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ACI/CRSI COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE

Address writer at:


Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
933 N. Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758
Tel: (847) 517-1200 Ext. 15
Fax: (847) 517-1206
E-mail: [email protected]

October 17, 2016

To: Members ACI/CRSI Committee 315 - Details of Concrete Reinforcement

Voting Members:

Mark Agee Dennis L. Hunter Javed B. Malik


Gregory P. Birley David W. Johnston Christopher J. Perry
Richard H. Birley Mahmoud E. Kamara Curtis Yokoyama
David A. Grundler William M. Klorman Peter Zdgiebloski
Robert W. Hall Douglas D. Lee
Todd R. Hawkinson Mustafa A. Mahamid

Associate/Consulting/Subcommittee Members:

Paul J. Brienen David P. Gustafson Thomas G. Schmaltz


Larry Campbell Garrick N. Goldenberg William G. Sebastian
Grant Doherty Paul Gordon Avanti C. Shroff
Pedro Estrada James S. Lai Richard W. Stone
Christopher Evans Amadeus L. Magpile Richard D. Thomas
Dennis J. Fontenot Harold E. Reed Farahad Zahedi
Peter Fosnough Dale Rinehart

From: Anthony L. Felder


Secretary

Subject: Meeting Notice and Agenda


October 23, 2016
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Philadelphia, PA

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in
Independence Ballroom 1 of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA.

A proposed agenda is attached.

Copy to: Harry A. Gleich, TAC Contact


Matthew R. Senecal, ACI Engineering Manager

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AGENDA
ACI/CRSI COMMITTEE 315 - DETAILS OF CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA


October 23, 2016 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Independence Ballroom 1

1. 2:00 p.m. - Call Meeting to Order

2. Self-Introductions

3. Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting, April 17, 2016, Distributed June 1, 2016

4. Review Committee Membership. See First Exhibit, Current Roster.

5. Review Purpose of “Designer’s Guide to Reinforcing Bar Detailing”

6. Status Reports
a. ACI 131 BIM / CRSI BIM - David Grundler / Dennis Fontenot
b. CRSI Detailing - Robbie Hall
c. CRSI Standards (Placing, Fabrication, Supports) - Robbie Hall

7. Review Table of Contents

8. Documents for Review (Exhibits Attached)


a. Chapter 1 – Introduction and Scope
b. Chapter 2 – Notation and Definitions
c. Chapter 3 – General Considerations
d. Chapter 4 – Structural Drawings
e. Chapter 5 – Designing for Constructability
f. Chapter 6 – Review of Placing Drawings

9. Review of Task Group

10. Discuss Steps Going Forward

11. New Business

12. Motion to Adjourn


ACI/CRSI COMMITTEE 315 ROSTER
October 2016

Richard H. Birley, Chairman Paul J. Brienen*


Retired Brienen Structural Engineers, PS
24520 Fraser Hwy 1316 Central Ave S
Langley, British Columbia V2Z 2L1 Kent, WA 98032-7431
Tel: 604/318-6750 Tel: 206/397-0000
Fax: Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Anthony L. Felder, Secretary Larry Campbell*


Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CMC Construction Services
933 N. Plum Grove Road 5913 Diamond Oaks Ct
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758 Haltom City, TX 76117-2802
Tel: 847/517-1200 Tel: 214/920-2799
Fax: 847/517-1206 Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Harry A. Gleich, TAC Contact David H. DeValve*


Metromont Corporation Oklahoma Steel & Wire
PO Box 2486 1041 S. 1st
Greenville, SC 29602-2486 Madill, OK 73446-0220
Tel: 864/605-5063 Tel: 580/795-6007
Fax: Fax: 580/795-7422
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Mark D. Agee Grant Doherty*


Whitacre Engineering Co. Martin Martin Inc.
8215 Hidden Glen Ave NE 12499 W. Colfax Ave
Cnton, OH 44721-1746 Lakewood, CO 80215-3720
Tel: 330/455-8503 Tel: 303/ 431-6100
Fax: Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Gregory P. Birley Pedro Estrada*


Condor Rebar Consultants PEG Ingenieria C A
800-885 Dunsmuir St 88-60 Calle Los Guayos
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1N5 Urb Trigal Centro
Tel: 604/692-2168 Valencia 2001 Venezuela
Fax: 604/689-9206 Tel: 58-241 8428964
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

* - Associate Member ** - Consulting Member *** - Subcommittee Member


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Dennis J. Fontenot* Robert W. Hall


Commercial Metals Company Gerdau
12001 Mystic Forest Ln 1255 Lakes Parkway, Ste. 325
Austin, TX 78739-4813 Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5818
Tel: 512/523-3398 Tel: 678/367-6036
Fax: Fax: 678/367-6001
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Peter Fosnough* Todd R. Hawkinson


Harris Rebar Wire Reinforcement Institute
1342 S Grandstaff Dr. 323 Fox Briar Lane
Auburn, IN 46706-2661 Ballwin, MO 63021-6151
Tel: 260/572-1227 Tel: 314/807-4386
Fax: 260/925-3152 Fax: 636/227-3776
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Garrick N. Goldenberg* Dennis L. Hunter


Chappell Engineering Associates LLC Gerdau
26 Tisdale Dr. 3915 Riga Blvd
Dover, MA 02030-1600 Tampa, FL 33619-1345
Tel: 508/481-7400 Tel: 813/740-3301
Fax: 508/481-7406 Fax: 813/740-3401
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

David A. Grundler David W. Johnston


Applied Systems Associates North Carolina State University
5270 Logan Ferry Road Civil Engineering Department
Murrysville, PA 15668-9727 Raleigh, NC 27695-0001
Tel: 724/733-8700 Tel: 919/515-7412
Fax: 724/325-5553 Fax: 919/515-7908
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

David P. Gustafson Mahmoud E. Kamara


Consultant StructurePoint
42845 N Berrong Ct 2021 N Charter Point Dr.
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1013 Arlington Heights, IL 60004-7258
Tel: 847/731-3585 Tel: 847/259-5499
Fax: Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

* - Associate Member ** - Consulting Member *** - Subcommittee Member


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William M. Klorman Javed B. Malik


W M Klorman Const Corp. Jacobs Engineering Group
23047 Ventura Blvd, 2nd Floor 5985 Rogerdale Rd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364-1146 Houston, TX 77072-1601
Tel: 818/591-5969 Tel: 281/776-2540
Fax: 818/591-5926 Fax: 281/776-2501
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

James S. Lai* Christopher J. Perry


Lai Associates Perry & Associates, LLC
PO Box 517 221 N LaSalle St., Ste. 3100
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91012-0517 Chicago, IL 60601-1513
Tel: 818/790-5475 Tel: 312/364-9112
Fax: Fax: 312/364-9163
E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Douglas D. Lee Harold E. Reed***


Douglas D. Lee & Associates Davis Wire
6150 Foxglove Court 85139 Appletree Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76112-1106 Eugene, OR 97405-9702
Tel: 817/457-7030 Tel: 541/912-3195
Fax: 817/457-8970 Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Amadeus L. Magpile** Dale Rinehart**


Barlines Rebar Est. & Det. Sierra Rebar LLC
2871 W. Carson St. 10480 E 96th Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503-6068 Henderson, CO 80640
Tel: 310/618-8402 Tel: 303/558-0015
Fax: 310/618-8394 Fax: 720/358-4101
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Mustafa A. Mahamid Thomas G. Schmaltz**


University of Illinois at Chicago Precision Rebar & Accessories, Inc.
842 W Taylor St 1712 NE 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7021 Vancouver, WA 98665-9018
Tel: 312/355-0364 Tel: 360/574-1022
Fax: Fax: 503/224-7414
E-Mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

* - Associate Member ** - Consulting Member *** - Subcommittee Member


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William G. Sebastian** Farshad Zahedi*


American Rebar Detailing, LLC Babol Noshirvani University of Tech
543 Wright Loop Shariati Avenue, Moalem 4, White House
Williamstown, NJ 08094-1224 Babol, Mazandaran Iran
Tel: 856/728-6645 Tel: +9809111170600
Fax: 856/728-0088 Fax:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Avanti C. Shroff** Peter Zdgiebloski


Iffland Kavanagh Waterburry CMC Rebar
2 Penn Plaza, Ste 603 300 SMI Way
New York, NY 10121-0101 Farmville, VA 23901-3180
Tel: 212/946-2300 Tel: 434/522-8311
Fax: 212/302-4645 Fax: 434/929-1964
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Richard W. Stone*
Richard W. Stone, PE Inc.
1523 Richard Dr.
West Chester, PA 19380-6332
Tel: 484/639-5511
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]

Richard D. Thomas**
CMC Rebar Florida
2665 Prince St.
Fort Myers, FL 33916-5527
Tel: 239/337-3480
Fax: 239/337-3542
E-mail: [email protected]

Curtis R. Yokoyama
Fluor
23 Danta
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-1514
Tel: 949/349-4118
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]

* - Associate Member ** - Consulting Member *** - Subcommittee Member


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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE (Mandated by TCM)


1.1—General
1.2—Scope

CHAPTER 2 – NOTATION AND DEFINITIONS (Mandated by TCM)


2.1—Notation
2.2—Definitions

CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS


3.1—Building Information Modeling (BIM)
3.1.1—Introduction to Building Information Modeling
3.1.2—Level of Development
3.1.3—Benefits of BIM
3.1.4—IFC Files and BIM File Transfers
3.1.5—State of the Technology
3.2—Tolerances
3.2.1—Introduction and ACI 117
3.2.2—Concrete Cover for Reinforcement
3.2.3—Spacing of Reinforcement
3.2.4—Placing of Reinforcement
3.2.4.1—General Information
3.2.4.2—Tolerance Cloud
3.2.4.3—Design Considerations
3.2.5—Reinforcing Bar Fabrication
3.2.5.1—General Information
3.2.5.2—Restrictive Tolerances
3.2.5.3—Fabrication Tolerance Clouds
3.2.5.4—Design Considerations
3.2.6—Forming Tolerances
3.2.6.1—General Information
3.2.6.2—Forming Tolerance Clouds
3.2.7—Confined Reinforcing Bars
3.2.8—Accumulated (Combined) Tolerances
3.3—General Cautions
3.3.1—Revisions of Drawings
3.3.2—Dimensioning
3.3.3—Field Cutting of Bars
3.3.4—Field Bending of Bars
3.3.5—Mechanical Connectors
3.3.6—Mixing Grades of Steel on a Project

CHAPTER 4 – STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS


4.1—Scope
4.2—General
4.3—Order of Sheets
4.4—General Notes Sheets
4.4.1—Codes and Standards
4.4.2—Design Loads
4.4.3—Specifications
4.4.4—Concrete Notes
4.4.5—Reinforcement Notes
4.4.5.1—ACI 318 Reinforcing Requirements
4.4.5.2—Development and Splices
4.4.5.3—Supports for Reinforcing Bars
4.4.5.4—Weldability of Bars
4.4.5.5—Hooks and Bends
4.4.5.6—Welded Wire Reinforcement
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4.4.6—Construction Notes
4.4.7—Inspection Notes
4.5—Plan Sheets
4.5.1—Plan Graphics and Member Geometry
4.5.2—Reinforcement on Plan Views
4.6—Elevation Sheets
4.7—Section Sheets
4.8—Large Scale View Sheets
4.9—Detail Sheets
4.10—Schedule and Diagram Sheets
4.10.1—Slab Schedules
4.10.2—Beam and Girder Schedules
4.10.3—Column Schedules
4.10.4—Wall Schedules
4.11—Foundation Sheets and Schedules
4.12—User Defined Sheets
4.13—3D Representations

CHAPTER 5 – DESIGNING FOR CONSTRUCTIBILITY


5.1—Defining Requirements for Cover, Development, Splices and Clearance
5.1.1—Clear Cover
5.1.2—Bar Development
5.1.3—Bar Splices
5.1.4—Clearance Between Bars
5.2—Defining Bar Placing Configuration
5.2.1—Staggered Laps
5.2.2—Embedment into Support
5.2.3—Bar Dimensioning
5.2.4— Skewed Bars
5.2.5—Termination of Vertical Bars
5.2.6—Beam Stirrups
5.3—Foundations
5.3.1—Types
5.3.2—Bar Arrangements
5.3.3—Layering
5.3.4—Construction and Expansion Joints
5.4—Walls
5.4.1—Introduction
5.4.2—Scope
5.4.3—General
5.4.4—Considerations
5.4.5—Best Practices
5.4.5.1—Footing to Wall Connections
5.4.5.2—Corners and Intersections
5.4.5.3—Steps and Sectional Transitions
5.4.5.4—Multiple Curtains and Layers
5.4.5.5—Construction Joints, Contraction Joints, Expansion Joints and Waterstops
5.5—Columns
5.5.1—Vertical Bar Arrangement
5.5.2—Ties
5.5.3—Detail at Steps and Transitions
5.5.4—Laps
5.5.5—Termination of Vertical Bars
5.6—Beams
5.6.1—Layering of Beam Bars at Intersections
5.6.2—Layering of Slab Bars at Beam Intersections
5.6.3—Depth of Beams at Intersections
5.6.4—Tie Arrangements
5.6.5—Arrangement of Longitudinal Bars
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5.6.6—Beam Steps
5.6.7—Special Details
5.6.8—Beam Schedules
5.7—Slabs
5.7.1—Bottom Bars
5.7.2—Top Bars
5.7.3—One-Way Slabs
5.7.4—Two-Way Slabs
5.7.5—Edges and Openings
5.7.6—Steps and Depressions
5.7.7—Stud Rails, etc.

CHAPTER 6 – REVIEW OF PLACING DRAWINGS


6.1—Scope
6.2—Definition
6.3—Overview
6.4—Procedure
6.5—Review Placing Drawings
6.5.1—Benefits of Review
6.5.2—Review Process
6.5.3—Minimum Checklist for Review of Placing Drawings
6.6—Levels of Approval

REFERENCES

APPENDIX A – REPRESENTATIVE DRAWINGS


A.1—Building Foundation
A.2—Building Superstructure
A.3—Building Seismic Example
A.4—Maybe Some Other Example

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1 CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2 1.1—General

3 “ACI Designer’s Guide to Reinforcing Bar Detailing” is not intended to instruct the LDP how to detail

4 rebar. Its purpose is to show LDPs the information a reinforcing bar detailer needs to properly detail rebar and

5 how to present that information on their structural drawings so that his design intent is effectively and accurately

6 conveyed.

7 It is hoped that information in this guide on structural members of reinforced concrete structures will

8 advance standardization through the detailing, fabrication, and installation of concrete reinforcement. The

9 information presented herein complies with the requirements of the following ACI committees:

10  ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

11  ACI 301 – Specifications for Structural Concrete

12  ACI 117 – Tolerances

13  ACI 131 – Building Information Modeling for Concrete Structures

14  ACI 132 – Responsibilities in Concrete Construction

15 This guide is intended to facilitate clear communication between LDP’s, reinforcing bar detailers,

16 fabricators, and placers by encouraging standard presentation of details and information.

17

18 1.2—Scope

19 This guide provides both general and specific information and illustrative details that are required by

20 reinforcing steel detailers in steel reinforced concrete members such as slabs, beams, and columns. It stresses the

21 importance of this information to ensure that the detailer effectively and accurately captures the intent of the LDP

22 and presents it in a manner that is clear and unambiguous to the rebar fabricator and placer.

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1 CHAPTER 2—NOTATION AND DEFINITIONS

2 1.1—Notation

5 2.0—Definitions

6 ACI provides a comprehensive list of definitions and terminology through an online resource:

7 “CT-13: ACI Concrete Terminology - An ACI Standard”

8 It can be downloaded without charge from the ACI website at :

9 https://www.concrete.org/store/productdetail.aspx?ItemID=CT13

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1 CHAPTER 3—GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

2 3.1 —Building Information Modeling (BIM)

4 3.1.1 Introduction to Building Information Modeling

5 Building information modeling (BIM) is a 3D process used to generate and manage digital

6 models of buildings and other constructed infrastructure. This process is used by those who plan,

7 design, construct and manage facilities. The process involves creating and maintaining intelligent

8 models that represent physical characteristics of a facility, and also contain parametric data about the

9 elements within the model. Numerous software packages exist that fall within the definition of BIM,

10 and each of these have distinct advantages to different parts of the life cycle of a facility, from the design

11 to construction through operation.

12 Although the focus of most BIM discussions centers on the 3D model, the information contained

13 within is of equal importance. The following is from NBIMS 2007:

14 “(A) Building Information Model, or BIM, utilizes cutting edge digital technology

15 to establish a computable representation of all of the physical and functional

16 characteristics of a facility and its related project/lift-cycle information, and is

17 intended to be a repository of information…”

18 In general, what makes BIM more than a simple 3D model is the information. BIM should be

19 thought of not only as a full size virtual mock-up of a structure, but also as a database of included

20 information.

21 BIM is applied to the details of concrete reinforcement in both the design and construction

22 phases of a facility. In the design phase, BIM is often used by the design team to define the physical

23 characteristics of the concrete to be reinforced by defining concrete edges in physical space, and

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24 reinforcement information by the use of either data within the concrete elements or physical

25 representations of the reinforcement. This definition of concrete and reinforcement information is often

26 to a ‘design intent’ level of modeling. In the construction phase, the concrete geometry is often defined

27 to a construction level of detail, and the reinforcement is defined to a level from which it can be

28 fabricated and installed.

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30 3.1.2 Level of Development

31 The content and reliability of a Building Information Model is defined by an industry standard referred

32 to as the Level of Development (LOD). The AIA and BIMForum have developed the LOD

33 Specification to standardize these definitions. From BIMForum [Provide Reference]:

34 “The Level of Development (LOD) Specification is a reference that enables

35 practitioners in the AEC Industry to specify and articulate with a high level of

36 clarity the content and reliability of Building Information Models (BIMs) at various

37 stages in the design and construction process. The LOD Specification utilizes the

38 basic LOD definitions developed by the AIA for the AIA G202-2013 Building

39 Information Modeling Protocol Form[1] and is organized by CSI Uniformat

40 2010[2]. It defines and illustrates characteristics of model elements of different

41 building systems at different Levels of Development. This clear articulation allows

42 model authors to define what their models can be relied on for, and allows

43 downstream users to clearly understand the usability and the limitations of models

44 they are receiving. The intent of this Specification is to help explain the LOD

45 framework and standardize its use so that it becomes more useful as a

46 communication tool. It does not prescribe what Levels of Development are to be

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47 reached at what point in a project but leaves the specification of the model

48 progression to the user of this document.”

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50 3.1.3 Benefits of BIM

51 The benefits of using BIM are numerous and vary from project to project and depending on

52 where in the design/construction process it is utilized. Potential benefits include:

53  Design and Detailing

54 o Better visualization, especially when dealing with complex structures.

55 o Improved coordination between trades through the sharing of information, which is

56 one of the tenets of BIM.

57 o Ability to easily provide multiple ‘what-if’ scenarios.

58 o Improved communications and efficiency and reduced errors through:

59  Addressing items earlier in the process, thereby reducing the number of RFI’s

60 and issues in the field.

61  Clearer communication of structural geometry and design intent from the

62 engineer to the reinforcement detailer than that which is possible using

63 traditional 2D documents.

64  Reinforcing details presented in 3D at a construction level of development.

65  Better communication of reinforcement fabrication and placement information

66 to downstream entities.

67  Construction

68 o Enhanced project visualization made possible my having full building models and

69 related information at your fingertips.

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70 o More accurate material take-offs, leading to less waste and reduced overall project

71 costs.

72 o Improved project coordination, clash detection and resolution achieved by combining

73 3D models from various sub-contractors into a single consolidated model.

74 o 4D Schedule simulation animations produced by combining the 3D model with a

75 construction schedule.

76  Operation

77 o Better ‘as-built’ documentation than conventional 2D drawings, leading to easier

78 remodels, rebuilds and additions.

79 o Improved management of a building’s lifecycle achieved by using the 3D model as a

80 central database of all of the building’s systems and components.

81 o Enhanced tracking of building maintenance needs.

82 3.1.4 IFC Files and BIM File Transfers

83 Numerous BIM software packages exist that are capable of defining concrete geometry and data,

84 detailing reinforcement, or both. Most BIM software is compatible with an open file format

85 specification know as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data models. This is an object-based file

86 format that allows ease of interoperability between software platforms. IFC files are able to be exported

87 from and imported into most BIM software platforms, allowing model content created in different

88 software to be viewed and used in other software.

89

90 3.1.5 State of the Technology

91 BIM has been around since the late 1990s , but one characteristic makeing it different from past

92 technologies is its openness to continuous change and evolution. The State of BIM adoption and use

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93 varies with companies, industry segments and regions, but it has been expanding. The introduction of

94 tablet computers, laser scanning, drones, 3D printers, and more all have had a role in shaping where

95 BIM is today and where it is going. One large focus for the evolution of BIM is improving the ability of

96 different users applying different tools to utilize the information in the database. Most BIM software

97 products are compatible with opening IFC format databases, but each still interprets the data differently

98 leading to differences and errors when applying this method at this time. The improvement focus is not

99 only intended for designer to designer transfer, there has also been much effort in developing ways to

100 transfer the data for downstream fabrication uses allowing structural steel, pipe and duct, and even rebar

101 fabricators the ability to seamlessly utilize the information from the BIM directly on the fabrication line

102 of these elements.

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104 3.2 —Tolerances

105 3.2.1 Introduction and ACI 117

106 ACI 301 requires that construction tolerances comply with ACI 117. ACI 117 provides

107 tolerances for concrete construction, including tolerances for concrete forming, reinforcing bar

108 fabrication and placement. These tolerances can have an effect on cover, strength, constructability, and

109 serviceability but are required to make concrete construction physically possible and economically

110 practical. If more restrictive tolerances are required than those shown in ACI 117, they need to be

111 clearly indicated in the construction documents.

112 In areas of potential congestion, the LDP must consider combinations of tolerances, namely

113 reinforcing bar fabrication, reinforcing bar placement and formwork. Certain combinations of

114 tolerances can result in conflicts that are not simple to remedy in the field. For instance, the “+”

115 tolerance for a bent bar may cause the bar to encroach into the concrete cover and exceed the “-”

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116 tolerance for that cover. The design/construction team must be aware of tolerances and work to identify

117 and remove conflicts prior to construction.

118 3.2.2 Concrete cover for reinforcement

119 ACI 301 and ACI 318 define concrete cover requirements for reinforcement. Concrete cover as

120 protection of reinforcement against weather and other effects is measured from the concrete surface to

121 the outermost surface of the steel to which the cover requirement applies. ACI 117 defines tolerances for

122 concrete cover (measured perpendicular to the concrete surface). There are two measurements for

123 concrete cover as shown in Fig. 3.2.2:

124  Face Cover – measured from the face or surface of a bar to the concrete surface

125  End Cover – measured from the end of a bar (straight or hooked) to the concrete surface

126

127 Fig. 3.2.2—Face cover and end cover for reinforcement

128 Face cover values defined by ACI 301 and ACI 318 vary based on exposure conditions and the

129 concrete element the bar is in. End cover values are simplified in industry practice based on code

130 definition, rather than an actual code definition. Generally, end cover provided in practice is 2 in. unless

131 required to be to be 3 in. (3 in. when cast against earth, 2 in. everywhere else).

132 Where concrete cover is prescribed for a class of structural members, it is measured to the outer

133 edge of stirrups, ties, or spirals if transverse reinforcement encloses main bars; to the outermost layer of

134 bars if more than one layer is used without stirrups or ties; to the metal end fitting or duct on post-

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135 tensioned prestressing steel; to the outer edge of mechanical splices; or to the outermost part of the head

136 on headed bars.

137 The condition “concrete surfaces exposed to earth or weather” refers to direct exposure to

138 moisture changes and not just to temperature changes. Slab or thin shell soffits are not usually

139 considered directly exposed unless subject to alternate wetting and drying, including that due to

140 condensation conditions or direct leakage from exposed top surface, run off, or similar effects.

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142

143 3.2.3 Spacing of reinforcement

144 The spacing of reinforcement needs to comply with the project drawings, but there are times

145 where the spacing will need to differ due to field conditions, accumulating tolerances and/or

146 coordination of concrete reinforcement and other embedded items. ACI 117 defines tolerances for the

147 spacing of reinforcement.

148 The reinforcement spacing tolerance consists of an envelope with an absolute limitation on one

149 side of the envelope determined by the limit on the reduction in distance between reinforcement. In

150 addition, the allowable tolerance on spacing should not cause a reduction in the specified number of

151 reinforcing bars used.

152 Designers are cautioned that selecting element sizes that exactly meet their design requirements

153 may not allow for reinforcement placement tolerance. This sometimes happens when lap spliced bars

154 take up extra space and cannot accommodate the placement tolerance. Where reinforcement quantities

155 and available space are in conflict with spacing requirements, the contractor and designer might consider

156 bundling a portion of the reinforcement. Bundling of bars requires approval of the designer.

157 3.2.4 Placing of reinforcement

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158 3.2.4.1 General information

159 Just as there are tolerances in the fabrication of a bar, there are also tolerances in the placement

160 of a bar in a concrete member—creating potential “placement tolerance clouds.”

161 Because LDP’s and reinforcing bar detailers may overlook the impact of placement tolerances on

162 constructability, it’s worthwhile to use a couple of examples to take a brief look at what can occur.

163 3.2.4.2 Tolerance cloud

164 The tolerances for reinforcement location are found in ACI 117. Cover tolerances vary from 1/4

165 in. for member sizes of 4 in. or less to 1 in. when member size is over 2 ft. The maximum reduction in

166 cover is limited to 1/3 of the specified cover. In slabs and walls, the spacing tolerance is 3 in. for

167 reinforcement other than stirrups and ties. As an example, consider the simple 14 x 14 in. concrete

168 column shown in Fig. 3.2.4.2a.

169

170 Fig. 3.2.4.2a—Column the designer defined

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172 The column is reinforced with 4 #8bars enclosed within #4 ties. The normal concrete cover to the

173 ties of this column would be 1-1/2 in. The cover tolerance is ±1/2 in. If the reinforcement was placed to

174 the minimum tolerance in two directions, the column could appear as in Fig. 3.2.4.2b.

175

176 Fig. 3.2.4.2b—Column that could be placed within the specified tolerances

177 However, the reinforcement could be placed to minimum tolerance in any of the four directions.

178 Thus, the placement tolerance clouds would appear as in Fig. 3.2.4.2c. This could be quite a different

179 image than the precise image one might have had in mind at the outset.

180

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181 Fig. 3.2.4.2c—Column with “placement tolerance clouds”

182 For a second example, consider the case of a simple 14-in.-thick wall reinforced with #8 vertical

183 bars at 12 in. on center each face and #4 horizontal bars at 12 in. on center each face (Fig. 3.2.4.2d).

184

185 Fig. 3.2.4.2d—Wall the designer defined

186

187 The outside face cover is 1-1/2 in. and inside face cover is 3/4 in. The cover tolerance for the

188 bars on the outside face is ±1/2 in. For the inside face cover, the maximum cover reduction is limited to

189 1/3 of the specified cover, resulting in a cover tolerance of +1/2 or –1/4 in. Thus the outside face cover

190 could be as little as 1 in. and the inside face cover as little as 1/2 in. (Fig. 3.2.4.2e).

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191

192 Fig. 3.2.4.2e—Wall that could be placed within the specified tolerances

193

194 If we also consider that any one of the vertical and horizontal bars may be located as far as 3 in.

195 either way from its designated location, the tolerance cloud would appear as in Fig 3.2.4.2f.

196

197 Fig. 3.2.4.2f—Wall with “placement tolerance clouds”

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199 3.2.4.3 Design considerations

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200 As in the instance of the fabrication tolerance cloud of a single bar, the placement cloud of a

201 group of placed bars presents quite a different image than the one probably envisioned by the designer

202 or reinforcing bar detailer. If the placement tolerances are factored into the design, they would realize

203 that the available space they expected (to pass beam bars through a column or to place a vertical embed

204 in a wall) might not be what is actually available, especially if they consider that the beam bars and the

205 embed also have fabrication and placement tolerances of their own. Awareness of placement tolerance

206 clouds may lead to design options that make these tolerances no longer a factor.

207 3.2.5 Reinforcing bar fabrication

208 3.2.5.1 General information

209 Practical limitations of equipment and production efficiency have led to the establishment of

210 certain fabrication tolerances that can be met with standard shop equipment. These standard tolerances

211 are shown in both ACI 117 and in the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice for both straight and bent bars.

212 Where more restrictive tolerances are required than those shown in the referenced figures, they shall be

213 clearly indicated in the contract documents.

214 3.2.5.2 Restrictive tolerances

215 Tolerances more restrictive than those reported by CRSI in ACI 117 should be used sparingly. If

216 more restrictive tolerances are required, this is generally characterized as special bending by the

217 reinforcing bar fabricator and requires special arrangements in the production shops. These special

218 arrangements include, but are not limited to: additional equipment, modifications to existing equipment,

219 additional staff, inspection devices, etc. Special bending is generally more time consuming than normal

220 bending, may be subject to additional costs, and may create delays in material deliveries to the jobsite.

221

222 3.2.5.3 Fabrication tolerance clouds

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223 LDP’s need to be aware of the tolerance cloud that exists for fabricated reinforcing bar. As a

224 simple example, let’s consider the fabrication tolerances for a simple reinforcing bar with 90-degree

225 bends (Fig. 3.2.5.3a). For the purposes of our example, let’s assume that the bar is a #8 bar and that Side

226 A is anchored in the (idealized) plane ABG. For this bar size, the standard hook is 16 in. long, and the

227 linear and angular tolerances are ±1 in. and ±2.5 degrees, respectively.

228 Now, let’s examine the potential effects of these tolerances. First, note that Sides A and G can be

229 as short as 15 in. (red to black zone interface) or as long as 17 in. (end of blue zone) and still be within

230 allowable tolerances (Fig. 3.2.5.3b).

231 Because we have assumed Side A to be anchored in ABG, we will not need to consider out-of-

232 plane angular deviation for Side A. However, we will need to consider in-plane angular deviation. When

233 we add this angular deviation of ±2.5 degrees to Side A, the tolerance envelope (cloud) will appear as

234 shown in Fig. 3.2.5.3c. (Note: To simplify the illustrations, the effects of the angular tolerances are

235 shown as one-bar-diameter deviations in the position of the ends of the 16 in. hooks. Actual deviations

236 will be about 70% of a bar diameter.)

237 Next, we add the dimensional tolerance of ±1 in. for Side B (Fig. 3.2.5.3d) and the in-plane

238 angular deviation of ±2.5 degrees to Side G (Fig. 3.2.5.3e). Finally, we add the out-of-plane angular

239 deviation of ±2.5 degrees to Side G. The resulting tolerance cloud is as shown in Fig. 3.2.5.3f.

240

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(a) (a)

(b) (b)

Fig. 1: Standard (theoretkaO hooked bar with Sides A, B, and G: fig. 4: Hooked bar with :tt in. tolerance envelope on Sides A
(a} plan view, and (b) Isometric view and G, :t2.5 degrees in-plane angular tolerance envelope at
Side A, and :tt in. tolerance envelope on Side B

(a) (a)

(b) (b)

fig. s: Hooked bar with :t1 in . tolerance envelope on Sides A, B,


Fig. 2: Hooked bar with :ttln. tolerance envelope on Sides A and G and G and :t2.5 degrees in-plane angular tolerance envelope at
Sides A and G

(a)

(b)

fig. 6: Hooked bar with :u in. tolerance envelope on Sides A, B,


and G: :t2.5 degrees in-plane angular tolerance envelope at
Fig. 3: Hooked bar with .1:1 in. tolerance envelope on Sides A and G Sides A and G; and :t2.5 degrees out-of-plane angular tolerance
and ::t2.5 degrees in-plane angular tolerance envelope at Side A envelope at Side G
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243 3.2.5.4 Design considerations

244 Clearly, the fabricated bar arriving on the construction site can be quite different from the bar the

245 LDP or reinforcing bar detailer might have envisioned. Keeping this in mind during design could

246 significantly reduce constructability problems. For instance, if our example bar were replaced with two

247 hooked bars lapped in the middle (Fig. 3.2.5.4a), the only tolerance that might introduce problems would

248 be in-plane angular deviation.

249

250 Fig. 3.2.5.4a—Reducing tolerance problems by replacing single bar with lapped bars (lap splice

251 shown offset for clarity only)

252 Because both hooks could be rotated, there would be no out-of-plane deviations. Further,

253 because the lap length could be adjusted slightly in the field, there would be little chance of problems

254 with the length of Side B.

255 Consideration of tolerances becomes even more of an issue when two or more bars are being

256 assembled together in a structure. In such cases, one must deal with an accumulation of tolerances.

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257 ACI 318 Section 25.3 restricts the minimum inside bend diameter of standard hook geometry for

258 deformed bars in tension and the minimum inside bend diameters and standard hook geometry of

259 stirrups, ties, and hoops. The primary factors affecting the minimum bend diameter are feasibility of

260 bending without breakage and avoidance of crushing the concrete inside the bend. ACI 117 tolerance on

261 these minimum inside bend diameters is -0 in. Thus, bars cannot be requested, or expected, to be bent to

262 a tighter diameter to solve a fit-up or congestion problem. Furthermore, there is not a + tolerance for

263 minimum bend diameter and the bend diameter may be larger than the minimum due spring-back and

264 other factors. Design drawings sometimes illustrate hooks wrapping tightly around another bar with

265 assumed bar positions based on the sum of the required cover, the diameter of one bar and the half

266 diameter of the other bar. A comparison of that incorrect assumption to the reality with a 6db minimum

267 bend diameter is shown in Fig. 3.2.5.4b, and for larger bars the minimum bend diameter may be 8db or

268 10db.

Incorrect 1d bend diameter Correct 6db bend diameter


illustration in drawing when placed
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270 Fig. 3.2.5.4b—Comparison of minimum bend diameter position effect for a #7 bar

271 3.2.6 Forming tolerances

272 3.2.6.1 General information

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273 The last two sections discussed tolerance clouds associated with fabrication and placement of

274 reinforcing bars. While every builder strives to cast concrete to the precise dimensions indicated by the

275 designer, the reasonable constraints of time, technology, and economy make this impractical. That’s

276 why it is important for designers to understand the forming tolerances associated with concrete

277 construction.

278 3.2.6.2 Forming tolerance clouds

279 Tolerances for forming concrete are found in ACI 117. The tolerances for cross-sectional

280 dimensions of cast-in-place members vary with the overall dimension. Using the example from the

281 previous section of a 14 x 14 in. column, the tolerance is +1/2 in. or –3/8 in. Ignoring vertical

282 alignment, this produces the forming tolerance cloud shown in Fig. 3.2.6.2a, with a column having

283 acceptable dimensions as large as 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in. or as small as 13-5/8 x 13-5/8 in.

284 While it is highly unlikely that these small variations would create any constructability or design

285 concerns with everything else being perfect, a very different picture arises when we consider them in

286 conjunction with the other possible tolerances.

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288 Fig. 3.2.6.2a—Forming . . . . Fig. 3.2.6.2b—Combining . . .

289 With 1-1/2 in. cover, the design width for the column ties is 11 in., and the tolerance is ±1/2 in.

290 Combining the maximum acceptable tie dimensions with the minimum acceptable column dimensions

291 produces the configuration shown in Fig. 3.2.6.2b. With the reinforcing cage centered, the cover is

292 reduced from the design value of 1-1/2 in. to 1-1/16 in. on all four sides. Recalling that the placement

293 tolerances allow the cover to decrease to 1 in. minimum, the cage must be placed within ±1/16 in. of the

294 center of the column in both directions if it is to meet tolerance requirements. Considering the

295 straightness of the bars and the straightness of the forms, this could be very difficult for the Contractor

296 to do.

297 For the example of a 14-in.-thick wall that we discussed in previous sections, the situation is

298 somewhat different because there are no tie tolerances to contend with. However, as we will see in the

299 following example, other issues arise that must be dealt with. The forming tolerance for the wall

300 thickness allows the wall to be between 14-1/2 in. and 13-5/8 in. thick as shown in Fig. 3.2.6.2c.

301

302 Fig. 3.2.6.2c—Forming tolerance cloud for the wall

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303 Reinforcing placement tolerances allow the 1-1/2 in. design cover on the outside face to be

304 between 1 and 2 in. and the 3/4 in. design cover on the inside face to be between 1/2 and 1-1/4 in. The

305 minimum wall thickness combined with the maximum cover on the outside face reinforcing is shown in

306 Fig. 3.2.6.2d.

307

308 Fig. 3.2.6.2d—Minimum acceptable …

309

310 In this situation, the original effective depth of 12 in. for the vertical No. 8 bars on the outside

311 face has decreased to only 11-1/8 in. Assuming 4000-psi concrete and Grade 60 reinforcement, this

312 reduction in effective depth would result in a decrease in nominal moment capacity from the original

313 45.1 kip·ft/ft to 41.6 kip·ft/ft —a 7.7% reduction due to forming and placement tolerances alone. The

314 effect on moment strength would be even more drastic for thinner walls. To guard against this, Section

315 7.5.2.1 of ACI 318 places a tolerance on effective depth d of ±3/8 in. for d ≤ 8 in. and ±1/2 in. for d > 8

316 in. These tolerances would produce a 4.4% reduction in nominal moment strength for the example wall

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317 considered here; however, designers should realize that effective depth is not checked in the field. Bars

318 are placed and tolerances checked relative to the formwork surfaces.

319 3.2.7 Confined reinforcing bars

320 Confined reinforcing bars add one more level of complexity to the tolerance issues described in

321 previous sections. In the context of detailing and placing reinforcing steel, a confined bar is one that is

322 restricted by face cover requirements at both ends. The best example of a confined reinforcing bar is a

323 bar with hooks at each end, as would be seen in an elevated beam as shown in Fig. 3.2.7a.

324

325 Fig. 3.2.7a—Single bar with hook at both ends

326 On the surface this does not seem to be a big deal, other than the tolerance issues previously

327 discussed. However, when considering the fact that in most cases there is adjacent reinforcing for a

328 beam, column or wall, this double-hooked bar needs to fit within, the situation becomes much more

329 complicated as shown in Fig. 3.2.7b.

330

331 Fig. 3.2.7b—Single bar with hook at both ends and intersecting reinforcement

332 The designer needs to consider that a bar with hooks at each end creates a situation where the bar

333 is extremely restricted and must be exactly right, otherwise the ironworker may not be able to place it.

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334 The reality is even if the reinforcing bar detailer details this double hooked bars as shown in the design

335 drawings with the correct concrete cover, it will almost never fit during field installation.

336 Since there is no flexibility with this bar, if it doesn’t fit it will most likely need to be replaced,

337 causing delays on the jobsite. There are two ways to address this situation.

338 The first and most preferred way would be to allow the use of a lap splice. This allows the

339 ironworker the flexibility to place the bars in their intended position within the beam while avoiding

340 conflicts with the adjacent steel.

341

342 Fig. 3.2.7c—Substitution of two hooked bars with lap splice (lap splice shown offset for clarity only)

343 [Should hooks be on outside here? see next figure discussion]

344 The second way to address this situation if a lap splice is not permissible, is for the designer to

345 understand and accommodate the end of the bar being held inside the adjacent steel, increasing the end

346 cover measured from the edge of the concrete to the end of the bar.

347

348 Fig. 3.2.7d—Single bar with hook at both ends placed within beam cages

349 This situation needs to be addressed by the reinforcing bar detailer and shown in one of these

350 ways on the placing drawings. Notating this practice on the design drawings will provide clear direction
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351 to the detailer and the ironworker and avoid confusion during the detailing process and during

352 installation in the field.

353

354

355 Fig. 3.2.7e—Confined hooked bars in slabs and beams

356 These scenarios are commonly seen as shown in the following examples.In Fig. 3.2.7e, the left

357 illustration shows the end of a confined bar where no adjacent steel is present and the the right

358 illustration shows the end of a confined bar with adjacent steel that must be accounted for in the design,

359 detailing and installation processes.

360

361

362

363 Fig. 3.2.7e—Confined hooked bars in columns and walls

364 Fig. 3.2.7f shows situations where the end position of a confined bar (in the last lift of a column or wall)

365 with adjacent slab steel must be accounted for in the design, detailing and installation processes.

366

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367 3.2.8 Accumulating (combined) tolerances

368 The effects of tolerances on cover, strength, constructability, and serviceability of the structure

369 should be considered by the LDP. Casting of concrete always involves the fabrication, placement, and

370 forming tolerance clouds. While these instances are not encountered every day, they occur frequently

371 enough to create constructability problems. Any combination of tolerances, as discussed in this section,

372 working against each other has the potential to create a constructability concern that quite often is

373 difficult to reconcile, especially if it involves two different trades, each within their own acceptable

374 tolerances. The designer must always assess the risk of this kind of problem arising in critical areas of

375 the structure and consider options that mitigate or eliminate the possible constructability problem.

376 3.3—General Cautions

377 3.3.1—Revisions of drawings

378 3.3.2—Dimensioning

379 3.3.3—Field cutting of bars

380 3.3.4—Field bending of bars

381 3.3.5—Mechanical connectors

382 3.3.6—Mixing grades of steel on a project

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1 CHAPTER 4 — STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

2 4.1—Scope

3 This chapter describes information that is typically found on structural drawings. In US

4 engineering practice each design office usually develops an “office standard” sheet order and

5 naming convention. This guide, as an example, presents the project sheet order found in the

6 United States National CAD Standard – V6, as outlined in 4.3.

7 4.2—General

8 Structural drawings are those prepared for the owner or purchaser of engineering services

9 and along with the project specifications form a part of the contract documents. Structural

10 drawings must contain an adequate set of notes, instructions and information necessary to permit

11 the reinforcing steel detailer to produce reinforcing steel placing drawings. Each sheet should

12 have a title block, production data, and a drawing area as shown in Fig. 4.2.

13 The drawing area is the largest portion of the sheet where technical information is

14 presented. Examples of technical information are the overall framing plan, sections and details

15 needed to illustrate information at specific areas, and additional notes as required.

16 The production data area is located in the left margin of the sheet and includes

17 information such as the CAD filename and path to the file, default settings, pen assignments,

18 printer/plotter commands, date and time of plot, overlay drafting control data, and reference files.

19 The title block area is located at the right side of the sheet. It usually includes the

20 designers name, address, and logo; basic information about the project including location of the

21 worksite, owner, and project name; an information block regarding issue type (addendum, design

22 development, bidding, bulletin, etc.) of this sheet; a sheet responsibility block that indicates the

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23 project manager, engineer, draftsman and reviewer of the information on the drawing; a sheet

24 title block; and a sheet numbering block.

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26 Fig. 4.2- United States National CAD standard overall sheet layout

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28 4.3—Order of sheets

29 The order of drawings shown in the United States National CAD Standard – V6 is as

30 listed in Table 4.3.

31 Table 4.3—NCS drawing sheet numbering

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Sheet Sheet title Information included
number
0 General notes Symbols legend, general notes
1 Plans Horizontal views of the project
2 Elevations Vertical views
3 Sections Sectional views, wall sections
4 Large-scale views Plans, elevations, stair sections, or
sections that are not details
5 Details
6 Schedules and diagrams
7 User defined For types that do not fall in other
categories, including typical detail sheets
8 User defined For types that do not fall in other
categories
9 3D Representations Isometrics, perspectives, photographs
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33 If more than one sheet is required within the listed order, then decimal sheet numbers are used,

34 e.g., 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.

35 4.4 General notes sheets

36 A general notes sheet presents project design loads, the codes and standards that are the

37 basis of design, material and product requirements, and construction directions. The notes can be

38 the entire project structural specifications, act as an extension of the project structural

39 specifications, or simply duplicate important aspects of the project structural specifications.

40 4.4.1 Codes and standards

41 The general building code, referenced standards, and/or the authority having jurisdiction

42 requires specific information to be included on the construction documents and the general notes

43 sheet(s) present this information. ACI 318 also requires that all applicable information from

44 Chapter 26 related to construction be included in the construction documents.

45 4.4.2 Design loads

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46 Section 1603.1 of the 2012 IBC states: “The design loads and other information pertinent to

47 the structural design required by Sections 1603.1.1 through 1603.1.9 shall be indicated on the

48 construction documents." The titles of these 9 referenced sections are listed below:

49 1603.1.1 Floor live load

50 1603.1.2 Roof live load

51 1603.1.3 Roof snow load data

52 1603.1.4 Wind design data

53 1603.1.5 Earthquake design data

54 1603.1.6 Geotechnical information

55 1603.1.7 Flood design data

56 1603.1.8 Special loads

57 1603.1.9 Systems and components requiring special inspections for seismic resistance

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59 Design loads are presented on the general notes sheet. Floor live loads, roof live loads,

60 snow loads, and other simple gravity loads are commonly shown in a table. Basic wind load

61 criteria assumptions and, when necessary, wind loading diagrams are included. Earthquake

62 design data is usually presented as a list of the different criteria used to develop the design

63 earthquake loads. It is desirable to indicate if and where live load reductions were applied.

64 Geotechnical design information shown is usually supplied to the structural designer in a

65 geotechnical report. It can be presented as a note if the soil and water table on site is relatively

66 consistent or in a table format if there is significant soil or water table variability.

67 Flood design data and criteria used to determine the flood design loads are typically

68 shown using notes.

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69 Special loads not included in the code-required live loads are also noted in the table that

70 includes the live loads. Examples of such loads are architectural features, partition live loads,

71 ceiling and hanging loads, and super-imposed dead loads. A diagram may be needed for heavy

72 pieces of equipment, such as forklifts, with their assumed wheel spacing and axle loads.

73 Showing the self-weight of the structure is not a requirement of the code. However, the

74 concrete density should be provided on the drawings so that the self-weight of the structure can

75 be accurately determined by the formwork engineer.

76 4.4.3 Specifications

77 The first concrete general note is commonly a reference to require construction to be in

78 accordance with ACI 301. The LDP ensures that the construction documents meet code

79 provisions; therefore, requiring the contractor to conform to ACI 318 is not appropriate as it

80 provides code requirements to the LDP and not the contractor or materials supplier. By

81 incorporating ACI 301 by reference into the construction documents and using the ACI 301

82 mandatory and optional checklists, the concrete materials and construction requirements will

83 satisfy ACI 318. In addition ACI 301 also specifies that fabrication and construction tolerances

84 shall comply with ACI 117.

85 ACI 301 contains the following three checklists: mandatory, optional requirements, and

86 submittals. The LDP is often also the specifier on a project and must go through these checklists

87 and make necessary exceptions to ACI 301 in the construction documents. The general notes

88 sheet is a convenient way to communicate any necessary exceptions to ACI 301.

89 4.4.4 Concrete notes

90 ACI 301 Mandatory Requirements Checklist items related to concrete can be specified in

91 the general concrete notes and indicate that the construction documents include:

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92  Exposure class and specified compressive strength f'c for different elements

93  Handling, placing and constructing requirements

94  Designations and requirements for architectural concrete, lightweight concrete, mass

95 concrete, post-tensioned concrete , shrinkage-compensating concrete, industrial floor

96 slabs, tilt-up construction and pre-cast concrete

97 Concrete general notes can show these with a table with each element type along with its

98 corresponding exposure class, specified compressive strength and other requirements.

99 The construction documents should also indicate any exceptions to the default requirements

100 of ACI 301. ACI 301 lists possible exceptions in the Optional Requirements Checklist.

101 Concrete general notes often contain the following optional requirements checklist exceptions to

102 ACI 301 default requirements:

103  Air entrainment in percentage (%), along with the respective tolerance

104  Slump in inches (in), along with the respective tolerance

105  When high-range-water-reducing admixtures are allowed or required

106  Additional testing and inspection services

107 When proprietary concrete products are required on a project, they can be specified in the

108 general notes.

109 4.4.5 Reinforcement notes

110 ACI 301 Mandatory Requirements Checklist items related to reinforcing steel can be

111 specified in the general reinforcement notes and indicate that the construction documents

112 include:

113  Type and grade of reinforcing bars

114  Bar development and splice lengths and locations

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115  Types of reinforcement supports and locations used within the structure

116  Specify the cover for headed shear stud reinforcement and headed reinforcing bars

117 The construction documents must indicate any exceptions to the default requirements of ACI

118 301. ACI 301 lists possible exceptions to the default requirements in the Optional Requirements

119 Checklist. Some exceptions to ACI 301 default requirements may include the following:

120  Weldability of bars

121  Concrete cover to reinforcement

122  Specialty item type and grade

123  Coatings such as epoxy or galvanized and where applicable

124  Permitting field cutting of reinforcement and the cutting methods

125 Reinforcing bars require concrete cover to protect the steel from corrosion. ACI 301 shows

126 concrete cover requirements for specific members in Table 3.3.2.3. The concrete cover

127 requirements for a project are typically shown in a table or list showing the type of member, the

128 concrete exposure, the type of reinforcement and the concrete cover requirements for each. If

129 there are locations on a specific project that are questionable, the LDP should indicate which

130 concrete cover requirement controls at each location (i.e. fire rated elements).

131 When proprietary reinforcement products are required on a project, they can be specified in

132 the general notes.

133 4.4.5.1 ACI 318 reinforcing requirements

134 Reinforcing bars, spirals, wires and bar mats in conformance with ASTM International

135 specifications are accepted for construction in the United States and are required by ACI 318.

136 Type and grade of reinforcing are typically shown in a note. When there are more than one type

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137 and/or grade of reinforcing used on a project, it may be easier to show this information in a table

138 indicating what type and grade is used in what parts of the structure (Table 4.4.5.1).

139 Table 4.4.5.2—Example table of reinforcing bar locations and grades

Insert table of locations and grades.

(indicate it’s an example)

(indicate the ASTM types and grades, locations)

140

141 4.4.5.2 Development and splices

142 ACI 318 requires that the development length/embedment of reinforcement and location and

143 length of lap splices be shown on the construction documents. Bar development and lap splice

144 lengths and locations can be shown using tables, but the preferred method for showing

145 development and lap splice length and location is graphically in plan, elevation, section, or detail

146 with dimensions provided. This allows the fabrication detailer to more accurately read this

147 information from the drawings. Where lap splice location and length have structural safety

148 implications, the lap splice lengths should be shown graphically. When engineering judgment

149 indicates that lap splice location and length are less critical, a table can be used (refer to Table

150 4.4.5.2). Structural calculations should not be required of the fabrication detailer to determine

151 the lap splice length or development lengths. Lap and development lengths calculated by the

152 LDP should be shown on the design drawings. The LDP should verify that all possible bar

153 development and lap splice length arrangements that are on the project can be found on the

154 drawings. (MENTION THE CONCRETE STRENTH APPLICABLE; CURTIS WILL GIVE

155 US THE BEST TABLE; AND STEEL GRADE)

156 Table 4.4.5.2a—Example reinforcing bar lap schedule

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157
158 Photo 1: Perry Internal Standards

159
Table of lap lengths ideally customized for the project.

160

161

162 If mechanical splices are permitted or required on a project, a note is needed on the general

163 notes sheet or project specifications to permit them as well as the required type of splice. The LDP

164 should also include a typical detail or specific details on where mechanical splices are required or

165 permitted (refer to Table 4.4.5.2b).

166 Table 4.4.5.2b—Example table of mechanical splices

Table of mechanical splices and splice locations and stagger.

EXPLAIN THE PROPER WAY TO CALL OUT A MECHANICAL SPLICE. SHOW A

GOOD DESIGN DETAIL.

LOCATION AND TYPES AND STAGGER

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168 If headed bars are permitted or required on a project, a note is needed on the general notes

169 sheet or project specifications to permit them as well as the required bearing area, cover and

170 embedment lengths. The LDP should also include a typical detail or specific details on where

171 headed bars are required or permitted (refer to Table 4.4.5.2c). USE AN ILLUSTRATION ON

172 HOW WE WANT TO SEE IT.

173 Table 4.4.5.2b—Example table of headed bars

174

175

Table of locations and table of headed bars.

176

177 4.4.5.3 Supports for reinforcing bars

178 Before and during concrete casting, reinforcing bars should be supported and held firmly in

179 place at the proper distance from the forms. The LDP specifies acceptable materials and corrosion

180 protection for reinforcing bar supports, side form spacers, and supports or spacers for other

181 embedded structural items or specific areas. Specifications for reinforcing bar supports and

182 spacers usually are consistent with established industry practice.

183 If the construction documents only state that reinforcing bars need to be accurately placed,

184 adequately supported, and secured against displacement within permitted tolerances, the contractor

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185 selects the type and class of wire bar supports, precast blocks, composite (plastic), or other

186 materials to use for each area.

187 There are three common material types of bar supports: wire bar supports, precast concrete

188 block bar supports, and composite (plastic) bar supports. A common sub-type of wire bar supports

189 is plastic-tipped wire bar supports which are often used when aesthetics are a concern. CRSI RB4

190 describes the various types of wire, composite and precast bar supports. Examples of bar supports

191 are shown in Fig. 4.4.5.3a.

192 As mentioned above, certain support types can cause aesthetic issues. For example, if

193 precast blocks are used and the surface has a sand-blasted finish, the different texture and color

194 between the precast blocks and the cast-in-place concrete may be objectionable. Another example

195 of aesthetic issues is that Class 3 wire bar supports may leave rust stains on the exposed concrete

196 surfaces. The LDP and contractor should work together to help prevent these issues from

197 occurring because repair for aesthetic issues can be costly.

198 Beam bolsters support bottom beam reinforcement and are placed in the beam form,

199 usually perpendicular to the axis of the beam under the stirrups. Beams may also be supported

200 with individual chairs or blocks placed under the beam stirrups.

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203 Typical Wire Beam Bolster

204 RECONSIDER THIS FIGURE/EXAMPLE – maybe more examples.

205 Photo 2: CRSI 2009 Table 3-1

206 Fig. 4.4.5.3a—Example bar supports


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208 Bar supports are furnished for bottom bars in grade beams or slabs-on-ground (Fig.

209 4.4.5.3b) only if required by the LDP in the construction documents. For a structural element, it is

210 recommended that the LDP specify bar supports for the bottom bars in grade beams or slabs-on-

211 ground. Aesthetics are not a concern in the bottom of a slab-on-ground or grade beam which

212 allows the use of precast blocks for bar supports.

Label and annotate this photo.


Perhaps a better photo is in
order. (NEED CLEARER
PICTURE)

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214 Fig. 4.4.5.3b—Bar supports for slab-on-ground reinforcement

215 Side form spacers (Fig. 4.4.5.3c) may be specified for use, but are usually selected by the

216 contractor.

Label and Annotate This Photo


CHECK RESOLUTION, but
GOOD PIC

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218 Fig. 4.4.5.3c—Side form spacers to maintain reinforcement cover in a wall form

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220 4.4.5.4 Weldability of bars

221 The weldability of steel is established by its chemical composition. AWS D1.4 sets the

222 minimum preheat and interpass temperatures and provides the applicable welding procedures.

223 Carbon steel bars conforming to ASTM A615/A615M are weldable with appropriate preheating.

224 Only reinforcing bars conforming to ASTM A706/A 706M are pre-approved for welding without

225 preheating. Welding of rail-and axle-steel bars is not recommended.

226

227 4.4.5.5 Hooks and bends

228 It is standard practice in the industry to show all bar dimensions as out-to-out and consider the

229 bar lengths as the sum of all detailed primary dimensions, including Hooks A and G. It is

230 important to note the difference between “minimum” bend diameter and “finished” bend

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231 diameter. “Finished” bend diameters includes a “spring back” effect when bars straighten out

232 slightly after being bent and are slightly larger than “minimum” bend diameters.

233 Standard bend shapes will have not more than six bend points in one plane, bent to

234 normal tolerances. Shapes with more than six bends, or bent to special tolerances or bent in

235 more than one plane involve greater difficulty and are subject to added costs.

236 Bar hooks and bends are occasionally not shown on the drawings, but a note is placed

237 stating that certain bars are required to end in a standard hook. Specifications that require a non-

238 standard hook should be used with caution because non-standard hooks may be difficult to achieve.

239 If the LDP shows a hook but does not dimension the hook, the reinforcing bar detailer will use an

240 algorithm similar to the Block Flow diagram in Fig. 4.4.5.5 to determine the proper hook to use.

Are hooks dimensioned on 
plan?  Yes  Use plan dimensions 
No 
Does a standard 90 degree  Use a standard 90 degree 
hook fit?  Yes  hook 
No 
Does a standard 90 degree  Use a standard 90 degree 
hook rotated 45 degrees fit?  Yes  hook rotated 45 degrees 
No 
Does a standard 180 degree  Use a standard 180 degree 
hook fit?  Yes  hook 
No 
Does a standard 180 degree  Use a standard 180 degree 
hook rotated 45 degrees fit?  Yes  hook rotated 45 degrees 
No 
RFI 
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242 Fig. 4.4.5.5—Block flow diagram to determine hook type and size

243 To avoid RFI’s, the design might consider … For this reason, it is prudent for the LDP to

244 check hooks throughout the project during the constructability check suggested in chapter 8,

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245 especially if rotating the hooks causes issues with design. A standard hook only defines

246 dimensions of the bend shape. This is not an indicator of development strength. See Fig.

247 XXXXXXX CJP passive. (TASK GROUP REVISE)

248 4.4.5.6 Welded wire reinforcement

249 Welded wire reinforcement consists of a series of cold-drawn steel wires arranged at right

250 angles to each other and electrically welded at all intersections. Welded wire reinforcement has

251 many uses in reinforced concrete construction. It can be used in slabs-on- ground, joist and

252 waffle slab construction, walls, pavements, box culverts and canal linings.

253 The general notes or the specifications will specify the welded wire reinforcement

254 required. Welded wire reinforcement can be in the form of flat sheets normally 8 ft. 0 in. by 20

255 ft. 0 in. or rolls which are usually 5 ft. 0 in. by 150 ft. 0 in. The wire may be plain or deformed.

256 Welded wire reinforcement in conformance with ASTM International specification A1064

257 is accepted for construction in the United States and is required by ACI 318. Table 4.4.5.6 gives

258 common styles of welded wire reinforcement in the U.S. .

259 Table 4.4.5.6—Common stock styles of welded wire reinforcement

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262 4.4.6 Construction notes

263 Construction notes are general notes that discuss many of the miscellaneous aspects of

264 construction not covered by the other types of notes. These notes may include information

265 pertinent to detailing. For example:

266  Procedure for resolution of discrepancies

267  Storage of material on site

268  (NEEDS DEVELOPMENT)

269 4.4.7 Inspection notes

270 The general notes sheet should indicate the level of inspection required for the project. If

271 the structure includes members that require special inspection, such as a special seismic force

272 resisting system they should be identified (Fig. 4.4.7).

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273
274 Photo 3: Perry Internal Standards

275 Fig. 4.4.5.5—Example special inspection notes


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277 4.5 Plan sheets

278 Section 1603.1 in the 2012 IBC states: “Construction documents shall show the size,

279 section, and relative locations of structural members with floor levels, column centers, and

280 offsets dimensioned.” A plan drawing provides information about an identified building floor,

281 including overall geometry and dimensions, concrete member width and thicknesses (either

282 directly or by a designation keyed to a schedule), and reinforcement information for concrete

283 members (either directly or by a designation keyed to a schedule). A plan drawing can include a

284 general reference to other sheets, such as an elevation sheet or a detail sheet. A floor plan also

285 includes orientation information, such as column line numbers, a north arrow, top of concrete

286 relative to a datum, and general notes specific to the floor plan.

287 Member reinforcement such as beams can be directly shown on the plan or indirectly

288 provided through use of schedule marks, such as beam numbers. <a small figure may be

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289 helpful> Plan drawings are usually drawn to 1/16 or 1/8 inch scale. For small floor plans larger

290 scales may be used. The primary consideration for scale to be used is the complexity of the plan.

291 Clarity should be maintained by using a larger scale if a large amount of information needs to be

292 conveyed in a small area of the plan. If the designer needs to break up the plan into several parts

293 for a floor, they should take into account portions of the structure, assumed placement sequences,

294 or some other easily readable way of breaking the plan into smaller pieces.

295 Because plans only provide information in the horizontal direction, section cuts and

296 elevations are needed to clarify geometric and reinforcement information in the vertical

297 direction. A section cut is indicated by a directional mark or cut drawn on the floor plan. <a

298 small figure may be helpful>

299 4.5.1 Plan graphics and member geometry

300 The assumed view point for a plan drawing is above the slab on each floor level of a

301 structure. Therefore, slab edges are usually shown as solid lines on the plan drawings

302 (Fig.4.5.1a). Beam and girder locations are typically shown as hidden on the plan drawings

303 because they are typically below the slab.

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304
305 Photo 4: http://www.nist.gov/el/building_materials/images/ew2_1.jpg (could find better quality)

306 Fig. 4.5.1a—Floor plan


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308 Columns and walls that are shown solid extend above the slab on the plan. These vertical

309 members of the structure will be shown on all of the plans from their lowest elevation in the

310 structure, usually the foundation but occasionally a transfer girder or slab, to their highest

311 elevation in the structure, usually the top tier where they will be drawn as hidden.

312 Foundations are drawn as hidden when they are below the slab on grade and solid when

313 not covered by structural members or slab on grade concrete. Soil is not considered a structural

314 member for this purpose. Slabs, beams, girders, columns, walls, and foundations are sometimes

315 given schedule marks on the plan drawings (Fig. 4.5.1b) to indicate the type of member, size of

316 concrete member, and reinforcement required.

317 Fig. 4.5.1b—Floor plan with member schedule marks


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319 4.5.2 Reinforcement on plan views

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320 Reinforcement that is not typical, such as slab reinforcement required where a varied

321 column layout or a large slab opening occurs, is often shown on the plan drawings instead of

322 using slab marks (Fig. 4.5.2).

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325 Photo 5: Perry Project 15121.00 2/S1.0

326 Fig. 4.5.2—Supplementary reinforcement shown on floor plan

327 When the amount of slab reinforcement being shown on a plan drawing becomes so large

328 that the plan is difficult to read, it is acceptable to make additional plans. These additional plan

329 sheets can be used so that one shows the bottom reinforcement, one shows the top reinforcement,

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330 and another that shows additional steel such as that required around openings and should be

331 properly labeled. Additional beam and girder reinforcement is not typically shown on the plan

332 drawings because it can cause confusion. If additional reinforcement is required for beams and

333 girders, it is typically shown in a note or remark in the beam schedule and a corresponding detail

334 or section cut will be provided to show the additional reinforcement.

335 4.6 Elevation sheets

336 An elevation sheet contains drawing information about identified concrete members from

337 an elevation view (Fig. 4.6a). Elevation drawings do not require a set scale, so an appropriate

338 scale is chosen based on the height of the elevation being drawn and the level of detail needed.

339 Similar to plan drawings, the scale is often based on the complexity of the structure and the

340 elevation can be split into several drawings as required to show enough detail.

341
342 Photo 6: Perry Project 15030.00 – Pricing Drawings – 2/S1.0

343 Fig. 4.6a—Building elevation with detail call-outs


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345 The elevation drawing provides orientation information, such as column lines or floor

346 levels, and is connected to the plan drawings by noted concrete elevations relative to a datum,

347 section references, and orientation information.

348 An elevation drawing that provides member dimensions can also provide member

349 reinforcement. This information can be provided directly or by a designation referenced to a

350 schedule.

351 When beams, columns, walls, or all are part of a seismic lateral load resisting system,

352 elevations are often used to show all of the reinforcement in the members that are part of that

353 system (Fig. 4.6b). Ordinary moment frames, intermediate moment frames, and special moment

354 frames and shear walls all have seismic detail requirements in ACI 318. ASK PAUL [INSERT

355 FIGURE]

356 Fig. 4.6b—Building elevation with detail call-outs for lateral load resisting system

357 4.7 Section sheets

358 A section sheet is used for most projects. Sometimes, a single sheet combines sections,

359 details (3.4.6), and schedules (3.4.7). Most sections are drawn at 3/4 inch scale but larger scales

360 may be used, if more detail is needed for clarity. Sections are usually drawn from a point of view

361 perpendicular to that of the drawing that calls out for the section, and is oriented by pointers on

362 the section call out (Fig.4.7). A section cut will show the geometry and reinforcement details at

363 the cut plane, and may be drawn on a plan sheet, a sections sheet, or on a details sheet. The cut

364 identifies the section number and the sheet number where the section is drawn.

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366 Photo 7: Perry Project 15121.00 – Permit Drawings 2015-09-30

367 Fig. 4.7—Example plan sheet section cut call out and section sheet section cut detail

368 4.8 Large scale view sheets

369 Large scale views are used if a dramatically increased scale of a section or detail is

370 needed to show additional clarity in an area of a structure. They are used to clarify

371 reinforcement detailing in an unusual element, such as a curved stair case, complex elevator

372 core, or heavily reinforced link beam. These sheets are rarely titled "large scale views" but are

373 usually titled by what is being shown on the sheet. For example, "Stairs – Plans and Sections"

374 could be an example title for a large scale view sheet for a stair tower. See Fig. XXXXXXX

375 4.9 Detail sheets

376 Details are usually drawn from the same point of view as the drawing that calls out the

377 detail (Fig. 4.9a).

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378
379 Photo 8: Perry Project 15121.00 – Drawings Issued for Permit 2015-09-30

380 Fig. 4.9a—Example plan detail call out and detail on detail sheet

381 A separate detail sheet is usually used on a project. However, small projects may have a

382 single sheet that combines sections (4.7), details, and schedules (4.10).

383 Many details are drawn at 1/2 inch to 1 inch scales, but larger scales are used if needed for

384 clarity. In heavily congested areas, using full scale drawings is suggested to help with checking

385 constructability. <a couple of figures will be helpful to show this>

386 Details that are applicable to commonly encountered conditions are usually placed on

387 “typical details” sheets. Often the typical details are schematic only and are not drawn exactly.

388 When the typical details are schematic only, the information regarding the detail is shown in a

389 separate table or given in the notes. If not, it is typically shown just as an example of what needs

390 to be done and the contractor has some freedom to choose the best means and methods for

391 building the detailed item as shown.

392 For example, trim reinforcement around a slab or wall opening is often standard for a

393 certain range of opening sizes, and this arrangement is shown in a typical detail. This allows the

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394 contractor to trim any opening within the stated range without asking the engineer for a specific

395 solution. Other typical details include reinforcement around an in-slab conduit, a mechanical chase

396 through a concrete slab, openings through a beam, reinforcement termination details at edges of

397 concrete, contraction joints in slab-on-ground, and construction joints.

398 Bundling bar details for splice and special development lengths that affect many different

399 types of members, such as heavily reinforced slabs, beams, columns, and walls is best shown in a

400 typical detail on the respective member schedule sheet because the information is member specific

401 and should be shown in the typical details sheets. See Fig. XXXXXXX – what’s the offset at

402 laps?

403 Shear reinforcement in a one-way slab is rarely used, but if it is, the shear reinforcement

404 area is typically shaded or hatched on the plan drawing. A detail should be included and

405 sometimes on the slab schedule sheet to indicate bar size, spacing of shear reinforcement, and

406 shape of bent bar. Headed shear studs may also be a viable option and a detail should be drawn if

407 chosen. See Fig. XXXXXXX

408 4.10 Schedule and Diagram Sheets

409 Schedule sheets provide reinforcement information for various members, such as slabs,

410 beams, columns walls and foundations. A diagram to explain the information in the schedule is

411 usually provided (Fig. 4.10).

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413 Photo 9: Perry Project 14146.00 – Drawings Issued for Permit Corrections 2014-10-29 – 3/S1.0

414 Fig. 4.10—Diagram provided to explain schedule information

415 Member schedules usually contain the following:

416  Member mark which should have a standard naming convention and be identified on plans

417 an elevations

418  Member dimensions

419  Member reinforcement

420  Remarks or notes describing atypical reinforcement patterns, elevation, concrete

421 strength etc.

422 4.10.1 Slab Schedules

423 Slab schedules usually contain the slab mark, thickness of slab, bottom reinforcement and

424 top reinforcement, and any notes or remarks necessary for that slab. See Fig. XXXXXXX

425 For one-way slabs, the LDP can use the termination rules to use material more efficiently.

426 Please see Figure X.XX for example details.

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427 Two-way slabs supported by edge walls or by edge-beams require reinforcement in the top

428 and the bottom of the slab at the intersection of the two-way slab and edge members. This

429 reinforcement is shown using typical details if it occurs throughout the structure or the information

430 is shown right on the plan drawings if it is not a prevalent detail. Please see Figure X.XX for

431 example details.

432 Two-way slab structural integrity reinforcement requirements can be shown in different

433 ways. The splicing requirements for structural integrity reinforcement can be shown on the slab

434 schedule diagram. The requirement of two column strip bottom bars or wires that are required to

435 go through the columns can also be shown on the plan or in a typical detail. The typical detail

436 option is probably used most often because other information can be shown on the same detail if

437 the designer wishes. When using shearheads, the two column strip bottom bars or wires should be

438 shown in a typical detail. Please see Figure X.XX for example details.

439 Two-way shear reinforcement in slabs could be headed shear studs, typical stirrups, or

440 structural steel members. Headed shear studs are used most often and a detail should be drawn to

441 show the layout of the headed shear studs especially at a column. When several different layouts

442 of headed shear studs are needed in a structure, it may be clearer to use a series of headed shear

443 stud diagrams, possibly in a table, to show their layouts as they vary throughout the structure. The

444 plan drawings should be marked at each column to indicate which particular headed shear stud

445 diagram should be used at that location. While stirrups are not used as regularly as headed shear

446 studs for two-way shear reinforcement, they are permitted by the ACI 318 Code. When stirrups

447 are used for two-way shear reinforcement, they should be shown using the methods described

448 above for showing headed shear studs. Structural steel members are rarely used and if used their

449 locations should be identified and special details provided. See Fig. XXXXXXX

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450 4.10.2 Beam and girder schedules

451 Beams and girders are often shown in the same schedule and the information presented is

452 similar. For simplicity of wording, the term beam and beam schedule will be used here to include

453 both. Beam schedules contain the beam mark, beam width and depth, top and bottom

454 reinforcement and extent, post-tensioning reinforcement when applicable, and stirrup size and

455 spacing (Fig. 4.10.2).

456
457 Photo 10: https://sites.google.com/site/ae390final/gradebeamchedule.JPG

458 Fig. 4.10.2—Example grade be schedule


459 Along with the beam schedule, there should be a diagram to show the basic layout of the

460 reinforcing steel in a beam. For clarity, this often requires two diagrams with one showing the

461 longitudinal reinforcing steel and the other showing the shear reinforcing steel. The diagrams are

462 often split into the following different types of beams: single span, multiple spans, and cantilever.

463 When applicable, the post-tensioning is typically specified using the assumed effective

464 force that is expected to be applied to the beam or using the number of tendons from the design. .

465 Typical shear reinforcing stirrup sizes and spacing are shown in the schedule by specifying

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466 each group of stirrups. For example, a beam may need 6-#4 stirrups at 2"o.c. and then 6-#4

467 stirrups at 6"o.c. at each beam end and the remainder along the length of the beam at 12" o.c.

468 Often, this type of shear reinforcement spacing at the ends of the beams or at other special shear

469 reinforcing locations is shown in a typical diagram on the beam schedule sheet. The LDP should

470 provide a detail of stirrups showing the shape of the stirrup.

471 4.10.3 Column schedules

472 Column schedules usually contain the column mark, a vertical reinforcement, and the size

473 and spacing of shear reinforcement. See Fig. XXXXXXX Along with the column schedule,

474 typical layout information for the column reinforcement from the bottom of one level to the bottom

475 of the next or the top of the column is often shown in section cuts or diagrams. These diagrams

476 should show splice locations, including locations of staggered splices and reinforcement

477 termination requirements. Often, the spacing of the shear reinforcement at the tops and bottoms of

478 columns varies and is shown in a typical diagram on the column schedule sheet. If applicable, the

479 following diagrams also should be included with the column schedule: basic transition from floor

480 to floor, offset transitions, sloped transitions, and top of column terminations..

481 4.10.4 Wall schedules

482 Wall schedules usually contain the wall mark and the amount of vertical and horizontal

483 reinforcement for each curtain of reinforcement required.

484 Along with the wall schedule, typically there will be a diagram of the wall from the bottom of the

485 wall to the top of the wall sometimes with section cuts showing the layout information for the wall

486 reinforcement. These diagrams should show splice locations, including locations of staggered

487 splices if necessary. Placing location of the reinforcement should be clearly shown, such as VEF,

488 HIF, HOF, caps, etc. See Fig. XXXXXXX See Chapter 3 for other abbreviations. [Johnston

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489 comment: ACI style is to define acronyms where they first appear in the text. If there is a need to

490 provide acronyms or abbreviations commonly used in concrete reinforcing steel drawings, we

491 should consider adding a table of abbreviations in Chapter 3, perhaps in a Section “3.3

492 Abbreviations”.]

493 4.11 Foundation sheets and schedules

494 Foundations are sometimes treated separately from the remainder of the structural systems

495 because of their unique characteristics and in general, the fact that foundation systems are used for

496 many various superstructure types. Foundation drawings may be issued separately from the

497 superstructure drawings or may be the only reinforced concrete drawings on a project. Foundation

498 sheets are commonly used for shallow foundations (Fig. 4.11a) such as strip footings, isolated

499 footings, combined footings, mat foundations and grade beams or for deep foundation systems that

500 may include pile caps, piles, drilled piers and caissons.

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502 Photo 11: Perry Project 15121.00 – Permit Drawings 2015-09-30

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503 Fig. 4.11a—Foundation plan drawing
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505 Foundation drawings can be individualized or used with schedules and foundation marks used to

506 represent the foundation type are usually identified by the first letter of the foundation member

507 represented. For example, P1 is usually related to a pile cap over piles, while F1 is often used to

508 describe a shallow footing and GB1 is often used to mark grade beams. In any case, it is

509 recommended that an Abbreviation and Notation Legend be included in the drawing sheet for

510 clarity and ease of identification. Grade beam schedules are similar to elevated beam schedules

511 and guidelines regarding beam schedules are shown in 3.4.7.2. Pile cap schedules should include

512 the dimensions of the pile cap and the required reinforcement in each one. Footing schedules are

513 usually similar, with the schedule containing footing dimensions and the required reinforcement in

514 each direction. Drilled piers are often not scheduled by mark, but by shaft and bell diameters. The

515 schedule should include a listing of vertical reinforcement, tie reinforcement, and minimum

516 distance that the reinforcement must extend into the top of the pier. See Fig. XXXXXXX

517 Each different type of foundation element on the project should have a corresponding

518 typical diagram that is referenced from the schedule. This typical diagram will show a typical

519 layout of the member with typical locations of the reinforcement inside of it. See Fig. XXXXXXX

520 Shear reinforcement in a foundation is not frequently used, but when it is, it is typically

521 detailed in a manner similar to a beam. When stirrups are used for shear reinforcement, they should

522 be shown on the foundation schedule and a separate detail or section should be considered.

523 4.12 User defined sheets

524 User defined sheets are used to show information that is not presented on other sheets,

525 List of examples needed.

526 4.13 3D Representations

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527 3D representations or isometric sketches are not commonly used but can be very helpful

528 to show an especially complicated connection or joint or to coordinate among different

529 disciplines to prevent clashes between different systems. (Sample needed.)

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1 CHAPTER 5—DESIGNING FOR CONSTRUCTIBILITY

2 5.1—Defining requirements for cover, development, splices and clearance

3 5.1.1—Clear Cover

4 5.1.2—Bar development

5 5.1.3—Bar Splices

6 5.1.4—Clearance between bars

7 5.2— Defining Bar Placing Configuration

8 5.2.1—Staggered laps

9 General Notes should never just state, “Stagger all laps”. Staggering laps can add extra costs to a project in

10 terms of detailing, greater number of different bar lengths, and placing. The LDP should note possible exceptions

11 such as for temperature steel and wall horizontals.

12 The LDP should clearly indicate the nature of the stagger. Is the stagger one lap length, a double lap length,

13 or a specified dimension between the laps? A detail such as shown in Fig. 5.2.1 is the best way to show the intent.

14 Figure 5.2.1

15 Lap locations should be clearly indicated, as well areas where laps are not allowed. Staggering of couplers

16 should be equally defined and indicated.

17 5.2.2—Embedment into support

18 Tables of embedment requirements are usually sufficient (see Table 5.2.2). Care should be taken to clearly

19 indicate special embedment locations and appropriate instructions given to ensure they are correctly placed.

20 Figure 5.2.2

21 5.2.3—Bar dimensioning

22 The most common bar dimensioning issue involves hooks. When the LDP dimensions hooked bars, he

23 should be sure to indicate at least in the General Notes whether the dimension does or does not include the hook.

24 (Insert Fig.)

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25 Rebar detailers will assume that all hooks are standard hooks unless indicated otherwise. Often drawing

26 sections of raft footings show the bottom and top bars hooked and lapping. If standard hooks are detailed there

27 will be no lap. The LDP should clearly indicate if a lap is intended and if so, dimension the lap. (Insert Fig.)

28 Where standard hooks are too long to fit with the concrete member, the hook should be clearly dimensioned

29 on the drawing.

30 5.2.4— Skewed bars

31 In trapezoidal shaped slabs, the LDP should clearly indicate if the main bars are perpendicular to the parallel

32 sides or parallel to the sloped sides. He should also indicate if the spacing of the bars is measured at right angles

33 to the main bars or along the skew. These points should also be made clear for triangular or other irregular

34 shaped slabs. (Figures may be beneficial).

35 Top steel over beams in skewed slabs may conflict with top bars from adjacent regular shaped slabs and may

36 cause layering and clearance problems. These should be considered and addresses by the LDP.

37 5.2.5—Termination of vertical bars

38 The LDP should always indicate how vertical bars are to be terminated. If the bars are to be hooked there are

39 several things to be considered. If the hook is not a standard hook the length should be indicated. Is the hook

40 located in either of the top layers or beneath both layers? Is the member into which the hook is to be embedded

41 sufficiently deep to accommodate the curvature of the bend? If the direction of the hook is critical this should be

42 clearly indicated. Member intersections may require additional consideration of bar interferences.

43 5.2.6—Beam Stirrups

44 On a beam schedule it should be clear whether a stirrup callout, for example, for 3 @ 6”; 5 @ 9”; rem @ 12”,

45 is referring to the number of stirrups or the number of spaces. If spacing of the first stirrup from a support is

46 critical it should be indicated, otherwise it will be located one-half space from the support.

47 In multiple tie sets, indicate if these are to be a series of nested stirrups or a series of interlocking stirrups. If

48 open stirrups are indicated try if possible to provide a continuous top bar in each stirrup hook. Consider a greater

49 quantity of smaller bars rather than fewer larger bars.

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50 In very narrow beams consider if the stirrup hooks will allow the top bars to fit within the tie. If critical,

51 indicate if longitudinal bars are to be lapped in a vertical or horizontal plane. At intersecting beams indicate if the

52 stirrups run through one beam or the other, or through both beams.

53 5.3—Foundations

54 This section applies to non-prestressed steel reinforcement of structural foundations as defined by ACI

55 318 Chapter 13 and includes piles, drilled piers, and caissons in accordance with ACI 543R, ACI 336.3R. See

56 Chapter 5 Section 6 for supplemental requirements for deep foundations in structures assigned to Seismic Design

57 Categories D, E, and F as prescribed by ACI 318 Chapter 18 Section 13.4.

58 5.3.1—Types

59 Generally, foundations system can be categorized as either shallow foundations or deep foundations.

60 Shallow foundations include types such as strip footings; isolated, spread, or pad footings; mat foundations, and

61 grade beams. Deep foundations include types such as piles, drilled piers, and caissons.

62 5.3.2—Bar Arrangements

63 Bar arrangements vary widely based on both the foundation type, as described in Section 5.1.1, and also

64 the loading requirements on the foundations such as lateral, gravity, and torsion. The bar arrangements described

65 in this section are general and common arrangements. The LDP should specify needed bar arrangements for the

66 appropriate conditions.

67 Shallow foundations such as strip, isolated, and mat foundations often have a bar arrangement similar to

68 that of a slab having a top and/or bottom mat of reinforcement with bars in each direction. In some instances, the

69 bars may be required to be hooked at ends as prescribed by the LDP. Grade beams have two primary

70 arrangements, the first is similar to a beam with a tie or stirrups around the perimeter of the beam, top and bottom

71 longitudinal steel, and in some cases side longitudinal steel. The second arrangement is still similar to a beam,

72 however may only have top and bottom reinforcement. Ties in the second arrangement may only be required for

73 constructability as a method to hang the top reinforcement. See the below images for examples.

74 Deep foundations are often circular and due to that have a bar arrangement similar to that of a circular

75 column with a tie around the perimeter and longitudinal steel spaced inside the tie around the perimeter. Smaller

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76 drilled piers may only have longitudinal steel that is centered in the drilled pier, in these cases reinforcement may

77 be added for constructability to keep the reinforcement centered in the shaft. Though piers are reinforced similar

78 to columns, they are not fully prescribed by ACI 318 and therefor are often excluded from ACI 318 Section

79 25.7.2.4.1 requiring standard hooks at the end of the ties with the exception of seismic design categories D, E, and

80 F. See the below images for examples.

81 5.3.3—Layering

82 Layering in foundations primarily only applies to non-grade beam shallow foundations as grade beams

83 are typically reinforced similar to beams and deep foundations are typically reinforced similar to columns as noted

84 in Section 5.5.1. For strip footings the layering is most commonly found with longitudinal reinforcement running

85 flush to the top and bottom covers and any transvers reinforcement inset from the longitudinal reinforcement.

86 Isolated pad footing layering most often depends on the geometry of the pad footing. For square pad footings,

87 layering can go either way, and for rectangular pad footings reinforcement along the larger dimension should be

88 pushed to the bottom and top cover and the reinforcement along the shorter dimension should be inset. For mat

89 foundations not supported by deep foundations, the layering will be similar to that of a rectangular pad footing

90 with the reinforcement running along the larger dimension placed at cover and the transvers reinforcement inset.

91 Each case discussed above are typical layering conditions for foundations, however each is also depending on the

92 design of the foundation. One should always refer to the contract documents for specific requirements. Contract

93 documents should specifically note layering when it is critical to the design. See below images for examples.

94 All reinforcement layering should be properly supported to keep the reinforcement at the correct location

95 in the element. For bottom reinforcement cast against the earth concrete or masonry blocks also known as

96 “dobies” are most commonly used. Bar supports with feet can dig into the soil causing a loss of cover and should

97 be avoided when on earth. For bottom layers on void wire bolsters and chairs can also be used. The support of

98 top mats of reinforcement can be supported by bolsters, chairs, or standees depending on the supporting height.

99 Cover for drilled piers can be obtained with alignment bars, alignment wheels, or in the case of centered

100 reinforcement without ties by using crossing reinforcement.

101 5.3.4—Construction and Expansion Joints

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102 When construction and expansion joints are not specifically shown on the contract documents, the LDP

103 should give guidance for construction and expansion joint locations and spacing and should review joint locations

104 provided by contractor for compliance.

105 5.4—Walls

106 5.4.1—Introduction

107 In ACI 318, Chapter 2, Section 2.3, a wall is defined as “a vertical element designed to resist axial

108 load, lateral load, or both, with a horizontal length-to-thickness ratio greater than 3, used to enclose or

109 separate spaces”.

110 Concrete walls are structural elements that are generally used as vertical and lateral force-resisting

111 members. Walls may be used in underground or above grade tanks to contain liquids, as retaining walls or for

112 providing one-sided lateral confinement for soil or other materials and for providing continuous support for floor

113 or roof systems, in which case they must absorb and resist all reactions from the these systems.

114 5.4.2—Scope

115 This section shall apply to steel reinforcement of nonprestressed ordinary structural walls, including:

116 cast-in-place, precast in-plant and precast on-site, including tilt-up construction, as defined in ACI 318 Chapter

117 11. This section shall also apply to retaining walls and walls that are part of underground or above ground

118 tanks designed for the purpose of containing liquids or granular materials. For steel reinforcement in special

119 structural walls see Section 5.6 of this Manual.

120 5.4.3—General

121 Steel reinforcement shall be provided in walls to resist all in-plane and out-of-plane forces acting on

122 ordinary structural walls, as shown in Figure 5.2.1. Walls subjected to these forces will require longitudinal and

123 transverse reinforcement, as well as additional reinforcement around openings. Design requirements are contained

124 in ACI 318-14, Sections 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5.

125 Design of cantilever retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with ACI 318-14, Sections 22.2

126 through 22.4, with minimum horizontal reinforcement in accordance with ACI 318-14, Section 11.6.

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129 Figure 5.2.1: In-plane and out-of-plane forces.

130 (Source: ACI 318-14. Chapter 11)

131 5.4.4—Considerations

132 Reinforcement limits for vertical and horizontal bars are indicated in Section 11.6 (Sub-Sections 11.6.1

133 and 11.6.2) of ACI 318, for relative values of Vu (factored shear force). General bar detailing should conform to

134 ACI 318 Section 11.7. Concrete cover for reinforcement shall conform to Table 20.6.1.3.1 of ACI 318, Chapter

135 20. Development lengths and splice lengths of reinforcement shall be in accordance with ACI 318, Sections 25.4

136 and 25.5, respectively. Distribution and spacing of transverse and longitudinal reinforcement shall conform to

137 ACI 318, Sub-Sections 11.7.2 and 11.7.3. In ordinary structural walls, if longitudinal reinforcement is required

138 for axial strength or if Ast exceeds 0.01Ag, longitudinal reinforcement shall be laterally supported by transverse

139 ties. In all walls, reinforcement is required around wall openings and shall comply with ACI 314 Section 11.7.5.

140 5.2.5—Best Practices

141 It is generally recommended, for constructability purposes, that steel reinforcement on both faces of a

142 wall be placed with equal spacing or that spacing of reinforcing bars of one face be a multiple of the other or that

143 spacing of bars at each face be multiple of a common value, for example: 2”, 3” or 4”, etc. Transverse or

144 horizontal reinforcing bars should be placed closest to wall face and conform to cover limits mentioned in Table

145 20.6.1.3.1 of ACI 318, Chapter 20. Reinforcement is required in both directions and also diagonally at the

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146 corners, around wall openings. This reinforcement shall consist of at least 2 No. 5 bars, anchored to develop fy in

147 tension, and as a rule of thumb, should be at least equal in area to the bars interrupted by the openings.

148 5.4.5.1—Footing to wall connections

149 In cantilever retaining walls, vertical reinforcement should extend through the height of the wall

150 foundation and be anchored on top of the foundation slab bottom reinforcement. The slab height dimension

151 should be such as to permit the vertical reinforcement bar standard hooks to be correctly anchored a distance ldh.

152 5.4.5.2—Corners and intersections

153 Horizontal wall reinforcement must be anchored in vertical wall corners and intersections, preferably with

154 standard 90 degree hooks. To achieve proper anchorage, the bar must be extended across the intersection so that

155 the end hook will be placed at the opposite (outer) face of the intersecting wall, at corners and mid intersections.

156 When additional diagonally placed horizontal reinforcement is needed, to resist shear forces and to help

157 avoid cracking and opening at the corner or intersection, it should also be extended to the opposite face of each

158 intersecting wall and terminate with a bar bend at least equal to the bar Development Length (ld).

159 A typical detail of the correct bar arrangement at wall corners and mid length intersections will clarify the

160 information for the detailer, for correct bar dimensioning and placing of reinforcing bars and will help avoid

161 errors that may compromise the structural integrity of the walls.

162 5.4.5.3—Steps and sectional transitions

163 Steps and sectional transitions at base of walls should be correctly detailed, showing the transitional

164 reinforcement bars. Steel reinforcement across wall steps or sectional transitions shall comply with ACI 318-14

165 Chapter 25. Special attention should be given to bar anchorage, development lengths, and to providing

166 continuous and correctly anchored reinforcement across any section change.

167 5.4.5.4—Multiple curtains and layers

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171 5.4.5.5—Construction Joints, Contraction Joints, Expansion Joints and Waterstops

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172 Construction Joints: Can be vertical or horizontal joints that are left in place between two successive

173 pours of concrete. Shear Keys can be used to increase the shear resistance at the joint. If keys are not used, the

174 surface of the first pour must be cleaned and roughened previous to the next concrete pour. Keys are more usually

175 formed in the wall base to give the stem more sliding resistance. Wall reinforcement is placed continuously across

176 the joint.

177 Contraction Joints: Vertical joints formed or cut into the wall that allow the concrete to shrink without

178 noticeable cracking. Contraction joints can usually be about 5-6 mm. (1/4”) wide and about 12 to 20 mm. (1/2” to

179 3/4”) deep, and are provided at various intervals, depending on wall height, thickness and amount of

180 reinforcement, but usually not exceeding 9 to 10 m. (around 30 ft.). Wall reinforcement is placed continuously

181 across the joint.

182 Expansion Joints: Vertical expansion joints are placed into the wall to permit expansion due to temperature

183 changes. These joints should be filled with flexible joint fillers to impede passage of water or other liquids.

184 Horizontal greased steel dowels are usually placed across the joint to tie adjacent sections together. Expansion

185 joints are located at various intervals, depending on wall dimensions, but should not be separated more than 25 to

186 30 m. (75 to 90 ft.) apart. Wall reinforcement is discontinuous across the joint (not placed across the joint but

187 rather terminated at each joint face).

188 Waterstops: These are continuous molded sections, traditionally made of rubber, neoprene or PVC, that are

189 placed along the joint, embedded equally in each adjacent section, with the purpose of making the joint

190 watertight. There are various sections that can be used for the different types of joints named above. Steel

191 reinforcement should be detailed with consideration to the required waterstop to be used in the joint.

192 References

193 1. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ACI 318-14.American Concrete Institute. USA. 2014

194 2. Concrete Network.com

195 (http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/poured_concrete_retaining_walls/provisions.htm)

196 3. http://www.chemstop.com/SubPacks/General_Waterstop_Brochure.pdf

197 5.5—Columns

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198 This section applies to non-prestressed and steel reinforcement of structural columns as defined by ACI

199 318 Chapter 10 and portions of deep foundations described by ACI 318 Section 13.4.3.1 as portions of deep

200 foundation members in air, water, or soils not capable of providing adequate restraint throughout the member

201 length to prevent lateral buckling.

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203 5.5.1—Vertical Bar Arrangement

204 Vertical bar arrangement is prescribed by ACI 318 Section 10.7.3 requiring a minimum of (3) vertical

205 bars with a triangular tie, (4) vertical bars with in rectangular and circular ties, and (6) vertical bars enclosed by

206 spiral ties or for columns in special moment frames enclosed by circular ties. Vertical reinforcement is most

207 commonly arranged equally spaced around the perimeter of the column and enclosed by tie reinforcement, and

208 includes at least a vertical bar in each corner of non-circular columns.

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210 5.5.2—Ties

211 Tie reinforcement is prescribed by ACI 318 Section 10.7.6 and Section 25.7.2. As noted in in ACI 318

212 Section 25.7.2 ties should have a minimum clear spacing of four-thirds the nominal maximum coarse aggregate

213 size and a maximum of the lesser of sixteen longitudinal bar diameters, forty-eight tie bar diameters, and the

214 smallest dimension of the column. Spirals should be spaced continuously with the clear spacing being at least the

215 greater of one inch and four-thirds the nominal maximum coarse aggregate size and a maximum of three inches.

216 The smallest tie size should be #3 for longitudinal bars #10 and smaller and #4 for ties enclosing #11 bars and

217 larger. Alternatively, typical tie reinforcement can be replaced by welded wire reinforcement of an equivalent

218 area except for spiral ties and special seismic systems. For rectangular ties, the tie arrangement must provide

219 lateral support for every corner and alternate longitudinal bar with a hook of a tie no more than 135 degrees. Tie

220 reinforcement must provide lateral support for every longitudinal bar enclosed by a rectangular tie when the clear

221 spacing between laterally supported longitudinal bars exceed six inches on each side. Circular tie reinforcement

222 must lap by a minimum of six inches, terminate with standard hooks at each end that enclose a longitudinal bar,

223 and laps must be staggered around the perimeter.

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225 Per ACI 318 Section 10.7.6, at member ends or transitions the bottom tie must be located at most one-half

226 the tie spacing above the top of footing or slab. The top tie should also not be located more than one-half the tie

227 or spacing below the lowest horizontal reinforcement in the slab, drop panel, or shear cap above. In the case of

228 beams or brackets framing into all sides of a column the top tie must be located within three inches below the

229 lowest horizontal reinforcement in the shallowest beam or bracket. For spiral reinforcement, the bottom of the

230 spiral should be located at the top of the footing or slab and the top should conform to ACI 318 Table 10.7.6.3.2

231 shown below.

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233 Anchor bolt confinement must also be provided by tie reinforcement per ACI 318 Section 10.7.6.1.6

234 requiring that anchor bolts must be enclosed by transvers reinforcement that also surrounds at least four

235 longitudinal bars with in the column. The transvers should be distributed within the top five inches of the top of

236 the column and consist of at least two #4 bars or three #3 bars.

237 5.5.3—Detail at Steps and Transitions

238 At steps and transitions, the longitudinal reinforcement often is detailed with an offset bend, covered in

239 ACI 318 Section 10.7.4. The slope of this transition should not exceed one to six. If there is a column offset

240 greater than three inches this transition is not allowed and must be made with separate dowels adjacent to the

241 offset column faces. Where longitudinal bars are offset, horizontal support should be provided throughout by

242 either ties, spirals, or parts of the floor construction. If transverse reinforcement is provided, they should be

243 placed no more than six inches from the points of the bend per ACI 318 Section 10.7.6.4. See below for detail

244 examples at column steps and transitions.

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246 Offset bend locations should be specifically noted by the LDP?

247 5.5.4—Laps

248 Column lap lengths should be specifically noted by the LDP. Guidance should be given through

249 schedules, notes, or other methods to accurately prescribed lap requirements per column. Generally, compression

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250 laps can be allowed in gravity columns. These splices lengths can be factored by .83 when the effective area of

251 tie reinforcement through the lap zone meets the requirements of ACI 318 10.7.5.2.1(a) or can be factored by .75

252 when spiral reinforcement is provided in accordance to ACI 318 Section 25.7.3. Special attention should be given

253 to areas of laps due to congestion.

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255 ACI 318 Table 25.7.3.6 dictates spiral reinforcement laps where the most common lap length is forty-

256 eight bar diameters. See below for ACI 318 Table 25.7.3.6. Spiral reinforcement shall be anchored by 1 1/2 extra

257 turns of the spiral bar per ACI 318 Section 25.7.3.4.

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259 5.5.5—Termination of Vertical Bars

260 Termination of vertical column reinforcement into beams and slabs is prescribed by ACI Chapter 15.

261 Termination of vertical column reinforcement into foundations is prescribed by ACI Section 16.3.

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263 5.6—Beams

264 [DWJ Comments: Some statements in Chapter 6 sections may be overlapping statements in other chapters –

265 needs to be sorted out when drafts are more complete. The detailer and contractor should not be referenced to

266 ACI 318. The use of the words “details” and “detailing” sometimes leads to uncertainty about whether the

267 reference is to design drawings vs. placing drawings. Also, can’t use “shall” and “must” in an ACI report

268 document.]

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270 This section applies to steel reinforcement of non-prestressed beams, as defined in ACI 318 Section 9.1.1.

271 General reinforcement bar detailing should conform to ACI 318 Sections 9.6 and 9.7. Bundled bars should be in

272 accordance with ACI 318 Section 25.6. Development lengths and splices of deformed reinforcement should be in

273 accordance with ACI 318 Sections 25.4 and 25.4, respectively. Reinforcement detailing for beams that are part of

274 a seismic force resisting system is covered in Chapter XX of this Manual.

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275 Code requirements often refer to minimum or maximum values. Being equal to or greater than a minimum

276 value is acceptable; being equal to or less than a maximum value is acceptable. A good design should avoid issues

277 that may arise due to the indiscriminate use of minimum code values without considering other factors. For

278 example, it is important to avoid or reduce constructability issues due to interference between or overcrowding of

279 steel reinforcement and loss of concrete cover or spacing problems between reinforcing bars due to incremental

280 tolerance buildup. The LDP should also present clear information in design drawing details and schedules, which

281 will aid the detailer in correctly understanding the essence and intent of the design, thus saving time in additional

282 consultations and revisions. These considerations will help the process of producing good detailing drawings for

283 construction.

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285 5.6.1—Layering of beam bars at intersections

286 ACI 318 Sections 15.2 and 15.4 provide requirements for steel reinforcement at beam-column joints.

287 Longitudinal beam reinforcement in beam to beam and beam to girder connections should be detailed in such a

288 way that the beam’s top and bottom steel bar layers will be contained between the girder’s top and bottom

289 longitudinal reinforcing bars. Consideration should be given to intersecting beam depth dimensions and concrete

290 cover for each of intersecting members. Special attention should be given to ACI 318 Sections 9.7 and 25.4.

291 5.6.2—Layering of slab bars at beam intersections

292 ACI 318 Section 7.7 provides reinforcement detailing requirements for slabs. Slab longitudinal top layer

293 reinforcement is placed on top of beam top layer reinforcement and properly secured directly to beam bars. Slab

294 longitudinal bottom layer reinforcement runs continuously through the beam web in intermediate connections and

295 at end supports is anchored in the beam web width. In one-way joist systems, consideration for structural integrity

296 should be given in compliance with ACI 318 Section 9.8.

297 Figures

298 5.6.3—Depth of beams at intersections

299 Generally, principal beams or girders will be dimensioned for greater loads than secondary intersecting

300 beams, thus will normally be larger in both width and depth. In any case, dimensioning different depths for

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301 members in beam to beam and beam to girder connections will facilitate passage of longitudinal reinforcing rebar

302 layers through the intersection without affecting specified concrete cover. As discussed in Section 6.6.1, special

303 attention should be given to ACI 318 Sections 9.7 and 25.4.

304 Figures

305 5.6.4—Tie arrangements

306 ACI 318 Sections 25.7.1 and 25.7.2, respectively, provide requirements for stirrups and ties. Both should

307 extend as close to the compression and tension surfaces of the member as cover requirements and proximity of

308 other reinforcement permit and are to be anchored at both ends. Stirrups can be used to resist shear and torsion

309 forces in a beam member and can consist typically of deformed bars, deformed wires, or welded wire

310 reinforcement either single leg or bent into L, U, or rectangular shapes and located perpendicular to, or at an angle

311 to, longitudinal reinforcement. Ties should consist of a closed loop of deformed bar with spacing in accordance

312 with 25.7.2.1. Tie bar diameter should be at least No. 3 for enclosing bars No. 10 or smaller and No. 4 for

313 enclosing bars No. 11 or larger and bundled longitudinal bars. Rectilinear ties should be arranged to satisfy

314 25.7.2.3. Stirrups used for torsion or integrity reinforcement can be either closed stirrups placed perpendicular to

315 the beam axis, as specified in 25.7.1.6 or can be made up of two pieces of reinforcement when conditions in

316 25.7.1.6.1 are met.

317 For large beams with long spans and heavy reinforcement, closed stirrups may reduce constructability. The

318 long bars should be threaded into the beams through column verticals and other obstructions. With open stirrups

319 the long bars are simply lifted and dropped into place without any threading being required. This significantly

320 reduces the labor cost of installation. Once the bars are installed the stirrups may be capped as necessary.

321 If closed stirrups are the only option shown on the design documents, the detailer should issue an RFI

322 requesting a change of stirrup configuration to open/capped style. This process may delay the detailer days or

323 even weeks depending on the turn-around time for RFI’s. This is usually an unnecessary interruption since in

324 most cases the open/capped tie option is approved. Design documents that clearly show both options whenever

325 open ties are acceptable speeds up the detailing process and reduces the document flow required by the designer,

326 contractor, and detailer and constructability is enhanced.

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327 Figures

328 5.6.5—Arrangement of longitudinal bars

329 ACI 318 Chapters 9 and 25 provide requirements for longitudinal reinforcement bars in beams. Clear spacing

330 in a horizontal layer should be at least the greatest of 1 in., db, and (4/3) dagg. For parallel nonprestressed

331 reinforcement placed in two or more horizontal layers, reinforcement in the upper layers should be placed directly

332 above reinforcement in the bottom layer with a clear spacing between layers of at least 1 in. Standard hooks for

333 the development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1. Reinforcement limits

334 should be in accordance with ACI 318 9.6. Attention should be given to ACI 318 9.7.2.3, for detailing skin

335 reinforcement in beams with depth h exceeding 36 in. Design of longitudinal reinforcement should comply with

336 ACI 318 9.7.3. Requirements for structural integrity are contained in ACI 318 9.7.7.

337 In general, especially with multi-leg tie arrangements, a number of continuous longitudinal top and bottom

338 bars should be placed so as to occupy the necessary positions required for every corner or leg of the tie set and the

339 rest of the bars will be spaced across the remaining space, in one or more layers. This will permit the secure

340 fastening in position of the ties that will guarantee their correct shear resisting function and also to provide lateral

341 confinement for the longitudinal bars.

342 Figures

343 5.6.5—Beam steps

344 ACI 318-14 Chapters 9 and 25 provides requirements for steel reinforcement across beam steps or along

345 beam section changes. Special attention should be given to bar anchorage, development lengths, and providing

346 continuous and correctly anchored reinforcement across any section change.

347 Figures

348 5.6.6—Special details

349 Requirements of special details for steel reinforcement in beams are subject to the LDP’s judgement where

350 non-typical conditions, either geometrical or for other reasons, cannot be fully and correctly represented by only

351 typical details such as Elevations and Sections. The governing criteria should be to present clear and precise

352 information for the detailer to help avoid misinterpretation of design drawings and delays in the detailing process.

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353 Figures

354 5.6.7—Beam schedules

355 Beams with similar geometry and steel reinforcement distribution can be represented with typical details and

356 a beam schedule containing the specific information for bar diameters and dimensions, development and cut-off

357 lengths, etc. Clarity in identifying the different beams and their corresponding reinforcement is important for the

358 detailer to be able to correctly specify and detail the steel reinforcement in the placing drawings.

359 Figures

360 Section 5.7—Slabs

361 This section applies to steel reinforcement of non-prestressed slabs, as defined in ACI 318 Chapters 7 and 8

362 and ACI 421.1R.

363 5.7.1 Bottom Bars

364 The construction documents should include the minimum cover from the bottom, sides and or top of concrete

365 in sections or details along with the suggested bar support types to be used.

366 ACI 318 Section 25.5 provides reinforcement design requirements for splices. The drawings should include

367 the minimum splice lengths and embedment lengths into beams, columns, pilasters or other supporting elements.

368 These lap lengths should be shown in details, sections, plan or schedules.

369 Standard hooks for the development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1 If

370 hooks are required at discontinuous end, the LDP should verify the hook dimension can be placed within the

371 specified slab thickness.

372 Figures

373 5.7.2 Top bars

374 The construction documents should include the minimum cover from the top and sides of concrete in sections

375 or details along with the suggested bar support types to be used. Support bar details with bar size and spacing

376 should be included on the drawings.

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377 ACI 318 Section 25.5 provides reinforcement design requirements for splices. The drawings should include

378 the minimum splice lengths and embedment lengths into beams, columns, pilasters or other supporting elements.

379 These lap lengths should be shown in details, sections, plan or schedules.

380 Standard hooks for the development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1 If

381 hooks are required at discontinuous ends, the LDP should verify the hook dimension can be placed within the

382 specified slab thickness.

383 Figures

384 5.7.3 One-Way slabs

385 ACI 318 Section 7 provides reinforcement design requirements for one-way slabs.

386 Transverse bottom layer reinforcement runs continuously across the span and is anchored in the beam web a

387 minimum of 6 inches. If using the 50% method, every other bar in the intermediate connection will be held back

388 from the beam face 0.125 of the clear span distance.

389 Transverse top layer reinforcement is placed on top of beam top layer reinforcement and properly secured

390 directly to beam bars and shall end with a standard hook at discontinuous ends. Support bar details with bar size

391 and spacing or use of temperature bars should be included on the drawings.

392 Longitudinal temperature bars run continuously with the specified lap and shall run through the beam web in

393 intermediate connections and at end supports is anchored in the beam web a minimum of 6 inches.

394 Specific details for projections of top bars and bars at openings and varying span widths should be included in

395 the contract documents. The support lines should be clearly marked to insure that the intent of the design

396 drawings are met. The calculations used for the top bar projections should be based on the clear distance between

397 supports. Construction, contraction, isolation and expansion joints should be located and dimensioned on the

398 contract documents to insure accurate placing of the reinforcement and required dowels. Standard hooks for the

399 development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1. If hooks are required at

400 discontinuous end, the LDP should verify the hook dimension can be placed within the specified slab thickness.

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402 5.7.4 Two-Way Slab

403 ACI 318 Section 7 provides reinforcement design requirements for two-way slabs.

404 Slab bottom layer reinforcement is placed in both directions and runs continuously across the span and is

405 anchored in the beam web a minimum of 6 inches.

406 Slab top layer reinforcement is placed in both directions on top of beam top layer reinforcement and properly

407 secured directly to beam bars and shall end with a standard hook at discontinuous ends. Support bar details with

408 bar size and spacing should be included on the drawings.

409 Specific details for bar layering and bars at openings and varying span widths should be included in the

410 contract documents. Construction, contraction, isolation and expansion joints should be located and dimensioned

411 on the contract documents to insure accurate placing of the reinforcement and required dowels. Standard hooks

412 for the development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1. If hooks are required at

413 discontinuous end, the LDP should verify the hook dimension can be placed within the specified slab thickness.

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416 5.7.5 Edges and Openings

417 Standard hooks for the development of deformed bars in tension should conform to ACI 318 Table 25.3.1. If

418 hooks are required at discontinuous end, the LDP should verify the hook dimension can be placed within the

419 specified slab thickness. Details of bar conditions at slab edges and openings should be included in the contract

420 documents. Trim bars should be shown in specific details on the drawings.

421 Figures

422 5.7.6 Steps and Depressions

423 Details for slab steps and depressions should include separate details for different step dimensions. This

424 should include directions for draping the main reinforcing, hooking and lapping or furnishing a bent bar. Special

425 attention should be given to bar anchorage, development lengths, and providing continuous and correctly

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426 anchored reinforcement across any section change. Dimensions to steps and depressions should be clearly shown

427 on the structural drawings and be located from column lines or from edge of concrete.

428 Figures

429 5.7.7 Stud Rails, etc.

430 Stud rails should conform to ACI 421.1. They are an effective way of increasing punching shear capacity and

431 minimizing congestion around the slab-column connections. The LDP should furnish specific details, dimensions

432 and information on the number of rails required at each column with the diameter of studs, number of studs per

433 rail, overall height, distance to the first stud and between studs and the clear cover from top and bottom of slab.

434 NOTE: We will discuss whether or not to include Stud Rails in this document at the meeting in Philadelphia.

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1 CHAPTER 6—REVIEW OF PLACING DRAWINGS

2 6.1—Scope

3 The information found in this section is intended to provide a general overview of the definition, purpose,

4 review process and use of reinforcing steel placing drawings. For more specific information and guidelines, refer

5 to the Detailing section of the “CRSI Manual of Standard Practice”. Additionally, for a better understanding of

6 the fundamentals and best practices in the preparation of reinforced concrete placing drawings, refer to the “CRSI

7 Reinforcing Bar Detailing Handbook”.

9 6.2—Definition

10 Placing drawings are working documents that show the quantity, bar size, dimensions and location of

11 reinforcing steel as required for fabrication and placement. Placing drawings may comprise plans, details,

12 elevations, schedules, material lists, and bending details. They can be prepared manually or by computer.

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14 6.3—Overview

15 Placing drawings are the fabricator’s interpretation of the LDP’s design intent as covered in the contract

16 documents. The purpose is to assure proper fabrication and placement of reinforcing steel. The contract

17 documents plus changes issued by the LDP (per terms agreed upon in the contract if issued after the contract is

18 made), constitute the sole authority for information in placing drawings. Because no new design intent is added

19 during the creation of placing drawings, they do not require and engineer’s seal. The LDP must furnish a clear

20 statement of the design requirements in the project specifications and structural drawings and may not refer to an

21 applicable building code or other codes for information necessary to prepare the placing drawings. Such

22 information must be provided by the LDP in the form of specific design details or notes.

23 Necessary additional information such as field conditions, field measurements, location of construction joints,

24 and sequence of placing concrete must be supplied by the contractor. Commonly this information is only

25 becomes available just prior to construction, making it impractical to complete placing drawings within submittal

26 date deadlines required of shop drawings for reinforcement fabrication. It is more important that placing

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27 drawings be prepared based on construction ready data and that all parties work together in order to complete

28 submittal, review and approval processes in a timely manner as to not impact construction schedules. After

29 approval by the LDP, including necessary revisions, the drawings may be used for fabrication and placing of

30 reinforcing steel.

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32 6.4—Procedure

33 Placing drawings are most commonly prepared by a detailer, typically employed or contracted by the

34 reinforcing steel fabricator. General steps for producing and utilizing placing drawings are as follows:

35 1. Detailer prepares placing drawings based on information found in the project specifications and structural

36 drawings as well as information related to construction requirements obtained from the contractor.

37 2. Placing drawings are submitted to the contractor or their designee for review and approval. On many

38 projects the contractor will also forward the placing drawings to the LDP for their review and approval.

39 Refer to sections 5.4 and 5.5 for detailed explanations of placing drawing review and approval processes.

40 3. Once placing drawings have been approved, bar fabrication releases are prepared from the bar lists on the

41 placing drawings, based upon a delivery sequence agreed upon between the fabricator and the contractor.

42 4. Releases are submitted for fabrication in accordance with the current delivery schedule.

43 5. Reinforcing steel is cut, bent, tagged, bundled and delivered to the job site along with other material, such

44 as bar supports, as specified in the contract.

45 6. Reinforcing steel is installed based on details found on the placing drawings and in accordance with

46 requirements of the contract documents.

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48 6.5—Review placing drawings

49 In some areas of North America, review of placing drawings by the contractor and LDP is not required and is

50 rarely done. LDP’s in these areas take the view that since their inspection of installed reinforcing steel is made

51 using their contract design drawings, placing drawings serve no purpose in the inspection process and therefore

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52 require no review. Errors are picked up and corrected at inspection time. The downside to this approach is that

53 correcting errors in the field can cause delays and increase costs.

54 For this reason, most areas of North America encourage review of placing drawings by the contractor and LDP.

55 6.5.1—Benefits of review

56 Review is deemed to have a number of worthwhile benefits such as:

57  tends to include the LDP as part of the team effort

58  verifies conformance with general design intent

59  verifies that the most recent revised contract drawings have been used

60  catches and corrects small errors or omissions that would otherwise delay the project if left to be

61 discovered during inspection in the field

62  provides an opportunity for the LDP to make small changes or corrections to the design “on the fly”

63  provides assurance that the detailer understands the design concepts and is proceeding correctly

64  allows reviewed placing drawings to form a large part of the “As Built” documents package

65 Most project specifications allow a given period of time for the LDP review of placing drawings, in most

66 cases two weeks. The detailer and construction team factor this review time into their schedules. It is therefore

67 important for the LDP to work within this constraint to help keep the project on schedule.

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69 6.5.2—Review process

70 Ideally the process for submission and review of placing drawings should be outlined in the contract

71 documents. The process varies from project to project but generally will include the following steps:

72  Detailer submits the placing drawings to the contractor or their designee

73  The contractor or their designee reviews the drawings and forwards them to the LDP

74  The LDP completes their review and returns the drawings to the contractor in a timely manner

75  The reviewed drawings are returned to the detailer

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76  The detailer makes all necessary amendments and either resubmits if required, or authorizes the detailed

77 reinforcing steel for fabrication

78 6.5.3—Minimum checklist for review of placing drawings

79 Each LDP will have their own check list but generally will include at least the following items:

80  Verify latest issue of contract drawings

81  Verify latest issue of addenda and supplementary documents such as requests for information (RFI’s),

82 design change notices (DCN’s), and field change notices (FCN’s)

83  Verify grades, coatings, and sizes of reinforcing steel

84  Verify that all reinforcing steel has been included and properly located

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86 6.6—Levels of Approval

87 There are many variations of approval levels. Each LDP usually develops one that suits their requirements.

88 Although the terms may vary, most will include as a minimum the following levels:

89  Approved – these drawings meet all design requirements and are approved for fabrication and installation.

90  Approved as Noted – these drawings require small corrections that do not impact the design intent. Once

91 corrections are completed they are approved for fabrication and installation. Resubmittal is not required.

92  Revise and Resubmit – these drawings have significant errors that impact the design intent. The LDP

93 must review them again before he can approve them. Resubmittal is required.

94  Not Approved – These drawings do not meet the design intent. Alternately, perhaps, the LDP is aware

95 that new or revised design documents are about to be issued that will supersede previous contract

96 drawings. In either case completely new detailing is required and submitted.

97 It must be noted that by approving reinforcing steel placing drawings for fabrication and installation, the LDP

98 does not incur any responsibility for delays and costs associated with errors or omissions on those drawings.

99 These delays and costs remain the responsibility of the contractor, fabricator, and the placer.

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