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Structural Design Specifications for Bangladesh

This document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for construction materials and methods, including the use of standard hooks, spacer bars, and chairs for structural reinforcement. It specifies concrete strength, curing methods, and the types of cement and steel reinforcement to be used, along with compliance to relevant building codes. Additional details include guidelines for lap locations and aggregate specifications for concrete mix.

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Structural Design Specifications for Bangladesh

This document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for construction materials and methods, including the use of standard hooks, spacer bars, and chairs for structural reinforcement. It specifies concrete strength, curing methods, and the types of cement and steel reinforcement to be used, along with compliance to relevant building codes. Additional details include guidelines for lap locations and aggregate specifications for concrete mix.

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TECHNICAL NOTES & SPECIFICATION

7. HOOKS OF REBER:-
[Link] For all reber provide 90° standard hooks(L-bent)
where beams and slabs are ended.
a) Design conforms to the requirements of WSD design method outlined in
Bangladesh National Building Code(BNBC),1993,UBC 1997 and ACI 1995.
[Link] BARS:-
b) All the structural drawings shall be read in conjunction with relevant To support second layer bars in beams use minimum
architectural drawings. 25Ø spacer bars @ 4'-0"c/c where required.

c) Refer to BNBC,1993 for specifications/structural requirements


not mentioned in the drawings or in this note sheet. [Link]:-
Use chairs of necessary dimension made of 10Ø bar.
d) Any details not shown in the drawing shall be done in accordance with To support top bars of floor slab and placed Ø2'-0"c/c
ACI Detailing manual-1994 in square panel.

e) Basic wind speed =180km/hr(Ref. fig.6.2.1, Basic wind speed map, BNBC-1993)
f) Seismic zone -3(Ref. fig.6.2.10, Seismic map of Bangladesh,BNBC-1993) 10. LAP LOCATION:-
a) For beam bottom bar lap shall not be provided at
middle third zone of the span.
[Link] b) For beam top bar lap may be provided at
a) Concrete compressive strength considered as follows: middle third zone of the span.
fc'=Minimum 2900psi(20Mpa) for all structural concrete. c) Not more than 50% of the bars shall be spliced at one place.
fc'=Minimum 1450psi(10Mpa) for all non structural concrete. d) Lap splices are to be confined by stirrups with maximum
These are to be confirmed by trial mix design. spacing or pitch of d/4 or 4" where "d" is the effective
depth of the beam.

b) CURING OF R.C.C WORK:- Details Shown in drawing in next page.


1) Minimum 14 days curing time.
2) Method of curing : L/5
*Horizontal surface -by ponding of water.
*Other surface -by wrapping moisture fabric and
sprinkling water by hose pipe frequently.

[Link] :- b a
[Link]:- a
Portable water to be used in concrete mixed which is clear and free b a
Portland cement type -1/Composite cement
L/5 a
conforming to ASTM C150. from injurious amount of any substance deleterious to the concrete. b a
Cement form Brand company like-Holcim,Scan,Lafarge a
or Others Approved by Engineer.
b
[Link] REINFORCEMENT:- b
a)For all structural members,reinforcement shall be:
- 40 grade Mild steel for Foundation,Column,Beam,Slab etc. L=LONGER CLEAR SPAN
- 60 grade H.S steel for Gr./Basement floor Column a=TOP BARS
4. CONCRETE AGGREGATE CONFORMING TO ASTM C33. in high rise building ( >10 floors), if Bar spacing demands.
a) Coarse aggregates:40mm down well graded stone shingles or stone
b=BOTTOM BARS
broken chips are to be used, sourced from query- Jaflong/Bholaganj b)The following tests for reinforcement bars from random samples
b) Coarse aggregate Maximum size : shall be submitted to the Engineer for checking and record: SPACING OF CORNER BARS=
i) For Foundation & Slab :40mm down graded i) Tensile strength test. SPACING OF MAXIMUM
ii) For Column & Beam : 20mm down graded ii) Percentage elongation test.
c) Fine aggregates : Sylhet sand of F.M 2.50 to 2.80 sourced from iii) Bend rebound test.
POSITIVE BARS
query- Sari, Fajilpur.

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