Tuesday 26 June 2012

Factors to consider for Rebar Detailing and Rebar Estimation

Rebar detailing is key to any structural concrete construction and involves reinforcement fabricators, rebar detailers, general contractors and structural design consultants. A Rebar is Steel reinforcing bar placed inside concrete pier for providing additional strength. It is important to detail rebar and furnish detail drawings for fabrication.

Modern CAD software like RebarCAD and AutoCAD increases accuracy and speed of making rebar shop drawings and eliminates the need to check bar bending schedules. This software supports USA and UK standards such as ACI, AISC, BS 8666 and BS 4466 as per requirements.

CAD software comes with fully customizable library of Rebar shapes, dimensions and schedules to suit International markets. The Rebar Detailer is responsible for producing bar bending schedules, rebar shop drawings and construction details for reinforcement fabrication.

Rebar reinforcement within concrete structures minimizes buckling and cracking under different load conditions and also prevents cracking due to temperature fluctuations.

Proper reinforcement around doors and windows is essential for providing much needed strength to the building.

The rebar detailer estimates the no of rebar required for steel reinforcement depending on the local building codes and safety standards. Horizontal wall rebar are required for placing the block in each course. As each course with horizontal rebar is placed, if possible balance it to the previous course. He then continues alternating all the rebars this way across the whole structure. If you require additional strength be sure to implement connecting vertical rebar.

For any queries related to Rebar detailing and Shop fabrication email us at shanetodd.rebarestimator@gmail.com

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