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ETN-C-3-14
Dropping Main Reinforcement
Bars for Use as Support Bars
Technical Note Introduction
Depending on several factors, a reinforce-
bars. Therefore, whenever possible, details
showing or notations allowing the dropping
of structural bars for use as support bars
ment mat can be tied (built) in-place or pre- should be incorporated into the structural
tied in a different location and then placed drawings prior to being issued for construc-
as a unit with the aid of adequate hoisting. tion. Otherwise, the Contractor, Placer and
For the latter condition, the outermost bars Fabricator will usually discuss the option of
would be placed on bar supports to main- dropping bars prior to submitting the draw-
tain the specified concrete cover designat- ings for approval. This option will be submit-
ed on the design drawings. The bar support ted to the LDP for approval either through a
types vary, and could consist of a single request for information (RFI) or a question
unit support, or a line type chair or bolster on a placing drawing. In either case, let this
support. Bar support types are discussed Technical Note serve as a guide.
later in this Technical Note.
Note: Bar supports omitted for clarity. Actual supports used and
application varies.
Figure 2 — Effect of Dropping Structural Bars on Concrete Cover - Note: Bar supports omitted for clarity. Actual supports used and
Option #1 application varies.
Note: Bottom reinforcement not shown for clarity.
Note: Bar supports omitted for clarity. Actual supports used and
application varies.
Option #2
2.
The proposal to incorporate dropped bars in the
reinforcement placement needs to be sent to the
LDP for approval through the use of an RFI and/or
specifically called out on placing drawings submitted
for review. The LDP needs to approve this support
method, because a portion of the main reinforcing
bars are being moved from their design location. If
used, the RFI should be clearly worded and contain
a sketch that clearly shows the proposed support
method and reinforcing bar arrangement. If the re- Figure 7 — Typical Types of Bar Supports for Foundation Mats and
inforcement arrangement will affect the concrete Footings
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CRSI Technical Note 3
Glossary of Terms
Effective Depth – Distance measured from the ex-
treme compression fiber to the centroid of longitu-
dinal tension reinforcement for the direction under
consideration.
Contributors: Robert Hall, Dale Rinehart, Chris Stowers and Neal S. Anderson, PE, SE, with review by members Concrete
of the CRSI Placing Reinforcing Bars Committee. Reinforcing
Keywords: Concrete cover, contractor bar, dropped bar, effective depth, flexural capacity, reinforcing bar, rein-
Steel
forcement support Institute
Reference: Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute – CRSI [2014], “Dropping Main Reinforcing Bars for Use as Sup- 933 North Plum Grove Rd.
port Bars,” CRSI Technical Note ETN-C-3-14, Schaumburg, Illinois, 4pp. Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758
p. 847-517-1200 • f. 847-517-1206
Historical: None. New Technical Note.
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