About This Book
Placing Reinforcing Bars is an industry-standard reference manual published by the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI). It details accepted best practices for placing steel reinforcement in concrete structures and pavements.
Overview and Audience
The manual is written for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, inspectors, and specifiers. It serves as a definitive field guide for interpreting placing drawings, handling materials safely, and executing correct installations, while outlining standard protocols to ensure structural integrity across construction projects.
Key Content
- 18 Illustrated Chapters: Covers material types, jobsite handling, storage, and safety rules.
- Core Techniques: Explains general principles for bar placement, splicing, and tying.
- Structural Applications: Details placement rules for footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavements, and transportation structures.
- Specialized Topics: Includes guidance on coated reinforcement, such as epoxy-coated bars, as well as fabrication tolerances.
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