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Structural Note

The document outlines general structural notes for a construction project, emphasizing the importance of reading drawings in conjunction with architectural and service drawings, and notifying the engineer of discrepancies. It details specifications for reinforcement, concrete types, and foundation requirements, including soil stability and bracing responsibilities. Clear cover requirements for reinforcement are also specified, ensuring proper construction practices are followed.

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Structural Note

The document outlines general structural notes for a construction project, emphasizing the importance of reading drawings in conjunction with architectural and service drawings, and notifying the engineer of discrepancies. It details specifications for reinforcement, concrete types, and foundation requirements, including soil stability and bracing responsibilities. Clear cover requirements for reinforcement are also specified, ensuring proper construction practices are followed.

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GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

1. ALL DRAWINGS SHALL BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARCHITECTURAL LOCATIONS OF LAPS:-


AND SERVICE DRAWINGS. ANY DESCREPANCY BETWEEN DRAWINGS 1. RAFT FOUNDATION:-
SHALL BE NOTIFIED TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT TOP BARS SHALL BE LAPPED AT COLUMNS / WALLS.
OF WORKS. BOTTOM BARS SHALL BE LAPPED AT MID SPAN .
2. DRAWINGS SHALL NOT BE SCALED . ONLY WRITTEN DIMENSIONS 2. BEAMS AND SLABS
SHALL BE READ. TOP BARS SHALL BE LAPPED AT MIDSPAN.
BOTTOM SHALL BE LAPPED AT SUPPORT.
3. THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN DESIGNED BASED ON THE SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT
4. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO EACH DRAWING.
5. DO ALL FOUNDATION WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ES EN-1997-1 : 2015
- Start all Beam Stirrups at 50mm
6. FOUNDATIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON STABLE GROUND.
- IF WEAK SOIL THAN ON THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT IS ENCOUNTERED, IT SHOUD BE REPLACED
distance from face of column.
WITH COMPACTED SELECTED MATERIAL FILL & APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER. - Note that column stirrups are provided
7. THE SET OF DRAWINGS FOR THIS PROJECT SHOWS THE COMPLETE STRUCTURE. THE CONTRACTOR
in the beam column connection.
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN OF ALL TEMPORARY BRACING SHORING AND FORM WORK THAT
MAY BE NECESSARY DURING CONSTRUCTION
- Use single appropriatly bent 1m long Ø14 spacer
bar every 4m² of floor slabs.
8. FOR SETTING OUT
- COLUMN LAYOUT DRAWING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
9. USE Ø8/250 DISTRIBUTION BARS ON NEGATIVE BARS OF SLABS
REINFORCEMENT :-
1. REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE SHALL BE HIGH YIELD DEFORMED BARS CLASS B
WITH A MINIMUM YIELD STRESS OF 420 N/mm². (FOR MORE DETAILS REFERE SPECIFICATION.) <100mm or ≤5d d-diamter of the longitudinal reinforcement
2. MAXIMUM DOWN SIDE TOLERANCE ON AREA OF CROSS SECTION SHALL BE (-) 3%.
CONCRETE :- (fck/cu ): CONCRETE :- (fck/cu ):
- LEAN CONCRETE.....................C-5 - COLUMNS & SHEAR WALL
- FOUNDATION............................C-25/30 *Foundation up to 7th Floor......C-40/50
- RETAINING WALL......................C-25/30 *8th Floor up to 13th Floor........C-37/45
- BEAMS.......................................C-25/30 *14th Floor up to Roof...............C-30/37
- SLAB..........................................C-25/30
- STAIR.........................................C-25/30 - LIFT SHAFT
*Foundation up to 7th Floor......C-40/50
*8th Floor up to 13th Floor........C-37/45
*14th Floor up to Roof...............C-30/37
COVER :-
1. CLEAR COVER TO REINFORCEMENT INCLUDING LINKS SHALL BE:-
FOUNDATIONS:-
SURFACES FACING EARTH.....................................................50 mm
OTHER SURFACES................................................................... 50 mm
COLUMNS, BEAMS & WALLS:-
IN CONTACT WITH SOIL............................................................ 50 mm
NOT IN CONTACT WITH SOIL.....................................................25 mm
SLABS:-
NOT IN CONTACT WITH SOIL.....................................................25 mm

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