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Manual of Standard Practice, 29th Edition, 3rd Printing, 2018
- Committee on Manual of Standard Practice
- Preface
- Contents
- CHAPTER 1 Material Specifications for Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Reinforcing Bars
- 1.3 ACI 318 Code—Requirements for Reinforcing Bars
- 1.4 Specialty Reinforcing Bars
- 1.5 Spiral Reinforcement [Go to Page]
- 1.5.1 Standard Sizes
- 1.5.2 Material
- 1.6 Welding of Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 1.6.1 Material Specifications and Welding Code
- 1.6.2 Project Drawings and Project Specifications
- 1.6.3 CRSI Recommendations
- 1.7 Identification Marks—ASTM StandardReinforcing Bars
- CHAPTER 2 Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) [Go to Page]
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 ASTM Specifications
- 2.3 WWR Style Identification
- 2.4 Specifying Welded Wire Reinforcement
- 2.5 Detailing Welded Wire Reinforcement [Go to Page]
- 2.5.1 Width
- 2.5.2 Length
- 2.6 ASTM Specification for Epoxy-Coated Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement
- 2.7 ASTM Specification for Zinc-Coated(Galvanized) Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement
- 2.8 ASTM Specification for Stainless-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement
- 2.9 Rust
- 2.10 Handling, Shipping and Unloading
- CHAPTER 3 Supports for Reinforcement (Bar Supports) [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Side-Form Spacers
- 3.3 Recommendations for Bar Supports [Go to Page]
- 3.3.1 Standard, Non-Coated
- 3.3.2 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated
- 3.3.3 Galvanized
- 3.3.4 Stainless-Steel
- 3.3.5 Low-Carbon, Chromium
- 3.4 Placing Bar Supports [Go to Page]
- 3.4.1 Application and Use of Bar Supports
- 3.4.2 Slabs-on-Ground, Grade Beams and Foundation Mats
- 3.4.3 Joist Construction
- 3.4.4 Side-Form Spacers
- 3.4.5 Recommended Details and Placing Sequences
- 3.5 One-Way Solid Slabs
- 3.6 Joists
- 3.7 Beams and Girders
- 3.8 Sequence of Placing Bar Supports and Reinforcing Bars in Two-Way Flat Plate
- 3.9 Sequence of Placing Bar Supports and Reinforcing Bars in Two-Way Flat Slab
- 3.10 Sequence of Placing Bar Supports and Reinforcing Bars in Two-Way Waffle Flat Slab
- 3.11 Bar Supports for Special Conditions [Go to Page]
- 3.11.1 One-Way Slabs on Corrugated Steel Forms—Placing Sequence
- 3.11.2 Foundation Mats and Slabs on Ground or onMud-Mat
- 3.12 Bar Supports for Highway Bridge Slab Reinforcement [Go to Page]
- 3.12.1 Slabs on Flat Formwork
- 3.12.2 Slabs on Permanent Corrugated Steel Forms
- CHAPTER 4 Notes and Recommendations to the Architect/Engineer [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Recommended Industry Practices [Go to Page]
- 4.2.1 General
- 4.2.2 Structural Drawings, Details, and Specifications
- 4.3 Sizes of Reinforcing Bars and Spirals
- 4.4 Grade or Minimum Yield StrengthDesignation
- 4.5 Standard Notation
- 4.6 Project Drawings
- 4.7 Length of Reinforcing Bars
- 4.8 Beams and Girders
- 4.9 Joist Construction
- 4.10 Flat Plates and Flat Slabs
- 4.11 Post-Tensioned Beams and Slabs
- 4.12 Falsework and Form Reuse
- 4.13 Columns
- 4.14 Structural Integrity [Go to Page]
- 4.14.1 Joists
- 4.14.2 Beams
- 4.14.3 Two-Way Slabs
- 4.15 Splices
- 4.16 Designing with Specialty Reinforcing Bars
- 4.17 Fabrication of Reinforcing Bars
- 4.18 Placing Drawings
- 4.19 Special Services and Items
- 4.20 Field Cutting of Reinforcing Bars
- Suggested Specifications for Reinforcing Steel
- CHAPTER 5 Recommended Industry Practice for Estimating Reinforcing Materials and Services [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Scope
- 5.3 General
- 5.4 Fabrication
- 5.5 Extras [Go to Page]
- 5.5.1 Bar Sizes
- 5.5.2 Grades
- 5.5.3 Bending
- 5.5.4 Special Services
- 5.5.5 Special Items
- 5.6 Radial Prefabrication (Bend Type 109)
- 5.7 Standard Hooks [Go to Page]
- 5.7.1 Hooks on Main Reinforcement
- 5.7.2 Tie or Stirrup Hooks
- 5.8 Splicing of Bars [Go to Page]
- 5.8.1 Lap Splices
- 5.8.2 Mechanical Splices, Welded Splices and Bar End Preparation
- 5.9 Bar Dimensions, Extensions and Cut-Offs [Go to Page]
- 5.9.1 Beams, Joists and Slabs
- 5.9.2 Columns
- 5.9.3 Footings
- 5.9.4 Dowels
- 5.9.5 Column Ties
- 5.9.6 Beam or Girder Stirrups
- 5.9.7 Column Spirals
- 5.10 Spacers for Spiral Reinforcement
- 5.11 Temperature-Shrinkage Reinforcement
- 5.12 Slabs, Walls, Mats, or Footings Bar Spacing
- 5.13 Joists Adjoining Beams or Walls
- 5.14 Corner Bars
- 5.15 Bar Supports
- 5.16 Side-Form Spacers
- 5.17 Welded Plain or Deformed Wire Reinforcement
- 5.18 Post-Tensioned Construction
- 5.19 Placing Facilitation
- CHAPTER 6 Recommended Industry Practice for Detailing Concrete Reinforcing Steel [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Technical Service by Seller [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 Types
- 6.2.2 Responsibility
- 6.2.3 Performance - Placing Drawings [Go to Page]
- 6.2.3.1 Submissions
- 6.2.3.2 Corrections
- 6.2.3.3 Approved Copies
- 6.3 Detailer Responsibilities [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Introduction
- 6.3.2 Effective Communication and Teamwork
- 6.3.3 Adherence to the Contract Scope
- 6.3.4 Adherence to the Contract Documents
- 6.3.5 Understanding Construction Means andMethods
- 6.3.6 Clarifying Missing or Contradictory Information [Go to Page]
- 6.3.6.1 Asking Questions on Placing Drawings
- 6.3.6.2 Writing a Successful RFI
- 6.3.7 Planning the Submittal Sequence
- 6.3.8 Creating the Placing Drawing Submittal
- 6.3.9 Revising the Returned Placing Drawings
- 6.3.10 Tracking Revisions
- 6.3.11 Creating the Bar Lists
- 6.3.12 Conclusion
- 6.4 Placing Drawings [Go to Page]
- 6.4.1 Introduction
- 6.4.2 Placing Drawing Content
- 6.4.3 Placing Drawing Sizes and Scales
- 6.4.4 Placing Drawing Layout
- 6.4.5 Placing Drawing Presentation
- 6.4.6 Placing Drawing Minimum Requirements
- 6.5 Miscellaneous Detailing Practices [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 Sharing of CAD Files
- 6.5.2 Correctly Using Bar Diameter when Detailing
- 6.5.3 Correctly Using Concrete Cover when Detailing
- 6.5.4 Lap Splices
- 6.5.5 Typical Bend Shapes, Measuring Points,Fabrication Tolerances and Standard Hooks [Go to Page]
- 6.5.5.1 Typical Bend Shapes, Measuring Points andFabrication Tolerances
- 6.5.5.2 Standard Hooks
- 6.5.6 Recommendations for Location of First andLast Bar
- 6.5.7 Detailing for Constructability – Confined BarsTerminating with Hook(s)
- 6.5.8 Temperature-Shrinkage Reinforcement
- 6.5.9 Precast Work
- 6.5.10 Post-Tensioned Work
- 6.5.11 Masonry Reinforcement
- 6.5.12 Bar Supports
- 6.5.13 Placing Facilitation
- 6.5.14 Metric Reinforcing Bar Detailing
- 6.6 Detailing for Specialty ReinforcingBars [Go to Page]
- 6.6.1 Uncoated Carbon Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 6.6.2 Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 6.6.3 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 6.6.4 Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 6.6.5 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 6.6.6 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 6.7 3D Modeling and BIM [Go to Page]
- 6.7.1 Introduction to Building Information Modeling
- 6.7.2 Level of Development (LOD
- 6.7.3 Benefits of BIM
- 6.7.4 IFC Files and BIM File Transfers
- 6.7.5 State of the Technology
- CHAPTER 7 Recommended Industry Practices for Fabrication of Concrete Reinforcing Steel [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Typical Bend Shapes
- 7.3 Guidelines for Typical Bend Shapes [Go to Page]
- 7.3.1 Categories of Bend Shapes
- 7.3.2 Bend Class
- 7.3.3 Dimensions of Bend Shapes
- 7.3.4 Bend Shape Names
- 7.3.5 Leg Names / Dimensions for Bend Shapes
- 7.3.6 Complete and Partial Bend Shapes
- 7.3.7 Standard Hooks
- 7.4 Bend Diameters [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 General Information on Bend Diameters
- 7.4.2 Bend Diameter Requirements Comparison
- 7.4.3 Special Bend Diameter Requirements for Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 7.4.4 Sizing of Bending Pins
- 7.4.5 Inspection of Finished Bent Bars
- 7.5 Typical Measuring Points
- 7.6 Standard Fabricating Tolerances
- 7.7 Bend Curvature Tolerances
- 7.8 Special Bend Shapes
- 7.9 Bending
- 7.10 Quality and Inspection
- 7.11 Typical Bundling and Tagging [Go to Page]
- 7.11.1 Bundles
- 7.11.2 Lifts
- 7.11.3 Weights of Bundles or Lifts
- 7.11.4 Ties
- 7.11.5 Tags
- 7.12 Special Bundling and Tagging
- 7.13 Typical Fabrication
- 7.14 Special Fabrication
- 7.15 Radial Prefabrication (Bend Type 109)
- 7.16 Spirals (Bend Types 400 to 405) [Go to Page]
- 7.16.1 Round Spirals (Bend Types 400 to 402)
- 7.16.2 Square Spirals (Bend Types 403 to 405)
- 7.17 Shipment Considerations
- 7.18 Extra Work or Materials
- 7.19 Special Services
- 7.20 Special Items
- 7.21 Fabrication for Specialty ReinforcingBars [Go to Page]
- 7.21.1 Uncoated Carbon Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 7.21.2 Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 7.21.3 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 7.21.4 Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 7.21.5 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 7.21.6 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- CHAPTER 8 Recommended Industry Practice for Placing Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Fusion Welding of Reinforcing Bars
- 8.3 Surface Condition of Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 8.3.1 Epoxy-Coated, Galvanized or Dual-CoatedReinforcing Bars
- 8.3.2 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.4 Field Re-alignment of Reinforcing Bars
- 8.5 Spacing of Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6 Splices in Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 8.6.1 General
- 8.6.2 Lap Splices
- 8.6.3 Mechanical Splices [Go to Page]
- 8.6.3.1 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated ReinforcingBars
- 8.6.3.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.3.3 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.3.4 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.4 Welded Splices [Go to Page]
- 8.6.4.1 Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.4.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.4.3 Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.4.4 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.6.4.5 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 8.7 Embedment and Extensions
- 8.8 Tolerances in Placement
- 8.9 Supports for Reinforcement(Bar Supports)
- 8.10 Concrete Protection for Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 8.10.1 Cast-In-Place Concrete (nonprestressed)
- 8.10.2 Precast Concrete (manufactured under plant control conditions)
- 8.10.3 Cast-In-Place (prestressed)
- 8.10.4 Corrosive Atmosphere or Severe Exposure
- 8.11 Field Cutting of Reinforcing Bars [Go to Page]
- 8.11.1 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated ReinforcingBars
- 8.11.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.11.3 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.11.4 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 8.12 Handling and Storage [Go to Page]
- 8.12.1 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 8.12.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.12.3 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.12.4 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 8.13 Tying [Go to Page]
- 8.13.1 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 8.13.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.13.3 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.13.4 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- 8.14 Field Bending [Go to Page]
- 8.14.1 Epoxy-Coated or Dual-Coated Reinforcing Bars
- 8.14.2 Galvanized Reinforcing Bars
- 8.14.3 Stainless-Steel Reinforcing Bars
- 8.14.4 Low-Carbon, Chromium Reinforcing Bars
- CHAPTER 9 Recommended Industry Practice for Contract Components [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Preface
- 9.2 Material Supply Contract [Go to Page]
- 9.2.1 Project and Location
- 9.2.2 Materials and Services
- 9.2.3 Price
- 9.2.4 Transportation
- 9.2.5 Extra Transportation
- 9.2.6 Refusal of Shipment by Buyer
- 9.2.7 Title Transfer
- 9.2.8 Over-Dimensional Material
- 9.2.9 Waiting Time
- 9.2.10 Terms of Payment
- 9.2.11 Delay or Impossibility to Perform
- 9.2.12 Testing
- 9.2.13 Buyer’s Remedies
- 9.2.14 Claims
- 9.2.15 Taxes
- 9.2.16 Warranty
- 9.2.17 Unspecified Items
- 9.2.18 Acceptance of Offer
- 9.2.19 Representations
- 9.2.20 Contract Documents
- 9.2.21 Penalties
- 9.3 Material Supply and InstallationContract [Go to Page]
- 9.3.1 Preface
- 9.3.2 Terms of Payment
- 9.3.3 Backcharges
- 9.3.4 Project Progress Schedule
- 9.3.5 Labor by Others
- 9.3.6 Overtime
- 9.3.7 Job-site Equipment and Conditions
- 9.3.8 Insurance and Bonds
- 9.3.9 Hold Harmless
- 9.3.10 Delays in Performance
- 9.3.11 Arbitration
- 9.3.12 Subcontracting
- 9.3.13 Acceptance
- 9.3.14 Miscellaneous
- 9.3.15 Safety Code Citations and Violations
- CHAPTER 10 Notes on Concrete Joist and Voided Concrete Slab Construction [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Concrete Joist Construction [Go to Page]
- 10.1.1 Introduction
- 10.1.2 Design
- 10.1.3 Joist Forms—Standard Sizes
- 10.2 Voided Concrete Slab Construction [Go to Page]
- 10.2.1 Introduction
- 10.2.2 Design
- 10.2.3 Voided Slabs—Standard Sizes
- 10.2.4 Additional Information
- CHAPTER 11 Highways and Bridges [Go to Page]
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Corrosion Protection of the Reinforcement [Go to Page]
- 11.2.1 Bridges
- 11.2.2 Pavements
- 11.3 Bridge Decks [Go to Page]
- 11.3.1 First Bar Placement
- 11.3.2 Slabs on Flat Formwork
- 11.3.3 Slabs on Corrugated Steel Forms
- 11.4 Location and Types of Bar Supportsfor Bridge Decks [Go to Page]
- 11.4.1 Bridge Deck Slabs on Flat Formwork
- 11.4.2 Bridge Deck Slabs on Permanent Corrugated Steel Forms
- 11.5 Bridge Railings, Sidewalks, Barrier Walls, and Medians
- 11.6 Bridge Approach Slabs
- 11.7 Bridge Abutments
- 11.8 Bridge Bents
- 11.9 Retaining Walls
- 11.10 Sound Walls
- 11.11 Sign and Light Pole Foundations
- 11.12 Drainage Structures
- 11.13 Pavements [Go to Page]
- 11.13.1 Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement(CRCP)
- 11.13.2 Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement(JRCP)
- 11.13.3 Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP)
- CHAPTER 12 Sustainability in Reinforced Concrete [Go to Page]
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Definition
- 12.3 Keys to Reinforced ConcreteSustainability
- 12.4 Industry Position
- 12.5 Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declaration
- APPENDIX A U.S. Manufacturers of Concrete Reinforcing Bars
- APPENDIX B Legacy Bar Bends
- APPENDIX C Notes on Metrication [Go to Page]
- C.1 Metric Units
- C.2 Orders of Magnitude
- C.3 Rules for Writing Metric Symbols andNames
- C.4 Rules for Writing Numbers
- C.5 Rules for Linear Measurement
- C.6 Rules for Area
- C.7 Rules for Volume and Fluid Capacity
- C.8 Rules for Civil and StructuralEngineering
- C.9 Drawing Scales
- C.10 Metric Units Used on Drawings
- C.11 Drawing Sizes
- C.12 Rounding and Conversion
- C.13 Physical and Mental Metric Guide
- C.14 Reinforcing Bar Sizes and Grades
- C.15 References
- APPENDIX D References [Go to Page]
- Mailing Addresses, Phone/Fax Numbers, and Web Addresses for Referenced Organizations
- Glossary
- Index
- Notes
- Bar Specifications [Go to Page]