BACLIG, LORNA G.

05/08/2021
BSCE 3-2 CENGR 3210
QUIZ # 1
Reflection and Critique to
Presentation 3: Rebar Works

The third presentation is all about just one topic which is rebar works and it composes of
16 slides, more than the number of slides in the previous presentations. Proceeding to the third
presentation that our professor uploaded in our google classroom made me realize that as the
topic of the presentation lessen, the more slides it will have. I think it is because rebar works has
broader coverage than the previous topics. The presentation contains not just definitions but also
tables that made it more understandable.
The presentation first discussed the definition of steels because it is the main material for
rebar works. Stated in the second slide is that steel is the most widely used reinforcing materials
for almost types of concrete construction. It indicates that steels are excellent skeleton of
concrete in order to resist stresses such us tension and compression stresses because of it
flexibility and durability properties. As proof, the 2nd slide also stated that steel is stronger than
concrete 10 times when it comes in resisting compression load and hundred times stronger in
resisting tensile stresses.
Steel bars marking system is also included in the second slide. In order to identify steel
reinforcing bars, they provided distinctive markings for it. First is the initial brand of the
manufacturer, next is the bar size number including the type of steel bars for instance, N = for
billet, A= for axle, Rail Sign= for rail steel.
The following slide discussed the estimation of steel bars. According to it, reinforcing
bars approximation are typically done through direct counting method given the available lengths
of steel bars (5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5, 12, and 13.5) meters. The slide also stated about estimation of
reinforced for CHB can be done through area method aside from direct counting method. Hook,
bend, splices and tie wires should also be determined and not be overlooked.
Tables captioned “Standard unit Weight of Plain or Deformed Steel Bars” and “Number
and Diameter of Steel Bars” are shown in the 4th slide. The tables presented the equivalent unit
weight for specified length of steel bars. There are also designated bar number for steel bars
according to the measurement of its diameter. Using those tables, we can identify what type of
steel bars should we get based on the measurement indicated in the plan. Another tables were
presented in the fifth slides showing us the length of reinforced bars in meters required for
vertical and horizontal reinforcement for concrete hollow blocks. The slide also showed the
factors to be consider for CHB Reinforcement per square meter using No.16 GI tie wire.
In the sixth slide, there’s a picture of front page of the National Building Code of the
Philippines 2015. We all know that NBCP is as set of rules and regulations regarding to the
construction of all real estate projects and buildings in the Philippines. It means that the code
also has the instructions and guides for doing rebar works and estimating materials to be used.
Shown in the next slides are tables written in the NBCP labeled “Specified Concrete Cover for
Cast-in Place Non-Prestressed Concrete Members”; and “Minimum Inside Bend Diameters and
Standard Hook Geometry for Stirrups, Ties and Hoops”. These tables specified us the right
concrete covers for every factors that can affect concrete and also gave us information to the
types of standard hooks and the bar size, minimum bend diameter, and straight extension
required for specific type of hook. The code also contains things to be considered for ties to
achieve the standard such us right spacing and diameter for it. Lap splice lengths of deformed bar
in tension and compression was also included.
Slide 11 to 16 gave us problem to solve that serve as application for the lesson that the
presentation showed us. It instructs as to determine the quantity if different lengths of deformed
bars for footings, beams, column ties and walls and the quantity of GI wire no, 16 wire in
kilogram for footing given the foundation plan, roof beam plan, column/ column footing detail,
and wall footing detail of a 5m by 4m storage house. I think, I can answer the questions because
the presentation gave us all the information needed to solved the problem. However, without the
guidance of instructor, we will not understand the topic properly and correctly.
All things considered, the presentation is great. However, as I’ve stated in my previous
reflection and critique, taking civil engineering course is hard and just by reading books and
studying some presentations is not enough for us to learn effectively. We need the teachings and
shared knowledge of our professor in order for us to master everything necessary to practice civil
engineering properly.