Detailing

“Rebar” is the skeleton or bones of concrete & masonry. By definition, CRSI’s Manual of Standard Practice, REINFORCEMENT – Steel bars or wires embedded in concrete and located in such a manner that the bars or wires and the concrete act together in resisting loads. Rebar comes in many different style/coatings & strengths. Styles & Coatings consist of Epoxy, Galvanized & Stainless Steel. Most common strength is Grade 60 (Yield Strength of 60,000 psi) but there are also other types, for example Grade 80 & Grade 100 which have high yield strengths of 80,000 & 100,000 psi, respectively.

The 28th edition of the Manual of Standard Practice is now available on CD-ROM in combination with the hardcover edition. This resource contains information on recommended industry practices for estimating, detailing, fabricating, and placing reinforcing steel for reinforced concrete construction. The Manual of Standard Practice has provided the industry standards for reinforced concrete construction since 1927. This resource includes suggested specifications for reinforcing steel in Chapter 4. Chapter 3 on bar supports is commonly referenced in project specifications. Bu ali sina books in urdu pdf reader download.

New material in the manual includes a list of specific information on structural drawings that is required by the ACI 318 Building Code and updated illustrations of the markings on Grade 60 and Grade 75 reinforcing bars. CRSI’s Manual of Standard Practice 2009 hardcover edition and CD-ROM combination are available for a discounted price while supplies last.

The combination price for members is $50 and the non-member price is $90. To order call CRSI at or go to and click on Webstore, then search under Merchandise and General Reference.

Manual of Standard Practice-PDF VERSION. Design and Detailing of Low-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings-PDF VERSION. STRUCTURE DESIGN - DESIGN MANUAL CHAPTER 10 _____REINFORCING STEEL 10-2 10-3 Placing Steel Detailing Indicate the reinforcing steel in concrete sections with a single broken line. When dimensioning reinforcing bars from concrete surfaces, show clear dimensions.