Description
“1.1 This standard recommends methods for detailing steel reinforcement for concrete and is applicable to most reinforced concrete.
1.2 The detailer is not expected to make decisions based on design aspects and should always seek
instructions from the designer if there is any doubt as to methods of detailing.
NOTE 1 In this standard, stirrups and ties are measured externally.
NOTE 2 The word “”rebar”” (meaning “”reinforcing bar””) is being used overseas and it is possible that in time it will become
common usage in this country.
NOTE 3 The attention of users of this standard is drawn to Annex A, recommended shape codes, Annex B, additional
information on corners and cranked beams, Annex C, details of steel reinforcement, Annex D, a Table of bond and lap
lengths for fully stressed bars and Annex E, Tables of area and mass of reinforcing bars.”