Tips for Designing Constructible Concrete Structures

Part 1

1- Actual bar dimensions must be considered.

2- Bars with smaller hooks are easier to install in thin slabs.

3- Avoid using 180 degree hooks in slabs.

4- Avoid using more than 4% reinforcing steel in columns.

5- Column strength is most influenced by concrete strength.

 Tips for Designing Constructible Concrete Structures Part 1

 

  Part 2

6- Use smaller bars at a closer spacing and/or to make the footing deeper to avoid insufficient footing dimensions to install and develop reinforcing steel.

7- Avoid multiple layers of hooked reinforcing bars.

8- Do not embed large hooked bars into thin slabs.

9- Avoid hooks on threaded bars.

10- Avoid one-piece beam stirrups.

11- Simplify column tie arrangements.

Tips for Designing Constructible Concrete Structures Part 2