Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Concrete on Site
Abstract
The main types and sizes of reinforcement are explained, including welded fabric. Guidance is given on reading reinforcement schedules and drawings, and on methods of bending, cutting and fixing steel. Emphasises the importance of health awareness, adding tensile strength, careful handling and achieving correct depth of cover.
History
First published by BCA 1993.
First published by Concrete Society 2010, revised 2015.
OS002.
Subjects
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Public health/water engineering
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Water quality
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Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
Publisher History
For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.
Information
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