Reinforcing Steel : The Manual of Standard Practice

Description: The 2001 expanded edition of this codes and project specifications reference source. Covers materials and ASTM rebar specifications and explains generally accepted practices for estimating, detailing, fabricating, and placing rebar and bar supports. Published by Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute. Abstract: Topics covered in this manual include: 1. Material specifications for reinforcing bars 2. Welded wire fabric (WWF) 3. Bar supports 4. Notes to architect/engineer 5. Recommended industry practice for estimating reinforcing materials and services 6. Recommended industry practice for detailing reinforcing materials 7. Recommended industry practice for fabrication of reinforcing materials and services 8. Recommended industry practice for placing reinforcing bars 9. Recommended industry practice for contract components 10. Recommended industry practice for concrete joist construction Appendices A. Bar marks used by U.S. manufacturers of Grade 60 concrete reinforcing bars B. Simplified practice recommendation, steel spirals for reinforced concrete columns C. Recommendations for spacing of bars in slabs or walls D. Notes on metrication