Title:
Reinforcing Steel Placement - Why Should We Be Concerned?
Author(s):
Thomas M. Lamb
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
37-38
Keywords:
concrete construction; errors; inspection; reinforcing steels
DOI:
Date:
7/1/1985
Abstract:
Many errors and omissions in reinforcing steel placement go unnoticed during construction of concrete buildings. This article traces deficiencies to budget constraints and compressed time schedules. To alleviate significant reinforcing steel errors and omissions, owners and designers must be educated on the importance of thorough reinforcing steel observations