PREFACE
This is the presentation of an information on the detailing of structural members in Buildings. Structural detailing is a branch of structural work that transposes the idea or works f a structural engineer in working drawings for easy utilization in the building Construction works. Working drawing are produced by an architect and a structural Engineer for easy use by a Contractors.
The processes of detailing put in place was in conjunction with the recommendation of the concrete society and the constitute of Structural Engineers. In building construction, a good interaction and relationship between the architects, structural engineer, Quantity conveyors and contractors are required. The methods, scales, symbols and notations must be standardized and understood by all parties involve in a project to minimizes risks and communication hindrance.
A structure is broken down into identifiable elements for detailing work like beams columns, slabs etc which enables the different detailing aspects to be fully addresses and understood.
STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS
The abbreviation recommended for structural detailing works are as follows:
R.C =Reinforced Concrete.
Drg =Drawing
Hor =Horizontal
Vert =Vertical
dia =Diameter
Fdn =Foundation
Cone =Concrete
Col =Column
Types of Reinforcements
R =mild steel bars.
Y =High yield bars
COMMENTS relating to reinforcements
CL =Centre line
B =Bottom
T =Top
e/c = Centre to Centre.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PREFACE
STRUCTURE SYMBOLS
CHAPTERS
1Introduction
2Detailing Processes
3Design Condition, And Summary
4Reinforced Concrete
5Engineers Design Specifications
6Detailing Of The Elements
AFoundation
BColumns
CBeams
DSlab
EStaircase
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
