Prepare bar-bending schedule , if necessary.
-Indicate proper cover-clear cover, nominal cover or effective
cover to reinforcement.
-Decide detailed location of opening/hole and supply adequate details for reinforcements around the openings.
-Use commonly available size of bars and spirals. For a single structural member the number of different sizes of bars shall be kept minimum.
-The grade of the steel shall be clearly stated in the drawing.
-Deformed bars need not have hooks at their ends.
-Show enlarged details at corners, intersections of walls, beams and
column joint and at similar situations.
-Congestion of bars should be avoided at points where members
intersect and make certain that all rein. Can be properly placed.