ABSTRACT
The job of a structural engineer does not finish with good analysis and sizing of the members. At the construction site, these documents are not even required. The detailing of the reinforced concrete members is the key to good design and execution of work at site. One of the major items under detailing of the reinforced concrete members is the detailing of the reinforcing bars. Structural integrity of the reinforcement is required to enhance continuity and improve the redundancy and ductility of structures. Continuous reinforcement or tie between horizontal framing members provides this redundancy. Chapter 25 of the code provides the requirements of reinforcement detailing. By providing good reinforcement detailing, the engineer insures that his/her analysis and design is accurately executed at the site. Bad detailing of reinforcement makes the structure undergo cracking, excessive deflection, or even collapse. Detailing of the reinforced concrete members assists the construction of the structure in accordance with the design intent and the design parameters. For example, if a structure is in a seismic zone, then appropriate reinforcement detailing would be required to resist those seismic forces.
