test pieces containing
electrodes are shown in Fig. A-7. The top beads butt welds at the centre in the as welding
are made by drawing the adjacent beads in the condition shall be selected at the rate of one for
longitudinal direction of the bar. The diameter tensile test and one for bend test for every 500
measured over the top of the butt welded joint joints.
shall be equal to at least 1.2 times the diameter of
the bar. A-2.3.1.1 Tensile test - The selected pieces,
A-2.2.3 hap Welding of Cold-Worked Bars - when subjected to a tensile test, shall have a
Lap joints may be made in bars of all sizes and tensile strength not less than 90 percent of the
qualities of cold-worked bars. They are preferred actual tensile strength of the bar but in no case
when access ior welding is from only one side and less than the tensile strength of the bar specified in
while connecting prefabricated units. Use of IS : 1786-1985. The fracture shall take place away
electrodes with flux covering of type 3 or 6 are from the weld.
recommended for better results depending on the
size of bar being welded. A-2.3.1.2 Bend test-The welded joint
should be capable.of being bent to an angle of 60”
around a mandrel of diameter equal to diameter
A-2.2.3.1 Edge preparation is not necessary of bar before any crack appears.
for lap welds. The Joint faces and the surrounding
material shall be free from scale, dirt, grease, A-2.3.2 tap Joints - The pieces containing
paint, rust and contaminants. lap joints at their centre shall be selected at the
A-2.2.3.2 Electrodes - The size of rate of one in 500 joints. ’
electrodes according to the diameter of the bar to
be welded shall be as follows: A-2.3.2.1 Tensile test - The load required
to shear the lap joint shall be at least equal to the
Size of &w Size of tensile load required to fracture the bar.
Electrode,
h4in A-2.4 Retests - If a sample selected for testing
mm mm fails to meet the requirements given under A-2.3.1
and A-2.3.2, the purchaser or his representative
Up to and including 6 shall take two further samples from the same lot.
Over 6 up to and including 10 1:: If on testing either of the samples fails to meet the
Over 10 up to and including 14 specified requirements, the whole lot shall be
Over 14 up to and including 20 :*:5 rejected.
Over 20 4’
FIG. A-7 MAKING OF TOP BEAD

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HORIZONTAL
WELDING
~HDRAwL
STRIKING OF ARC
A-8A WELDING IN I-HE HORIZONTAL POSI-I-ION A-XH WELDING IN THE VERTICAL Posinos
FIG. A-8 WEI.IIIN<; OF LAP JOISIS
Strike the arc with the electrode; the arc striking point should lie in the gap
which is finally welded.
Welding dislocation.
Electrode withdrawal.
Bar to be spliced.
FIG. A-9 LAP JOINT USING STAGES
2 TO 3mm j--a - o*Z.d
FIG. A-IO L.-zP JOINT

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FIG. A-l I I.AP JOIST
FIG. A-12 L>\P JOINI
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APPENDIX B
(Chuse 59.1)
IS0 4066-1977 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS-BAR SCHEDULING*
B-O. INTRODUCTION B-4. CODING SYSTEM FOR BAR SHAPES

The purpose of this International Standard is to The shape code number consists of two or, if
ensure uniformity of practice in the scheduling of essential, three or four characters, as defined in
steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete. To Table B-l.
establish a clear and unambiguous system for
scheduling, it is necessary to specify the method of B-S. LIST OF PREFERRED SHAPES
indicating dimensions to be used and the order in When a third character is used, the direction of
which the information is given on the bar the end anchorages shall be as shown by the
schedule. dotted lines in the examples in Table B-2.
As the use of preferred shapes is considered to It is recognized that in some countries hooks
be very advantageous both for simplifying design are used for end anchorages.
and manufacture and for the use of covputers,
the opportunity has been taken to include a list of The letter symbols refer to the dimensions
preferred shapes and a coding system; the layout which shall be given in the bar schedule.
of the bar schedule is based on the use of
preferred shapes.
B-6. BAR SCHEDULE
B-l. SCOPE The bar schedule is the document used to
This International Standard establishes a system specify and identify reinforcing bars. The format
for the scheduling of reinforcing bars, and specified below incorporates the use of preferred
comprises shapes.
- the method of indicating dimensions; B-6.1 Information content
- a coding system for bar shapes; A bar schedule shall contain the following
information in the sequence listed below:
- a list of preferred shapes;
a! member - identification of the structural
- the bar schedule. member in which the bar is located;
B-2. FlELD OF APPLICATION b) bar mark-unique reference of the bar;
This International Standard applies to all types of cl type of steel;
steel bar for the reinforcement of concrete.
d) diameter of bar;
Steel fabric and prestressing steel reinforcement
are excluded. e) iength of each bar (cutting length, allowing
for loss or gain at bends, calculated from the
B-3. METHODS OF INDICATING dimensions and radii given in (k); see B-3);
BENDING DIMENSIONS
0 number of members;
The bending dimens’ ns shall be indicated as
shown in Fig. B-l t B-5. 9) number of bars in each member;
P
Dimensions shall b’e outside dimensions except h) total number of bars [(f) X (g)];
for radii and the standard radius of bend shall be
the smallest radius permitted by national 3 total length [(e) X (h)];
standards or regulations. k) shape code (as defined in B-5);
The total length (cutting length) shall be m) bending dimensions;
calculated on the basis of the appropriate bending
dimensions with corrections for bends and n) revision letter;
allowances for anchorages.
P) title block.
*This IS0 standard is reproduced here in full as a supplement An example of a form of bar schedule is shown
to the information contained in this handbook. on page 236.

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WI
she
Spi
B-c
Th
an
1 a
4 )
I
b
FIG. B-i FIG. B-2
FIG. B-4
FIG. B-5

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B-6.2 Special shapes d) drawing number;

When special shapes are required, these shall be d bar schedule reference;
shown by a dimensioned sketch drawn in the
space normally used for bending dimensions. f-l revision letter and date of last revision;
and
B-6.3 Title Block
Id a statement that the schedule has been pre-
The title block shall be placed below the schedule, pared in accordance with the requirements
and shall contain the following information: of IS0 4066.
a) name of the structural designer;
b) title of the project;
B-7. SUMMARY SHEET
c) date prepared
prepared by . .. If required, summary sheets may be used; separate
checked by . . . sheets shall be used for each type of stee!.
TABLE B-I CODE NUMBER COMPOSITION
0 - No bends (optional) 0 -~- Straight bars (optional) 0-- No end anchorage S -- Where a national standarc
(optional) specifies a special raditu
I -- I bend I - 90“ bend(s) of standard I -- End anchorage at one end, of bend (for example
radius all bent in the as defined in national stirrups. links) this shall
2-2 bends same direction standards be indicated by USC of
the charactrcr S.
3- 3 bends 2-90“ bend(s) of non- 2 --~ End anchorages at both
standard radius, all bent ends. as defined in
4-- 4 bends in the same direction national standards
5-5 bends
3 -- 180” bend(s) of non-
standard radius. all bent
6 -- Arcs of circles
in the same direction
7- Helices
4--90° bends of standard
radius not all bent in the
same direction
5- Bends<90°. all bent in

the same direction
6--- Bends <90”, not all bent

in the same direction
7 - Arcs or helices
--
El to 89 -- Shapes defined in national standards
99 - Special non-standard shapes defined by a sketch.

It is recommended that code shapes 99 for all
non-standard shapes be used. However, the
numbers 91 to 99 are available for countries which
require more than one number for special shapes.
NOTE -The table explains the logic behind the numbering of the shapes in Table H-2. It is not to be used for making
up codes for additional shapes.

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TABLE B-2 PREFERRED SHAPE
SHAPE
SHAPES EXAMPLES
CODE
(Conhued)

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TABLE B-2 PREFERRED SHAPES - Codwed
EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE OF IS0 BAR SCHEDULE
All dimensions in millimetres.
N r Bending dimensions
garmar~ TY~~~,o~ Diameb
er
~a~~t~a~f
.NutfkrpF:ktotal
ember m each number
Total
length
Shape
code a h C
Revision
letter
d elr
’ member
I 1
i 1
_.- -_.
I
I
i
.?_- -ww
Prepertiion d8t*
I
L
A. 9. CEO md PARTNERS
Pr*pmred bv
2 XY stmt. London WIA (TITLE Of PROJECT!
mom :014o@oooO
Checked bv
This rhMu& hr bow prgwad in asaedma with the mquirWnU Of IS0 4OSS.
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APPENDIX C
DIMENSIONS AND PROPERTIES OF HARD DRAWN STEEL WIRE FABRIC AND

OTHER BARS
TABLE C-l DIMENSIONS AND PROPERTIES OF HARD-DRAWN STEEL WIRE FABRIC

(SQUARE AND OBLONG MESH)
MESH SIZE DIAMETER NOMINAL Sl. MESH SIZE DIAMETIUt NOMINAL

SL
OF WIRE WEICIIT No. (No;~ING~_FH OF WIRE WEIGHT
No. (No;N;~~FH
EACH WAY EACH WAY
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)
mm mm kg/ m2 b/m2
A. Sqarc Mesh main cross

I 2.220 3.6
:I 3.560 :i
5.3
5.6 3.55 Z:EO
: 3.0 6.160 3.6
4 3.4
3.6
I .430 :: if 5.0
4.0
;:g
2 4.0
4.5
!:%
2.530
i! 8:: 6.0
4.0
4:260
4.360
8’
9
4.8 2.840
3.080
8: ;:8
9.0
4.8
4.8
5.730
7.130
‘IO
II
:::
5.8 ::%
:65 10.0
9.0
5.8
4.75
8.910
7.00
I2 6.5 5.200 9.5 5.6 7.90
I3 7.0 6.040 2 10.0 5.6 8.71
I4 loo 8.0 7.900 68 8.0 4.75 5.60
I5 I50 3.15 0.82 69 7.5 4.75 4.97
16 I50 3.6 I.060 70 7.1 4.5 4.46
I7 I50 4.0 1.320 6.3 4.0 3.50
4.5 :: IM 4.2 3.0 I.460
I! I:: 4.75 K 73 I50 4.5 3.0 1.620
150 2.060 Iso 4.6 1.670
:: I50 :I! 2.300 :‘: I50 4.8 :z I.950
I50 5.6 2.57 ISO 3:o I.910
:: I50 5.8 2.76O :; I50 ::; 3.6
%
z 1:: t3 :$O :t I:: :.: ::“6 2:tQo
26 I50 6:5 3:480 80 I50 6:5 4.0 3.260
I50 7.1 4.14 I50 4.0 3.680
:; I50 4.62 :: 250 :.“z 4.2 1.530
I50 :I 5.260 83 5:o 4.2
:t I50 9.0 6.660 84 :g 4.2 ::z
31 I50 10.0 8.220 :I 3.640
32 200 4.0 0.980 :z zz 4:o z.8 I.180
200 4.5 I .260 87 300 4.2 5:o I.640
:: 200 4.8 I .420 4.5 I.440
I.740 :: g 4.2 ::‘: 1.450
:: s ;:; 2.080 4.8
37 200 2.6oo z 5.0 :.8 i:g
38 200 ;:; 3.02o 92 E 4.0 4:20
200 8.0 3.940 93 300 I:730
s 200 9.0 5.3oo 94 :z :i
41 200 10.0 6.160 95 zz z%
3oo t8 ::t 21730
B. Oblong Mesh . , z! 300 6:5 2.9M
98 t :8 3.350
g ?oo
42 75 i 250 5.0 4.2 2.490 1: 710 :.t
43 :: 250 4.2 4.2 I.09 IO1 z 7.5 6:0
6.0 5.0 3.580 I02 300 8.0 4.8
z 250
300 3.15 2.65 0.96 103 6.0
46 :: 300 3.55 2.65 I.IX lo4 z !:S
41 75 .uw) 4.0 2.65 I .45 105 1:
48 :: _3oo 4.0 3.0 I.510 % 1:::
49 -100 4.5 3.15 1.870 1: 250 iI”2
75 300 4.1 3.15 2.o6 IO8 250 :::
z 75 z(w) 4.8 2.16o lo9 250 :3
52 :62 2.420 II0 8::
$8 5:o Ill z
: 3.15 ::f” II2 300 87::
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TABLE c-2 P~ORCKMENT CHARACTBRISIICS_ AREA, WEIGHT AND PKRIMETER
SIZB ARrnA WEIGHT PERI- LENGTH SIZE AREA WEIGHT PERI- LENGTII
METER PER TONI& METER PER TONNE
(0 (2) (3) (4) (9 (0 (2) (9 (4) (5)
mm tcm3 (kg/ mj (cm) (m) mm (cm?) Owl ml (cm) (ml
0.283 0.222 I .89 4310 3.801 2.980 6.91 336

0.503 0.395 2.51 2332 :: 4.909 3.854 1.85
0.785 0.617 3.14 1621 28 6.157 4.830 1::: z
I.131 0.888 5.77 1125 32 8.042 6.313 I59
I.539 36 10.179 11.3’1 I25
2.01I I:% 4.40
5.03 633
829 40 12.566 i-z
I2:490 12.57
14.14 IOI
2.545 45 15.904
3.142 ::it 6.28
5.65 z 50 19.635 15.410 15.71 :i
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TABLE C-3 AREAS OF GROUPS OF STANDARDS BARS (IN SQUARE CENTIMETRES)
NUMBER BAR DIAMETER IN mm
OF BARS I
6 a IO 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
0.28 0.50 0.79 I.13 1.54 2.01 3.14 3.80 4.9 I 6.16 IO.18
0.56 Ki 1.57 2.26 3.07 4.02 % 6.28 IZ 9.81 12.31 1:X 20.35
0.84 2.35 3.39 4.61 6.03 7163 9.42 14.72 18.47 24:12 30.53
I.13 2:01 3.14 4.52 6.15 8.04 IO.17 ‘12.56 IS:20 19.63 24.63 32.17 40.71
I.41 2.51 3.92 5.65 7.69 10.05 12.72 15.70 19.00 24.54 30. Id 40.21 5O.UY
I .69 3.01 4.71 6.78 9.23 12.06 15.26 18.85 22.80 29.45 36.94 48.25 61.07
1.97 3.51 5.49 7.91 10.77 14.07 17.81 21.99 26.60 34.36 43.10 56.29 71.25
2.26 4.02 6.28 9.04 12.31 16.08 20.35 25.13 30.41 39.27 49.26 64.34 8 I .43
2.54 4.52 7.06 IO.17 13.85 18.09 22.90 28.27 34.21 44.17 55.41 72.33 91.60
2.82 5.02 7.85 I I.31 15.39 %.iO 25.44 31.41 38.01 49.08 61.57 80.42 101.78
3.11 5.52 8.63 12.44 16.93 22. I I 27.99 34.55 41.81 53.99 67.75 88.46 I Il.96
3.39 6.03 9.42 13.57 la.47 24.12 30.53 37.69 45.61 58.90 73.89 96.51 122.14
3.67 6.53 IO.21 14.70 20.01 26.13 33.08 40.84 49.41 63.81 80.04 104.55 132.32
3.95 7.03 10.99 15.83 21.55 28.14 35.62 43.98 53.21 68.72 86.20 112.59 142.50
4.24 7.54 I I .78 16.96 23.09 30. I5 38.17 47.12 57.02 73.63 92.36 120.63 152.68
4.52 8.04 12.56 18.09 24.63 32.17 40.71 50.26 60.82 78.54 98.52 128.68 162.86
4.80 a.54 13.35 19.22 26.17 34. I8 43.2b 53.40 64.62 83.44 104.67 136.72 173.03
5.08 xz 14.13 20.35 27.70 36.19 45.80 56.54 88.35 110.83 144.76 183.21
5.37 14.92 21.48 29.24 38.20 48.34 59.69 !“2% 93.26 116.99 152.80 193.39
5.65 lo:05 15.70 22.62 30.78 40.21 50.89 62.83 76:02 98.17 123.15 160.85 203.57
P
TABLE C-1 PERIMETER OF GROUPS OF STANDARD BARS (IN CENTIMETERS)

NL’MRER BAR DIAMETFRIS mm
OF BAR,
6 8 *‘O 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
1.88 2.51 3.14 3.77 4.40 5.03 5.65 6.28 6.91 7.85 8.80 10.05 I I.31
3.77 5.02 6.28 8.79 10.05 I I.31 12.56 i 3.82 15.70 17.59 20. IO 22.62
5.65 7.54 9.42 1::3”: 13.19 15.08 16.96 18.85 20.73 23.56 26.38 30.15 33.92
7.54 10.05 12.56 15.08 17.59 20. IO 22.62 25.13 27.64 31.41 35.18 40.2 I 45.23
9.42 12.56 15.70 18.85 21.99 25.13 28.27 31.41 34.55 39.27 43.98 SO.26 56.54
II.31 15.08 18.85 22.62 26.38 30.15 33.92 37.69 41.46 47.12 52.77 60.31 67.85
13.19 17.59 21.99 26.38 30.78 35.18 39.58 43.98 48.38 54.97 61.57 70.37 79.16
IS.08 20.10 25.13 30.15 35.18 40.21 45.23 SO.26 55.29 62.83 70.37 80.42 90.47
16.96 22.62 28.27 33.92 39.58 45.23 50.89 56.54 62.20 70.68 79. I6 90.47 101.7x
IO 18.85 25.13 31.41 37.69 43.98 SO.26 56.54 62.83 69.1 I 78.54 87.96 100.53 I 13.09
20.73 27.64 34.55 41.46 48.38 55.29 62.20 I 10.59 111.40
1: 22.62 30.15 37.69 45.23 52.77 60.31 67.85
69. I I
75.39
16.02
82.93
86.39
94.24
96.75
105.55 120.63 135.71
I3 24.50 32.67 40.84 49.00 57.17 65.34 73.51 81.68 89.85 102.IO 114.35 130.69 147.02
14 26.38 35.18 43.98 52.77 61.57 70.37 79.16 87.96 96.76 109.95 123.15 140.74 158.33
28.27 37.69 47.12 56.54 65.97 75.39 84.82 94.24 103.67 117.81 131.94 150.79 169.64
1: 30.15 40.21 SO.26 60.31 70.37 80.42 90.47 100.53 I IO.58 125.66 140.74 160.85 180.95
32.04 42.72 53.40 64.08 74.77 85.45 96.13 106.81 117.49 133.51 149.54 170.90 192.26
1:
19
33.92
35.81
45.23
47.75
56.54
59.69
67.95
71.62
79.16
83.56
90.47
95.50
113.09
119.38
124.40
131.31
141.37 158.33
167.13
180.95
191.00
203.57
214.88
IK! 149.22
20 37.69 50.2c 62.83 75.39 87.96 100.53 113.09 123.66 138.23 157.08 175.93 201.06 226. I9
TABLE C-5 ARE&OF BARS IN SLABS (IN SQUARE CENTIMETRES PER METRE WIDTH)
BAR DIAMETER in mm
6 8 IO I2 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
5.65 10.05 15.71 22.62 30.79 40.21 50.89 62.83 76.03 98.17 123.15 160.85
4.71 8.38 13.09 18.85 25.66 33.51 42.41 52.36 63.36 81.81 102.68 134.04
4.04 7.18 Il.22 21.99 28.72 36.35 44.88 70.12 87.96 114.89
3.53 6.28 9.82 1x 19.24 25.13 31.81 39.27 it: 61.36 76.97 100.53
3.14 5.58 8.73 l2:57 17.10 22.34 28.27 34.91 42.24 54.54 68.42 89.36
2.83 5.03 7.85 II.31 15.39 20.I I 25.45 31.42 38.01 49.09 61.57 80.42
2.57 4.57 7.14 10.28 13.99 18.28 23.I3 28.56 34.56 44.62 55.98 73.1I
2.36 4.19 6.54 9.42 12.83 16.75 21.21 26.18 31.68 40.91 51.31 67.02
2.17 3.87 6.04 8.70 Il.84 15.47 19.57 24.17 37.76 47.37 61.86
2.02 3.59 5.61 8.08 II.00 14.36 18.18 22.44 :;.:I: 35.06 43.98 57.45
1.88 3.35 5.24 7.54 10.26 13.40 16.96 20.94 25:34 32.72 41.05 53.62
1.77 3.14 4.9I 7.07 9.62 15.90 19.63 23.76 30.68 38.48 50.27
I .66 2.96 4.62 6.65 9.05 I :z 14.97 18.48 22.36 28.87 36.22 47.31
1.57 2.79 4.36 6.28 8.55 II:17 14.44 17.45 21.12 27.27 34.21 44.68
I .49 2.65 4.13 5.95 8.10 10.58 13.39 16.53 20.01 25.84 32.41 42.33
I.41 2.51 3.93 5.65 7.70 10.05 12.72 15.71 19.01 24.54 30.79 40.21
I.35 2.39 3.74 5.39 7.33 9.57 12.12 14.96 18.10 23.37 29.32 38.30
1.28 2.28 3.57 5.14 9.14 II.57 14.28 17.28 22.31 27.99 36.56
1.23 2.18 3.41 4.92 ~~ 8.74 II.06 13.66 16.53 21.34 26.77 34.97
I.18 3.27 4.71 6:4l 8.38 10.60 13.09 20.54 25.66 33.51
1.13 xc 3.14 4.52 6.15 8.04 IO.18 12.57 I :z 19.63 24.63 32.17
1.09 1:93 3.02 4.35 5.92 7.73 9.79 12.08 l4:62 18.88 23.68 30.93
I .05 I .86 2.91 4. I9 5.70 7.45 9.42 II.64 14.08 18.18 22.81 29.79
I.01 1.79 2.80 4.04 5.50 7.18 9.09 II.22 13.58 17.53 21.99 28.76
0.97 1.73 2.71 5.31 6.93 8.77 10.83 13.11 16.93 21.23 27.73
0.94 1.68 2.62 ::?t 5.13 6.70 10.47 12.67 16.36 20.52 26.8I
0.88 1.57 2.45 3.53 4.8I 6.28 Ki 9.82 Il.88 l&5.34 19.24 25.13
0.83 I .48 2.31 3.33 4.53 5.91 7148 9.24 It.18 14.44 18.11 23.65
0.78 1.40 2.18 3.14 4.28 5.58 7.07 8.73 10.56 13.63 17.10 22.34
0.74 1.32 2.07 2.98 4.05 5.29 6.70 8.27 10.00 12.92 16.20 21.15
0.71 1.26 I .96 2.83 3.85 5.03 6.36 7.85 9.50 12.27 15.39 20.I I
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The followihg clauses and figures in this publication are reproduced by permission from the
publications indicated against them.
Clauses - 8.9 to 8.10.2, 10.4 and I 1.6 Reinforced Concrete Detailing (second edition),
Figures --- X.29 to 8.36; 10.6, 11.19, 11.21, by John A. Barker. Published by Oxford
11.23, II.25 and Il.26 University Press, London, 198 I.
Clauses -- 13.1 to 13.3.1, 13.4 to 13.4.5, CEB Application Manual on Concrete Rein-
4.4.3.1, 4.4.3.2 forcement Technology (Bulletin D’
Figures ---4.8 lo 4.15, 13.5 to 13.18 Information No 140)
December 1981 /September 1982-prepared by
Euro International Committee for Concrete,
Paris. Published by Georgi Publishing
Company --CH 18I3 Saint Saphorin,
Switzerland.
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WATER TANK-OPEN AT TOP
AMENDMENT NO. 1 MARCH 1989
TO
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AND DETAILING
) - Add the following matter at the end of the clause:

( page 30,clause 4.3.1.2
If for one bar size, straight anchorage length, Lat will develop the ‘tecsile desigo yield stress in
tension, then by bending a standard hook or bend at the end, a length ( Ldt - L, ) will develop the
design yield stress also. This aspect is illustrated in the figure given below, where L,.,,, is the develop
ment length in tension and L, is the anchorage value of hook/bend. In some cases the length
( & - ,L~) will have a negative value, io which case it shall be assumed that the hook/bend alone
provides an adequate development length.
When hooks/bends do not conform to standard bends/hooks giveo in Table 4.1, anchorage value
of hook,‘bznd shall be neglected and the total development length provided ( measured aloog bend/
hook ) shall be equal to the required development length ( Ldt ).
.A few examples concerning development length in tension’ are illustrated in the following figures:
J L22.- Available space for straight bar =

1400 - 25 = 1 375
‘? Ldt required ( for # 28 ) = 1 580
.Straight # 28 will not fit
( Ldt - Le ) = 1 580 - 224 = 1 3%
:. # ZSBar with standard bend will tit
Available space for str&ht bar = 560
I dt requited ( for # 10 ) = 564
:. Straight bar # 10 will fit
)O_CUVER
Available space for straight bar = 560

&t required ( for # 12 ) = 677
Straight bar will not fit
( tit - Le ) = ( 677 - 192 ) = 485
:. # 12 with standard hook will easily fit
Available space for straight bar = 350

Ldt required ( for # 12 ) = 677
( Ltt - Le ) = ( 677 - 192 ) = 485
Straight bar with or without standard hook/bend
will not be suitable
Provide # 12 bar with full embedded length =
677 and also check for bearing stress at the end
( Page 4 1, clause 4.5.2 ) - Add the following at the end of the clause:
‘However this should be subject to the following conditions:
a) Where the bar does not .extend beyond a point four bar-diameters past the end of the bend; and
b) Where the bar is assumed not to be stressed beyond a point four bar-diameters past the end
cf the bend at the ultimate design stress, that is, where the length of the bar extends beyond
4 # from end of the bend, it is not considered for development length.’
( Page 46, Fig. 4.18 ) - Delete ‘STANDARD’ in the legends.
< Puge 47, Fig. 4.19 ) - Delete ‘STANDARD in the legends.
( Page 70, Fig. 6.1, Note 1 ) - Delete ‘standard’.
( Page 71, F/g. 6.2, Note ) - Delete ‘standard’.
( Page 79, Fig. 6.11, SECTION AA ) - Delete ‘STANDARD’in the legend.
2
( Puge 81, Fig. 6.13 ) - Substitute ‘LAP SPLICES AT MID SPAN, ii: REQUIRED’ for ‘LAP SPL,lCES
AT MID SPAW, IF REQUIRED” and the same should be referred to top steel instead of bottom steel as
shown by the arrow lime.
( Page 129, Fig. 9.7A ) - Delete ‘STANDARDin tlie legend.
( Puges 181 fo 185, Fig. 11.29 lo 11.33 ) - Change Fig. 11.29 to Fig. 11.32; Fig. 11.30 to Fig. 11.29;
Fig. 11.31 to Fig. 11.30; and Fig. 11:32 to Fig. 11.31.
line 5 ) - Substitute ‘ Fig. 11.34 ‘for 6 Fig. 11.32 ’
( Page 181, Claude11.9,
( Puge 185) - Add the following Fig. 11.34 below Fig. 11.33:
1 VERTICAL FORCE
I
t_ CENTRAL
SECTION ACTING
4s Di,4Piit?AGH
11.34A Forces in Shear Wall
/MAIN REINT.) (NOMINAL REIN1 .I
./
STRAIGHT BARS
11.34B Cross Section Showing Typical Details

FIG. 11.34 SHEAR WALL
( Page 227, Table C-l, Sl No. 3 ) - Substitute ‘5’0’for ‘3.0’ in co1 3.
( Page 449, Sheet 8 ) - Substitute ‘( SEE SHEET 10 FOR REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULE )’ for ‘! See
SHEET 9 FOR REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULE )’ in the title block.
(, Page 253, Sheet 10 ) - Substitute I( REFER SHEET 8 FOR ARRANGEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT )’ for
‘(REFER SHEET 9 FOR ARRANGEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT )‘.
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HANDBOOK

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

FIRST PUBLISHED AUGUST 1987

0 BUREAU OF INDIAN STAND.4RDS

a) Development programmc on code implementation for building and civil

b) Typification for industrial buildings.

A Special Committee for Implementation of Science and Technology Projects (SCIP)

Functional Requirements of Buildings*

Steel Code (IS : 800-1984)

Building Construction Practices

Bulk St,orage Structures in Steel

Construction Safety Practices

4 International Standard IS0 4066-1977 ‘Buildings and civil engineering drawings---

Steel for Reinforcement

STEEL FOR REINFORCEMENT

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Mild steel (Grade II) 5.6.8, IO. 12.16.20 225 Fe 410.0 of 23

Medium tensile steel 5,6.8.10,12,16 350 Fe 540 W-HT of 20

8 percent more than C - 0.3 12.0

(1) (2) 0) (4) (5) (6) (7)

6 g=n~~o;2~* C - 0.3 8.0

IS : r566-IWI “arrMl&tcc’ (See Note I) 480 570 S 7.5

reinforcement (third’ revlcion).

NOTE 2-The effective diameter, #, of a deformed

w = mass in kg weighed to a precision of +O.S percent, and

L = length in m measured to a precision of f0.5 percent.

*For coils. batch tolerance is not applicable. At least 2 I. I B Sheets

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HANDBOOK ON CONCRETE REINFORCEMkINT AND DETAIIJNC; II

STRUCTURAL DRAWING FOR DETAILING

i) A0 841 X 1189 3.3.1 The overall sizes of the concrete

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/MARGIN \TRIMMED \FOLDING MARK \UNTRIMMED

All dimensions in milllmetrcs

3.18 Al SHEE-T LAYOII-r

TITLE BLOCK IIL/ MARGIN

All dimensions in miilimetres.

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3.ID A3 SlZt 3.IE A4 SIZE

3.IF AS SIZE 3.IG DIVISION OF ZONES

All dimcnaions in nrillimctrcs.

FIG. 3.2 TYPICAL LAYOUT OF A DRAWING

3.3.1$ Schedules -The reinforcement details Limit of area covered by

symbol Designarion; Description

Concrete line (thin)

---w---v- Reinforcement in a different layer (thick).

l Section of a reinforcing bar

-_-_-_-_ Centre line

20 HANDROOK Ok CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT AND DETAILING

Symbol Designatiott/ llescripriotr

Concrete beam framing into column which

Concrete beam framing into column which