Simplified Methods on

BUILDING·CONSTRUCTION

MAX 8. FA.JAAOQ JR.

B. S. Architecture, National University 1961; Passed the

. Boord Exam for Architects 1961; Former Deon College of
Architecture and Eng in~ering, University of North Eastern
Pl)ilippines; Architect, . Public ';tNorks Province of Comorines
Sur; Practising Architect and Contractor; Author and pu~
Usher of S'implified Construction Estim~te_
 Philippines Copyright

1983

by

MAX B. FAJARDO, JR.

All Rights Reserved

Every copy of this book must bear the genuine signature of
the author. Copies not having the signature will be deemed to
hove emanated from on illegal source.
 FOREWORD

Experienced builders agree that Building Construct ion is con-

sidered os the most challenging, complicoted and articulate work
in the field of construction. To discuss the subject matter embra-
cing the whole aspect o~ b_uilding construction from the laying
out up fo the lost touch of the finished work requires· several vol-
umes.
The author in this f irst volume presents the rudimentary
knowledge os well os the techn ie:a/ aspect and procedur~ of
building construction.

The book was designed to present the technical trade in-

-formation in a short, concise, d irect and plain language ac-
companied with illustrations os o visual aid to the reader. Use-
ful tables, conversion foetor and formulae from the English to
the Metric System (Sil, various permit forms, problems and so-
lutions were also incorporated.

Hand tools, power tools and equipment including their res-

pective uses and functions in the construction were also p re- .
sented because the author considered those to be the first one
a builder should be fam iliar with before any other thing in the
construction. The book could be of great help to Architecture
and Engineering students as well as trade school stude nts, car-
penters and laymen who ·have interest in the field of construction.
·For the first.vqlume, the author wishes to express his grate-
ful acknowledgement to the. valuable research and contribu-
tions. of PepinN . Fajardo, and also to the constructive sugge~t ions
of Supervisor Jhonny Blonquera who first read the preliminary
. manuscript. The author likewise expresses his indebtedness and
gratitude to the persons here unnamed wro in one way or ano-
ther hove contributed to the full realization of this book.
M. B. F.
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 TAILE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I TOOLS Page

1·1 Mea suring i ools . . . .•.. •. . . .. . .. .. •. . • ... .. 2

1-2 Marking Tools • .• . . •... .. . •.• . ..• . . .. . .. . 5
1-3 Testing and Guiding Tools • ... .••. .. •..• •.• • 6
1-4 Fastening Too I5. ••• • •.. •• • • •.. • • • • • •• ••• •• • 12
l -5 Rough Foc:ing Tools . . .. . . ....• . ..... . .... ·13
1-6.. Toothed Cutting Tool!> . . ... .. . . .• .. . . .•• .. .. 14
1-7 Sharp-Edged C~tt i ng Tools .. . . . . .. . . . .... . 19
l-8 Smooth Facing Tools . . ...... . : . ... .. ..... . . 22
1-9 Boring o r Drill ing Too ls ... .. . . .. .... . . .. . . . 26
1-lO Holding Tools ... .•. . . .. . . . . ... . . . . .. . .. .. 29
I -ll Sharpening Tools . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . . .. ..... . 31
1-12 Work Bench .. .. .. . .. .. ...•• •. .. . ...•... 32
1- 13 Roughing Up Tools .. . . .. .. . . .. : . . . . ... . . . 33
1- 14 Surface Finishing Toofs .. . .. . .. \ .... . ... . . . 35
1- 15 M iscel laneous Ma son ry Tools . . . . . . ...... . 37
CHAPTER 2 WO 0 0
2-1 Introduction ... .... .. ... ......... ,,. .. ... ~· .,,. ,. :.... . . 42
2-2 Definition of Terms .... . .- .,)••··-"' . . ... . . ..... .,.•,..._. 42
2-3 Classification of Wood .i . . .r • • • ' ·' . . , •• • • • , ,.,..,. _ 43
2-4 Preparation of Wood . . . .. .. ·" . . ..• . . . ... .. , ,__, , 44
2-5 Defects in Wood .• .... ., ••. , ..• , ... .. .... ... .. , . Of~ 45
4!-6 Seasoning of Wood . .. .. •.... .... • .. . .... . .,,... ~ 46
2-7 Causes of Deca y and Methods of..F!JeServotrtm. --:':'J 47
2~8 Measuring of Wood . •.. .. , . ... . ... .... ..... . ,. . 49
2-9 Eng lish to Metric Measure o.f'· ~ --~. ,_.. ._. • .;.• . . 51

CHAPTER 3 LA.YOUT AND EXCAVATIONS .

3-l De finit ion . . . •... . ....• • ... •. . •... .. . . . .. . ·53

3-2 Lay'out Method s c;m d Procedures .. .. ... ... .. . 53
3-3 M inor ExcCtvation ... . ,. • ... ..... •. . . .. .. . . .. 57
3-4 Major Exca va tion .. . ... . . . . . . . . . : ......... . 59
s
J ... Sheeting and Bracing Sha llow Excavat ion .. . 61
3-6 Sheeting and Bracing ·of Deep Excavation . • . 63
3-7 Sheet Piles ..... . ..... . ..... .. ... . ..... . . 65
3-8 Exca va t ion in So nd .. . .... , . . ......... . . .. . 67
3-9. Excavation in Clay · . . . . ... . . . •.. . . .. ... ... 68
3-10 Filling · ... . . .. .. . .. .. . . . . .. • ; ... . . . . ..... . 69
CHAPTER 4 C0 N C R ET E
4-1 Concrete ........ , ............... , , ...... ~ .. 7J
4-2 Cement ........................... ~ ...... . 71
4-3 Aggregate ...............•................ 71
4-4 Water ......................... , . ~ ........ . 72
4-5 Types of Concrete ond Their Weight ....•..•.. 72
4-6 Mixing of Concrete .............•.......... 73
4-7 Segregation ............................•.. 76
4-8 Requirement for Good Quality Concrete ..... . 76
4-9 Curing ............................. , . , .. . 77
4-10 Admixture .............................. . 78
4-11 Concrete Proportion and Water Cement Ratio .. 78
4-12 Tests ................. ·...................... . 82
CHAPTER 5 METAL REINFORCEMENT

5-1 Steel Reinforcement .........••......•... , . 86

5-2 Steel Bars ·from English to Metric Measure .... 87
5-3 Prestressed Steel •..•••••.•.•••........•..•• 90
5-4 Welded Wire Fabric ..................••... 91
5-5 Identification of Steet Bars ................. . 91
5-6 Bar Cut Off and Bend ·Points ..•............. 93
5-7 Bar Splicing ................•....•... ; ... . 94
5-8 Bar Spacing ........•....... .' ............. . 94
5-9 Concrete Protection for Reinforcement ....... . 95
5-10 Bundle of Bars ....• ; ..•.•.....•............ 97
5- J 1 Control of Crocks ......................... . 98
S-12 Metal Reinforcement Specifications . . . . . .. 98
CHAPTER 6 F 0 U N D AT I 0 N

6-l Brief History ••••••••••••••••••. ! ......... . 100

6-2 Wall Footing ...•........•..•..•...... , ... . 102
6·3 Isolated or Independent Footing ......•..... 102
6-4 Combined Footing ..••..•....•............. 106
6-5 Continuous Footing ..•.......•...•........• 107
6-6 Raft or Mat Footing ......•........•....... 107.
6-7 Piile Foundation ........•..••............•. 109
6~8 Piles •••••••...••..••.•••...•.• ............. . 109
6-9 The Important Functions or Uses of Pile~ ... . 110
6-10 Quality and Durability of Piles .•..... , ..... . 112
6-ll Timber Piles .....................•....... 113
6·12 Deterioration of Wood Piles .............•.. 114
6·13 Protection of Timber Piles .................. · 114
 6-14 Pile Dr.iving .................. .. .... .... . 115
6-15 Con.rete and Pipe Piles ...... ·.... ........... . 118
6-16 Precast Concrete Piles ............ -. -.- ... . 119
6-17 Deterioration of Concrete Piles ....·.... ..... . 119
6-18 Metal' Pile ....••.... - .. ,. .. : . •.... . . . . . ... 120
6-19 Driving Equipment· •..........••••... : . ... . 120
6-20 Pile Spacing .............. ........ ........ . 124
6-21 Driving of Piles Through on Obstruction ... . 124
6-22 Causes of Pile Deflection in Driving 125
6-23 Settlement of Foundation ............. . .. . . 125
6-24 Failure of Pile Foundation ................. . 126
6-25 Grillage Footing •.•............. ·.......... . l27

CHAPTER 7 SOIL TEST

7-1 Auger Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f 28
7-2 Wosh Boring . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7-3 Hollow Stem Auger Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
7-4 Rotary Drilling ........•....•..••... : . . ; . . 129
7-5 Percussion Drilling • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7-6 Penetrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7J7 Dutch Cone Penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7-8 Vone Shear Test ..... :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7-9 Standard Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

CHAPTER 8 POST AND COLUMN

8-1 Definition . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 13'-4
8-2 Wooden Post . . . . • • • . • . . . • • • • • . . • . . • . . . • • . 134
8-3 . Rein'forced Concrete Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
8-4 T ied Colu mn . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
8-5 Spiral Column . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8-6 Composite ·cotumn . • . . . ... • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
8-7 Combined .Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
8'-8 Lally Column .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . . l 61

CHAPTER· 9 PLATFORM- FLOOR STRUCTURE

9-1 Wood Floor System • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . • . . . 162
9-2 Beam ...••. .. ....... ..•• ..•••..... .. : . . . 165
9-3 Relation Between the Materials and Structure . . 16.7
9-4 Behavior of Beam Under the Influence of Load . l69
9-5 Reinforcement of Concrete Beam . . . . . . . . • . 170
9-6 The Compression and Tension m a Beam . . • . 171
9-7 Spacing of Reinforcing Bars in Seam ... ·~ • . • . 173
 9-8 Splicing Hooks and Bends .. .. .. .•• .- •••• •.. 174
9-9 Steel Bors Cut Off 'o nd -Bend Point ......• • .. 175
9-10 Beams Reinforced- for Compression •. ••• .• .. 176
9-11 Web Reinforcement ....... . .• . ...... .... . 177
9-12 Tor&ion in Reinforced Concrete Member •.•• . • 177
9-13 T-Beam Design & limitation , • • . ••.•• . ... . . 178
9- 14 Other Causes of Beam Failure ...•.•....•.. 178
9-15 ~einfarced Concrete Slob .. ....•.•••••.••• . . 179
9-16 Ribbed Flood Slab . ...... ............... ..· 186
9-17 The AC I on Concrete Joist Floor Construction . 189

CHAPTER 10 · STEEL FRAMING

10-1 Introduction . . .. . . . ..... . . . ..•••••.... . .. 190

10-2 Structural Shapes . . ....•. • .... . • . .•• .•. ... 191
10-3 Structural Steel ... . ....... . .. . .. . ........ . 195
10-4 High Strength Steel ....... .. . ..•.... . .. .. . 195
l0-5 Rivets and Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . .••.•.... . .. .. 196
l0-6 Riveting Procedures . . ... ... . ....•.••..... . 196
10-7 Conditions for Punching and Drilling •.. : ... . 197
10-8 Bolts ~ . ...... .. . ...... ..... ,. .. .•• _ • : ... ... . 200
10~ 9 Connect ion of Structu ral Members .... . . ... . 200
10-10 Plate Girders . .. .. ... . ..... . .. ... ..... . .. . 206
10-1 1 Web Plates and· Intermediate Stiffeners ..... . 207
10- 12 Roof Trusses ........ . ............... . . .. . 211
10- 13. Welded Connections .•...... .. .•.... .. .... . 212
CHAPTER 1.1 TIMBER ROOF FRAMING
11-1 Introduction . • . . . . . . . . • • . . . . • • . • • • • . . • . . 215
11 ..2 Types of Roof .. .. . .. .. . .. .. • . . • • .. .. .. . .. 216
11 - 3 Types of Roof Frame . . ....• ... , . . • . . . . . . . . . 220
11 -4 T imber Framing Fasteners . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
11-5 lntf!rmediate Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
11-6 End Joints ·• . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
1 1-7 Splicing . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . 233
11-8 Glued Laminated Lumber . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . 235

CHAPTER 12 'ROOF AND ROOFING MATERIALS

12- l Roofing Materials . . . . . . .. .. . . • .. .. .. • .. .. 242
12-2 Galvanized iron Sheets ... . . . - .............. 243
12-3 Corrugated G.J. Roofing Fasteners·......... . 246
t 2-4 Advantages and Disadvantages of G. I. Rivets . . 247
12-5 Advantages and Oisadvcntagess of G. I. Nails . : 247
 12-6 Technical Specifications .•. . .•.....•....• . .. 248
12-7 Plain G.l. Sheet ...••...................... 249
12-8 . Flat, Standing Seom and Botten_Roofing ..... . 252
12-9 Slope of RooF • . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 252
12-lO Cloy Tile Roofing ... . .... ... ....... .. ... . . 255
12-1 1 Asbestos ond Color. Bond Roofing . .. .... .... . 256

CHAPTER 13 STAIRS
13-1 Introduction ...•.•••.............•...... · . 259
13-2 Definitions . . . . • . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
13-3 Laying Out of Stairs ...................... · . 263
13-4 laying Out the Stringer . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
13-5 Type of Stringers . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
13-6 Handrail and Balusters . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. 266
13-7 Re inforced Concrete Sta irways . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

CHAPTER 14
PRECAST AND PRESTRESSED CONSTRUCTION
14-1 ·Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
J4~2 Types of Precast Structure ....... . ......... . 269
14-3 Roof and Floor Members ....... ..... ·. . . .. •.. 270
14-4 Precast Beams •.••••••••• • .•.. .. .•. .. .•.• 271
14-5 Precast Column ................... .. .•... 272
14-6 Prestressed Concrele .................... . 272
l4-7 Prestressing of Concrete ........ ... ... .. ... . 273
14-8 Concrete for Prestressing ... ............. . . 275
14-9 Shope of Prestressed Structure ... . ......... . 275
14-10 Metal Rein:orcement .. .... .............. . , 280
14-11 Grout for Bonded Tendons ...... .. ... ..... . 282
14-12 Measurement of ~restressing Force .. .. . . ... . 283
14-13 Post Tensioning Anchorage . .... . .......... . 283

CHAPTER 15 FORM, SCAFFOLDING AND STAGING

15- J Form . . . • • . . • . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . • . . 284
1-5-2 Construction ,f forms ...•.......... ,' ,.:. . . 285
~5-3 Erection ond Securing of Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
15-4 Wall Forms ...•••..................... ·. . . . 288
15·5 Greasing of Forms . . • • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
15-6 Comparative Analysis Between tke T&G ond
Plywood as Form . . • . . . • • • • • . • . . . . • . . . . . . 289
15-7 Scaffolding and Staging .. • .. • .. .. . . . . . .. . .. 290
 15-8 Stag ing for Reinforced Concrete Beam and
Floor Slob • . . . • • . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
15-9 Conduits and Pipes Embedded in Concrete 294

CHAPTER 16

HOISTiNG EQUIPMENT and POWER TOOLS

16- 1 Hoist • . . . • • . . . . • . . . . . . . • • . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . • 297
16-2 Definitions . . • . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . • • . . . • • . . . . . . 297
16-3 Knotting and H 1tching . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. 298
16-4 Pu lleys .....•. . ..... . ...•....... . .... .. .. 304
16-5 Circu lar Sow . . ........... . ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . · 306
16-6 Radial A rm Sow . . . • . • . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 0
16-7 Portable Electric Sow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
16-8 Portable Electric Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 11
16-9 Drill Press ·. . • . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . • . • . . • • . . . . . . 31 2
16- 10 Portable Electric Sabe r Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13
16-1 1 Band Saw • • • • • . • . • • • • • . . . • . • . • . . . . • • . . . • 3 14
16-12 Single Surface Planer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 7
16- 13 Portable Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
16- 1-4 Porta ble ·Hand Router . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 318
16-15 Wood Lathe •. ..••..•• . , • • . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 319
16-16 Truck Mounted Crane . •..• • ........ ~ , . . , . . . 320
16-17 Tpwer Crone . . • . . . • . . • • • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
APPENDICES ... .•... . .....•.•...... , . . . . . . . . . . 322
 CHAPTER 1
TOOLS
INTRODUCTION
Tools had been regarded as a partner of man·s quest for
progress and survival from the early stone age down to the pre-
sent generation. The mechanical advantages, accuracy, speed
and efficiency derived from the use of the right tools and equ ip-
ment, has prompted man to continuously search for the refine-
ment of old tools aside from the invention and introduction
of new ones that would provide greater efficiency and refinement
of work.
Comparatively, it could be seen from the structures and works
, of past builders, the quality. refinement of texture and the time
involved in their construction to be far behind the wor ks of the
present generation. These could be mainly attributed to the kind
of tools and or power tools that are being used by the present
contemporary builders
Experienced builder agrees, that the efficiency of the work
in building construction could be augmented by 25 percent or
more with the use of the right kind of tools aside from the im-
proved quality of the work performed.
By hiring an experienced worker who has a complete set of
tools however high his demand for pay is more advantageous and
cheaper than hiring a beginner with a lower rate but without the .
necessary tools for a particular job. The former although demand-
ing a higher pay can accomplish wor~ with better qu-a lity in a
5hort time than the latter whose work r isks repair and delay not to
mention the extra cost involved.
The efficiency and quality of the work particularly in build-
ing construction depends upon three factors:
1. Avai labi I ity and sufficiency of materials.
2. Experience and skill of the workers in their respective
field.
3. Complete set of too ls and equipment of good quality
and standard make.

The different kinds of construction tools may be classified

according to the different kinds of trade involved:
 1. Carpentry Tools 4. Painters Tools ·
2. Masonry Tools 5. Plumbing Tools
3. Tinsmithing Tools 6. Electrical Tools
A- CARPENTRY TOOLS

Carpentry tools are classified according to their functions:

1. · Measuring Tools 7. Sharp-edged Cutting Tools
2. Marking Tools 8. Smooth Facing Tools
3. Testing and Guiding Tools 9. Boring or Drilling Tools
4. Fastening Tools 10. Holding Tools
5. Rough Facing Tools 11. Sharpening Tools
6. Toothed Cutting Tools 12. Work Bench

1- 1 MEASURING TOOLS
The early developed measuring tools used in constructions
were of various types provided with English-measure graduated
scale into 8th. and 16th of an inch. The forerunner in making ·
these kinds of warranted tools are the Stanley and the Lufkins
Rule Co.
The increasing popularity and worldwide acceptance of the
Metric measure has prompted these companies and others to
adopt and incorporate the meter and centimeter rules in all the
measuring tools that they are manufacturing. The recent measu-
ring tools appear to contain the inches on one edge and the
centimeters on the opposite side of either the zig-zag or push·
pull tape. ·
Consequently, the worldwide adoption of the Metric System
otherwise known as the System International (SI). manufacturers
of all kinds of tools has to change the scale and graduation ot
measuring tools from English to Metric measure. However, al-
though the Engl·ish measuring tools are already obsolete, they
are still presented in this topic for historical background. How
the present tools developed the correlat ion between the English
and the Metr ic measure, their equ ivalent values, how they served
the past generation and how they used the instrumen-ts which
could be of help to the educational background and advance-
ment of the present crop of builders.
The different kind,s of measuring tools that are being used
in building construction otherw ise known as "Rules" are; •
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 1. The two foot four folding rule 4. Push-Pull tape rule
2. The Extension Rule 5. Slide Caliper rule
3. Zig-zag Rule 6. Marking Gauges

The two foot four folding rule - is generally used in measuring

short distances. It is usually made up of four folds connected by
three hinges spaced at 6 inc;hes or 15 em apart wh ich could be
folded-up. '

Figure l-1

Extention Rule - Is used for measuring inside distances such

a~ doors, w indows, cabinets etc.

Figure 1- 2

Zig-zag rule - Is ava ilabe in (4 ft.) 1.20m and (6 ft.) 1.80 m

commonly used by carpenters fo r ro ugh layout. There are three
types of joints available :
1. Concealed
2. Riveted
3. Springless
 Push-Pull Tape rule - Is used to measure long distances;
available from 1.00 m to 50 meters tong.

tio-zoo rule

Figure 1-3

Slide Caliper rule Is used to measure outside diameter of

cylindrical objects.

SLIDE CALIPER IIULE

Figure 1-4

Marking Gauges- Is used to make lines parallel to the edges.

Figure 1 - 5

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 The two foot four folding ru le cou ld be used as a protractor
using the values on table 1-1.

TABLE 1-1 ANGLES AND OPENINGS

OiL Ang. Dis. Ang. Dis. Ano, Dis. An g. Dis. Ang. Dis. Ang.
in. in. in. in. in in.
,
0 0 0 0 0 0

.21 3.34 16 6.41 31 9.38 46 12.18 61 14.78 76

.42 2 3.55 17 6.62 32 9.57 47 12.36 62 14.94 77
.63 3 3.75 18 6.82 33 9.76 48 12.54 63 15.11 76
.84 4 3.96 19 7.02 34 9.95 49 12.72 64 15.27 79
1.05 5 4.17 20 7.22 35 10.14 50 12.90 65 15.43 80
1.26 6 4.37 21 7.42 36 10.33 51 13.07 66 15.59 81
1.47 7 4.58 22 7.61 37 10.52 52 13.25 67 15.75 82
. 1.67 8 4.78 23 7.81 38 10.71 53 13.42 68 15.90 83
1.88 9 4.99 24 8.01 39 10.90 54 13.59 69 16.06 84
2.09 10 5.19 25 8.20 40 11.08 55 13.77 70 16.21 85
2.30 11 5.40 26 8.40 41 11.27 56 13.94 71 16.37 86
2.51 12 5.60 27 8.60 42 11.45 57 14.1 1 72 16.52' 87
2.72 13 5.81 28 8.80 43 11.64 58 14.28 73 16.67 88
2.92 14 6.01 29 8.99 44 11.82 59 14.44 74 16.82 89
3.13 15 6.21 30 9.18 45 12.00 60 14.61 75 16.97 90

1-2 MARKING TOOLS

Marking tools are classified according to the kind of work it
is to perform:
1. Chalk or charcoal line- is used for marking a very rough
work.
2. Round pencil lead- used for mark ing rough work .
3. Scratch awl - is used in mark ing a sem i-rough work.
4. Scriber - is used in marking fine work. It is hardened
steel with a sharp point designed to mark fine line.
5. Compass- is used to inscribe arcs or circle.
6. Divider - is used in dividing distances into equal parts' ·
particularly an arc or circumference.

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 SCRA"fCH AWL

r~--s-c_··-·-~~··
CHALK OR CHARCOAL LINE COMPASS

Figure 1 -6

1-3 TESTING AND GUIDING TOOLS

Good carpentry work demands accur~cy in measurement and
a well fitted joint or parts together. This could be done with the
various guiding tools for a precise and quality work.

The different kinds of testing and guiding tools are:

1. Level- is used for both guiding and testing the work to

a vertical or ht>rizontal position.
2. Plastic Hose with water - is the best and accurate tool for
guiding the work in establishing a horizontal level.

Figure.. 1-7

3. Plumb Bob - is used to check or obtain a vertical line.

The word plumb means perpendicular to a horizontal plane.

6.
 PL.UM8 808

Figure 1·8

4. Miter Box - is a device used as a guide of the hand saw in

cutting object to form a miter joint.

Figure 1·9

5. Miter shooting board - is a plai n board with two 45°

guide fastened on top of the upper board. This device is used for
designing patterns, cabinets. etc.

'
Figure 1-10 ·

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 6. Sliding r~bevel - is like a try square with a slidina and
adjustable blade that could be set to any angle other than 90

SLIDING T- BEVEL

Figure 1·11

. ·TABLE 1·2 TABLE OF ANGLES

Polygon Angle Tongue Blade

No. of Sides Degrees ln. em. ln. em.

3 30 12 30.5 20718 53.0

5 54 12 30.5 8 25/32 22.3
6 60 12 30.5 6 15/16 17.6
7 64.3 12 30.5 5 25/32 14.6
8 67.5 12 30.5 4 31/32 12.6
9 70 12 30.5 43/8 11.1
10 72 12 30.5 3718 9.8

Table 1 - 2 is useful in laying out the included angles of a

given polygon.

7. Angle Divider- is a double bevel used to divide an angle

a complicated work. This tool could divide an angle in one

8
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SQUARE COMBINED TRY AND

ANGLE OlVlOER
MITER SQUARE

Figure 1-12

8. Square - is called a "Trying Square" . Square is a· right

angle standard at 90 degrees us.ed in marking or testing work.
The different types of square are:
a) Try Square - is a square with blades that ranges from
(3" to 15") 7.6 to 38 em.
b) Miter Square - is a square w it h blades permanently set .
at 45 degrees.
c) Combined Try and Miter Square .- is a combination of
4 5 and 90 degrees in one set.
d) Combination Square ..:.. is similar to a try square only
that the head can be made to slide and clamp at any
desired place of the blade and is also provided w ith a
miter and a level gu ide.

9
 e) Framing or Steel Square - so called as it is used effec-
tively on framing work.

FRAMING OR STEEL SQUARE

Figure l -13

Parts of a fram ing square:

Body- the longer and wider part
Tongue- the shorter and the narrower part
Face - the side visible when the square is held by the
tongue in the right hand, the body pointing to the left.
Back - the side ~isible when the square is held by the tongue
with the left hand, the body pointing to the r ight.

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HAND

TO NGUE.

Figure 1-14

TAf?LE 1-3 TABLE OF ANGLE FORM BY THE SQUARE

(inches)

Angles: Tongue: Body: Angle: Tongue: Body: Angle: Tongue: Body:

.35 20.00 16 5.51 19.23 31 10.28 17.14

2 .70 19.99 17 5.85 19.13 32 10.60 16.96
3 1.05 19.97 18 6.18 19.02 33 10.89 16.77
4 1.40 19.95 19 6.51 18.91 34 11 .18 16.58
5 1.74 19.92 20 6.84 18.79 35 11.47 16.38
6 2.09 19.89 21 7 .17 18.69 36 11.76 16.18
7 2.44 19.85 22 7 .49 18.54 37 12.04 14.98
8 2.78 19.81 23 7.80 18.40 38 12.31 15.76
9 3.13 19.75 24 8.13 18.27 39 12.59 15.54
10 3.47 19.70 25 8.45 18.13 40 12.81 15.32
11 3.82 19.63 26 8.77 17.98 41 13.12 15.09
12 4.16 19.56 27 9.08 17.82 42 13.38 1<1.89
13 4.50 19.49 28 9.39 17.66 43 13.64 14.14
14 4.84 19.41 29 9.70 17.49 44 13.89 14.39
15 5.18 19.32 30 10.00 17.32 45 14.14 14.14

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1- 4 FASTENING TOOLS

Fastening tools are the tools used to faster or secure parts of

the construction that are to be connected together with nails,
screws, bolts, etc.
The different types of fastening tools are:
1. Claw hammer - a hand tool made of steel carefully forged,
hardened and tempered. Its sizes varies from 140 to 560 grams.
a. A 400- 450 grams is recommended for finishing work.
b. A 450-560 grams is recommended for framing work.

C •rv~<l Claw Plolf\ Nt<~

Figure 1·15

2. Wrenches- a hand tool with a handle and a jaw which

may be fitted to the head of a nut used to tighten or loosen bolts.
The three general classes of wrenches are:
a. Plain
b. Socket
c. Adjustable

Figure 1-16

12
 3. Screw driver- a hand tool with a head and a shank used
for turning screw·, classified either as:
a. Plai11
b. Automatjc ·

It may also be classified according to the shape of the tip of

. the shank, such as:
a. Ordinary b. Phillips

PLAIN SCAE 'W DRIVER

SCRt:'W DRIVER

YMH<E£ SCREW DRIVER

Figurel-17

1- 5 ROUGH FACING TOOLS or STRIKING TOOLS

Rough facing tools are the so called "Striking Tools" because

they are used through a series of blows. They are also called "iner·
tia tools", or "Rough facing tools" because the cut produced were
rough.
The differe'nt kinds of rough facing tools are:
1. Hatchet - is generally a1utility tool used for sharpening
stakes and cutting down timber to rough sizes.

SI11HGLIHG CLAW BUREL

Figure 1-18

13
 2. Axe - a tool used for splitting wood or hew ing t i m~r.

Ol!tfFITH Ail-E

Figure 1·19

3. Adze- roughly, an adze is a hatchet in which the blade is

at right angle with the handle.

CAftP(W'ttft.'S ADZE.
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Figure 1-20

1 ·6 TOOTHED CUTTING TOOLS

In carpentry work, the toothed cutting tools is of utmost

importance considering its versatility and service demand.
There are several types of th is kind of tools:
1. Saws - T he most important of this k ind of tools
are classified accord ing to:
a) Kind of cut:
1. Cross cut
2. Rip cut
3. Combined rip and cross cut

14
 Figure 1-21

.b) Shape of the blades:

1. Straight back 3. Thin back
2. Narrowed 4. Skew back

STIIAieNT t•c;• Jtrl' s•w

THIN BACK f\tfl SAW

Figure 1-22
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 c) according to its u,se:
· 1. Cab inet 6. Buck or wood
2. Joiner 7. Compass
·3. Miter 8. Key hole
4. Stair 9. Coping
5. Floor 10. Hack

FLOOR

t<EY HOLE

JOINER OR BENCH

MITER

Figure 1-23

16
 B U"CI< OR WOOD

HAC I<

COPING SAW

COMPASS

Figure 1-24

17
 2. Files - a metal tool of different shapes and sizes used for
abrading, reducing or smooth cutting metal, wood or other mate-
rials. ·

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SINGLE CUT OOUIH.E CUT RASP VUCEN

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Figure 1-25

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1 - 7 SHARP-EDGED CUTTING TOOLS

A- Chisel ....: is an indispensable tool in carpentry which is also

considered as the most abused tool oftenly used for prying, can
opener, open cases or as sc.r~w driver etc.
Chisels are classified according to:
1. Service:
a) Paring Chisel - a light duty tool used to plane
· long surfaces parallel with the grain of wood. Paring
chisel should not be driven by blows but only man i-
pulated by means of hand pressure.

b) Firming Chisel - us~d for medium duty work

usually ddven by hand pressure in paring or by the use
of mal~et blow in mort ising work

c) Framing Chisel - a heavy duty tool designed to

absorb a severe strain in framing work where deep cut
is necessary.

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Figure 1-26

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2. Lengt h :
a) Butt
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c) M ill

CHI SEL ACCORDIN8 TO LENGTH

Figure 1-27

3. Side of Blade:
a. p!ain . b. Bevel

BEVE L

Figure 1-28

20
 4. Handle Attachment:
a. ·Tang b. Socket"

TAit

Figure 1-29

5. Shape of Blade:
a) Flat . b) Round (gouge) c) L (corner)

•oue1 011 IIOUND

L ott COIIIIIR
Figure 1·30

Chisels may also be clas~ified accord ing to its blade with un-
natural width. ' Those chisels with blades wider than (2 in.) 5 em
is called "Slick" . .

B. Draw Knife- is used in trimming work by drawing towards

the worker.

Figure 1·31

21
 1 - 8 SMOOTH FACING TOOLS

Smooth facing tools are sometimes regarded as "guided sharp

edge cutting tools". These tools are actually chisels with frames to
guide and lim it the cut and make it smooth.
'The different kinds of smooth facing tools are:
L Spoke Shave - a modified k ind of draw knife w ith an
adjustable blade like a plane to limit the thickness of the cut.

SIN GLE- SCREW RAISED

HANDLES

CHAIR MAK ER'S WOOOEII $P0k£ SHAVE

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CHAIH Ell CUTT ER

Figure 1~32

' 22
 2. Plane -- is used in smoothing boards or other surfaces for
framing and moulding. P~ane is also used to make wood surfaces
into uniform thickness.

Planes are classified according to its size and services:

1. Jack plane- for heavy rough work.
2. Fore plane- for smoothing and straightening the rough
or irregular cut of the jack plane.
3. Trying plane-is used to obtain the smoothest finish.
4. Jointer--:- a trying plane is a simple small jointer.
5. Smooth plane- a small plane used for smoothing un-
even surfaces in wood even those with minor depressions.

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 6. Moulding and Special Planes - are planes used in
making various shapes of mou lding and cuts. The different
types of moulding planes are:
a) Rabbet or Rebate Plane - used for making a sinking
cut on wood to make them fit t o each other.
b) Fillester Plane - similar in use as the rabbet plane
but is more preferable because it cuts more accurately than
the former.
c) Groov ing Plane - used in cutting across the wood
grain.
d) Router - used to surface the bottom of the grooves.
e) Round and hollow moulding plane- used to produc e
a concave or convex surface.

IIA18E T

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QUAil T !R ROUMO

MOULDINC. ANO SPECIAL I"LANf

Figure 1-35

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1 - 9 BORING OR DRILLING TOOLS

These tools are special ly designed to mak e hole in wood.

The different types of dr iII ing t-ools are:
1. Brad awls- A small tool used for punching or piercing
sma ll holes. It is generally used in starting a nail or screw into
hardwood. •

Figure 1·36

2. Gimlets - Tool s used for boring small holes by hand

pressure classified as:
a) Twist b) Plain

TWIIt

I' LAI M

IIIII Lf.TI

Figure 1-37

3. Augers- is used for boring holes with a diameter from

liz" to 2" inches or 12.7 mm to 25 mm. Augers that are pro·
vided with a shank are commonly called "bits"

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1\NGLt CUTTER Sln<.E CI.ITTEII
NoIf•er Kt•"
(a) Single cutter. extension lip, coarse screw, for general all around
boring; rap id, dean cutting tnd ..sy boring adopted in boring wet,
green, hard or knotty wood and boring with the grain.
(b} Double cutter, extension lip, fine screw, npcommended for fur·
nltures and cabiMt work or wherever a smooth hole is essential.
(t) Ship h..d with single cutter and coarse screw, Absence of lip is
recommended for deep boring or in wood with strong grain.
(d) Ship hNd single cutter without screw or lip is recommended
for deep borln9 In wet pitchy woods. The absence of strew has less
ten~ncy to
follow or drift with the .!I~~ in of the wood.

Figure 1·38

4. Twist Drills- used for drilling small holes. Twist drills

are preferably used in cases where the gimlets or the auger may
cause splitting of the wood grain. These tools has lesser ten-
dency to split the wood grain because they are not provided
with a cutting lip.

l)II.ILL

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Figure 1-39

27
 5. Hollow Augers- "!sed for external boring or turning.

~=s~-,. - --1;zr----,1
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Figure 1-40

6·. Spoke Pointers - cuts conical holes. It is similar to the

auger only that the cutter is lengthwise.
7. Counter ~inks - used for enlarging a conical hole at
the surface of wood.
8. Reamers- usually a reamer is used chiefly by machinist
in enlarging metal holes. It is also used in carpentry work for
enlarging holes on wood when made too small for the screw
or its head.

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Figure 1·41

These tools are u5ually provided with a sha.n k instead of a

handle, hence, a brace is indispensable.

28
 PLAIN liT IIUef.

Figure 1-42

1-10 HOLDING TOOLS

.. .
Hold ing tools is vital and important in accompl ishing f ine car-
pentry work. In many stages of construction the need for holding
the materials in place rigidly is necessary.
Holding tools may be classif ied accord ing to its 5erv ice: ·
1. Supporting - Carpentry wor.k such as chiselling planing
and the like, needs support to amply sustain the operation. The
Hor5e or Trestle is the r ight tool for the purpose.

Figure 1·43

2. Retaining- Under this category, there are several kinds of

holding tools considered as rigid and strong enough in tightly pres-
sing the materials together.

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 a) Clamps - is effective in tightly pressing pieces of
wood together in making tenon, mortise and other joints. Clamps
may be classi fied into:
1. Single Screw Jaw 4. Miter
2. Double Screw 5. Beam
3. Chain
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Figure 1-44

b) Vises - A tool used t o hold a piece of m aterial

rigidly secured in place to absorb severe blows. The available types
of vises are:
1. Screw 3. Parallel Jaw
2. Quick acting screw 4. Swivel Bottom
5. Self-adjusting jaw

30 .
 Vllt:S

Figure 1-45

1-11 SHARPENING TOOLS

Experienced carpenters realize the importance .of sharpening

tools in carpentry operat ion. Sharp tools assure the worker in ac-
complishing a quality work and is faster than using dull tools.
The different kinds of sharpening tools are:
1. Grind Stone - a flat disc solid stone usually of sand-
stone mounted on a shaft used f.or sharpening, shaping or
polish ing metal by turning. ·
2. Oil Stone- Used after the grinding operation to achieve
a sm.ooth and keen edge of the tools. Oil is used as a lubricafing
medium and that is why they are called oil stone. Oil stone are
of two types:
a. Natural - found in their natural state
b. Artificial -are ordinary abrasives such as carburan-
dum alundum and emery.

Figure 1-4:~
• .•

31
1-12 WORK BENCH

Work bench is also an important tool in carpentry operation

considering the var'ious tools attached to it. Work bench is con-
sidered as a shop tool and is needed for the different kinds of on-
site or off-site preparation of wood parts in all construction
projects.
.·:,;·-.;..

Figure 1-47

B - MASONRY TOOLS

Masonry. is the art of shaping, forming, arranging, laying and

uniting stone, bricks, building blocks, plastering etc. to form walls
and other parts of the building.

Masonry tools are so designed to accompl ish many types of

masonry work. Masonry tools also include some of the carpentry
tools previously mentioned particularly the measuring tools, the
testing and guiding tools. Masons also use other kinds of special
tools aside from . the previously enumerated tools adopted to the
kind of work involved ..

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1-13 ROUGHING UP TOOLS

Roughing up is the process of preparing the surface and parts

of masonry work. It involves the rough work of dressing, and pre·
paration of the different phases of masonry work. Tools for this
type are mostly striking tools and those that also need a striking
medium.

1. Mason's Axe or Hammtr- Is also known as Ax-Hammer

used in two different ways. The axe to serve as a chisel and the
hammer for driving nails and other rough work in masonry.

2. Brick Hammer- 1$ another type of combination hammer

wh ich is used for dressing and cutting bricks, stone or concrete
and other driving operations.

3. Patent Hammer - Is a hammer wherein the head is com-

posed of a group ofth in chisels used for dressing stone or concrete.

4. Crandall- A tool w ith sharp pointed steel spikes used for

dressing stone or concrete.

5. Cross Peen Hammer- Is a cross head hammer where one is

shaped I ike a wedge used for various striking need in masonry work.

6. Cold Chisel- Is a common tool for carpentry, and masonry

work used for dressing or cutting stone, concrete, metal and other
materials with the aid of hammer.

7. Star Drill - Used for boring or drilling holes on hard sur-

face such as rock, stone or concrete.

8. Bolster- A tool similar in appearance with the cold chisel

including its services but has a wide blade edge. It is· also known
as blocking chisel.

9. Wrecking Bar - a very useful tool made of steel bar used in

demolition work and in pulling- off large nails.
 STEEL MALLEl

B~ I C I< HAMME R

CRA N DALL
HATCHET

COLD CHISEL

STAR DRILL

CROSS PEEN HAMMER

MASONS HAMMER

SHOVEL

Figure 1-48
1-14 SUAFACE FINISHING TOOLS

Tools of this classification are categorized 'into:

1. Floats- flat tools with a handle at the back usually made
of wood. Kinds of float:
a. Common float- used for smoothing or for producing
textured surfaces on cement or plaster.
· b. Bull float - a tool used to smooth freshly placed
concrete. ·
c. Devil or Nail float- a tool.used to roughen the surface·
of plaster to provide a key for the next coat.
d. Carpet float - used in plastering to produce a fine- ·
grained texture in sand finishes.
e. Angle float- used for finishing corners and for pfaster:.
ing.

b '~-------------------*

Figure l-49.

35
 2. Trowels- flat hand tools used for applying, spreading and ·
shaping plaster or mortar to produce a relatively smooth finish on
concrete surfaces in the final stages of finishing. The kind of
trowels are :
a. Ordinary trowel- similar in appearance as the ordinary
float but with a steel blade.
b. Pointing trowel - a trowel used in pointing or remov·
lng and laying mortar In masonry joints.
. c. Brick trowel - a trowel with an offset blade used to
pick up or spl'ead mortar.
d. Buttering trowel - a small trowel used to spread
mortar on bricks and tiles before it is laid.
e. Edger a finishing trowel used on the edges offresh
~::oncrete or plaster to form a rounded corner.
f. Margin trowel - its sides has a box-l ike appearance
especially used for working corner angles.

MARGIN TIIOWlL

POIN'fiN8 TROWEL FINISHING TROWEL

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1 -15 MISCELLANEOUS MASONRY TOOLS

There is so much duplicity in the functions of masonry tools.

There are also tools which can easily be fabricated by a prolific
mason. Tools of this kind are those simple tools but are considered
worthy of notice since they accomplish an important task in
making the rigorous work involved in masonry simpler.

1. Spade - a basic construction tool used in many of the

dirty work in the concrete mix or plaster.

2. G. I. pail- in the absence of a chute or a buggy, it is used

as vessel in handling especially lntransferringconcrete mix, mortar
or plaster from the mixing board.

3. Mixing board- usually made of wood or concrete used for

mixing' concrete in the absence of a concrete mixer. This is usually
fabricated on-site.
. ..
4. Mason's box - a shallow box, made of wood, used to
contain mortar or plaster to make it easily accessible to the mason.

5. Measuring box - a box, made of board or plywood with

handle, used for measuring sand, gravel etc. prior to mixing. This
tool is also fabricated.

6. Rubber foam - used to obtain a fine-grained texture in

plastering.

7. Painter's brush - its use in masonry work is similar to the

foam.

8. Plastic or nylon string- used for marking and guiding the

block laying, tile laying. etc. to produce a uniform and straight
course.

9. Aligning stick - various names can be attributed to this

tool which is simply a straight piece of lumber, more or less L50
m. long used in plastering and concreting the pavement to assure
alignment or a straight surface. . ·

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 C. PLUMBING TOOLS

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 D. PAINTERS TOOLS
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NAIL SET

HOOK SCRAPER WALL PUTTY PUTTY PLATE

SCRAPER KNif'E

CUTTINO ·IN ROLLER

CORNER ROLLER TRIM ROLLER E OG1NG ROLLER

PAINT SPRAYER

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(O) Simpl< bcod fo<ll'lllr.

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Pipe·bPnding muchines.

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F.. TINSMITHING TOOLS

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 CHAPTER 2
WOOD
2.- 1 INTRODUCTIOI\.I

Wood is that fibrous substances which compose the trunk and

branches of the tree that lies between the pith and the bark.
Wood is the most common of the building materials.
The versatility of using wood in the constru ction has lifted it
to its present importance in the field of construction. Small houses
and even palatial homes used wood from its structure down to the
finishing and articulate carvings.
Even with the introduction and acceptance of new methods
and materials in construction, wood is evidently much in use. Con-
crete buildings used wood from the very start of its erection. Like-
wise, steel c.onstruction also use wood. Wood because of its
strength, light in weight, durability and ease of fastening has
become one of the most important bu ild ing materials.
Many Scientists and Engineers are engaged in the study and
research for the development of new methods of full utilization
of wood. New processes are being developed to reduce if not to
el iminate waste in the manufacturing of wood .

2-2 DEFrNITION OF TERMS:

1. Lumber = Is the term appl ied to wood after it is sawed or

sliced into boards, planks, timber etc.

2. Rough Lumber = Is the term applied to unplaned or un-

dressed lumber.
3. Surfaced o_r Dressed Lumber = Is a planed lumber having at
least one smooth side.
4. S2s; S4s ~ Are planed or dressed lumber of which the
number connotes the number of smooth sides; such as S2s is
· smooth on two sides.
5. Slab = Is a kind of rough lumber which is cut tangent to
the annual rings, running the full length ofthe fog and containing·
at feast one flat surface.
- - - - - --·-·· - - -
42
 6. Timber = Is a piece of lumber five inches or 13 em. or larger
in its smallest dimension.

7. Plank= Is a wide piece of lumber from 4 to 13 em. thick.

8. Board = Is a piece of lumber less than Hz" or 4 em. thick

and at least 4 inches or 10 em. wide.

9. Flitch= Is a thick piece of lumber.

10. Fine Grained= When the annual rings are small, the grain
or marking which separates adjacent rings is said to be fine grained;
when large, it is called Coarse Grained.

11. Straight Grained = When the direction of the fibers are

nearly parallel with the sides and edges of the board, it is said to
be straight grained. When the lumber is taken from a crooked tree,
it is said to be crooked or cross·grained.
2-3 CLASSIFICATION OF WOOD:

Wood used in building construction are those wood which

grow larger by addition of layer on the outer surface each year
known to botanist as OXOGENS.

Wood are classified according to:

1. Mode of Growth:
a. Exogeneous = Are those outward growing trees which
are most preferred for lumbering.

b. Endogeneous = Are those inside growing trees and

are not preferred for lumbering because they produced a soft
center core.

2. Density= Density is either:

a. Soft
b. Hard

3. Leaves : The leaves of a tree is either:

a. Needle shape {conifers)
b. Broad shape

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 4. Shade or Color:
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Brown
e. Black, etc.
5. Grain:
a. Straight
b. Cross
c. Fine
d. Coarse
6. Nature of the surface when sawed:
a. Plain
b. Grained
c. Figured or marked

CROOKED GRAIN
.,:···;·
CROSS Ga.Anf STRAIGHr GRAIN

Cross Section of a Tree

Figure 2-1

2-4 PREPARATION OF WOOD

Lumbering is the term applied to the operations performed in

preparing wood for commercial purposes. It involves logging which
is the process or operation of felling or cutting of trees including
ib hauling and delivery to the sawmill for sawing.
Sawing on the otherhand, is the operation of preparing or cut-
ting the logs into its.commercial sizes.
 The methods and manner of log ~wing are:
1. Plain or 811Stard Sawing: Is the cutting of the logs entire!.
through the diameter and parallel chords tangential to the annuc
rings.
2. Quarter or Rift Sawing
a. Radial
b. Tangential
c. Quarter Tangential
d. Combined Radial and Tangential

COMa!He!P 1\.\0\M. ~
TlMUtl'ftA\.

Figure 2·2

2-5 DEFECTS IN WOOD

Defects· are irregularities found in wood. The most common

defects in wood are:

1. Caused by Abnormal Growth

a. Heart Shakes = Are radial cracks originating at the
heart of the logs.

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 b. Wind Shakes or Cup Shakes = Are cracks or breaks
across the annual rings of timber during its growth
caused by excessive bending of the t ree due to wind.
c. Star Shakes = Composed of several heart shakes w-hich
radiate from the center of the log in a star-like
manner.
d. Knots = Occurs at the starting point of a limb or branch
of the wood.

2. Due to Deterioration:
a. Dry Rot = Is the presence of moisture caused by fungi
in seasoned wood.
b. Wet Rot = Takes place sometimes in the growth of the
tree caused by water saturation.

Figure 2-3

2 - 6 SEASONING OF LUMBER

Trees when fallen contains moistu re in their cell layer. These

moisture should be expelled thoroughly to preserve the .lumber
from shrinkage or decay. Experiments have proven that timber 'im·
mersed in water immediately after being fallen and squared is less
subject to splitting and decay. It reduces warping but'makes the
wood brittle and less elastic. Soaking timber into liquid is the
' method of seasoning practiced by the ancient Roman builders.
Sometimes wood are steeped in oil of cedar t o protect it from
worm attack.
 ...
Salt water makes wood harder, heavier and durable. However.
wood intended for use in buildings has the tendency to attract
moisture from the air.
The Two methods adopted in seasoning of lumber are:
as
1. Natural or Air Seasoning= This is considered one of the
best method of seasoning lumber although the period involved is
relatively longer. The processes are:

a. Lumber is piled outside where its length 'are sloped at

about 10 em. to the meter height. ·
b. Lumber is piled in a well.ventilated shed. Each piece
is properly and evenly spaced from each other for free
circulation of air around the lumber. ,

2. Artificial Seasoning = The lumber is stacked in a drying

kiln and then exposed to steam and hot air. Artifidal seasor.ing i.:;
resorted for quick drying but wood from this process is quite
inferior than that seasoned by the natural method. The different
artificial seasoning methods employed are: ·
a. Forced Air Drying = Fans are 'used to booster the cir·
culation of air preparatory process to kiln drying.
b. Kiln Drying= Lumber is dried in a specially built room
or chamber by which temperature and humidity as
well as the circulation of air is controlled.
c. Radio Frequency Dmlectric Drying = A very fast
method of drying lumber wherein the use of radio fre·
quency dielectric heat is employed. Drying through
this process may only take 24 hours as compared to
the other methods.

2 - 7 · CAUSES OF DECAY AND METHODS OF

PRESERVATION
Wood does not decay naturally through age, nor will it decay
if it is kept constantly dry or continuously submerged in water.
The common causes of decay in wood are:
1. Altern.:~te moisture. and dryness
2. Fungi and molds
3. Insects and worms
4. Heat and confined air

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 The essential requirement to achieve a successful preservation
of wood is good seasoning and the process of preserving wood are:

1. External = The wood is coated with a preservative coating

(as paint) which will penetrate the fibers.

2. Internal = A chemical compound is impregnated at a pres-

sure to permeate the wood thoroughly. The different processes are:

a. By impregnating the timber with a 2 percent zinc

chloride solution followed by an injection of about 45
kg of creosote oil per cubic meter of wood.

b. The cylindrical tank is filled from the charging tank

with creosote oil at a temperature of 930 C and pres·
sure is applied until the timber absorb oil to a pre·
determined amount.
c. A partially seasoned timber is run into the metal
cylinder 2.50 to 3.00 m. diameter by 50 meters long
and the doors or heads bolted. A pressure of 1.5 kg per
sq. em. steam is applied in 30 minutes and maintained
from 1 to 5 hours. A vacuum of 60 centimeters is
created and maintain for 11/z hour when creosote oil is
introduced at a temperature of about 70° C. A pressure
of about 12 to 14 kg. per cm2 is then applied until the
timber has absorbed 50 kg. of oil per cubic meter.

d. Another method is by emersing timber into 2 ·solution

of corrosive sublimate, 1 part of bichloride mercury to
99 parts of water for a period of 5 to 10 days sufficient
enough to insure thorough penetration o.f the preserva·
tive. The sublimate is insoluble in water/ and remains in
timber for a longer time than salts like zinc chloride.
The external non·pressure process of preserving wood is the
application of a penetrating nature as tar oils, carbolineum, spirit-
tine, solignum, etc. It may be applied on the surface of wood either
by brush, spray or by immersion. External preservatives could
only be effective if the wood to be treated is absolutely dry and ·
well seasoned in order to absorb a sufficient quantity of the pre·
servative.
All tar oil products should preferably be applied hot.

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2-8 MEASURING WOOD
Although the System International (SI) has already superseded
the Engl1sh System of measure, the board foot as the unit measure
of lumber popularly and widely used is still presented for reference
in preparation for the transition from English to Metric approach.
A board foot is actually one square foot of wood one inch thick.
The formu la being used in com·puting board foot is:

txw xL
Board Foot = -....;._...:..:.........;.;..-...:..;_...=._
12

Where t =thickness in inches

w =width in inches
L = Length in feet

This formula is being used for sawed wood of commercial

dimensions.
Example:
Compute the board foot of the following lumber :
5 pes- 2"x6"xl4'
Bd. ft. = 5 X 2 X 6 X 14'
12
== 70

Note* Under the English measure of lumber, the length

is always ordered at even· length.
The above formula could not beusedin finding the board foot
of.logs. Instead, the following formula is applied:

{0 - 4)2x L
Board ft. =---.:.-..--
16

Where 0 = smaller diameter of the logs in inches

L"" Length of iog in feet
4 and 16 = are slab deduction allowance which
are constant in the formula

.49..
 1-. t8'

Figure 2·4

·Illustration:

From the above figure, find the total board foot that coul(j be
derived from the log for commercial purposes.

Solution:
{24 - 4)2 X 18ft.
Board Ft. -
16
2
(20) X 18
16

= 450 bd. ft~

Sometimes lumber is computed by the linear foot method,
A PPl ied to lumbe.r hav ing a width and thickness of 2 inches or less.
The linear foot-method is simply mu.ltiplying its length in teet by
the unit price.

To convert linear foot to board foot

Linear foot of lumber size. divide length by to get

1 X 2" - - · - - - - 6 - - - bd. ft.

2x2 - - - - - - 3 bd. ft.

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2-9 ENGLISH TO METRIC MEASURE OF WOOD

Lumber is customarily computed in terms of board foot which

simply means that one board foot is equivalent to 1 inch thick,·
one foot wide and one foot long wood. To find a board foot of a
piece of wood say 2'' x 6'' x 20' the thickness is multiplied by the
width and length divided by 12 thus:?. x 6 x 20'= 20 bd. ft. ·
12
Following such principle where one inch is the unit measure in
a foot, one centimeter is also the unit measure in a meter, the
above piece of lumber could be written as .5 x 15 x 6 m "' 4.5
board meter 100
where: 2""" 5 em;
6" = 15 em
20' =6 meters

From this example, we could then say that a board foot multi-
plied by .225 is converted to a Board Meter. Thus, 20 x .225 = 4.5
Bd. m.
Most probably, the length of lumber under the Sl measure will
be at the intervals of .50 m phasing out the even length of lumber
in feet.
Example: 2" x 4" x 16' will be ordered 5 em x 10 em x 5 m.

2,-,10 MANUFACTURED BOARDS

Manufactured boards are made of wood but does not appear in

their natural state. This type of building materials can be classified
as a type of lumber as they are the by-product in the manufacture
of lumber. The complete utilization of wood has led to an ex-
panded field of manufactured boards.
·There are different types of manufactured boards available
such as:
1. Plywood = is made of an odd number of veneer sheets
glued together with the grains ruMing at right angle toeach other.
Forest laboratory test show that plywood shrinks less tnan Itt of
1% in drying from saturation to 6% moisture content which is less
than the shrinkage of solid wood of the same species under similar
conditions.

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 Plywood is light in weight and strong that screw or nail can be
driven dose to the edges without danger of splitting. Plywood
thickness varies from (1/8") 3.2 mm; 4. 7 mm {3/16"); 12.7 mm
(lk..} to 25 mm. available in 3 to 5 ply panels.
The different types of plywood are:
1. Soft Plywood = The most common for structural use.
2. Hardwood Plywood =Are used for panelling and finishing
where usually only one face is hard finished.
3. Exterior or Marine Plywood = Is made for external use,
sometimes used for construction of boats.

FoV£ ·Pl"t C~ti!IICTIOH

OIWIT.. 8ANGII!Nl OIIIU'LIIIO

Typical plywood construction

Figure 2~5

2. Hardboard = Hardboard or pressed wood is made from

wood chips which are exploded into fibers under steam of
high pressure.The lining in the wood itself binds pressed
wood together with no fillers or artificial adhesives ap·
plied. Pressed wood is equally strong in all directions but
very brittle. Its color varies from I ight to dark brown.
3. Particle Board: Is manufactured from wood chips, curls,
fibers, flakes. strands, shaving. slivers, strands etc.• bound
together and pressed into sheets and other molded shapes. ,
Particle board has equal strength in alt directions of a given
cross sectional area, it is not brittle and can resist warping.

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 CHAPTER 3
LAYOUT AND EXCAVATIONS
3-1 DEFINITION

Layout is sometimes 01lled "Staking out" which means the

process of relocating the point of boundaries and property line of
the site where the building is to be constructed. It includes clear-
ing, staking, batter boards and establish ing the exact location of
the building foundation and wall line on the ground. For short
others define layout as the process of transferring the building
plan measurements to the 9round of the site.
Stake - are wooden sticks used as posts sharpened at one end
- driven int o the ground to serve as boundaries or support of t he
batter boa rds.
Batter board - wood stick or board nailed horizontally at the
stake which serves as the horizontal plane where the reference
point of bu ild ing measurements are established.
String - is either plastic chord or ga lvan ized wire across the
batter board used to indicate the outline of the building wall and
foundation.

3.. 2 LAYOUT METH.OOS AND PROCEDURES

Step 1. Before the construction begins see to it that a Building

Permit is first secured from the locaJ authorities concerned. Con-
structing a building without the necessary permit is considered as
malpractice and contrary to • existing laws punishable by f ine
or jmprisonment or both upon the discretion of the court. The
amount that you are supposed to sav.e from not paying the neces-
sary building permit fees Is comparatively less than the expenses
you will incur in seeking remedy to your problem.
Step 2.. Relocate the ·boundaries of the construction site. It
is suggested that lhe relocation of the property line shall be done
by a Geodetic Engineer specially for those. lots without existing
reference points or adjoining structures. There were numerous
cases filed in court for·encroachment to adjoining property which
· all started f rom layouting and excavation without property relo-
cation by a competent surveyor.
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 Step 3. Clear the site of any existi ng structures, trees ana
other elements that will obstruct the construction work. Cutting
of trees shall be limited only to those that will hinder the progress
of the work but don't forget to consult the local forestry authority
. before the cutting to avoid further jusHfication, penalty or impri-
sonment.

GOMSaiiCT IOII lAYOUT

Figure 3 -1

Step 4. Construct and allocate a space for laborers' quarters,

construction office, bodega for the materials and working tools
and temporary waste disposal. These requirements could be pos-
sible if the construction site is' big enough to allocate · space for
such a purpose. On the contrary, if the site is l imited to t he area
occupied by the structure, an off-site preparation, storaging and
batching of conc;:rete is inevitable.
Step 5. Apply for a temporary connections of electric and
water supply. Electric current is important for the power needs
of the tools and equipment and is necessary on overtime schedules
especially in the time of concreting. Water is also a prim& need in·
the construction, should there be no source of water along the
vi cinity of the project, undeground water pump is the alternative.

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 Step 6. Construct a temporary fence around the construction.
The fence will protect the materials from pilferage both from out·
side and inside.
Step 7. Order the construction materials that are sufficient for
the working force to accomplish in a week period. Insufficient
supply of construction materials increases the overhead cost.
StepS. Verify the ·measurement in the plan if the distances
ind icated are from:
1. Center to center
2. Center to outer
3. Outer to outer
4. Inside to inside
these methods of indicating distances on the plan are commonly
overlooked by the foreman, hence, should be given attent ion before
the layout work.-

OUTEI! TO CENTER

lt4SIOE OUTSIOI!:

Figure 3-2
Step 9. Fix the batter board to its horizontal position with the
aid of a level instrument preferably plastic hose with.water. Usually,
the batter board is aligned with the ground floor elevation. The
important points in the plan such as post distances and wall cor- .
ners are indicated on the batter board by common wire nails
wherein the string is tied and laid across the opposite direction of
the batter board.
Most if not all building plans are parallel with the fronting
street, the setback of the building from the road is first verified
from the plan and is marked as the reference line where to start
the measurement. Establish the.corner to 900 angle with the aid
of plywood or stick made to a right triangle. The use of transit
instrument is preferred for a large construction but is seldom used
on small and medium projects. The use of small square in layouting
is not advisable because it will always result to big errors.

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 Figure 3 - 3

Step 10. ·Verify the measurement on the batt~r board. Some·

times the number 110 on the zig-zag rule is mistakably read as 100
by the measuring carpenter in the process of indicating the dis-
tances of post or column. The position of the stake should be well-
planned ·not to be affected by the excavation, otherwise, future
adjustment and correction of the batter board might displace the
right position of the reference points. ·

Step 11. · After establishing the reference point and line of t he

footing, transfer the intersecting points of the string on the ground
by the aid of plumb bob and indicate the size and width to be
excavated.

EXCAVATION

Excavation work in building construction is categor ized into

two types: the minor, and major excavation depending upon the
size .and nature of the foundation to be constructed. Excavation
for a small construction with independent wall. or combined
footing is classified under the minor excavation, while the rest
which requires sizable or total extraction of the earth fall under
the category of major construction.

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 3-3 MINOR EXCAVATION
ExcavatiOI:'IS under this category are those constructions having
independent footing and hollow block wall footing where the dig·
ging of the soil for the footing extend to a depth from 1.00 to
l.SO meter and about half a meter depth for the wall footing.
Constructions involving minor excavations are common and
occupy the biggest percentage of works accomplished in the· field
of construction. Under this type of work, excavation is considered
as minor because it does not involve the difficulties· of sheeting,
bracing or underpinning except on rare cases where underground
soil are too· fluid or loose that small vibration creates erosion that
cause damage to the construction activities.
It is a common concept that excavation is simple as digging
the soil after the final marking of the building out Iine has been
established on the ground. Unfortunately, there are factors that
should be considered in the process which when overlooked might
result to waste of materials and labor in the process of correcting
and adjusting the work.
The topographical condition of the ground plays an important
role in excavation work. For instance, when the· ground is level
or flat , laying out and excavation are simple and easy because the
problem of whate:ver depth is required could be readily verified
from the top of the ground so that a uniform depth could be as-
certained. Consequently, the succeeding work such as setting the
reinforcements, forms and concreting followed by the block laying
will meet no problem of adjustment and correction.
When the site is sloped' or a rolling ground, there are problems
that are most likely to arise:
1. What depth shall be excavated for each of the different
footings?
2. How deep shall the excavation be for the wall footing
and where shall the excavation depth be based?
It has been observed that most of. the building plans submitted
applying for a building permit shows a uniform height of footing,
. regardless ' of ·the ·topographical condition of the site, much more
of the footing detail that heights of the footing to the floor line is ·
measured not by the number of value but by word "verify". This
is an absolute manifestation of the planner's neglect either through
omission or commission of not obtaining the accurate and ·complete
information of the site condition before finalizing-the plan. ·

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 To handle the problems of excavation on sloped or rolling
ground, the following methods are presented:
1. For grounds with a minor slope condition, it is advis·
able to base the depth of the excavation from the horizontal
level of the batter board which is usually extended by the
layout string.

IIATTU tOAAO E•€VI'T10" AS Rt:H.R£NC£ LIME

f'OR EXCAVAYION

Figure 3 -4

2. The excavation depth of the wall footing from the

batter board elevation Is equal to the cumulative· sum of the
footing thickness plus the height o! hollow blocks and the
mortar.

is
.~

Ct:I'TM Of U<:olV.TIOM
lli!PTII or UCAVATION &A$£0 'RO.. TN£
COM .. ULATIV£ NltOIIT 00 FOOTING1
loiOtn'AR AIIO Ck8

Figure 3-5

3. Another method is the use of stepped or sloped wall

footing where excavation follows gradually with the slope of
the ground. It is more economical to make adjustment in the
excavation of the ground than adjusting on the block laying
using masonry block or concrete mortar which are very ex·
pensive.

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 I l l I
l I I I
J I I I
I I I I
I
I I
I

STEPPED FOOTING SLOPED fOOTING

Figure 3-6

3 -4 MAJOR EXCAVAT ION

Building construction that requires wide excavation or total

extraction of the soil are classified into two categories depending
upon the condition or location of the site. Wh~n the area of the
construction site is big that there is enough space to accomodate
working activities, storaging of materials and dumping ground for
the excavated soil, problem is less due to the free movement of
construction equipment. Under this condition, the necessity of
providing lateral support to the excavation ground 'such as sheeting,
bracing or underpinn ing is not necessary since there is no adjoin-
i ng proper ty to be protected from damage that may be caused
by· digging, pile driving and other factors that may contribute
to the settlement of the existing structure. The constru'ction
progress could be seen immediately .due to the accessibility of the
construction materials, site fabrication of building parts and the
disposal of excavated soil within the premises which minimizes
overhead expenses of haul ing, rental and maint enance of heavy
e.qu ipment.
Bu ilding construction on a b.usy commerc ial center with
adjacent existing structure is considered to be the most complicated
among t he various construction works since this requires· careful
study and analysis of the right approach. Under this condition,
professionals and experienced bu ilders have also encountered t he
following problems: ·
1. The manner of excavation to be employed which will
not affect or damage the adjoining 'structure.

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 2. The kind of equipment to be used in digging and
extracting the ground may not be a problem but the place
where to station the equipment during the operation. Manual
digging Is very costly and time consuming, but sometimes could
not be avoided if the situation does not warrant the use of
power equipment.

3. How and where to dispose the extracted soil involves

the effective manner of maneuvering the payloader and dump: .
trucks in hau ling without obstructing the pedestrian and
vehicular traffic flow.

4. Where to dispose the underground water to be drained

by the water pump during the process of construction which
might cause muddy road and create inconvenience to traffic.

5. The kind of sheeting and bracing to be used in shoring

or under.pinning to protect the adjoining structure must be
considered~

·Comments

Shallow excavation can be done even w ithout supporting the

encloSure if there is enough space to establish a lower slope wh ich
the excavated earth could stand. The steepness of the stope de·
pends upon the character of the soil, climate and weather con·
dition and the duration of time the excavation will remain open.
Excavation that are extended below -the wa~_e_r .!~ble usually
demand drainage.of the;site priortoorduring the construction work
Erosion or sliding of the excavated soR is a problem not only
during the excavation stage but even during the installation of
steel bars and forms. The cost of removing· the materials affected
by the slide plus the additional excavation to provide a flat area
contributes largely to the cost aside from the delay of the work:
These problems should be anticipated and that necessary prevent-
ive measures should be made to prevent undue erosion. Sheeting
and bracing are the
solutions.
 The Building .Code on the protection of adjo ining property
provides:
"Any person making or causing excavation to be made be-
low existing grade shall protect the excavation so that the soil
of adjoining property will not cave-in or settle and shall defray
the cost of underpinning or extending the foundation of
buildings on adjoining properties. ·Before commencing the
excavation, the person making or causing the excavation to be
made shall notify in writing the owner of the adjoining build~
ings not less than · 10 days before such excavation is to be
made and that the adjoining buflding will be protected by him.
The owners of the adjoining properties shall be given access
to the excavation for the purpose of verifying if their pl'o-
perties are sufficiently protected by the person making the
excavation. Likewise, the person causing such excavation shall
be given access to enter the adjoining property for the purpose
of physical examination of su<::h property. prior to the com-
mencement and at reasonable periods during the progress of
excavation. If the necessary consent is not accorded to the
person making the excavation, then it shall be the duty of the
person refusing such perm ission to protect his 'building or
structure, The person causing the excavation shall not be res-
ponsible for damages on account of such refusal by the adjoin-
ing owner to permit access for inSpection. In case there is a
party wall along a lotline of the premises where an excavation
is being made, the person causing the excavation to be made
shall at his own expense, preserve such party wall in a safe
condition as it was before the· excavation was made and shall
when necessary, underpin and support the same by adequate
methods."· ·

3 - 5 SHEETING AND BRACING SHALLOW EXCAVATION

There are some legal cases filed in Court demanding damages

due to settlement of existing structure brought about by excava-
tion of adjoining property. Excavation involves the removal and
. disturbance of materials that consequently create changes in the
present concHtion of the soil or rock, such distu rbances occur

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even if the sides of the cut is supported or not by sheeting and
bracing. Changes in stress is always associated with deformation
in the same manner as excavation is always accompanied by move-
ments which contribute to the tendency of settlement which
could be minimized by the proper application of sheeting and
bracing enumerated as follows:
1. The lateral pressure in the material adjacent to the excava-
tion could be reduced materially by means of a. proper design
and careful placement of sheeting and bracing, if the excavation
will not extend beyond the depth of 3.50 meters. The common
practice is to drive vertical planks called sheeting around the
property line of the proposed excavation.
2. The sheeting and bracing should be strong enough and
capable of resisting latera l pressure .
3. The depth of the sheeting shal l be maintained below the
bottom of the hole as the excavation progresses. Previous failure
is due to u nstrict observance of the proper sequence of excava-
tion and b~acing when excavation are permitted to advance too
far before the installation of the next set of support.
4. The sheeting shall be supported by horizontal beam
called wales supported by horizontal struts extending from side
to side of the excavation, if the excavation is too wide for the
struts. to be ex1ended ~cross the entire width, the wales shall be
supported by inc I ined struts called rakes or rakers.

WGie

llertico I
wood .
t'lleetlnq

Slrul

- Vet lleol wood

BRACING SID£$ 01' SHALLOW £XCAVATt0tiS··

Figure 3 -7

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 5. There should b~ a close observation, frequent measure·
ments and recording of the·verticat and lateral movement and be·
haviour of the sheeting and bracing to provide early warning of
unfavorable development which might cauSe settl.ement of the
adjacen~ property or structure. .
6. If the work is under contract, a rigorous provisions regard·
ing the sheeting, bracing and excavation shall be incorporated in
the agreement to be strictly enforced during the execution of the
work.
7. The most effective way of prevent ing lateral movement of
the soil rs oy prestressing the bracing or struts.

Figure 3 -a
3 -6 SHEETING AND BRACING OF DEEP EXCAVATION

The methods of sheeting and bracing a deep excavation to

be discussed under this topic is not independent from that which
was previously explained under sheeting for shallow excavation
but rather a continuation and improvement of the methods, appli-
cation of new materials and approach. ·
1. The use of timber sheeting on excavation that exceeds 4 to
5 meters depth is generally uneconomical; instead, steel sheet
piles are driven along the property line of the excavation. The
wales and struts are inserted as the soil is removed from the site.
2. Steel sheet piles are driven down to a meter length below
the bed of the excavation to prevent local heaves, this embedment
of steel sheet below the excavation bed sometimes eliminate the
use of struts to support the lower portion of the sheeting.

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 3. The use of H pile is sometimes employed, driven along the
property line of the excavation spaced at 1.20 to 2.50 meters
eliminating the use of steel piles. The H piles are sometimes called
soldier pile, installed with their flange parallel with the side of the
excavation.
4. Horizontal wood board called lagging are inserted as the
soil next to the pile is removed. As excavation advances from one
level to another, wales and struts are inserted in the same manner
as that of the steel sheeting.
.......,

.......,
f h.
~..,
.,

··-
. SECTIO" Z-Z _ /
Figure 3-9.
5. There are instances where the central portion of the site is
excavated to its final depth and then part of the permanent found-
ation is constructed. This structure then serves as the support for
the inclined bracing or rakers when the remaining soil is excavated.

••.eoo.C) "••cro "' Tllt:lltll

8trO~l (xeava1oott OJ II£·.
MAI"l"G .OIL
"0~TIOM 0' lltllti'ORtt:O
C.ONCitETE tAFT f OVNOo\TION

Figure 3-10
6. Ahother method that is sometimes employed is the cross-lot
bracing or inclined struts method called tieback.
 fl""'l OltOUO lE .
LE VE1.

Figure · 3 - 11
3 - 7 SHEET PILES

The different types of sheet piles used in excavation are:

a. Flat web
b. Arch web·
c. Z piling

TABLE 3 - 1 AMERICAN STEEL SHEET PILES

Section Number -Width Weight Wall Interlock- Strength

US Steel Bethlehem in Per Kg. ing Lb./in. Kg.(Cm.
Meter Sa. Ft. Sa. m.

MZ 38 ZP38 .46 17 182 8,000 1.431

MZ32 ZP32 .53 14 150 8,000 1.431
MZ27 · ZP 27 .46 12 129 8,000 1.431
M 110 DP 1 .41 15 161 8,000 1..431
M 116 DP2 .41 12 129 8,000 1,43f
M 115 AP3 .50 10 107 8,000 1,431
M 112 SP4 .41 10.5 112 12,000 2,147
M 113 SP 5 .41 13 139 12,000 2,147
SP 6a .38 13 139 16,000 2,863
M 117 SP 7a .38 15 161 16,000_ 2,863
AP8 .38 14 150 8,000 1,431

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 ZP·38 ZP-32

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AP·3

Some tvoes &nd dim.euiou o! America ewe! thee' pilee. {From <OtGlog1u
of tfu Bethlehem &tel Co,)

Figure 3- 12

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 TABLE3-2 KRUPP STEEL SHEET PILES

K:awP 8nKL 8auT Pn.u ·

SECTION b mm h mm (Fl'OIIl' eatalope o( Rbeinhaueeu A. G.)

ksla 432 160

ksl
kslb
ksll
432
432
432
160
160
181
~·~
....._.ICidon
r LI t1!J
kll 400
k'l 400
181
·320
~-cltMn(~
llllldiiiiiCIIIIdoliS t=-. -:..1
kvl 400 320

3-8 EXCAVATION IN SAND:

The Characteristic of sand above the water table possess the

quality of enough cohesion which facilitates the excavation work.
Tests have been conducted and results show that settlement of
the adjacent ground in large excavation does not exceed about
0.5% of the depth of the cut and that the influence thereof does
not extend farther than equal the depth from the edge of the cut,
when properly supported by sheeting and bracing called shoring.
Excavation of sand extended below water table is of different
approach , it is advisable to lower the water table before starting
the exc~vation to minimize if not to avoid subsidence which is the
usual nature of sand to sink down to lower level when springs are
permitted to form at or near the bottom of the excavation. The
water springs carry the materials into the excavation grain by
grain that might produce a tunnel beneath the slightly cohesive
layer that when sufficiently enlarged causes the roof to give way
and the water above subside to form into a sink hole that may
extend to a considerable distance from the edge of the excavation.
Ditches must be cut at the bottom leading the water to a sump pit
at a lower elevation than the rest ·of the excavation. The water
level in the sump should be maintained at the lowest elevation;
otherwise, wet sand becomes readily active in swallowing up any
heavy object resting on it. When springs sprout out, the sand will
start to boil; the slope will slough or drop off and the entire base
of the excavation might slope upward and the ditches around the
edge of the excavation that emerge near the toe of the slope will
cause the bank to collapse.
The methods and processes of pumping is a matter of impor-
tance. Sufficient equipment is necessary just from the beginning
of the work to guarantee the efficient removal of water without
the necessity of making additions or alterations during the pro-
cess. Inadequate pumping capacity wil! only lead to sand boils
and instability of the excavation base.

3-9 ·. EXCAVATION IN CLAY .

Large cut and deep excavation in soft clay develops lateral

forces in the subsoil due to the weight of the earth surrounding
the edge of the excavation which becomes a surcharge or addi-
tional pecuniary load, and if the depth of the cut becomes so great
that the bearing capacity of the soil below the sides is reached,
vibration and large movement become inevitable irrespective of
the care which the sides may be shored or braced. The movement
could only be decreased by driving piles around the cut braced by
struts or the use of metal sheeting. If the lateral pressure is so great
that metal sheeting could not withstand it. the use of steel piles is
the last recourse.

Shoring- is the process of providing temporary supports to

the. structure or ground during the excavation;"th is is sometimes
called sheeting and bracing.

Heave- horizontal disp~acement of vein or stratum.

Subsidence- sinking down, or sink to lower level•

. Settlement - the sinking or lowering of materials or struc·

ture.
Underpinning - the operation of providing a permanent
foundation in place of an inadequate footing, for instance, r•
olacino a 41h"llnw fnotino bv,. nP.w fnntinn ;~~t a oreater deoth.

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 Comments and Observations:

The excavation work involved irf continuous footing is a con·

tinuous trench comparatively cheaper than that ofa series of sma.ll
pits for isolated footing, moreso, the excavation work for a raft
footing is not so much for it involved a simple broad shallow hole.
If the construction requires bracing of the excavations aside from
the forms necessary for the concrete work, less materials will be
needed for the continuous. or raft foundation than that of the in-
dividual ·footings. Records of cost comparison of several projects
show that a raft footing in some ways appears to be more econo·
mical than individual footings whose total area occupied exceed
50 to 75% gross area of the building.

.. 3- 10 FILLING

1. If the compressible materials is comparatively thin and is

just below the original surface, it can. in some instances be re-
moved economically thru excavatiors.

2. If it is very weak it is sometimes displaced by advancing

the fill from one direction to another so that a mud wave is
progressibly swept across the site.

3. The most suitable materials for filling on building sites are

well graded sand and gravel but it is considered costly.

4. Fills are placed in layers usually not thicker than .15 m.

(6") after compaction and compaction by equipment suitable to
the type of soil.
5. Filling materials are often dumped into the enclosure
. loosely and then flooded in an attempt to compact them. This
procedure although still widely used should not be permitted.. In
cohesive backfill, it inevitably leads to weakenina and softening
of the soil and to future loss ot support and subsidence

6. Clay with high swelling potential should be avoided as

fill beneath foundations or fill to support floors. If the soil dries.

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differential shrinkage will most likely happen and irregula r subsi-
dence will develop. If the moistu re content increases, floors will
crack thereby creating lateral forces on foundation walls. If there
is no alternative material except the swelling clay for filling it is
better to compact the materials somewhat with more water than
at t he optimum moisture content because the effect of swelling
is more damaging than those of shrinkage.

7. Treatment is necessary. The addition of lime may also be

beneficial in improving the workability of clay and silts. The
principal effect of lime is to reduce the free ~ater in the soil by
hydration. It also reduces the plasticity of the d ay. The com-
pacted soil w ill develop an add it ional strength an~ stiffness w ith
time. Portland cement is seldom used fo r such a purpose because it
is less effective in reducing the free water content of the soil
although it may enhance strength in the clay later.

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 CHAPTER 4
·c0NCR ETE
4 - 1 CONCRETE

Concrete is an artificial stone made out from the mixture of

cement, sand, gravel and water or other inert materials; this is
known as solid mass or plain concrete. Concrete in which rein-
forcement is embedded in sueh a manner that the two materials
act together in resisting forces is called Reinforced Concrete.

4 - 2 CEMENT

Of the various hydraulic cement which ha'-<e been developed,

Portland cement is by far the most extensively used in building
construction. The early strength portland cement is another type
of portland cement which is often recommended in constructions
that requires an early high strength such as road concreting or
building construction in time of lower temperature. This type of
cement is somewhat costly but reaches its strength in 3 to 7 days
compared to t he 7 to 28 days strength of ordinary portland
cement.

4-3 AGGREGATE

It is an inert granular materials such as natural sand, manufac-

tured sand, gravel, crushed gravel, crushed stone, pebbles, vermi-
culite, pert ite, cinders, slag, etc. Aggregates are classified as fine
and coarse that forms into concrete when bound together into a
conglomerate mass .by a matrix or cement paste.

Fine Aggregate - the materials smaller than 9 mm. in

diameter.

Coarse Aggregate- the materials over 9 mm. in diameter.

Coarse Aggregate vary In sizes from ( l/4" to 3") 6 mm to

76 mm the maximum size for a reinforced concrete is (1") 25 _mm

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or {1 lh'') .38 mm. When a concrete member is small and the
reinforcement spacings are close to each other, the coarse aggre-
gate shall be oroperly graded at {¥4 .. to 13/4") 6 mm to 44 mm.

4-4 WATER

The water .intended for use in concrete mixing shall be clean

and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkali, salts, or-
ganic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to con-
crete or steel. Water to be used for prestressed concrete or con-
crete which will contain aluminum embedments, shall be free
from deleterious amounts of chloride-ion.

Conditions for maximum size of coarse aggregate

1. It shall easily fit into the forms and in-between
reinforcing bars.
2. It should not be larger than 1/5 of the narrowest
dimension of the forms or 1/3 of the depth of the slab
nor lf4 of the minimum distance between the reinforcing
bars.

4- 5 TYPES OF CONCRETE AND THEIR WEIGHT

1. Ugh t weight concrete 3. Heavyweight concrete

2. Medium stone concrete
Lightweight concrete- is classified into three types depending
upon the kind of aggregates used in mixing, which predetermines
their weight.
a. Low density concrete- is employed for insulation
t-- purposes whose unit weight rarely exceeds 50 pounds per cubic
foot or 800 kgjm3
b. Moderate-strength concrete - with unit weight
from 960 to 360 kg. per cubic meter with a compressive strength
of 70 to 176 kg. per square <:f'ntimeter is usually used to fill
over light gage. steel floor panels. ·

c. Str~lWal concrete - has somewhat the same

characteristics as that of medium stone coocrete and weighs
from 90 to 120 pounds per cubic foot or 1440 to 1920 kg/
cu.m.
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 Med1um stone concrete ts a•so Known as structural concrete
weighing from 145 to 152 pounds per cubic foot generally assumed
to be 150 pounds per cubic foot or 3300 kg/cum

Heavyweight concrete - is used for shielding against gamma

and radiation in nuclear reactor and other s.imilar structure. This is
also used as counter weight·for a lift bridge. The contents. of heavy-
weight concrete are cement, heavy iron ores, crushed rock, steel
scraps, punchings or shot (as fine) is also used .

. WEIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHT CONCRETE

The weight of the heavyweight concrete depends upon the

kind of aggregate used in mixing:

1. Heavy rock aggregate - weighs 200 to 300 pounds per

cu. ft. or 3,200 kg/cu. m.
2. Iron pa.1chings added to high density ores- 4,325 kg/
cum
3. Ores and steel - 330 lb/cu. ft or 5,300 kg/cum

4- 6 MIXING OF CONCRETE

The process of mixing concrete for building construction is

done in two different ways either on site job-mixing or ready mixed
concrete. The ACI Building Code so provides that:

"For job-mixed concrete, mixing shall be done i~ a batch

mixer of approved type. The mixer shall be rotated at a speed
recommended by the manufacturer and mixing shall be con-
tinued for at least 1Yz minutes after all materials are in the
. drum, unless a shorter time is shown to be satisfactory by the
criteria of "Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete for cen"tral
mixers."
Mixing of concrete shall be done until after a uniform distrib-
ution of the materials has been attained· and that the mixture shall
be discharged completely before recharging the mixer.

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 Ready-mixed conaete. The concrete mixture from batching
plant is most preferred, because the proportion of the materials
such as cement and i!Qgregates are controlled by weight through
a manual or automatic scale connected to the hoppers. Water is
also batched either by a measuring tank or by water meter. The
use of Ready-Mix concrete is suitable and convenient for construc-
tions done in a congested city condition. Experienced builders
have proven the Ready-mixed concrete to be more economical
than the job-mixing processes. The Ready-mixed concrete is batched
in a stationary plant then hauled to the site in any of the following
manner:

1. Mixed completely then hauled by truck agitator.

2. Transit mixed-batched at the plant then mixed in a
truck mixer.
3. Partially mixed at plant and completed in a truck
mixer.

The Bui lding Code specifies - "Concrete shall be conveyed

from the mixer to the place of final deposit by methods
which will prevent the separation or loss of materials. Con-
veying equipment shall be capable of providing a supply of
concrete at the site of placement without separation of
ingredients and without interruptions sufficient to permit
loss of plasticity between successive increments."

Concrete shou ld be discharged from the truck mixer within 1%

hours after the water is poured to the batch. Conveying of concrete
mixture is done by either:
1. Bottom dump 4. Pumping through steel pipelines
2. Buckets 5. Buggies
3. Wheelbarrows 6. G. I. pail
Points to avoid in the placement of concrete to its final form :
1. Segregation of particles
2. Displacement of forms
3. Displacement of reinforcement in the form
4. Poor bond between successive layers of concrete

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 Preparatton of equipment and depositing:
Concrete mixing requires prior adequate preparation of equip-
ment and materials for the activities. Sec. 5.1 of the ACI Code
specifies:

"Before concrete is placed, all equipment for mixing and

transporting of concrete shall be cleaned, all debris and ice
shall be removed from the spaces to be occupied by the con-
crete, forms shall be properly coated, masonry filler units that
will be in contact with concrete shall be well drenched and the
reinforcement shall be thoroughly cleaned of
ice or other dele- .
ter ious coatings.''

'Water shall be removed from the place of deposit before

concrete is placed unless a tremie is to be used or unless other-
wise permitted by the Building Official."

Building construction in a place where ice fall is not known or

encountered. preparation of the site for pouring of concrete only
embraces the removal of water, debris, mud, dirts, laitance and
other unsound materials that will adversely affect the strength and
durability of concrete.

Depositing of Concrete. Depositing of concrete shall be made

as early as practicable in its final place to avoid segregation of par-
ticles due to rehandling or flowing. Concrete shall be carried at all
times in plastic form to flow re~dily into the spaces between the
reinforcing steel bars. Concrete that has partially hardened or that
has been contaminated by foreign materials shall not be deposited
in the structure or retampering or remixing of concrete shall be
made af~er the initial setting has started unless authorized by the
Supervising Engineer.
"After the concreting is started, it shall be carried on as a
continuous operation until the placing of the panel or section is
completed. All concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated by
suitable means during placement and shall be thoroughly worked
. around the reinforcement and ·embedded fixtures and into the
corners of the forms."

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 Where difficulties are encountered particularly in areas con-
gested with reinforcing bars, batches of mortar containing the
same proportion of cement, sand and water as used in the concrete,
shall be deposited first in the forms to a depth oH1 inch)25 mm.
then followed by the regular batch of concrete.

4 - 7 SEGREGATION

Is the separation of sand and stone from the matrix or paste

that causes inferior quality of concrete. The causes of separation
or segregatiQn of aggregates are:
1. Transferring of the concrete from the mixer to the
forms.
2. Dropping of the concrete mixture from a high elevation
3. Improper tamping and spading
4. The use of long chutes
5. Excess amount of tamping, vibrating or puddling in
the forms
6. Concrete particles tend to segregate because of their
· dissimilarity.
7. Gravel tends to settle and the lighter materials and
water also tend to rise inside a container when delayed in the
delivery to the forms.
8. Lateral movement such as the flow within the form
tends to separate the particles.

4 - 8 REOUI REMENTS FOR A GOOD QUALITY CONCRETE

A premium quality of concrete is not just attained by mixing

cement and aggregates, there are several considerations to be ob-
served in order to produce a good quality of concrete:

1. Strenth and Durability of concrete is attained from the

class of mixture or the right proportion of cement, aggregates
and water~
2. Workability - concrete mixture must be in plastic
be P.lac.d in the form. ·
form and could readily

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 3. Dense. and Uniformity in Quality - concrete must be
compact with un,iform distribution of particles in order to be
water tight.
4. Curing - curing requires time, favorable temperature,
and continuous presence of water or moisture in concrete.
after pouring.

Factors that regutate the strength of concrete

1. Correct proportion
2. Suitability or quality of the materials
3. Proper methods in mixing
4. Proper placement or depositing of concrete inside the
form.
5. Adequate protection of concrete during the period of
curing.

4-9 CURING

The hardening of concrete depends upon the chemical reaction

between the cement and water. Hardening of concrete will continue
as long as moisture is present under a favorable temperature condi-
tion. The initial setting of concrete will start at about two or three
hours after the concrete has been mixed. At this stage, concrete
shall be properly protected to prevent craze due to rapid evapora·
tion of moisture; 70% of concrete strength is reached at the. end of
the 1st week and 30% could be lost by premature drying out of the
concrete. The protection of concrete from loss of surface moisture
is 7 days when ordinary portland cement is used and 3 days for an
early high strength portland cement.

The methods of ew-ing surface concrete are:

1. Covering of the surface with burlap continuously wet

for the required period.
2. Covering of the slab with a layer of wet sand or saw
dust l inch or 25 mm. thick.

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 3. Wet straw or hay on top of the slab continuously wet.
4. Continuous sprinkling of water on the slab surface.
5. Avoid early removal of forms; this will permit undue
evaporation of moisture in the concrete.

The Building Code on Curing so provides-" ... concrete shal!

be maintained above lOOC temperature and in a moist
condition for at least the first 7 days after placing, except
that high-early strength concrete shall be so maintained for
at least the first 3 days.... xx xxx Curing by high pressure
·steam at atmospheric pressure, heat and moisture or other
accepted processes, may be employed to accelerate strength
gain and reduce the time of curing."

4- 10 ADMIXTURE

Admixture is a material other than portland cement, aggregate,

or water added to concrete to modify its properties. All admixture
added to concrete serves as water repellent, coloring agent, increase
workability, accelerate or retard the setting, harden its surface etc.
The Code on admixture specifies "The admixture shall be shown
capable of maintaining essentially the same composition
and performance throughout the work as the product used
in establishing concrete proportions .. . xx .. Admixtures
containing chloride ions shall not be used in prestressed
concrete or in concrete containing aluminum embedments
if their use will produce a deleterious concentration of
chloride-ion in the mixing water."

4 --11 CONCRETE PROPORTION AND WATER CEMENT

RATIO

It has been mentioned that concrete proportion and water

cement ratio plays an important role in the strenth and durability
of concrete. There are two methods being adopted in proportion·
ing concrete mixture; it is either by volume or by weight measure.

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 TABLE 4- 1 CONCRETE PROPORTION

Class of Cement Sand Gravel

Mixture Bag 40 kg. cu. ft. cu.m cu. ft. cu.m.
-----,.A---=A------=,.1---=---....,1:7% .043 3 .085
A 1 2 .057 4 .113
B 1 2Ya .071 5 .142
c 1 3 .085 6 .170

The philosophy behind in establishing the proportion of fine

and coarse aggregate is to create a solid mass where cement paste
enters the voids of the fine aggregate and in turn fill the void of
the coarse aggregate Theoretically, concrete proportion shows that
sand is always one half the volume of gravel, for instance, 1 : 2 :
4 means 1 bag cement, 2 parts sand, and 4 parts gravel is the
proportion for Class A concrete. Another way of expressing such
proportion is 1 : 6 which simply means that for every bag cement,
6 parts of fine and coarse aggregate forms a class A mixture. Such
idea does not necessarily fix the volume of the fine aggregate to be
always Y:r the volume of gravel.

Adopting the concrete proportion as presented in Table 4·1

is theoretically right and also correct as far as the specification is
concerned. How if problems arise during the actual concreting
work when segregation of aggregate could not be avoided, specially
on portions where steel bars are crowded and closed to each
other? In a situation like this where workable plasticity of concrete
and other factors are adversely affected, correction and adjust·
ment should be made immediately to prevent further damages. In
this connection, the following solutions are suggested:

1. Verify the diameter .of the gravel, these might be bigger

than what is required by the specification, if so then, order the
right grade or have it passed the right screen.
2. Ascertain the thorough mixing of the concrete.
3. Verify if the proportion you are adopting, say 1 :2 : 4

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 mixture has enough paste to cover the gravel and the reinforcing
bars including the pipes and other materials. to be embedded in the
concrete. The paste of a concrete mixture should not only be
enough to cover the gravel mixed but also the steel bars and other
materials incorporated in the forms. This simple neglect will invite
a building of a honeycombed structure.
4. Aggregate proportion could be adjusted say from 1 : 2 ; 4
to 1 : 2% : 3lh which is also equivalent to 1 : 6 mixture, this will
reduce a little the gravel volume and at the same in~nce increase
the paste to cover both the gravel and the steel bars Testshave.been
con~ucted on such kind of adjusted proportion and the result was
equally satisfactory. It has also been proven that the adjusted pro·
portion is economical than the 1 : 2 : 4 mixture.
5. The concrete proportion where fine aggregate is always %
th~ volume of the coarse aggregate is effective on a massive struc-
ture with less reinforcement and also on concrete slabs with consi·
derable thickness like roads and the like.

TABLE 4 - 2 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE WATER- CEMENT RATIOS

FOR CONCRl:TE (when strength data from trial batches or field
experience are not available)

Maximum permissible water-cement ratio

Specified Non-air entrained Air entrained
Compressive Concrete Concrete
Strength
f's · Psi · kg/cm2 Absolute Liters. per Absolute : Liters. per
ratio by wt. bag cement ratio by wt. bag cement
2500 175 . 0.65 27.6 0.54 23.1
3000 210 0.58 25.0 0.46 19.7
3500 245 0.51 22.0 0.40 17.0
4000 280 0.44 19.0 0.35 15.1
4500 315 0.30 16.3 0.30 12.9

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 There is no definite rule or formula that could give the exact
amount of water per bag or batch of mixture to attain the desired
workable plasticity of concrete. The Code on water cement ratio
so provides. .
"If suitable data from trial batches or field experience
cannot be obtained, permission may be granted t o base concrete
proportions on the water cement ratio. limits as shown in Table
4-2" .
.. 'When made with normal weight aggregate, concrete that
is intended to be watertight shall have a maximum water
cement ratio of 0.48 for exposure to fresh water and 0.44 for
exposure to sea water."

Air-entrained concrete is used extensively in the pavement of

road construction, it resists frost action and cycles of wetting or
freezing. It also provides higher immunity to surface scaling caused
by chemicals.

TABLE 4 - 3 CONCRETE AIR CONTENT FOR VARIOUS

SIZES OR COARSE AGGREGATE

Nominal maximum size of coarse: Total air content

aggregate percent by volume

inches mm percent by volume

3/8 9.5 6 to 10
lf2 12.7 5 to 9
lf4 19.0 4 to 8
1 25.4 3.5 to 6.5
fl/2 38.0 3 to 6
2 51.0 2.5 to 5.5
3 76.0 1.5 to 4.5
Comments and Observations

l. Concrete shall be of plastic and workab le form, hence, it

should neither be too dry nor too wet. Too dry concrete is dif·
ficult to place in the form, because it resists packing around the
reinforcement and corners of the form that honeycombing could
not be avoided.

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 2. Too wet concrete results to the segregation of the ingre-
dients. Water ratio is best determined by trial batch method to
determine the kind of mixture in obtaining the required strength
and consistency.

3. The water cement ratio shall be established during the first

hour of mixing operation and adjustment shall be made under the
following weather conditions: ·
a. On fair or cloudy weather
b. Sunny day
c. Rainy day

Fair or cloudy weather - at this weather conditio":~, adjust-

ment of water-cement ratio is sometimes negligible or Uf!necessary
because the moisture content of the aggregate will remain
constant throughout the mixing operation. ·

On Sunny day - the regular mixing operation follows after

the right water-cement ratio had been established in the first hour
through the trial batch · method. As the sun rises, temperature
increases which cause rapid evaporation· of aggregate moisture
dumped on the batching site; consequently, adjust ing gradually
t he water content per mixture batch is necessary. If m ixing will
continue until after sunset, adjustment by reducing the water
content ratio is sometime necessary to maintain a uniform mixture
of concrete.

On Rainy day - if rain occur any time after the water·cement

ratio has been established, an immediate readjustment of water
ratio is neccessary to maintain the uniformity of the mixture.
Under this situation, a reduction of water content per mixture
batch is inevitable. All conveying devices in de livering concrete
shall be free from rain water before use.

4-12 TESTS

<;:on crete should undergo tests specially those made of various

proportions few days or weeks before the actual construction. The
Building Officials has the right to order the testing of any materials
used in concrete construction to determine if the concrete con-

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forms wit.h the. quality specified. The c~mplete records of the
tests shall be maintained and made accessible for inspection during
the progress of the work and for a period of 2 years aner all and
shall be preserved by the inspecting Architect or Engineer for
re.ference purposes.
Consistency - refers to the state of f luidity of fn~shly mixed
concrete.

1. Slump Test ·- this method of test requires a fabricated

metal with the following dimensions:

lOtm

Figure 4- 1

Stump test procedures:

a. · Place the freshly mixed concrete inside the mould in
3 layers each rodded sepMately by 16 mm rod 25 times.
b. Level the mould and lift ·at once.
c. Measure the slump action immediately by getting the
difference in height between the height :.Jf the mould and fhe
top of the slumped concrete.
d. If the slump measure 10 em., It is said to be a 10 em.
slump.
• e. The degree of consistency of concrete could be as-
certained on the following table:

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 . TABLE 4-4 RECOMMENDED SLUMPS FOR VARIOUS
CONSTRUCTIONS

Maximum Minimum
Types of construction em em

Reinforced foundation wall and footing 13 5

Plain footings, caissons and sub-
structure walls 10 2.5
Slabs, beams and reinforced walls 15 7.5
Building colums 15 7.5
Pavement 7 5
Heavy mass construction 7 2.5

2. Compression Test: This type of test is the process

applied in determining the strength of concrete; the procedures
are as follows: ,
a) For a coarse aggregate not more than 5 em. dia·
meter, prepare a cylindrical specimen 15 em. diameter and
30 em. long
b) For a coarse aggregate more than 5 em. diameter
prepare a cylindrical specimen with a diameter 3 times the
maximum size of the aggregate and a height double its
diameter.
c) The mould should be made of metal placed on a
plane surface preferably 6 to 12 mm glass plate.
d) Place the fresh concrete inside the mould in 3
separate equal layers rodded separately with 16 mm rod 25
· strokes.
e) Level the surface with trowel and cover with a glass or
plane steel. ·
f) After 4 hours, cover the specimen with a thin layer
of cement paste and cover again with the planed metal or
glass.
·g) After 24 hours, curing shall be made in a moist
atmosphere at 21° C.
h) Test should be done at 7 and 28 days period.
i} Ascertain that both ends of the specimen are per·
fectly levelled.

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 j) Specimen is placed under a testing machine; then
a compressive load is applied until the specimen fails. The
load that makes the specimen fail is recorded.
k) The recorded load divided by the cross sectional
area of the cylinder gives the ultimate compressive unit
stress of the sample.

Gaga

. ..
.: ..··::
......
.• '. -:_t•

Figure 4-2
 CHAPTER 5
METAL. REINFORCEMENT
5-1 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Steel is the most widely used reinforcing materials in most
constructions. It is an excellent partner of concrete in resisting
both tension and compression stresses.
Comparativeiy, steel is ten times stronger than concrete in
resisting compression load and 100 times stronger in tensile stress.
The design of reinforced concrete assumes· that concrete and steel
reinforcements act together in resisting load and likewise to be in
the state of simultaneous deformation, otherwise due to excessive
load, steel bars might slip from the concrete in the absence of suf·
ficient bond.
Und.er this assumption, the load between the concrete and steel
should be sufficiently strong to prevent any relative movements of
steel bars and the surrounding concrete. In order to provide a high
degree of interlocking between the two materials, a steel reinforc·.
ing bar with a surface deformation in various sizes in diameters
were introduced.

Type's of deformed bars

Figure 5-1

The combtnation of concrete and steel shows the following

satisfactory joint performance:
1. There is a negligible difference in thermal expansion
coefficient that makes it safe from undue effects of differen-
tial thermal deformation.
2. The concrete that surrounds the steel reinforcement is

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 considered an excellent protective covering that retards corro-
sion in steel.
3. The strength of steel when exposed to high temperature
substantially decreases, but concrete covering provides a suffi·
cient thermal insulation.
4. While concrete is weak in tension force, steel has that
property in resisting high tensile stresses
Steel could be used in two different ways:
~,As reinforcing steel, it is placed in the forms before the
pourin of fresh concrete. .
~ As prestressed steel, heavy tension forces are applied to
the steel reinforcement before the casting of concrete.
5-2 STEEL BARS FROM ENGLISH TO METRIC MEASURE
Steel bar diameters have been standardized from '14" to 2114"
and the length varies from 20', 25', 30', 35' and 40' long. Aside
from these standard diameter measurements. a corresponding
number were introduced and designated to each diameter size for
convenience and proper identification. For instance, a number 2
bar is 114'' f/J No. 3 is 3/8''¢J bars etc. From these examples one could
easily determine the diameter of bars by dividing the designated
number by 8. In short, the diameter of bars differ from the con·
secutive numbering by 1/8".

TABLE 5 - l DESIGNATIONS, AREAS, PER.IMt;TER$ &

WEIGI.ITS OF STANDARD BARS
Croes-
sectional Perimeter, Unit weight
Bar No. Diameter, in. area, •m. t in. ·pet foot, lb

2 i- 0.250 0.05. 0.79 0.167

3 1- o.a75 0.11 1.18 0.376
-t- 0.500 0.20 1.57 0.668
"
5
6
i- 0.625
f-0.750
0.31
0.44
1.96
2.36
1.043
1.502
1 f .. 0.875 0.60 2.75 2.044--
8 1 - 1.000 0.79 3.14 2.. 670
9 I i - 1.128 1.00 3.54 3.400
10 It,. 1.270 1.27 3.99 4.303
11 l f - 1.410 1.56 4.43 5.313
14 lf- 1.693 2.25 5.32 1.650
18 2f ... 2 257 4.00 7.09 13.600

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 TABLE 5-2 AREAS OF GROUPS OF STANDARD BARS,
IN SQUARE INCHES

NvMkr o/.&oN
B'lr
No. 2 3
-- -• 5 - ~
6 7 8 t 10
-- -- -- -- -- ---- --
11 12 13 14.

4 0.39 0.78 0.98

0.58 118 1.37 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.16 2.38 2.$5 2.75
s 0.61 0.91 1.23 1.53 1.84 2.15 2.45 2.76 3.07 3.37 3.6~ 3.09 4.30
6 0.88 1.32 1.11 2.21 2.65 3.09 3.53 3.98 4.42 4.86 5.3C 6.74 6.19
7 1.20 1.80 2.61 3.01 3.61 4 21 4.81 5.<41 6.01 6.61 7.22 7.82 8.4.2
8 1.57 2.35 3.H 3.93 4.71 s.so 6.·28 7.07 7.85 8.64 9.43 10.21 11.00
9 2.00 3.00 4.00 500 6.00 7.00 8 00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00
10 2!13 3.79 5.06 6 33 7.59 8.86 10.12 11.39 12.66 13 92 15.19 16.4.5 17.72
11 3.12 ' 68 6 25 7 81 9 37 10 94 12..'i0 14.00 15.62 17,19 18.75 20.31 21.87
14 4.50 6.75 900 11.25 l.'J50 15.75 18.00 20.2.') 22.50 24.75 27.00 29.25 31.50
18 8.00 12 00 16 00 20 00 24.00f2s.oo 32.00 36.00 40.00 44.00 48.00 52.00 56.00

Recently the great confusion arose after the intoduction of the

Sl Metric System in all kinds of measure. Steel bar manufacturers
in the guise of conforming with the international movement as
emphasized through a presidential decree produced steel bars that
slightly differ by millimeter. Manufacturers produced steel bars
with their own standard under the millimeter diameter and was
allegedly referreq to as "standard" (that which refer to the English
measure); below standard; oversize; undersize; mm; etc. which
created confusion even among technical men. The production of
steel bars that slightly differ by a millimeter in diameter was pur·
posely designed to cater on the buyers who in these time of eco·
nomic crisis prefer the cheaper steel bars. As a result. customers·
disregard the diameter size whether the materials that they are
buying are smaller than what is specified. As an outcome, there is
a total sacrifice in the strength of the structure.

COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS

1. How could one distinguish the difference between 10 mm

from 11 mm steel bars through the naked eye without the aid o;
a caliper? Even with the aid of'a caliper, one could not effectively
measure a steel bar with perforations and elliptical cross-sectional
diameter.

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 2. The former measure that differ by 1/8" could be easily
noticed and distinguished by anybody even without the aid of a
caliper.
To be able to buy the right diameter of steel bar:
a· Verify the weight per meter or weight per bar length
with the aid of Table 5-3 and 5-4
b. Order of steel bars shall be specific according to the
millime.ter sizes such as 12 mm. Avoid the '112" </J or other measure
in inches because they are no longer under production unless on
special orders.
c. Do not insist on bigger discount in buying steel bars,
because you will most likely get steel bars a millimeter or more
smaller than what you actually need which in turn might be
more costly and damaging to your construction.
3. The knowledge and training of the recent crop of Engineers
are centered on the English measure particularly on the structural
design as the textbooks and references in circulation are all based
from the English system of measure. The shifting from English to
Metric System needs time for adjustments and revision of most
if not all of the technical books and manuals of instructions.
4. The different steel bar manufacturers must be compelled
to strictly follow a standard of measurement of steel bars through
a more specific order. Guideline must be provided in the manufac 6

ture of standard steel bars for protection of the public from un-
scrupulous manufacturers and suppliers.

TABLE 5-3 ST ANOARD WEIGHT OF REINFORCING BARS

NOM UNIT Near AS T M 6M 7.5M 9M 10.5M 12M

Dia. wt (19.68') 24.6') -(29.52') (34,44') (39.36')
(mrn) Kg.- (M) Designation Kg . Kg. Kg. Kg. Kg.

6 .222 No.2 1.332 1.665 2.000 2.331 2.664

10 .616 No.3 3.696 4.620 5.544 6.468 7.392
12 .888 No.4 5.328 6.660 7.992 9.324 10.656
16 1.579 No.5 9.474 11.843 14.211 16.580 18.948
20 2.466 . No.6 14.796 18.495 22.194 25.893 29.592
25 3.854 No.8 23.124 28.905 34.686 40.467 46.248
28 4.833 No.9 28.998 36.248 43.497 50.747 57.996
32 6.313 No. 10 37.878 47.348 56.817 66.286 75.756
36 7.991 No.ll 47.946 59.933 71.919 83.906 95.892

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 TABLE 5-4 PHILIPPINE STANDARD
COMPARED WITH ASTM STANDARD
(SECTIONAL AREA)

Philippine Nominal Unit Weight

Standard Sectional Kilogram/ REMARKS
. Designation Area mm 2 Meter

6 (mm} 28.27 0.222 10.7% smaller than ASTM No. 2

10 (mm) 78.54 0.616 10.22% larger than ASTM No. 3
12 (mm) 113.10 9.887 10.7% smaller than ASTM No.4
16 fmm) 201.10 1.577 1.6% larger than ASTM No. 5
20 (mm} 314.2 2.463 10.22% larger than ASTM No.6
25 (mm} 491.9 3.848 2.9% smaller than ASTM No.8.
28 (mm) 615.75 4.827 4.49<¥o smaller than ASTM No. 9
32 (mm) 804.25 ~.305 1.6% smaller than ASTM No. 10
36 (mm} 1017.9 7.980 .97% larger than ASTM No.n

TABLE 5-5 STEEL GRADE AND STRENGTH PER mm 2

ASTM Yield Point/Strength Tensile Strength

Philippine
(minimum} (minimum)
STANDARD Newton/ Kg. Force psi Newton/Kg. Fo·rc:e psi
mm 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm 2

Grade 60 Grade 410 41.808 60.00 620 63.22 90,000

Intermediate
Grade 40 . Grade 275 28.042 40,000 480 48.95 70,000
Structural
Grade Grade 230 24.453 33,350 390 39.77 55,000

5-3 PRESTRESSED STEEL

Prestressed steel is used in three forms:

1. Wire strand
2. Single wire
3. High strength bar

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 The wire strand are of even wire types where the center wire is
enclosed rigidly by hexagonal outer wires with a pitch of 12 to 16
times the nominal diameter of the strand. The diameter of the
strand ranges from 1!4 to 1fz inch (6mmto 12mm). Prestressing wire
diamet~r ranges from .192 to .276 in. (5 to 7mm) made out from
cold drawn high carbon steel.
High strength alloy steel bars for prestressing ranges from 3/4"
to 1 3/8" {20 to 36 mm) diameter.

5-4 WELDED WIRE FABRIC

Aside from the individual reinforcing bars, welded fabric is

sometimes used for reinforcing concrete slab and other similar
structure such as shells. Siz• and spacing of wire may be similar for
both ways or might be different depending upon the detail of the
design.

5-5 IDENTIFICATION OF STEEL BARS

How to distinguish the different grades and sizes of bars is a

problem that one might accidentally use a lower strength or smaller
size of steel bars from what is being required.
All deformed bars are provided with distinctive markings iden·
tifying the· manufacturer usually by an initial and the bar size
number from 3 to 18 including the type of steel such as:

N - for Billet A- for Axle Rail sign- for rail steel

Additional marking for identifying high strength steel bars:

• ~·• 1. ~~~ c•~ •o

• ,...s
1.....0 ... ~~1:)· 1$

Marking System
Figure 5-2

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 TABLE 5-6 STANDARDIZED REINFORCING AND PRESTRESSING STEELS

Minimum Yield Minirnum Tensile

Product ASTM Strength Stren9th
Specification G"de KSI MPa KSI MPa
Reinforcing Bar A615 40 40 276 70 483
A616 60 60 414 90 620
A617 50 50. 345 80 552
60 60 414 90 620
40 40 276 70 483
60 60 414 90 620
A706 60 60 414 80 552
(78max) (538 max)
Bar mats *Al84,*A704 70 483 80 552
Wire, smoth A82 75 517 85 586
Deformed A496 75 517 85 586
Welded wire
fabric, smooth A185 65 448 75 517
Deformed A497 70 483 80 550
Prestress Bar A722 Type 1 127.5 880 150 1034
Type II 120 827 150 1034
Prestress wire A421 188-200 1296-1330 235-250 1620-1725
Prestress
Strand A416 250 212.5 1465 250 1725
270 229.5 1580 270 1860

* Same as reinforcing Bars

TABLE 5-7 MINIMUM DIAMETERS OF BEND FOK

STANDARD HOOK

Bar Size Minimum Diameter

No.3 -8 6 bar diameter

No.9 -11 8 bar diameter
No. 14-- 18 10 bar diameter

Example : lf2" (l.l/ em} rounu uo• "v "'"' .....cuneter"'"

3 inches or 7.6 em. diameter for hook.
Note: Hooks are not effective in adding compression
resistance of reinforcement.

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 Figure 5-3
Standard Hook

5 - 6 BAR CUT OFF AND BEND POINTS

1. Every bar ~hould be continued to at least a distance to the

effective depth of the beam or 12 bar diameter whichever is larger.
2. The Code requires that at least 1/3 of the positive moment
of steel (bottom bars) must be continued uninterrupted along the
sam~ face of the beam a distance of at least 6 inches ( 15 em) into
the support.
3. At least 1/3 of the negative moment reinforcing bars Should
be extended beyond the extreme position not less than 1/16 the
clear beam whichever ~s the grMter.

~~~------- ,....... -----+f

EndS,.

Figure 5-4

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5- 7 BAR SPLICING

1. Tension bars may be spliced through:

a. weld ing
b. sleeves
c. tying
d. mechanical devices which provides full positive
connection between the bars.

2. Compression bars may be spliced by:

a. tapping
b. direct end bearing
c. welding
d. mechanical device which will provide full positive
connection.
. ..
The Code specif ies·. the compressive splice should not be less
than 12 inches (30 em) long."

5-8 BARSPACING

1. The ACI Code specifies that the minimum clear distances

between the adjacent steel bars shall not _be less than the nominal
diameter of the bars or 1 inch 25 mm. for column, this require-
ment was increased to ll/2 bar diameter or ! 1/2 inches or 4 em.
2. Where beam reinforcement are placed in two or more layers,
the clear distances between layers must be. not be less than l -inch
(25 mm.) and the ·bars in the upper layer should be placed directly
above those in the bottom layers. ·
3. In walls and slabs other than concrete joist construction,
the p rincipal reinforcement shall be spaced not farther apart than
three times the wall or slab thickness nor-more than 18 inches or
45cm .
4. The clear distance between pretensioning steel at each end
of the member shall be not less than four times the diameter of
individual w ires nor three time~ the diameter of the strand~
5. The clear spacing between spirals shall not exceed 3 inches
(7.5 em.) odess than 1 inch (25 mm), havi.ng a minimum diameter

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 of 10 mm. Spiral splices shall be48 b4ar diameter minimum but not
less than 12 inches (30 em.) or welded. ·
6. Lateral ties shalf be at least no. 3 bars spaced not to exceed
16 times the longitudinal bar diameter or 48 tie bar diameter orr
the least dimension of the column.
7. Shrinkage and temperature reinforcement shall not be
· placed farther apart than 5 times the slab thickness nor more than
18 inches or 45 em.
5-9 CONCRETE PROTECTION FOR REINFORCEMENT

The following minimum concrete c.over shall be provided for

reinforcing bars, prestessing tendons, or ducts. For bar bundles the
minimum cover shall equal the equivalent of the bundle but should
not be more than 2 inches (5 em.) or the tabulated minimum,
whichever is greater. · '
TABLE 5-8 PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR STEEL
REINFORCEMENT
Minimum cover in
Cast-in place concrete (non-prestressed) Inches em.*

Cast against and perrreanently exposed to earth 3 8.0

Exp~d to earth or weather:
_ No. 6 through No. 18 bars • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 5.0
No. 5 bins 16 mm. wire and smaller ..•..•••.·Hz 4.0

Not exposed to weather nor in contact with the

ground:
Slabs, walls, joists:
No. 14 and No. 18 bars . • • • • • • . . . • . l!!z 4.0
No. 11 and smaller • • • . • . • • • • • . • • . • 3/4 2.0

Beams, girders, columns:

· Principal reinforcement, ties stirrups or
spirals •. ·• • . . • . . . . . • • • • . . . . • • • . l!!z 4.0-

Shells and folded plate members:

No. 6 bars and larger • • • • • • • • • • . • • . 3/4 2.0
No.5 bars 16 mm. wire and smaller • . • liz 1.5

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Pre-cast Concrete (manufactured under plant} Min imum cover in
control conditions) tnches em.*

Exposed to earth or weather:

Wall panels:
No. 14 and No. 18 bars . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . • . 1112 4.0
No. 11 and smaller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 3/4 2.0
Other members:
No. 14 and No. 18 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 2 5.0
No. 6 through No. 11 .. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•. 11f2 4.0
No. 5 bars, 16 mm. wire and smaller . . . . . . . lit'•

Not exposed to Weather nor in contanct with the

ground:
Slabs, walls, joists:
No. 14 and No. 18 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lV• 3.2
No. 11 and smaller ............•...•... 5/8 1.0

Beams, girders, columns:

Principal reinforcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . llfz 4.0
Ties, stirrups or spirals .. ..... . .·. . . . . . . • 3/8 1.0

Shells and felded place members:

No. 6 bars and larger ................ . 5/8 1.6
No. 5 bars, 16 mm. wire and smaller . 3/8 1.0

*Values rounded to the next whole number.

Pre--stressed concrete members-prestressed and non- Minimum Cover

prestressed reinforcements, ducts and end fittings Inches em.
Cast against and permanently exposed to earth 3 8.0
Exposed to earth or weather:
Wall panels, slabs and joists . . . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . 1 2.5
Other members ...............•..•........ llf2 4.0

Not exposed to weather not in contact with the

ground;
Slab, walls joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 3/4 2.0

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 Beams, girders, columns:
Principal reinforcements. . • . • . • . • . • . • . • • • l'h 4.0
Ties, stirrups or spirals • • • • • • • . • • . • . • • • . • 1 2.5

Shells and folded plate members:

Reinforcement 16 mm. and smaller • • • • • • • • 3/8 1.0
Other reinforcements • • • . • • . . . • . . • . . . . . . 3/4 2.0

TABLE 5-9 PHILIPPINE STANDARD STEEL BARS

COMPARED WITH ASTM STANDARD: DESIGNATIONS,
AREAS AND UNIT WEIGHT PER METER
Cross Unit weight
Bar No. Nominal Diameter· Sectional Area per meter
Inches mm (mm}2 kilogram kg.

2 1!4 6 28.27 0.222

3 3/8 10 78.54 0.616
4 ll2 12 113.10 0.887
5 5/8 16 201.10 1.577
6 3/4 20 314.2 2.463
7 7/8 22 280.13 2.980
8 1 25 490.87 3.848
9 11/8 28 615.75 4.827
10 ll/4 32 804.25 6.305
11 1 3/8 36 1,017.9 7.980
14 1 3/4 45 1,590.43 12.469
18 21/4 57 2.551.76 20.005

5-10 BUNDLE OF BARS

For large girders and columns, bundle bars is allowed and these
bundle act as one unit reinforcement with no more than 4 in any
bundle provided that stirrups or ties enclosed the bundle. The
Code specifies that:
1. Not more than two bars shall be bundled in one plane
2. Typical bundle shape are triangular, square or L-shaped
pattern.
3. Bars larger than No. 11 shall not be bundled in beams
or girders. .
4. Individual bars in a bundle cut off within the span of
flexural members shall terminate at different points with at
least·40 bar diameters staggered.

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5- 11 CONTROL OF CRACKS

1. Cracks are minimized through the use of deformed steel

bars.

2. A larger number of small bars is more effective in mini-

mizing crack width than a smaller number of large bars having the
same total cross-sectional area. ·

5-12 METAL REINFORCEMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

The ACI building code requirements for reinforced concrete

Specifies;
1. Deformed Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
shall be (ASTM A615). If No. 14 or 18 bars meeting this
· specifications are to be bent, they shall also be capa-
ble of being bent, 90 degrees at a minimum temperature
fo 42° C around a ten-bar diameter pin without cracking
transverse to the axis of the bar.
2. Rail-Steel Deformed Bars = (ASTM A616). If bars are to
be bent, they shall meet the bending requirements of AS.TM
614
3. Axle-Steel Deformed Bars = Shall be ASTM A617
4. Bar and rod mats for concrete re inforcement shall be the
dipped type conforming with the Specifications for ASTM
A184.
5. Plain wire for spiral reinforcement shall be Cold-Drawn
Steel wire for concrete reinforcement ASTM A82.
6. Welded plain wire fabric for concrete reinforcement shall
conform to the specifications of Welded Steel Wire Fabric
ASTM A185. Welding intersections shall be spaced not
farther apart than 30 em in the direction of th~ principal
reinforcement.
8. Welded deformed wire fabric for concrete reinforcement
shall conform to the specification for of ASTM A497.
Welded intersection shall be spaced not farther apart than
40 em in the direction of the principal reinforcement.
9. Wire and tendons in prestressed concrete shall conform
with the specifications for Uncoated Seven-wire ·Stress-

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 Relieved Strand for Prestressed Concrete ASTM A416 or
ASTM A421. Strands other than A416 or A421 may be
used provided that they conform to the minimum require·
f ments of these specifications and have no properties which
k.
10.
make them less satisfactory than those listed under A416
or A421. ·
Grade B of specifications for welded and seamless steel
pipe ASTM A53.
11 . . Specifications for Structural Steel ASTM A36
12. Specifications for High Strength Low Alloy Structural
Steel ASTM A242
13. For High-Strength Structural Steel ASTM.A440
14. High-Strength Low Alloy Structural Manganese Vanadium
Steel ASTM A441.
15. High-Strength Low Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Steel of
Structural Quality ASTM A572
16. For High Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 50,000
psi or 344,7!?0 kPa minimum yield point to 10 em thick
ASTM A588.
It is interesting to note that the present manufactured steel
bars is either smaller or larger in cross sectional area compared to
the· ASTM standard as shown ~~:m Table 5-4. In the absence of
standard specifications that regulates the manufacture of steel bars
when the Metric System super<:eded the English Measure, manu-
facturers produced steel bars having diameters. at almost in incre-
ment of one millimeter which created problems and confusion.
Lately the Board of Standard has agreed to standardize the manu-
facture of steel bar diameters as follows:
Diameter Millimeter Bar No.
Inches Equivalent Designation
If• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mm 2
3/8 ............... lOmm 3
lf2. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 13 mm 4
5/8. ..... ........ 16 mm 5
3f4............... 20 mm 6
1· ................ 25 mm 8
1 1/8" . .. ......•... 30 mm 9
1 lf• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 mm 10
1 3/8 .............. 40 mm 11
1 3f4 • •.•••••••. •. • . 45 mm 14
211• •.....•. : •.... •. 60 rnm 18

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 CHAPTER 6
FOUNDATION
6- 1 MIEF HII10RY
Builders and laymen throughout the ages have realized the
importance of building structure on • strong foundation. Jesus
Christ on his remarkable sermon before the multitude of people
said: ''Therefore, whoso.v• h,areth these saying of
mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man,
which built his house upon a r.ock. And the rain descend,
and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon
the house: and It fell not: for it was founded upon the
rcx:k."
Mathew 7 : 24- 26

The advanced knowledge brought about by the science ot

Geology and Soil Mechanics have confirmed the rock foundation
bed to be the most stable medium where to lay the footing of a
structure.

The early builders of the Babylonian Empire constructed Raft

or Mat Foundation from out of the sun-dried and burned brid<!s
on top of a flat moulded earth which was filled up and raised from
1.50 m to 4.50 meters high.· The mat founda.tion was constructed
to a thickness of 1.00 to 1.50 meters of brick platform bound
together by a natural asphaltic materials forming a soiid founda·
tion where the city walls, temples and public buildings were con-
structed.

The Greeks t:tas extensively used marble blocks as foundation

oftenly tied together with metal band. Marble being abundant in
Greece becomes the chief construction materials extensively used
in their articulate temples, carvings and statues.

L:.lke~se. the Chinese builders also used large stones carefu(ly

.cut and -ac~tely titted to each other without the use of mortar
as evid~ntly.~ in the construction of the Great Wall of China.

The Romal)i Builders, introduced various foundation type to

~uit the ~~~! ce)nditions. Wood piles were used .on a very soft

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ground and . wooden mats were laid underground where masonry
structure were built upon them, the Roman builders further devel-
oped the construction of Built-up foundation consisting of flat
stone bonded with Roman cement which. unfortunately, this early
use of concrete has been forgotten during the Middle Ages.
The introduction of the Griltage Footing resolves the problem
of foundation weight in the year 1880 when it was first introduced.
Consequently, the improved grillage footing made of steel· rail
embedded in concrete was introduced in Chicago by John Root in
the year 1891. The advent of Reinforced Concrete in the early
part of 1890 superceded all these kind of footings due to the ad-
vantages it offers in al. l aspect of building construction.

Foundations

Foundation .is that portion of the structural elements that carry

or support the superstructure of the building. Foundation is fur-
ther defined as the substructure wh1ch is usually placed below the
surface of the ground that transmits the load of the building to
the under-lying soil or rock.

Footing

Footing is that portion of the foundation of. a structure which

directly transmits the column load to the underlaying soil or rock.
In short, footing is the lower portion of the foundation structure.

Fomdation Bed -refers to the soil or rock directly beneath

the footing.

.COl. UN

·,.oottllo

Figure 6-1
Foundation Nomenclature

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 Footings are classified into two types, the wall and column
footings. Walt footings is a strip of reinforced concrete wider than
the wall which distributes the load to the soil. Column footing on
the otherhand, is also classified into the following types:

1. Isolated or Independent footing

2. Combined footing
3. Continuous footing
4. Raft or Mat footing
5. Pile footing or foundation
6. Grillage footing

6- 2 WALL FOOTING

In wall footing, the main reinforcements are pla_ced at right

angle perpendicular to the wall uniformly spaced with each other
Longitudinal reinforcement parallel with the wall are laid to assist
in bridging soft portion associated with the almost uncertain varia·
tion of soil conditions. A steel percentage equals to 0.2 to 0.3% of
the cross sectional area of concrete is said to be adequate except
on unusual cases.
-I-'-

~::.:_~-,~ ;r_-rrp~ij I 15 em ;; v~~.~p· · · .· ~·

I• ~0 _ 60 em 1- Property LlneL,.I------1

Figure 6-2

6- 3 ISOLATED OR INDEPENDENT FOOTING

This kind of footing represents the simplest and most eco-

nomical type usually in the form of:

a. Square Block Footing

b. Square Slope Footing
c. Square Stepped Footing
 TABLE6-l SAFE LOAD FOR SQUARE IN[)EPENOENTCOLUMN FOOTING

I
20,000 l* 3 "... 1-
. -~PI' J'. - 3000 J)lli
II I t
.. - 10 '
1:"...
- 12 Two-way reinforcement
Q.
,,.Ew.
••75 '· 1360,.
• -- 75 .,., uniformly spaced ),
·- .,. " .. 240 poi

r Width ~ '-3" clear

Ban E&ch W,.y B~E&c.hW~q B.nEaohW~q
8q. Footi.Da Sq. Footln&
' Sq. :l'oo._
Col. ~Col. Col. Cal
... r.2600- r.8000- Lotod, ~c..L
... r.2500- r.3000- r.-
2l500
r.3000-
~· la. l(jpe In. la.
~ ~
--r-- ---
Width, D~tb, Width, ~tb. Wid&h. -
F~In . . No. Si~e No. Si~e l't-In. . No. SUe No.Sise 1'\-In. ~· No.Si~e No.Sise

Soil~2000psf Soil ~re-4000 . . • Soil ~ure-6000 ptl

20 12 $-4 10 ... 8-4 40 12 a-3 10 1-' 64 100 12 4·2 13 13-' 11-4

40 12 ..a · 10 8-4 &-4 80 12 4-7 12 12-4 11-4 150 12 5-1 16 16-4 11--6
eo 12 6-D 12 11-4 7--6 120 12 6-8 15 16-4 t().J; 200 14 6-11 17 111-5 16-5
80 12 6-7 13 11-5 11-6 160 14 6-6 16 14-5 H-5 250 16 6-1 19 17-5 12-6
100 12 7-6 14 14--6 14-5 200 H 7-4 19 12-6 12-6 300 16 7-3 21 15-6 15-6
120 12 8-2 16 16-5 15--6 240 16 8-Q 20 14-6 14-6 31;0 16 7-10 28 17-6 13-7
140 12 8-11 17 13-6 13-6 280 16 8-8 21 17-6 17-6 400 18 s-s 24 16-7 16-7
160 14 .9-8 18 .15-6 320 16 9-3 23 15-7 15-7 450 18 8-11 25 17-7 17-7
180 lt 10.2 19 ltl · 17-6 360 16 9-11 24 17-7 17-7 500 20 9-5 26 16-8 14-3
200 It to-e 20 19-6 19-6 400 18 10-5 25 14-8 14-3 ~ 20 9-ll 28 16-3 16-8
220 lt 11-3 21 16-7 16-7 uo 18· 11-0 'P 12-9 12-9 600 22 lo-4 28 17-3 17-8
240 16 11-10 21 17-7 17-7 480 20 11-6 'l1 14-9 14-9 650 2ll 10.9 29 19-8 19-8
260 16 12-3 22 18-7 18-7 520 liO 11-11 28 15-9 16-9 700 22 11-2 31 20-8 20-8
280 16 12-10 28 15-8 15-3 560 20 12-5 30 16-9 16-9 750 24 11-7 31 17-8 17-9
aoo le 13... lU 16-8 16-8 600 22 12-10 30 17-9 17~ 800 u 1Z.O 82 18-11 18-9
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 The reinforcement for square footing is usually placed in the
direction parallel to both sides spaced uniformly and perpendicular
with each other.

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To use the above table consider the following example:

Problem:
A square column with a general dimension of 12" x 12" is to
support an axial load of 100,000 lb. with the following data:

Bearing capacity of soil= 2,000 psf

f'c for concrete = 2,500 psi
fc for concrete = 1,125 psi
fs for steel = 20;000 psi
Determine the dimensions and reinforcement for a two-way
square footing:

Solution: 1. By illustrative analysis

L0-'0 - 10 ,00~ 1~.

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 2. Referring to the Table 6 -1; under soil pressure fs.= 20,000
psf the value along 100 kips Joad and column size 12"- the width
of the footing will be 7'- 5 .. while the depth is 14".
3. The number and size of reinforcement under f'c =2,500 psi
are 14 pes. of No.5 steel bars one-way. .
4. Since the reinforcement is two-way, another 14 pes. No.5
is necessary on the opposite direction.
5. The footing will then be as follows;

It Pt5.
•OTH WAYS.
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Tt~e effective use of Table 6-1 could be either:

1. To determine the dimension of the concrete footing
and the size of the reinforcement Including its spacing.
2. To determine the load that could be carried by a foot-
ing of a given dimension and reinforcement. .

PROBLEM:
The values given on Table 6-1 and the accompanying illustration
were· all in English measure. Solve for its equivalent in Metric
System using the following convertion factor:
Multiply. by . to get
pounds per square foot (psf) 47.88 pascals
pounds per square fo9t (psf) 4.882 kg./sq.m.
pounds per square inch (psi) .074 kg.fsq. em.
pounds per square inch (psi) .703 kg./sq. m •
inch 2.54 em.
kips 454.5 kilograms

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6- 4 COMBINED FOOTING

The use of independent footing for extension columns some-

times meet difficulties on property line were footing projection
beyond the exterior wall is not allowed. Under this situation, com~
bined footing or strip footing is employed to avoid tncroachment
to an adjoinin~ property and at the same time satisfy the bearing
capacity requirement of the foundation. Combined footing is ·em·
ployed when two or more columns are spaced closely to each
other that their footing will almost or completely merge . The
main reinforcement in a combined footing is laid along the longi·
tudinal direction assuming that the footing acts ~s one way slab.
Transverse reinforcement is also placed at the bottom of the foot-
ing near the column where the critical section for transverse bend- ·
ing is taken at the faG'S of the column pedestal. Consequently,
footing reinforcementS are spaced closely to the center of the
column than the outer portion.

Combined footing is either:

a. Rectangular b. Trapezoidal
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 6 - 5 CONTINUOUS FOOTING

Continuous footing is sometimes classified as wall footing

which supports sev~ral columns in a row. It is either:

a. Inverted Slab Footing

b. Inverted Tee Footing

Gt~O FOUNDATIOI'I

INVERTED- T

Figure 6 - 5

6 - 6 RAFT OR MAT FOOTING

Unless deep foundation is required by the soil condition, Raft

footing is preferred. This type of footing occupies the entire
area beneath the structure and carry the wall and the column loads.
When a building is too heavy that individual or combined footing
would cover about 'h of the building area, the Raft' footing is
likely to be economical.
The Raft footing is either made of an inverted slab provided
with a .capital or pedestal at the bottom of the column or an·
inverted slab with partitions as the stem ofT-Beam connected to
the raft where the column rests at their intersections. Other types
· are shown in Figure 6-6.

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 CANTILEVER FOOTING

:: :: :
A UNif'ORllll SLAS II TMICitEMED SLAB

C BEA!Iol &. GIA0£.11 D . T·UAM WITH IMDEP!:MDUT ,.LOOII.

RAFT OR MAT FOUNDAlION

Figure 6·6

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 6 - 7 PILE FOUNDATION
When a foundation bid fs too weak to support o Raft footing,
there is on urgent need to provide o suitable material where to
transfer the excess load to a greater depth wherein piles or pier
is the answer.

6-8 PILES
The use' of piles have been employed by the early builders to
support private and public buildings which was found iri the cons-
truction of the Romans. The brJdge across the Rhine ·River is
afso supported by piles constructed during the rule of Julius
C:oesor. Piles were Jikewise found near the lake of Lucerne and
New Guinea, construction which where built about A.D. 200. The
Campanile of Venice after its destruction have been found oUt to
be resting on wood pHes which according to history has been
driven os .arly as A.D. 900 and yet after the destruction ·of
the Compardle, ~ piles were found out to be In oblo1ute per-
fect condition tNt 4t was even reused for pH• foundation.

Pile - is a structural member of small cross-sectional area with

·reasonable length driven down the ground by means of hammer or
vibratory generator.

Pier- refers to a large cross-sectional dimension, each capable

of transmitting the entire load from a single column down to a
stable stratum. ·

Piles are classified according to:

1. Type and size

2. Shape as to the cross-section
3. Materials

As to the kind of materials:

1. Timber pile
2. Concrete pile
3. Metal pile

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 CHAMFERED POINTED SQUARE

TIMBER PILES

WOOD PILE
Fig ure 6- 7 ·

6-9 THE IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OR USES OF PILES

The decision to use pile foundation is the result of scientific

method of exploration and tests of the underlying soil conducted
by the designing Engineer which were brought about by any of the
following purpose:
1. As friction pile at their bottom portions in transmit·
ting the load through soft strata into stiffer lower strata.
2. As friction pile utilizing its full length.
3. As soil compactor.
4. As end-bearing columns
5. As stabiHzers of banks
6. As better piles
7. As a dolphin
8. As sheeting

Unless batter piles are intended to be effective in serving any

one of these functions, they should not be used, otherwise dri-
ving piles without any purpose will be an exercise in futi.lity.

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sOft material Friction
or soil "'bje(t . load~rrying
to scour material

friction
Rock load-earrylnl
materiaf

A• End·Bearinc A$ Frl~:tlon Pile& A$ Friction Piles

Columns In~r Poltlon\ for Full length

looaa
mettfitl

As Soil
As Stabilizers of Banks Compactor$

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As Batter Piles, Fender Piles,
Dolphin,, and Sheeting

Uses of pilea.

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6-10 QUALITY AND DURABILITY OF PILES

Pile should be selected properly to possess a quality capable of

resisting without damage to the following:
1. To resist crushing under vertical load
2. To resist crushing during the process of driving. Timber
piles are not susceptible to withstand high stresses due to hard
driving that requires a desirable penetration on a highly resistant
layer. In driving piles, it is very important to select the right type
of hammer and the number of blows to prevent breakage and create
damage on the pile head, piles driven by steam hammer at 15,000
ft. pound (20,340 joules) energy should not exceed three to four
blows per inch or 25 mm. to prevent breakage or brooming of the
piles, the normal resistance of pile is from 6 to 8 blows per inch
or 25 mm. which is normal and commonly specified.
3. To resist handling stresses. Timber piles should be capable
of resisting breakage or other damages that may result from hand·
ling, hauling and impact in loading or unloading.
4. To resist tension from uplift forces, heaving of soil or re·
bound in the process of driving. Timber piles shall be strong
enough to counteract the uplift forc~s and expansion of soil
including the rebound action received in the process of driving.
5. To resist horizontal and eccentric forces that will cause
bending when applied on it.
6. To resist curvature bending and column action for the por-
tions not receiving lateral support from the ground when freely
standing in air, water or a very liquid mud.

Pile Selection

In selecting the use and types of piles the following factors

are considered:

1. Availability of supply 8. Carrying capacity

2. Expected life span 9. Proximity of structure
3. Deterioration condition 10. Cost
4. Types of underground
5. Method of placing
6. Length of piles
7. Characteristic of structure and ,loading

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 Economic comparison should be based on the cost of the
entire foundation instead on the cost of the pile alone.

6-11 TIMBER PILES

Timber pile is not new in the field of construction. Vitruvius

in his writing described the Roman builders to have been using
timber piles in their foundation work as early as 58 A.D. It shows
that even the early builders during the Roman Empire dispensation
have recognized the importance of providing a structure with a
strong foundation. The use of stone, bricks and· cemented slab
footing have already been employed by the Egyptian, Romans,
Babylonians and the Mayan and Yucatan builders. The discovery of
cement by the Romans associated by the demand for a massive
structures have prompted the early builders to study the nature
and behavior of soil in carrying a massive load. It is during this
stage that timber piles were introduced in making foundation. With
the advent of power equipment used in building construction, pile
driving would not be difficult as that of the Romans way of driving
piles crudely through manpower.

TABLE 6- 2 WOOD PILE LENGTH AND DIAMETER

Diameter of Butt (em.) Minimum Tip
Length of Pile Min. em Max em Diameter em

Under 12 meters 30 45 20
13m to 18m 32 45 18
Over 18 meters 35 50 15

The diameter of the piles shall be measured in their peeled

condition. When the piles is not exactly round, the average mea-
surement may be used. The butt diameters for the same length of
pile shall be uniform as possible. Piles shall be peeled removing atl
the rough bark and at least 80% of the inner bark and no less than
80% of the surface on any circumference shall be cleaned wood.
No strip of inner bark remaining on pile shall be over 2 em. wide
and 20cm.long. All knots shall be trimmed close to tl'le body of
·the pile.

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 6- 12 DETERIORATION OF WOOD PILES

Wood piles are subject to deterioration caused by decay, insect

attack, marine borer attack, mechanical wear and fire. Timber
piles are said to be durable when driven below the normal water
level, on the otherhand, the life span of timber pile above water
!J level even if treated with creosote under pressure will only last for
a duration of about 40 years. Tirriber piles penetrated by salt
water are subject to deterioration caused by marine organism called
Teredo and limnoria. Wood piles under attack by marine borer
maybe terminated within a few years under extreme favorable
condition of which no amount of chemical treatment could cure
in any manner.

6-13 PROTECTION OF TIMBER PILES:

The methods of wood protect ion depends upon the local con-
ditions, types of expected economic life of the structure, severity
of service, e(!se of repairs, costs, etc. The two methods applied in
eliminating or reducing wood attack are:

1. Poiso ning the wood by creosote through pressure

treatment.
2. Mechanical protection.

Untreated wood piles is capable of resisting decay indefinitely

if d riven below the normal water table. CreosOte treatment protects
the outer surface of wood through penetration of the chemical
that ranges from 20 to 25 mm. Piles shall retain preservative in at
least the amount given in the following table.

TABLE 6-3 MINIMUM PRESERVATION PER CUBIC METER

OF WOOD
Type of Processing
Uses and Type Empy Cell Process Full Cell Process

General Use 190 Kg. 320 Kg.

Marine Use 200 Kg. 350 Kg.

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 6- 14 PILE DRIVING

Before driving piles, adequate knowledge and preparation had

already been made such as. gathering of data, underground explora-
t ion and soil tests and the use of pile which were brought about by
the result of the struct ural design. Driving of pi les involves some
considerations which some of them are enumerated as follows:
1. The timber pile to be used shall be free from sharp, short
or reverse be~d because crooked piles with sharp bend will only
create trouble during t he process of driving. ,
2. See to it that the taper of the pile shou ld be uniform from
the butt to the tip.
3. The butt of the pile should be square or chamfered to fit
in the pile cap.
4. The t ip of the pile is either pointed or squared. Pointed
t ips sometimes cause the pile to drive out of vertical position that
in most cases square tip is preferred.

5. Timber pile shall be driven by the right type of hammer

because it cannot resist high stresses due to hard driving lthat is
required to penetrate highly resistant layer of soil. Timber piles
could not be driven against a very h igh soil resistance without
damage and are rarely specified to receive driving load in excess of
(30 tons) 298 kilonewton but usually restricted to (25 tons) 250
KN or less. The tip of the timber pile which could be easily
damaged is protected by t he use of steel shoes, on the otherhand
the butt is also provided with an ample protection by the use of
cushion block.
6. Pile cushion should be attached at the hammer base in
order to reduce the impact stresses and at the same instance pro-
long the life span of the hammer. The hammer is rat ed based upon
the energy per blow where the rated energy is the product of the
weight of the ram and the height of the fall less the friction energy
loss on the ram guide.
Driving hamm~r dif fers greatly in the manner in which they
deliver energy to the anvil or hammer cushion. The ham111er
cushion are of two different types, the soft and the hard type.
The soft type is sometimes made of wood and asbestos which are
very common although there are other types being developed. The
hard type cushion contains alternating disks of aluminum and
micarta which is considered to be efficient in its performance after

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several use while others which are of low quality such as wood
chips or coiled steer cable are rarely specif ied .
T he pile cushion elements does not only protect t he top of
the pile as well as the hammer from t he high stresses but also deliver
significant influence on the wave stresses that is being developed
in the process of pile driving such as:

a. It affects the driving characteristics of the pile

b. The depth to which it can be driven
c. The load carrying capacity

The selection of the type and dimension of cushion block that.

gives satisfactory result including the type of the hammer are of
two categories:

a. To assure a maximum driving force in the pile equal to

the maximum capacity of the pile without overstressing the pile.
b. As much as possible to transmit the maximum energy
of the hammer to the pile.

The lack of contro l an d selection .of the right cushioning

materials which is usually recommended by the manufacturer in
their catalogue of the types of cushion block for a certain driving
hammer will permit a degree of subterfuge or escaping of the
device t o avoid impact force.
7. Driving sequence of pile shall be given attention for it
might affect the penetration of the pile into the ground. The
central piles in a group shall not be left until the last has been
driyen to a definite depth, o therwise, this might be dangerous to
cause damages to th.e piles previously driven.
8. Driving piles near a reta ining wall should be given careful
attention for it may cause displacement and damage t o the adjo in·
ing struct ure due to the vibration of the soil.
9. Over driving indicates bending of piles, hammer bouncing,
cutting of driving plate into the pile and separation of wood along
the annual growth rings which causes head brooming. Careless
driving procedure such as unusually hard compaction of the cushion,
block tilting of the head cap, non axial blows and uneven pile
head causes damage to the pile. The head failure due to impact
of driving could be prevented by banding before drivi.ng.

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TABLE 6-4 PENETRATION RESISTANCE AND SOIL

PROPERTIES BASED FROM THE STANDARD PENETRATION
TEST
Sand Clay
Fairly Reliable Rather Unreliable

Number .of blows R~lative Number of blows

per meter Density per meter :Consistency

0-12 Very loose 3 very soft

12-30 loose 6-12 soft
30-90 medium 12-24 medium
90 - 150 dense 24-45 stiff
over 150 very dense over 90 hard

TABL£ 6-5 RANGE OF SKIN FRICTION FOR VARIOUS

SOIL

1. Silt and soft mud ... .... . 240 to 480 kg.jsa.m .

2. . Silt compacted • • . . •.... 580 to 1,700 kg.jsq. m.
3. Cl.ly and sand .. ••..•.... 2.440 to 4,880 kg./sq. m.
4. Sand with some clay ••.. •. 1,950 to 3,900 kg./sq. m.
5. Sand and Gravel . . . . .... . 2,930 to 4,880 kg./sq. m.

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 6 -: 15 CONCRETE AND PIPE PILES
Concrete piles are class ified into two types:

1. Cast-in-place 2. Precast piles (prestressed)

a. cased
b. uncased

CUed piles- is cast inside a metal shell form which are left in
the ground.
Uncased piles - eliminate the metal casing or shell which in-
variably reduces the cost. The methods of construction are as
follows:
· 1. An open end pipe is driven into t he ground, clean it out
then f ill the hole with concrete and finally, the pipe is withdrawn.
2. Heavy drive is dragged into the ground by dropping a ham-
mer directly on plug of fresh concrete. The pipe is removed pro-
gressively as additional concrete mixture is rammed inside the pipe.
3. Pumping concrete under continous pressure through a hol-
low shaft of an auger, the hole is drilled by an auger which is then
pulled out f rom the ground. Consequently concrete is then pumped
into the shaft .
4. Pipe piles usua lly has a diameter of 25 t o 75 em. with a
thickness t hat varies from 2.5 to 4.5 mm.
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 6-16 PRECAST CONCRETE PILE

Precast concrete piles are reinforced to resist high stresses ·

caused by the hammer in driving. Precast pile reduces tension
cracking caused by handling and driving. This type of piles are
~ighly resistant to deterioration even when used above the normal
water table. The presence of high concentration of magnesium or
~dium sulphate salts in the water may cause deterioration of the
ieinforcement in the piles through cracks, or thin protective c;on-
rete covering. Covering will spall-off as rust continues to develop.

(a) steel bonds

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e) 8RUMSPILE PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PROVIDED
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Figure 6 - 11

6- 17 DETERIORATION OF CONCRETE PILES

1. Deterioration above the ground is caused by weather and

air borne destructive elements.
2. Underground deterioration is not common unless water
contains destructive alkali, acid or salt. Other destructive elements·
may come from the chemical and industrial manufacturing plants.
3. Deterioration in sea water is caused by mechanical and
chemical action
4. Damage due to handling and driving of the concrete pile.
5. Defects in the manufacture of concrete pile. ·
 6-18 METAL PILE

Metal is an excellent material for pile because of its strength

character.istics to withstand hard driving and rapid penetration
into the ground, relatively with small material displacements. The:
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1. H-piles which are suitable in penetrating into rocks or any·.
hard materials with ease in driving and least effect in time. .,
2. Box pile- is suitable materials for pile on sliding bank or 1\
in deep water. .
3. Rail piles - the railroad rails are used by welding 3 rails \
~ogether at head and base to form a unit pile. i
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6-19 DRIVING EQUIPME.NT

The. early builders in their way of driving piles used mauls,
ratchet winch rams, treadmill drivers, water wheel drivers or gang
operated rams. The first modern steam pile driving machine was
invented and introduced by Nasmyth in 1845 designed as a drop I
hammer for wood piles which was then modified into a handle I
single acting hammer. At present, piles are driven into the ground I
by means of a hammer or a vibratory generator. The hammer I
t
operates between a pair of parallel guide suspended from a standard i
lifting crane. The bottom of the guides connected at the base of 1
the crane boom by means of a horizontal member called spotter. i
The spotter is adjustable to permit a plumb position of driving i
piles and the hammer is axially guided by steel rail which was 1
incorporated in the guides. 1

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TABLE 6-6 PROPERTIES OF SELECTED IMPACT PILE HAMMERS
Stroke Weight
Blows at Rated Striking
Rated Energy Make Model Typea Per Energy Parts
Joules ft·lb Minuteb (em.) (Kg.)

9,844 7,260 Vulcan 2 s 70 73 1,363

1,186 8,750 MKTC 983 DB 145 42 727
1,776 13,100 MKT 1083 DB 105 47 1,363
20,340 15,000 Vulcan 1 s 60 90 2,272
20,475 15,100 Vulcan 50C OF 120 38 2,272

21,696 16,000 MKT DE-20 DE 48 243 909

24,679 18,200 Link-Belt 440 DE 86-90 90 1,818
25,967 19,150 MKT 118 DE 95 47 2,272
26.442 19;500 Raymond 65C OF 100-110 40 2,954
26,442 19,500 Vulcan 06 s 60 90 2.954

30,374 22,400 MKT OE-30 DE 48 243 1,272

30,510 22,500 Delmag D-12 DE 42-60 243 1,250
33,052 24,375 Vulcan 0 s so 97 3,408
33,086 24,400 Kobe K13 DE 45-60 259 1,304
33,154 24,450 Vulcan soc OF 111 40 3,636
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35,256 26,000 Vulcan 08 s 50 97 3,636
35,662 26,300 Link-Belt 520 DE 80-84 110 2.304
43,392 32,000 MKT OE-40 DE 48 243 1,818
44,070 32,500 MKT SlO s 55 97 4,545
44,070 32,500 Vulcan 010 s 50 97 4,545

44,070 32,500 Raymond 00 s 50 97 4,545

48,816 36,000 Vulcan 140C OF 103 38 6,363
53,833 39,700 Del mag D-22 DE 42-60 97 5,681
55,053 40,600 Raymond 000 s 50 243 2 204
56,002 41,300 Kobe K-22 DE 45-60 259 2,204

56,952 42,000 Vulcan 014 s 60 90 6,363

66,105 48,750. Vulcan 016 s 60 90 7,385

S a • single-acting steam; DB= double acting steam;

OF • differential Acting steam; DE= diesel.
b = after development of significant driving resistance.
c =for many-years known as McKiernan-Terry.

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 The different types of driving equipment are:

1. Drop hammer or impact hammer

2. Air or Steam hammer

a. Single acting hammer

b. Double acting hammer

3. Differential acting hammer

4. Diesel hammer

Drop Hammer - usually falling on the fresh concrete as in the

installation of franki pile (Figure 6-10)
Air or su-n Hammer - operates by litting .a- ram by air or
steam pressure then allowed to fall by gravity with or without the
pressure of air or steam. If the fall is due to gravity alone the
hammer is classified as Single Acting.
If air or steam pressure supports the downward fall, the ham-
mer is said to be DoW,Ie Acting or differential depending upon t he
detail of the construction.
DieseJ Hammer- are of two types:

a. Open ended
b. Closed ended

Open Ended Type - the ram falls by gravity and lifted by

the explosion of fuel and compressed gas in the chamber
between ~he bottom of the ram and tt:le anvil block at the
housing base.
Closed Ended Hammer - the housing forms a bounce
chamber where air is compressed by the rising ram, the com·
pressed air then acts as spring that control the rise of the ram
and thereby shorten the stroke, the stored energy returns the
ram to downward stroke.
Too. high pressure will cause the hammer to jump off the
pile, such behavior is known as racking which usually cause
damage to the equipment.
The weight of the ram including its height of' fall plus
other informations regarding the different types of drivng
equipment are shown on Table 6-6.

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TABLE 6- 7 CUSTOMARY RANGE OF WORKING LOADS
IN DRIVING PILES
Type of Pile . Load in tons

Timber 8 fnches or 20 em. tip diameter 15-20

Concrete precast or prestressed
10 in. - 25 em. diameter 25 - 60.
18 in.- 45 em. diameter 60-200
Steel Pile or shell, concrete filled
not mandril driven
10314" x .188 pipe 30'7 50
1()34" x .250 pipe 45 - 70
10¥4" X .250 p ipe 50-80
123/4' x .250 pipe 60- 90
14 x .312 pipe. 100-200
16 x .375 pipe 100-120
Steel H section
HP lO .x 12 50- 70
HP 12 X 53 so- ·go
HP .14 x 89 100- 150
HP 14 X 117 150-200

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 6-20 PILE SPACING

The efficiency of the pile in serving the purpose for which it

was intended should be maximized not only through proper selec·
tion of the types and length, the correct type of driving hammer
nor the right way of driving application but also the spacing which
also plays an important role in the efficient performance of the pile
in supporting superstructural load. ·

A. The effect of too close pile spacing are:

1. Creation of large horizontal pressures in driving
particularly on a relatively uncompressible underground layer
which sometimes cause damage to t he piles being. driven or
that has already been driven. .

2. The carrying capacity of the soil where the group

of piles acts may be less than the whole sum of the fractional
capacities of the soil that encloses the individual piles if too
closely spaced to each other.

B. The effect of wider spacing of piles:.

1. Wider spacing has the tendency of readily perm it-
ting the latter piles in group to penetrate the same depth of
the first pile which in effect gives uniform bearing and settle-
ment.
2. Wider spacing of piles reduce heaving and tension
damage including the possibility of crushing the outer surface
of the piles.

3. The value of the group may be increased and the

piles serves efficiently if spacing is increased.

Piles intended to serve a marine structure which are exposed

to receive wave action should be spaced at a min imum of 5 times
its diameter apart to 'reduce countercurrent, whirlpool and abrasion.

6- 21 DRIVING OF PILES THROUGH AN OBSTRUCTION

In case of obstruction met during the pile driving such as

boulders, rocks or thin stone strata, an advance rod sounding jets
or diamond drill rigs is advanced before driving wood piles.

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 Pilot pile is also used before driving timber or concrete pile, an
beam, H pile or mandrell is used for this purpose. Spudding is
also applied by raising and lowering the piles with heavy precast
piles every after little driving progress.

There are several methods applied in placing piles such as;

1. By driving 7. Washing O!-!t

2. Jetting 8. Sand pumping
3. Boring 9. Blowing out
4. Ramming 10. Coring
5. Jacking 11. Drilling
6. Pulling Down 12. Explosive
,:

6- 22 CAUSES OF PILE DEFLECTION IN DRIVING

In the process of driving piles, deflection cannot be avoided

which causes the pile to penetrate the soil out of plumb. Deflec-
tion of piles during the process of driving maybe brought about by
the following: '
L Piles may glance-off to an obstruction or hit a scoping bed
rocks.
2. In soft clay, piles tend to bend toward previously installed
close-by piles due to the soil softening from remoulding during the
driving .
. 3. Bowing of the jet pipe caused by the weight of the hose
that causes piles in jetting group to penetrate out of plumb.
4. The lower portion of a batter piles sometimes tend to sag
and cau.ses curvature.

6- 23 SETTLEMENT OF FOUNDATION

The different causes of settlement due to loads imposed on the

soils are:

1. Soil bearing capacity failure including partial failure or

creep.
2. Failure or deflection of the foundation structure.
3. Shear distortion of the soil
4. Compression of the soil.

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 Other factors that contribute to the settlement or movement
of foundati.on are:

1. Subsidence due to mines or caves beneath the surface

2. Subsidence due to underground erosion
3. Landslide and creep of the underground
4. Vibration and shock of loose cohesionless soils
5. Lowering of the water table
6. Soil shrinkage by dessication or exhaustion or increase of
soli mixture
7. Lack of lateral support in excavations
8. Heave or swell - slow movement due to horizontal dis-
placement of soil vein or stratum
9. Chemical Action·- this includes decay of materials

The settlement caused by these factors are considered as in-

directly related to the superstructure load imposed on the soil.

6-24 FAILURE OF PILE FOUNDATiON

. .
The failure of the pile foundation may result from any of the
following causes:

1. Lack of adequate boring

2. Inaccurate soil classification
3. Soft strata under tip of pile
~. Inadequate driving formula (wrong data)
5. Improper size of hammer cause insufficient penetration,
too light or damaged if too heavy
6. Misinterpretation of load
7. Damaged ofencased piles
8. Buckling of piles
9. Breaking of piles
10. Vibration that cause'lateral or vertical movement
11. Flowing strata caused by adjacent excavation or bank
sloughing
12. Tension failure of concrete pile for lack of reinforcement
13. Eccentricity due to bowing or falling out of plumb
14. Decay due to lower ground water level
15. Insect and marine borer attack and corrosion
16. Disintegration of concrete due to poor quality of concrete

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 or reactive aggregate
17. Collapse of the thin shell of the piles
18. Overweight due to earthfill.

REMEDIES:

1. Early repair such as encasement or replacement

2. Removal of partial load
3. Underpinning

6-25 GRILLAGE 'FOOTING

The early attempt to increase the area of footings and to mini·

mize the load was made possible through the introduction of gril-
lage footing to replace the oldest way of building foundation by
the use of masonry structure made out from various sizes of stones
joined by mortar. With the advent of reinforced concrete at the
early part of 1900, grillage footing became obsolete. Almost all
constructions are now dominated by the use of the new materials.

JC
Wf'

GRILLAGE fOOTING

Figure 6-14

12·7
 CHAPTER f
SOIL TEST
UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION
Foundation design is primarily based from the result of sub-
surface investigation. The Engineer who has to make the design
must have a reasonably accurate conception of the physical pro--
perties and arrangement of the underlaying soil. The most suitable
method under a wide variety of soil conditions is by drilling a hole
into the ground and extracting samples for identification or testing.
The investigation of the underlaying materials as to its consistency
or relative density of the deposit could be made by penetration
test or other methods which do not require sampling.

7-1 AUGER BORING

The simplest device for boring a hole in the ground is the

Auger. The two varieties of hand auger commonly used for soil
investigations are the helical auger and the I wan or post hole auger.
A portable power driven helical augers are available from 8 to
30 em. oftenly used for making deeper holes.

..
IWAI&OR POST
HOL£ AUG£R

Figure 7-1
7- 2 WASH BORING

The methods applied in wash boring is to drive a piece of

metal tube of 5 to 10 em. diameter to a depth of 1.50 to 3.00 m.,

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 the tube or casing is cleared out by a chopping bit fastened to the
lower portion of the wash pipe inserted inside the tube or casing.
Water is forced down through the wash pipe by means of a high
velocity pump to rinse the fragments of soil through the annular
space between the tube and the wash pipe. This method is similar
to the process of installing an underground water pump where the
pipe is cleaned by wash pipe and water. ·

7- 3 HOLLOW STEM.AUGER BORING

A truck mounted driving rigs turn the auger into the soil
rapidly to a depth of more than 60 meters using continuous flights
of auger with hollow stem where sampling tools are operated.
Auger with 6 or 8 em. diameter are commonly used.

t~EF'<RIC~
II.I.IGER SMAFT

SAhiPLEIIt
ROD \LEGS OF PIPE

CHOPPH4G BIT
2 REPL ACEO BY
SAMPLING SPOON
HOLLOW- STERN AUGER I PLI!O WHilE ADVANCING
AUGER.2 PLU<I liE MOVED 1>"0 !SAMPLE~~ ltiSER1ED WASH 80RtN G
i'O GET SAio'Pt.E Of SOIL.

Figure 7- 2 F1gure 7- 3

7-4 ROTARY DRILliNG

Is the most rapid method for penetrating highly resistant

materials such as rocks, clay or even sand. The rotary boring dia-
meter ranges from 5 em. to 20 em. (2 to 8 inches).

1.29
 t4rf4f'

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Fiqure 7- 4

7- 5 PERCUSSION DRILLING

Percussion drilling is sometimes called cable tool drilling used

when wash boring or auger boring could not penetrate exception-
ally hard strata of soil or rocks.

7- 6 PENETROMETER

A device used to investigate and measure the consistency of

cohesive deposit or relative density of cohesionless strata without
the necessity of drilling and getting samples. If the penetrometer is
pushed steady into the soil, the procedure is called Static penetra·
tion test, when driven into the soil it is called Dynamic Penetration
Test.
Static Penetration test is preferred for cohesive soil while
Dynamic penetration test is good for very hard deposits. Both
give satisfactory result for cohesionless soil. Standard penetration
test is the most widely used in the United States; it is done by
dropping a 60 kg. hammer into a drill rod from a height of . 70 m.,
the number of blows to make a penetration of 30 em. is regarded
as the penetration resistance.

7- 7 DUTCH CONE PENETRATION

A 600 cone with a base area of 10 sq. em. is attached to the
bottom of a rod protected by a casing, at a rate of 2 em. per
second, the cone is pushed by the rod into the ground, the cone is
slightly. larger than the pipe to minimize friction. Another method

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of soil testing by means of a cone penetrometer is by driving a
drop hammer into the ground with constant height of fall, the
number of blows per 30 em. penetration of the point is con·
tinuously recorded and when the point reaches its final depth.
the pipe is withdrawn and the cone is left at the bottom of the
hole. The dutch cone penetration test is the most rapid and eco·
nomical method being adopted recently.
R~o

tASIN(i

Figure 7-5
COIIt

7- 8 VANE SHEAR TEST

The vane aparatus for shear testing clay soils in place consist
of four vertical rectangular blades bolted at right angles to a ver~
tical shaft. The vane is pushed into the soil and then twisted until
the soil is ruptured in a cylindrical form, shear strength is com-
puted from the maximum moment needed to rapture the soil
and the dimension of the soil cylinder.

Figure 7-6

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7- 9 STANDARD LOAD TEST

The Building Code on load test so provides:

"Where the bearing capacity of the soil is not definitely
known or is in question, the Building Official may require
load tests or other adequate proof as to the permissible safe
bearing capacity, at that particular location. To determine
the safe bearing capacity of the soil, It maybe tested by
loading an area not less than .18 sq. m. (2 square ft.) to not
less than twice the maximum bearing capacity desired for use.
Such load shall be sustained by the soil until no a(jdltional
settlement takes place for a period of not less than 48 hours
in order that such desired bearing. capacity may be used.
Examination of sub-soil conditions may be required when
deemed necessary."
The load test procedures will be as follows:
1. Dug to the dep1 r of soi'l to be tested usually the proposed
footing level. ·
2. . The pit width should be at least 5 times the plate width.
3. The square plate with a general d.imension of .30 x .60 m
is set on a levelled bottom of the pit.
4. Place the load on top of the plate by a platform loaded
with concrete blocks, cement or jacking with a calibrated hydra-
ulic jack against a beam properly anchored down the earth.
5. Measure the settlement by the level instrument or by a
micrometer dial gage mounted on a support independent of the
loading system.
6. Apply the load to an increment of about one tenth the
estimated failure load· or f the proposed design load until com-
plete bearing capacity failure or twice the design load is reached.
7. Each · increment is maintained constant which settlement
readings are made at regu lar but increasing interval such .as 1, 2, 5,
10, 20, 40, and 80 minutes. ·
8. The load test result express only the short term loading
of the model and not necessarily the long term loading of a full
sized footing. Extrapolation is necessary in order to be able to
use the data for design.
The results found in the load test requi re careful interpretation
for it may in some instances be· misleading specially if the subsoil

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 is not uniform for a considerable depth below the base of t.he pro-
posed foundation.

Figure 7·· 7
In determining the dimension required for a foundation, it is the
designers responsibility and duty to ascertain first the allowable
bearing capacity of the soil. The local Building Code authorities
should be consulted of the allowable bearing capacities to be
adopted in design. In the absence of such information, boring or
load test is necessary. Table 7·1 is presented for reference pur-
poses.

TABLE 7- 1 ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY OF

VARIOUS SOILS

Underground Kg. per pounds per ton per kilopascal!

classification sq.m. sq. ft. sq. ft. k Pa

A.lluvial soil 4,891 1.000 1k 54

Sof clay 9,782 2,000 1 107
Firm Clay 19,564 4,000 2 215
Wet sand 19,564 4,000 2 215
Sand and Clay mixed 19,564 4,000 2 215
Firm Dry sand 29,345 6,000 3 322
Coarse dry sand 39,128 8,000 4 430
Gravel 58,690 12,0001 6 644
Gravel & sand well
cemented 78,256 16,000 8 860
Hardpan or Hard shale 97,818 20,000 10 1,073
Medium Rock 195,636 40,000 20 2,146
Rock under Caisons 244,545 50,000 25 2,681
Hard Rock 782,545 160.000 80 8,580

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 CHAPTER 8
POST AND COLUMN
8-1 DEFINITION
Post"" Refers to a piece of timber of either cylindrical, square
or other geometrical cross section placed vertically to support a
building; a compression vertical member not continuous from
story to story is also called post.
Column = Refers to a vertical structure used to support a
building made of stone, concrete, steel or the combination of the
above materials.
Story = Is the space in a building between floor levels or
between a floor and a roof above.

8- 2 WOODEN POST

Unlike other parts of the building that could be easily replacea,

wooden post shall be selected out from the best quality of lumber
under the classification of the first or second group for strength
and durability. Treated lumber is also used as wooden post in the
absence of hardwood lumber.
Wood post are erected in the following manner:

1. After dressing the wood post, the bottom portion is

evenly cut with the atd of the steel square.
2. A charcoal or chalk mark is established along the face
length of the post connecting the opposite end. This
marking will serve as the reference line for checking its
vertical position.
3. From the bottom of the post, indicate -the distance
where the girder and girts will be attached and make
the necessary dap before its erection.
4. The post could be erected manually with the aid of
2 x 3 lumber braces or by the use of rope and pulley
anchored on a jump-pole.
5. Check the vertical position of the post on two sides by
the aid of plumb-bob. Have it braced on four sides and
~ail the wooden post temporarily to the post strap.

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 6. With the use of boring tools. dril1 a hole across the two
straps and have it bolted to its per~anent positions.

JM~L;n~t

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Bof Clomp

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ol EltlCTION OF WOOO POST bl CORRECTING TNE 8E ND

POST

Figure 8-1

TABLE 8- 1 DIMENSION OF WOODEN POSTS OR SUPORTALES

Maximum Maximum Maximum Required Maximum

Types of Building Height of Height Spacing Finished Size of
1st Floor Total (m) of Post (m) Suportales

1 storey shed 4.00 3.50 10 X lOcm ·

1 storey shed 3.00 4.00 lOx lOcm
1 storey shed 5.00 4.00 12.5 x 12.5 em
1 storey house or
chalet l.OOm 5.50 3.60 12.5 x 12.5 em
2 storey house or 3~00m 6.00 3.00 12.5 x 12.5 em
2 storey house 4.50m 7.00 4.00 12.0 x 15.0 em
2 storey house 5.00m 8.00 4.50 17.5 x 17.5 em
2 storey house .9.00 4.50 20.0 x 20.0 em

'11i:
 Logs or tree trunk supportales may be utilized as post in its
indigenous traditional type of construction, provided, that they
are of the sizes and spacing capable to sustain vertical loading
equivalent to the loading capacity of the posts and spacing as pro-
vided for on Table 8-1.

COMMENTS:

Bent post could be corrected in the process of construction,

but no att6mpt should be made to correct the bent unless proper
bracing and adequate support be made first, otherwise, the found-
ation pedestal might break-up during the operation. The usual
failure of this nature is the crushing of the pedestal brought
about by the twisting of the wrought iron post strap. ·
At present, the trend is to avoid the use of wooden post in
building construction under the following considerations:
1. Reinforced concrete column appears to be cheaper and
durable.than the wood post.
2. Commercial lumber nowadays are taken from young
trees thereby producing inferior quality of lumber.
3. Hardwood is scarce and could hardly be found in big
lumber or sawmills. ·
4. The cracks between the wooden post and the concrete
wall is inevitable aside from its prominence on the wall
· finished.
5. Wooden post is susceptible to decay brought about by
moisture insect, worms, termites and the like.

8- 3 REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMN

Reinforced concrete is at preseRt the most popular and widely

used materials for column of buildings instead of wooden post
regardless of its size or height.
Reinforced concrete columns are classified as:

1. Short Column = When the unsupported height is not

greater than ten times the shortest lateral dimension of the
cross sect ion.
2. long Column = When the unsupported height is more
than ten times the shortest lateral dimension of the cross
section.

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 Columns are classified according to the types of reinforcement
used:
1. Tied Column
2. Spiral Column
3. Composite Column
4. Combined Column
5. Lally Column

!--Lateral
t1es

Tied Column Spiral Column Composite Column Combined Column

Figure 8 ·.2

8- 4 TIED COLUMN

T.ied column· has reinforcement consisting of vertical or longi-

tudinal bars held in position by lateral reinforcement called lateral
ties. The vertical. reinforcement shall consist of at least 4 bars
with a manimum diameter of No.5 or 16 mm steel bars.

Lateral ties= The ACI Code so provides:

"All non-prestressed bars for tied column shall be enclosed
by lateral ties of at least No. 3 in size for lon9.itudinal bars No.
10 or smaller and at least No. 4 in size for No. 11, 14 and 18
and bundled longitudinal bars. The spacing of the ties shall not
exceed 16 longitudinal bar diameter, 48 tie bar diameter or the
least dimension of the column".
The Code is specific that 13/8") or 10 mm diameter steel bar
shall be used as lateral ties for a column reinforced with 32 mm or
smaller longitudinal bars. Likewise, 12 mm steel bar shall be used
as lateral ties for column with longitudinal reinforc'3ment having
a diameter from 36 to 57 mm including those longitudinal bun-
dled bars.

137·
 The spacing of the lateral ties of a tied column is governed by
three factors:
1. Should not be more than 16 times the diameter of the
longitudinal or main reinforcing bar.
2. Should not be more than 48 times the diameter of the
lateral ties.
3. Not more than the shortest dimension (side) of the column.
To find the spacing of lateral ties required for a tied column,
the following illustration is presented:
Hlustration:
Determine the spacing of the lateral ties for a tied column
as shown on Figure 8 - 3.

~.20"""~
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0
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\

Figure 8-3

Solution:
a. The diameter of the longitudinal bar is (3/4"1 or 20 mm
The diameter of the lateral ties is (3/8") or 10 mm
b. Multiply: 16 x 20 mm =32 cm ·
c. Multiply: 48 x 10 mm ::= 48 em
d. The shortest side of column =30 em
From the result·of the above computation, it could be readily
seen that the least value found Is 30 em. therefore, the spacing of
the lateral ties will be af 30 centimeters on center.
When there are more than 4· vertical bars in a tied column,
additional ties shaU be provided in order to hold the longitudinal
bars firmly to its designed position. The Code further states:
"the ties shall be so arranged that every corner and the
alternate longitudinal bar shall have lateral support provided
by the corner of the tie having an inclined angle of not more
than 135 degrees and no bar shall be farther apart than 15 em
clear on either side from such a laterally supported bar."

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lo~ ;orran~ttntno> ~onfurllliftlt 111 ACI Coot .

I. II ( ] J
Figure 8-4

Rein~ement Ratio 1nd Limitation =The size and number of

steel bars to be plac,ed in a tied co lumn is governed by the pro-
portion of its cross sectional area to the gross area of the column.
"The cross sectional area of the vertical reinforcement
shall not be less than .01 nor more than .08 times the gross
area of the column section. ••
Illustration:
Find the .mm1mum and maximum steel bats that could be
placed in a tied column having a cross sectional dimension of
(10" x 12") or 25 x 30 em.

. ,. ~ . -...
D
MINIMUM REINFORCHIIEI/T
I{) · 29 Mt'l"'l
-- ~·\C.mm .

Figure 8-5
Solution:
A - Minimwn Reinforcement:

a. Solvo for the cross sectional area of the column,

25 x 30 = 750 sq em
(10" x 12""' 120 sq in)

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 b. Solve for the minimum area of the vertical re-
inforcement.
.01 x 750 = 7.5 sq. em.
{.01 x 120 = 1.2 sq. in.)
c. Convert this area to the size and number of steel
bars by the aid of Table 5 -I. 9
Area of 4 pes. No. 5 (16 mm) bar = 8.04 sq. em.
(Area of 4 pes No. 5 (5/8") bar = 1.24 sq . in.

8 Maxim lilt Reinforcement:

a. .08 x 750 = 60 sq. em.
(.08 x 120 = 9.6 sq. in.)
b. Table 5-2 shows that:
(English) 10 pes No. 9 bars gross area= 10.0 sq. in
8 pes. No. 10 bars gross area= 10.12 sq. in.
Metric: 10 pes. 28 mm gross area = 61.6 sq. em.
8 pes. 32 mm grons area = 64.3 sq. em.
From the result of the above illustration, it appears that the
minimum steel bars that could be placed in a 25 x 30 em. column
are 4 pes 16 mm steel bars. Likewise, the maximum reinforcing
bars that could be placed therein are ei't her 10 pes 28 mm or 8
pes 32 mm diameter. The above example shows how to determine
the least and the most number of bars that could be placed in a
tied column.
Bundled Bars - Difficulties had been encountered in placing
concrete inside the forms congested with steel bars. A column
that is heavily loaded with reinforcement has this serious problem
when large nu mber of steel bars are positioned and held indiv idual-
ly by lateral t ies. Bundled bars are sometimes employed consisting
of 2 to 4 bars tied in direct contact with each other to serve or act
as one unit reinforcement placed at the corner of the lateral ties.

·~•DLID ••u
Figure 8 · 6

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 TABLEB -2 ALLOWABLE LOAD ON A TIED COLUMN

Pari 1. P {ki~) - {0.18/',A, + 0.8/,A,) + 1000

Loed ou B&l'll
Mlu.: 0.008/,Al + 1000 x-d on Concrete 0.18J'.A1 + 1000
G...,.
Mas.: 0.032/, ' + 1000
Colultlll Size Al"e&
A, J.- 20,000 !'.
' · - 16,000
Mill. Mu. Jdlu. Jdu. 2000 2600 3000 3760 11000
12 120 16 Ill 19 77 43 M 85 81 108
10 a 140 18 72 22 00 50 ea 711 ~ 1211
16 160 20 82 .26 102 58 72 88 108 1«
18 180 23 92 29 115 65 81 111 us 1112
12 144 18 74 23 92 .s2 65 '78 07 130
14 168 22 86 'Z7 108 60 76 91 113 151
12 16 192 25 93 31 123 69 86 1(K tao 173
18 216 28 Ul - 36 138 78 '¥7 117 146 194
20 240 31 123 38 154 86 108 130 162 2111
14 196 25 100 31 L25 71 88 1011 132 176
16 224 29 115 86 143 81 101 121 151 202
H 18 252 32 129 40 161 91 113 136 170 2'Z7
20 280 36 143 45 ' 179 101 1.26 151 189 252
22 308 39 158 49 197 111 139 100 208 27'7
- -- ----
16 256 83 131 41 164 92 115 138 173 230
18 288 37 H7 46 184 104 130 156 194 .259
16 20 320 41 164 51 206 115 144 173 216
22 352 288
45 180 56 225 1'Z7 158 190 238 317
24 384 49 197 61 246 138 173 207 259 346
18 324 41 166 52 207 117 146 175 219 29.2
20 360 46 184 58 230 130 i62
18 22 396 194 243 3.24
51 203 63 253 143 178 214 267 356
24 432 65 221 69 276 156 194 .233 292
26 468 389
60 240 75 300 168 211 ~ 316 •zt
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),) 20 400 61 205 M 25& loU 1110 2111 270 8410
lt2 oUO &6 226 70 282 158 198 238 207 39e
ao 24 480 81 :u6 77 307 178 216 259 824 482
26 620 67 2M 83 ll38 187 281 8.51 468
.t8 6GO 72 287 g() 866 ~ ~ am 878 $06

22 484 82 248 77 8 10 174 218 :161 327

24 628 tiS 270 84 338 190 238 285 3S6 47.5
·~
21 20 73 2~7 3011 615
672 203 92 366 JOII 336
28 816 79 815 99 3M 222 277 333 418 664
24 67e 74 205 $2 31111 10'1 2511 311 88D 518
M 218 824 80 319 100 226 281 aa7 421 ~
.t8 672 811 au 108 430 :M2 302 . 863 454 6().~

J8 676 87 346 108 Q3 ~ BOt 366 4541 6011

• 28 728 ga 373 116 2U 828 893 481 666
28 28 184 100 401 125 502 28:Z 868 423 620 706
80 80 900 116 <l81 loU m 324 405 file 608 810
811 82 1024 181 624 164 4165 38lt 461 B~ 691 922
--
N 84 1156 148 682 185 no 4 UI S20 624 780 1040

- - 1000 128 612 160 &tO.. {,'j() 640 676 900

TABLE 8-3 LOAD ON BARS ~ - ON'..«. + tooo

Number of &r. N.-..~a...

Bar 8ise 4 8 10 18 Bar Sise 41 110 112 16 18 20 22

I6 l2 !If 1•6 20122 I•I• II· I
Ill~~ Grade: / o - 16,000 1lail or Bard G.-.de: /o - 20,000

16 24 32 40 .a 66 63 71 79 87 IS 10 · 80 40 00 60 ee 79 8lll ~ 100
18 84 t5 56 118 N 00 101 113 124 28 42 66 70 8S 99 ll3 127 141 165
81 Ill 77 lin 108 113 138 154 leG 38 58 77 115 134 IM 173 lin 211
40 61 81 101 121 142 182 1M .202 223 .51 711 101 120
• 15.3 177 202 227 2~ 278
,.,1618
320 361
!
~ro11
61
66
"
77
98
10!
130
128
163
164
195
lN
llll8
205
260
230
.293
256
326
282
368
I&
110
64
81
Q6
122
128
163
1150
203
192
244
Z24
2.15
256
m
288
366 407 447
80 120 160 .200 240 280 820 360 400 oUO Ill 100 160 200 260 300 848 m 449 49\l M9
-

1leproduaocl f rom the Amerioaa Concrete l..n.itute IJNVore«/. CMV:'Tfl.l Duip H~.
 Allowable Load on a Tied Column - All parts of building
structures are. designed to carry load or resist forces classified ac·
cording to the manner how it was designed. Tied column design
could either be under designed, over designed or standard designed
which connotes unsafe, costly or safe respectively. The design of a
column shall be sufficiently strong to carry a super imposed load
which is referred to as the allowable load.

These tables are presented with the end view that it could be
of help in some ways to the reader in determining or checking the
column size and the steel bars required to support a given load.
The use of these tables will shorten the time and lessen the efforts
to be exerted _on the mathematical processes involved using various
formula.
The special features offered by the tables are:
1. How to determine the size of the tied column and the
quantity of the steel ban required to carry a given load.
2. To check the strength of a tied column if its size and rein·
forcements are either adequate, less or excessive to what is needed.
The principal consideration involved in the design of structure
are: cost and strength. The term cost is academic and easily under·
stood because anything that involves money be it in the form of
income or expenses is everyone's concern and it is where human
interest comes in.
· Failure of tied Column -Tied column failure is by crushing
and shearing outward along an enclined plane where vertical bars
fail by buckling outward between lateral ties. The failure of a tied
column is said to be abrupt and complete and is considered to be
more disastrous than the failure of a single beam or girder in the
same floor.

PAII.UR! 01' A T If D COLIIIIIN

Figure 8-7
 The design of a structure should be strong and safe to both life
and property but economical in the sense that the sizes and ma-
terials specif ied are just enough to resist all kinds of stresses im-
posed on it.
In using these tables, the following illustrations are presented.

PROBLEM:

Determine the size of a tied column having an unsupported

length of 9 feet and the reinforcement required to support an
axial load of lOO,OQO pounds (100 kips) with the following speci-
fications: .
F'c = 3,000 psi
Fs = 20,000 psi

SOLUTION:

1. Assume a column size, say 10" x 12'' having· a cross sec-

tionai area of 120 sq. inches.
2. Referring to Table 8-2, the load carried by the concrete
under the column F'c 3,000 is 65 kips.
3. Substract: 100 kips less 65 kips= 35 kips.
35 kips is the excess load to be carried by the concrete,
which is then to be carried by the steel bars. With the aid
of Table 8-3,
4. Under the column of Fs = 20,000 psi, 19 kips and 77 kips
are 1he values of minimum and maximum load of bars that
are allowed on a 10" x 12" cross sectional dimension of
tied column.
5. It will be noted that since 35 kips fall within the limit of
19 and 77 kips, the assumed column size is acceptable.
6. Referring to Table 8-3 under the column of Fs 20,000 psi
it shows that:

a. 4 pes. No. 7 bars could support 38 kips or

b .. 8 pes No. 5 bars could support 40 kips
Either of these arrangement will be acceptable being slightly
greater than 35 kips. However, the limitation for bar spacing as
explained in. Chapter 3 shall be observed. In this particular case,
values found on (b) is preferred.

I
1.44
 Figure 8-8

Con~ion to Metric MaaiUre = Table 8-2 and 8-3 were repro-

duced from ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook. Values
are of the old English measure including the computation of the
example problem.
The valtAes from the table together with the illustration could
be easily converted to the new Sl system of measure with the aid
of the conversion factor presented below. Consequently, it was
not changed abruptly - specially at this time of transition from
English to Metric system because, it would be difficult for one to
adjust if the figures were completely changed with a new one he
Is not so familiar with.

'Problem :
Convert to Metric equivalent the values on Table 8·2 and 8-3
as used in the illustration presented and the result with the aid of
the following conversion factor :

Multiply by to get
pounds per square inch (psi) x 0.704 kg.jsquare em.
pounds per square inch (psi) x 6.895 kilopascals
pounds of force x 4.448 newtons
pounds x .4545 kilograms (kg.)
.inch X 2.54 centimeters
kips x 454.5 kilograms

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 Construction Method of 1 Tied Column:

There are three methods presented in the construction of a

tied column for a small and medium reinforced concrete cons-
truction.

1. Block laying of walls after the concreting of the columns

2. Concreting of the column before the block laying of the
walls.
3. Simultaneous concreting of the columns and walls.

Tied column vertical reinforcements are anchored on the

footing by means of steel dowels tied to the footing reinforce-
ments or, the main reinforcements Itself attached to the footing
reinforcement followed by the pouring of concrete.
Sometimes the concreting of the footing is simultaneous with
the pouring of the column, depending upon the specifications and
methods being adopted by the Engineer or construction supervi-
sor. The construction of a tied column under the first method of
"block laying after the concreting of the column" shall be as
follows:
. Step 1 = construct the scaffoldings that will support the
column reinforcement to its vertical position. Usually there are
4 pes. of lumber vertically installed around the column provided
by horizontal braces spaced at 1.00 m elevation.

Step 2 = lransfer the markings and reference line of the build·

ing from the batter board to the lower and upper horizontal mem-
ber of the scaffolding. Check the vertical projection of these mark-
ings by the use of the plumb bob.

Step 3 = .Provide a temporary horizontal wood brace above

and below the scaffolding inserting it across the reinforcement to
hold the bars to its vertical position. The idea of inserting the
brace across the reinforcement is to give way to the installation of
the column forms.
Step 4 = Ascertain the vertical position of the reinforcement
in the row of several column In both directions, then install the
small sides of the forms in opposite direction and insure its vertical
position.

1.46
 Figure8-9

Step 5 =Do not cover the forms until after the following
accessories have been verified from the plan and installed if there is:
a. Downspout
b. Electrical conduit & utility boxe~
c. Standpipe or fire hydrant
d. Plu.mbing and water line
e. Telephone line
f. Burglar alarm line
g. Intercom and door bell I ine
h. Steel dowels for wall doors etc.
Step 6 = In the final covering of the forms. see to it that the
wider cover is provided with charcoal mark and nails to serve as
guide in ascertaining the column size and in fixing the form to its
vertical position. Remove all dirt and debris before closing the
form.
Step 7 = Do not leave the column forms until it is firmly set
and completely supported. Most of the bulging failure of forms are
due to negligence and the inherited manana attitude.
Step 8 = Before concreting have the work inspected by the
authorized inspector or supervisors. Usually this is done before the
closing of the forms giving the inspector the access to see the sizes
and arrangement of the reinforcing bars.
The construction of columns under the second condition of
"Concreting the Columns after the Blod< Laying of the Walls" are
as follows:
 Step 1 = The wall footing construction includes the installa-
tion of the vertical reinforcement of the wall. Block laying follows
immediately the concreting of the wall footing to save cement
mortar.
Step 2 = The space altoted for the column reinforcement is left
vacant in the process of block laying.

Step 3 = Install the pipes for downspout, conduits, utility

boxes and others.
=
Step 4 Clear the column space with sawdust, earth, dlrts,
debris and wash thoroughly before installing the column forms.

Step 5 = Install the forms enclosing the column reinforcement,

check the allignment and vertical position, have it properly braced
or cross-tied with galvanized wire or machine bolts then pouring of
concrete mixture could follow.

Figure8-10
Comments: COitCitiT••• 01' c:o1.11•" '""Ill 1\.0c:ll
LAYIU

1. This type of construction requires only two pieces of forms

to cover each column, the, reinforcement being flanked on two
sides by the hollow block walls.
2. The bond between the wall and the column will be strong.
er, unlike when it was connected by mortar in the process of block
laying. Cracks between this joint will be unlikely to appear on the
surface.

148
 3. Horizontal bars used in the block laying were laid conti·
nuous across the column reinforcement. This process minimizes
the horizontal overlapping splices and consequently, eliminate the
use of horizontal dowels supposed to be inserted across the
column in preparation for the wall construction if column con·
creting is ahead of the block laying.
4. The columns will not be much affected by shocks or
vibrations caused by removing the forms because the column is
laterally supported by the hollow block walls. Likewise, the work
is easy, fast and economical less the destruction of the forms, lum-
ber braces, waste of nails and labor aside from the handy handling
of transferring and re-installing of the forms.
5. Not all columns fall under this condition, because there are
also independent columns that are free from the wall layout of
which the previous methods discussed shall apply.
The methods of construction under the third condition of
simultaneous pouring of column and walls in one setting of mixing.
could only be made possible if the concrete mixture for both
columns and walls are of the same proportions. On the other hand,
if the proportion of concrete differs from one another, one must
be ahead of the other and it is preferred to give the column such
priority which in effect the method falls under the first condition.

8- 5 SPIRAL COLUMN

- Spiral column is the term given where a circular concrete core

is enclosed by spirals with vertical or longitudinal bars. The verti-
cal reinforcement is provided with evenly spaced continuous
spiral held firmly in position by at least three vertial bar spacers.
The column reinforcement is also protected by a concrete cover-
ing cast monolithically with the core. Comparatively, this type of
column is stronger than the tied column and is preferred for a
slender (long) column in carrying heavy load.
When .a load is imposed on a cylindrical column, a lateral
pressure is exerted at the confining materials which eventually
causes hoop tension in the spiral, a closely spaced spiral confining
the concrete and vertical bars counteracts the lateral expansion
while the concrete in the core increases its carrying capacity: The
sign of failure of a spiral column is advanced by the shell (pro-
tective covering} spall off due to excessive load, but failure of the
column occurs only when the spirals yield or burst. Unlike the tied

149
 column that fails abruptly, the spiral column with heavy spirals
shows a gradual and ductile failure.

-=.:::::.··

~ 3 ~........Spiral-
.':'== e
. ~ J: ,,-....,..........._._
Figure 8-11

Spiral Reinforcement Umltatlon and Spacing = For cast in

place construction, spiral reinforcement shall have a minimum dia-
meter of 10 mm. and that the dear spacing between the spirals
shall not be more than 7.5 em. or less than 2.5 em. The longi-
tudinal reinforcement area to the gross column area shall not be
less than .01 nor more than .08 and that the minimum number of
vertical bars shall not be less than 6 pes. of 16 mm bar diameter.
*Section 7.12.2 of the ACI Building Code specifies "Spi-
ral reinforcement for compression members shall consist of
evenly spaced continuous spiral held flrm~y in place and true
to line by vertical spacers. At least two spacers shall be used
for spirals less than .50 m. diameter, three for spirals .50 to
.75 meter in diameter and four spirals for more than .75 m
diameter. When bigger size of .steel bar is used for spiral such as
16 mm or larger, three spacers shall be used for a spiral having
.60 m or less in diameter and four spacers to a spiral having
more than .60 m diameter .•. The spirals shall be protected
from distortion due to h.andling and placing from the designed
dimension."
*note: conversion of measures from English to Metric were
supplied.

Spiral Anchorage and Splicing= ..The anchorage of spiral re-

inforcement shall be provided by one and a half extra turn of
spiral bar or wire at each end of the spiral unit. When splicers
are necessary for special bars it shall be tension lap splices
with 48 bar diameters as minimum but in no case shall be less
than 30 em. or weld.

l.SO
 The reinforcing spiral shalt extend from the floor level in
any story or from the top of the footing to the level of the
lowe.st horizontal reinforcement in the slab, drop panel or
beam above. Where beams or brackets are not present on all
sides of the column, ties shall extend above the terminal of the
spiral to the bottom of the slab or drop panel. In a column
with a capital, the spiral shall extend to a plane at which the
diameter or width of the capital is twice that of the column."

Problem:

Determine the size of a short spiral column and the steel re-
inforcement required to carry an axial load of 200,000 pounds
when fc = 3,000 psi; fs "" 20,000 psi using cold drawn wire for t~e
spiral reinforcement and there will be - 1112 inches concrete pro-
tection.

. Solution:
1. Assume a circular column say 15 inches diameter .
2. The column load is 200,000 pounds or 200 kips.
3. Table 8-4 under round columns; load on concrete fc =
3,000 shows that a 15 inches diameter concrete carries
119 kips_
4. Subtracting 119 from 200 k ips, the excess load on con-
crete is= 81 kips to be carried by the steel bars.
5. Referring to Table 8-4 the load on bars under fs = 20,000
psi are 35 kips minimum and 187 kips maximum since the
excess load is 81 k ips which falls between the minimum
and maximum value, the assumed column size of 15 inches
is acceptable. '
6. Referring to Table 8-5 under "Rail or Hard Rail" fs ==
20,000 psi, seven pieces of No. 7 bars carries 84 kips load.
7. Table 8-6 .. shows that 11 inches core diameter column
could accomodate 8 pieces No. 7 steel bars; therefore, the
7 pieces of No. 7 found on step 6 is satisfactory.
8. Referring to Table 8-7 under ·•cold drawn 1 1/2., concrete
protect ion" and 15 inches column size; 3/8" spiral shatl be
spaced at 2 inches pitch.

15 t
 TABLE 8- 4 SPIRAL COlUMNS. LOAD OH GROSS SECTION
P O:ipe) • (o.216f.A, + I.A.> + 1000
8quano eoa-. Round ColumM
t.o.d OD Ban t.o.d c.. Cooerete Load OQ Ban~
Load oo Cooeret.e
CCII. o..=r~, + 1000 o.mr.-.. + 1000
8iM Grolt 1.- ts.ooo 1.-to.ooo G..- !.-1&,000 1.- 20,000
Mer. A.na
.....
-
f. A or r.
xt.. x!a. .....
..... M1... ~ ..., t t
Mm. Mn Mln. Mf.K .
t
---
lAM
--
1.-1 tal) JnO 100& L<.d. Load Load Load 2000 2500 3000 3750
..
5000
•
-- i-- -- - - - - - -- --
!t
11
IN
w
31
3a
122
110 t5
lU
117 •
101
110
m
m
1111
I. 221
S5a
154
177
2S
28
122
lSO
31 152
as 181
69
80
ffT
~
104
1111
130
1~
173
1~
-
11 ·&1 110 11 117 116 lU 17l Zit 2101 :u 150 40 117 Ill 113 138 170 228
ce
..
1'1 176 68 218 130 181 lN az.s m 36 1711 4$ 218 102 128 Is:! 192 us
18 324 52 200 M Z$0 14& 1112 Si t 61
Ill
20
361
4.00
68
cu.
200
226
12
80
250
281
1&2
180
203
225
244
270
'"
3015
337 -1.50
2M
2M
S14
41
4.5
50
200
200
225
!)7
63
250
250
281
114
128
141
143
1W
177 .
172
1!11
212
215
239
265
286
319
354
21 441 71 225 88 281 Its 248 2118 m 346 $$ 22S 119 281 166 196 244 21)2 390
12 484 'I? 260 97 312 218 212 3Z7 408 564 380 61 2SO 76 312 17l 214
28 629 276 106 257 321 428
k 578
86
92 276 116
343
343
238
259
288 357 4411 ~ 415 66 276 sa 343 187 2M 280 36() 467
324 388 .all ~ 452 72 275 90 3~ 204. 2M 303 382 509
26 626 100 800 126 374 281 862 422 SZ7 703 till 79 300 98 3'M 221 276 831 414 M2
2e ne 108 3.24 135 40«1 ao. 880 456 510 780 1131 8:) 82ol toe 406 239 299 3M +lS 1597
27 i ~~ 117 82ol 14& 406 328 410 492 816 120 573 92 824 115 258
28 ,Sf 12& 349 157 487
406 322 387 483 644
I 353 441 · -~~ 5111 882 816 98 3411 123 437 :rn 3C6 4111 619 693
.29 S41 185 3411 188 437 878 . 473 0f07 710 Me 661 106 3411 132 437 297 312 743
ao
SJ
! !.lOO
,.,;;t
tu 374 180
154 SliD 192
468
499
405
433
608
MO
eo8 760 10 13
1081
7ffl
756
113
121
314
3911
Itt
161
488
499
318 31}8
446
477
66'1
598 796
340 424 510 637 849
12 1024 1M m 206 499 4.61 67t 6481811
1181 11M 1151 8(M 129 399 161 499 362 4~ M3 678 906
88 :us
I 1088 1n 624 631 490 613 735 9111 122& 8M 137 424 171 631 385 tal &77 722 962
from Rart/rwutl. CoJOCrCt• Dui~rt H..Ubo<>l:,
-
C"o1
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 TABLE 8- 5 SPIRAl COLUMNS. LOADS ON lARS
r-d on Bart, A. {kipe) •/..&0 + 1000 (Mai . ..t • - 0.08A1)

Number ol Ban
B.r
8iae
6 7 8 9
1101111121 18 Ia• lu It& In l1a llG 20 ZI
I I 1211Z812~juJH
I I I Intetmediat. Grade: I.- UI,OOO

f/j 30 86 40 45 60 66 00 M 69 74 711 84 88 IN lOt IOD ·u• 111 124 129

te 42 411 56 63 70 17 M 92 99 106 113 120 127 114 •
1U 14.1 LIS 1Q 1811 176 Ul8
11 68 67 71 86 116 106 115 126 lM 144 154 163 178 182 19% 2lln 211 221 230 240 260
f8 16 88 101 114 126 139 162 164 177 1110 202 215 228 240 m JM 278 ~1 303 316 329
fll 116 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 258 272 2811 304 320 &52 368 384 400 ne
f lO 122 IU 163 183 203 224 244 2M 28& 805 826 146 866 3811 400 U"T 447 467 488 508 521
fll lliO 175 200 22$ 260 275 300 a:u· kll 314 liQ& 424 «II 414 .. - 624 549 67~ m 824 640

Rail or Hard Grade: 1. - 20,000

371 I
15 43 liO 56 112 68 74 81 f¥1 113 99 105 112 118 124 130 138 143 149 15.5 161
16 63 62 70 711 88 97 106 IH 123 182 HI lli() 158 167 176 185 194 202 211 220 229
11 72 IH 116 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204. 216 223 240 252 264 276 288 300 112
18 95 Ill 128 142 168 174 190 205 221 237 263 269 284 300 316 332 848 364 379 305 411
Ill ~ HO HIO 180 200 220 240 2M 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 ~20 440 460 480 600 520
110 1$2 178 203 229 25.1 Z79 305 830 356 381 406 432 457 483 508 634 569 384 610 685 G60
fll 1fn 218 250 281 812 3-t3 37-l 4.06 481 468 499 631 562 5113 624 66.'1 686 718 740 780 811
· - ~- - - - - - -
- --
-
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 TABLE 8- 6 Manmum Number of S.ra io Out.~: ~line. 0, aod in 11111« RiDe. I
d:~o(Core
S.r
Ring
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SiH
15 0

10
9

11
10 u 1a u u 1 tf
. 17
1':'

18
18

1$
HI

:10
21

21
22

22
23

,_
23
24

24
25

26
26

26
27

21
29

28
30

29
81

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--
12
I 4 $ 7 • 9 10 • 11 u, 13 15 16 1T 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27
16 0 a II 1216 18 19 21
- --- 11 25 28 .23 24
;--
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9
$1
10
88
11
u 9
14
10 14
--
11
- -
18
-- -
19
--
13
-
21 20
IS
- - - - - -- "u 18
22
17 20
26
21 22 23
0 7 8 to 9 u 11 16
13 18
14 13
21 23 17 lll 20 22 24 2! 26 27
-- - 0- - - -- - - -- - - ,_
l - 4 5 a 9
8 7 12 10 tl 17 18
11 19 13 14 IS 16 20 21 :.!2
18 7 8 9 9 1013 11 15
12 18 18 14
-- 22 HI 17 19 20 21 ll3 24 211
I - - 4 5 8 6 8 97 13 10 II 19
12 14 lli 16 17 17 18 20
0
- - --1 - ---- - - ------ --
8 10
-- - - - - --
1---
21
--
19 6 7 \) 9 11 15
12 13
17 18 13 14 16 16 19 20 20 22
- - - - -
. - -s f---
I 6 8 9 7
10 7
12 13 9 ll 13 14 Ill 15 16
--
, ,0 0 68 8
7
- 10- - - - - ·- 12 ----
9 10
13
- - -- -- 15
11
- - --
17
f-
17 18
18
- 19
- --19 14 15 16
- - -- 1- ----- -7- · 8- - - --!-:--- - u - ·- --------
I - - - - - - 7 8 8 li 10
6 u 12 12 13 13 9 9 H
-- -- --
~_I~ =
,11 6 7 9 12 12
9 13 14
10 11 17 14 16 16 18 18
- - · 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12
-.
-- - - --
AmMican Concrete l.o.atitute {rom Rftrt/tNUtl c-.u DuiiJI Ha~.
lot\
 TABLE 8 - 7 SPII~.L COLUMNS. $IZ! AND PITCH Of SNAl$

Sq U&('l ColuiZl.ll I RoiUI<l Colu-

Coh•mn I Con 1-~---,--~---1·
Slae Diameter 2000 I 2500 I 3ooo I 3750 I 5000 2000
2300 I 3000 ·I 8760 11000

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17 14
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IQ 18 Ji-2J.S K-2
u-zu K-2 ~-2U ~-2.1-t K-2J.S Jt-2U ~·"'
K-2
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• J+-2H Ji-2
H-2"' Ji-2 Ji-2~ Uo-2)( Jt-2!{ H-2
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22 19 u--zu :K--2 H-2
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24 21 H- 2J.S .li--2 H-2J.S H-2
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22 K-2J.S K-2 Ji-2J.S H-2 ~3
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 SPIRAl COLUMNS. SIZE AND PITCH Of SPIRALS (CCNtfillueJ)
Colwnn ICore
Square Column Jlouad Column
!De Diam9ter
~ I~ I~ I I~ 3750
I_~ _I 2~ _ l_&m I ~60 I &000
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29 25 ~~ K-2K K-2 • • ~2X J+-aX ~2" H-1~ H-2H
80 26 H--3 H-2X K-2 • • Ji-2)( ~~ ~2~ ~X Ji-2)i
31 'Z1 H-3 Jf-2X H-2 • • K-2~ K-SX K-2" ~" H-2H
83 28 K-2U K-IX •• • • Jof-2X K-SX K-2" ~-sx K-2H
33 29 K-2" K-2X • • ~~~ H-3}( )i--2" ~" *2H -o
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 Oold·Drawn I H-~- Coacrete Protectioo

u 11 K-19( Jt-19( ;(-19(

15 12
• • • K-19( Jt-19( K-lJ( Ji-lj(
Jt-2 K-1" JT-:1 JT-2 K-2 ;(-1" K-2
16 13 K-2 Jt-19( K-2 K-2 Jf-IJ(
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*Note: for more conversion factor see appendices.

The preparation of the spiral reinforcement is very much dif·
ferent from that of the tied column reinforcement because the
former requires the skill and technique of making the spiral in
accurate measurement to a required diameter. It is suggested that
the spiral are bent continuously around a circular pattern disregard-
ing momentarily the pitch. The spiral will just be adjusted to the
specified distance or pitch by stretching the spring gradually
upward during the tying or assembling stage.

8- 6 COMPOSITE COLUMN

Composite column is another type of column where structural

steel column is embedded into the concrete core of a spiral col-
umn.
The work involved under this type of column is similar to that
of a spiral column after the structural steel have been set to its
position.

8- 7 COMBINED COLUMN

A column with structural steel encased in concrete of at least

7 em. thick reinforced with wire mess surrounding the column at
a distance of 3 centimeters inside the outer surface of the concrete
covering.

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COMS\JilEtl COLUMN

Figure 8-13

The construction processes of a combined cofumn calls for the

installation of the structural steel as the main reinforcement,
followed by the attachment of the wire mess covering. The wire
mess serves as the holder ribs of the encased concrete. Usually the
wire mess is attached to the structural steel by weld. The form
makes no different with that of the previous methods discussed
for tied and spiral column.

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8- 8 LALLY COLUMN

lafly column is a fabricated post made of steel pipe provided

with a plain flat steel bars or plate which hold a girder, girts or
beam. The steel pipe is sometimes filled with grout ·o r concrete
for additional strength and protection from rust or corrosion.

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 CHAPTER 9
PLATFORM- FLOOR STRUCTURE
9- 1 WOOD FLOOR SYSTEM
Floor framing rs that platform structure of the building sus-
pended by posts, columns, walls and beams. Wood, being the basic
construction materials, with the development of machineries and
sawmills advanced the knowledge and methods of construction
that skeleton frame type was introduced taking full advantages of
the different sizes of lumber that could be interchangeably made
into framing purposes .
The design of a platform - floor system depends upon the
following considerations:
1. Live Load 3. Types of materials to be used
2. Dead Load 4. Sizes of the structural members.
5. Spacing of the structural members
6. Span of the supports.

Live Load - Refers to those movable loads imposed on the

floor such as people, furniture and the like.
. Dead Load - Refers to the static load such as the weight of
the construction materials which generally carry the live toad.
Types of Materials to be used- The choice from the various
construction materials available such as lumber, concrete, steel
etc.
The sizes and spacing of the structwal members depends upon
its strength and capability to carry the load at a certain spacing.

Span of the supports- pertains to the distances between the

posts, columns or supporting walls~

The platform-floor framing structure is classified into the

following types:
a) The Plank and beam floor type
b) The panefized - floor system
c) The conventional floor framing system.

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Figure 9 -1
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Among the three different types of floor framing system, the
conventional type is the most popular and widely used because of
economy, simplicity and ease of work.

The different parts of a platform floor system are:

1. Girder 6. Trimmer
2. Sill 7. Tail Beam
3. Floor Joists 8. Ledger Strip
4. Bridging 9. Draftstop Plate
5. Header 1 0. Floor'ing
Girder: -Is a principal beam extending from wall-to wall of a
building supporting the floor joists or floor beams. Others define
girders as the major horizontal support members upon which the
floor system is laid. Girders may either be:.
a) Solid
b) Built-up

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Figure 9-2
Sill: - That part of the side of a house that rests horizontally
upon the foundation . Sill is further defined as those wood mem~
bers fastened with anchor bolts to the foundation walls.

Floor Joists: -Are those parts of the _floor system placed on

the girders where the floor boards are fastened. Joists are usually
nailed on the girders at a distance from 30 to 35 em. on center
rigidly secured by bridging to prevent from wagging sideways.

Figure 9 - 4
Tail ben, Ledger strip, Dr.tbtop Plate

Figure 9-5

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 Header end Trimmer: - Header is a short transverse j oist that
supports the end of the cut·off joist at a stair well hole.Trimmer
is a supporting joist which carries an end portion of a header.

Figure 9-6

Flooring: - The Tongue and Groove wh ich are popu larly

known as T & -G is generally specif ied for wood f looring. The
T & G board thickness is either t t \ 2 em. or (1") 2.5 em. w ith
varying width. that ranges from 7 em. to 15 em. {3 - 6") and the
length from (8. to 20') 2.50 to 6.00 m. long.

Figure 9-7
"REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM:"

9 - 2 BEAM
Beam is a structural member that supports the t ransverse load
which usually rest on supports at its end.
Girder - is the term appl ied t o a beam that supports one or
more smaller beam.
Beams are clasified as:
a} Simple Beam
b) Continuous Beam
c) Sem i-Conti nuous Beam

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 Simple Beam: Refers to the beam having a single span support-
ed at its end without a restraint at the support. Simple beam is
sometimes called as simply supported beam. Restraint means a
rigid connection or anchorage at the support.
Continuous Beam:- Is a term applied to a beam that r&st on
more than two supports.

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with or without restraint at the two extreme ends.
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Cantilever Beam:- Is supported on one end and t he other end
projecting 'beyond the support or wall.

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Figure 9 -10
T - Beam: -.When floor slabs and beams. are' poured simul-
. taneously producing a monolithic structure where the portion of
the slab at both sides Of the beam serves as flanges of the T-Beam.
The beam below the slab serves as the web member and is some·
tim~ called stem.

166
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OF T•BEAM TION PROPER'tiES AND
TYPIC A\. 1\E INI'ORCEMENT
Figure 9 ·11
Shear: - Is the effect of external forces that acts upon the
structure causi_ng the adjacent sections of a member to slip at each ·
other.
Strength- Is the cohesive power of the materials that resist an
attempt to pull it apart in the direction of its fiber.
Ultimate Strength:- Is the maximum unit of stress developed
at any time before rupture.
Moment:- Is the tendency of a force to cause rotations about
a certain point or axis. ,
Strain: ~ Is a kind of alteration or deformation produced by
the stresses.
Stress: - Is an internal action set up between the adjacent
molecule of the body when acted upon by forces. or combination
of forces, which produces strain. Stress refers to the pressure of
load, weight and some other adverse forces or influences.

9-3 RELATION BETWEEN THE MATERIALS AND STRUC·

TURE

Building structure has to be distinguished from building ma·

terials. The combination of different building materi.als that make
it into' a building part is called building structure. The building
material in its raw form or unit has nothing to do with the strength
or participation in supporting nor resisting the load unless utilized
to be a member of the structure. The utilization of the different
materials in the structure has their own purpose ot service in
counteracting the different forces affecting the structure. '

167
 Thaf is where design comes in to determine their sizes, quan·
tity, quality, spacing, proportions, mixture etc.
Although the subjer.t matter in dealing with stresses, moments,
compression torsion and the like are beyond the scope of this
subject, it Is considered important to discuss the topicbrieflyto
orient the reader and the beginner builders of the rudimentary
knowledge on how these terms influence the principle of designing
structure. Likewise, the reacting b'ehaviour of the structure when
different forces are applied on it are relevant in the knowledge of
building construction. ·

The DIFFERENT KINOS OF STRESSES THAT MAY ACT

ON THE STRUCTURE ARE:

1. Compressive stresses
2. Tension (Tensile) Stress
3. Shear Stress and Strain
4. Torsional Stress and Strain

Figure 9-12

Stresses on structures are usually brought about by load whictr

are classified into three categories:
a) Dead Load:-
Dead LOads are those loads that are distributed or concen-
trated, which are fixed in position throughout the lifetime of the
structure such as the weight of the structure itself.

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 The dead load on a beam are also categorized Into two:
1. Concentrated Load
2. Distributed Load
b) Live Load: - ·•
Live toad refers to the occupancy load which is either partially
or fully in place or may not be present at all.

c) Environmental Load:-
Environmental load consist of wind pressure and suctions,
earthquake loads rainwater on flat roof, snow and forces caused
by temperature differentials.

Figure 9-13
9-4 BEHAVIOR
. .
Of BEAM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF .
LOAD
A homogeneous concrete beam even if free from carrying live
or concentrated loads has to carry its own weight classified as a
distributed load. The gravitational effect of its own weight will
cause the structure to sag or bend downward between its support
as shown on the following illustrations:

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 Bending Moment: - Moment is the tendency of a force to
cause rotation about a certain point or axis. Bending moment are
· of two different types. the Positive bending and the Negative
bending. The positive bending exists when the beam bends down·
ward between its supports where the upper portion of a beam
. above the neutral axis is compressed while the lower portion is
stretched at the opposite directions. The Negative bending mo·
ments exist when the beam is bending above the supports com·
pressing the lower part of the beam below the neutral axis and
stretching the upper portion of the structure.

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9- 5 REINFORCEMENT OF CONCRETE BEAM

It could be clearly seen from the behavior of concrete beam

under the influence of load that the structure reacts correspond-
ingly with the kind of interacting forces applied on it such as, the
positive and negative bending which may cause its failure or
collapse. It is under this principle that concrete beam has to be
provided with reinforcement in order to prevent rupture of the
fibers under stress.

170
 1...om;r ~::te as a homogeneous material is said to be strong in
supporting compression load but weak in resisting tension forces.
Steel on the otherhand, possesses the strength qual ity to resist
both compression and tension forces. The combination of con-
crete and steel producing "Reinforced Concrete" offers the solu-
tion to the problem. The principle behind the design of reinforced
concrete is to avail of the strength of concrete in its capacity to
carry the compression load and the steel to resist tension loads or
·•
forces. When the area of the concrete and steel are just enough to
carry the compression and tension forces simultaneously, the de-
sign is ca lled "Balance Reinforcement or Balance Beam". The
.building Cod e on balanced reinforcement so prov ides that · the
cross sectional area of steel reinforcement shall be equal to .005
times the cross sectional product of the w idth and the depth of
the beam. Thus -

"Find the cross sectional area of steel bars required for a

beam having a cross sectional dimension of 25 x 40 em. in
order t o be considered .as a balanced
. beam.
As = .005 X 25 X 40
= 5 sq. em
This is the minimum required area of steel bars in a 25 x 40
conc·r et e beam to be considered as "Balanced Beam"

Figure 9· 16 .. , ·
9 - 6 THE COMPRESSION AND TENSION IN A BEAM
From Figure 9-15 the depth of the beam is divided at the
center by a horizontal line called the Neutral Axis (NA). The
portion above the axis at the support or column is under tension
while the lower part is under compression.

171
 Likewise, the lower portion of the beam that tends to bend down-
ward between the support is under tension while the upper part is
·under compression. With the principle that concrete is to carry the
compression load while the steel is to resist the tension forces,
steel bars are placed in the portion of the beam where tension
stresses developed.
For positive bending the steel bars are placed at the lower
portion of the beam. Whereas, in those areas where negative
moment occurs the reinforcements are placed on the upper
portion. To do these, there are two methods that may be em-
ployed. ·

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1. Bent Reinforcing Bars: Reinforcing bars are bent up on or

near the inflection points and are extended at the top of the beam
across the support towards the adjacent span. lnfltction points
refers to the porticm of a beam where bending moment changes
from positive to negative. This is usually located at a distance of
about t
to t length of beam from the face of the support.

2. No Bent Ban: -When bars are not bent, an additional

straight reinforcing bars are placed on the top of the beam across
the supports extended to the required length usually a distance
about i the beam span length from the face of the support,
other straight additional bars are also placed at the bottom cen-
ter of the beam span where positive moment deveJops.

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 Under the first method, the advantage of the bend bars is its
function to resist the diagonal tension and shear which are usually
counteracted by the stirrups or web reinforcement. On the other
hand, the second method offers ease in the fabrication and install·
ation of reinforcing bars unlike the former that inconvenience are
usually encountered in the fabrication of bent bars and the diffi~
culties of repair when cut or bent Incorrectly.

9-7 SPACING OF REINFORCING BARS IN BEAM:

Reinforcing bars are. placed accurately and properly secured in

position with the use of concrete or metal chairs, spacers, or
bolsters. If the beam design calls for a bent up bars, it is desirable
to use an even number of bars for the main reinforcement. The
idea is when other bars are bent at the inflection points of span,
there will be remaining straight bars at the bottom continued at
the supports where stirrups are tied up to their designed positions.
The minimum clear distance between the main reinforcing bars
should not be less than (1"} 2.5 em. nor less than 1 1 times the
maximum size of the gravel.

TABLE 9 -1 MAXIMUM NUMBER AND SIZES OF BARS

IN BEAM

2-*11 3-'*11
3-*9 4-f9
4-*6 . 5-'*6 .
6-..4

Figure 9-18

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 The measurement given under this table has considered the
allowance of 4 em. ( llk"} protective covering of steel bars from
outside of the reinforcement on both sides of the beam including
the allowance for 10 mm ( i ) stirrups. The table also shows
the maximum sizes of bars for ct given beam width. When two or
more layers are required. the dear distance between layers of
bars shall not be less than 3 em. placing the uppper layer directly
above those at the bot~om layer.

9- 8 SPLICING, HOOKS AND BENDS

The ACI Code on splicing, hooks and bends of reinforcement

states, "Splice of reinforcement shall be made only as required or
permitted on the design drawing or in the specifications or as
authorized by the Engineer".

1. Lap splices shall not be used for bars larger than No. 11 or
35 mm bars ( ll p).
. 2. Lap splices of bundled bars shall. be based on the lap splice
length required for individual bars of the same size as the bar
spliced and such individual splicing within the bundle shall not
overlap each other.
3. Welded splices er other positive connection may be used.
A full welded splice is one in which the bars are butted and
welded to develop tension or compression of at least 125 per
cent of th:e specified yield strength of the bars.
4. If the splices of joints under maximum stress could not be
avoided. it should be staggered.
Hook and bend refers to "Standard Hook" accomplished by a
semicircular plus an extension of at least four bar diameters but
not less than (2lfz") 6.5 em. at the free end of the bar or a 90
degrees turn plus an extension of at least 12 bar diameters at the
free end of the bar.
The maximum IJend diameter (other than strirrups and tie
hooks} should not be less than the value given on Table 5·7.
Stirrups and hook bend shall not be less than 4 em. for No. 3
bars; 5 em. for No. 4 bars and 6.5 em. for No. 5 bars.

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 Bars shall be bent cold, unless otherwise permitted by the
Engineer. No bars partially embeoded in concrete shall be field
bend, except as shown on the plans, ~pecif ied or permitted by the
Engineer.

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Figure 9-19

9-9 STEEL BARS CUT OFF AND BEND POINT

It is a common practice to cut off bars where they are no

longer required to resist tension stresses or in the case of a con-
tinuous beam to bend-up some of the bottom steel bars usually
at 45 degrees to provide tension reinforcement at. the top of the
beam over the supports.

The ACI code so provides; ;;Every bar should be continued at

least a distance equal to the. effective depth of the beam or 12 bar
diameter which ever is larger beyond the point at which it is
theorftically no longer required to resist streS$. The Code further
states: uAt least 1 of the positive moment steeel 7' in conti-.
nuous span must be continued uninterrupted along the same face
of the beam with a distance of at least (6") 15 em into the sup-
ports. At least l of the total reinforcement provided for nega·
tive moment at the suppor~ must be extended beyond the ex·
treme position of the point of inflection, with a distance not /eS$
.than h of the clear span or depth of the beam or 12 bar dia-
meter whichever is greater. "

175
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9- 10 BEAMS REINFORCED FOR COMPRESSION
When Architectural conditions limit the cross sectional di~
mension of the beam, it might be possible that the area of the
concrete that will resist the comJ'ression load becomes smaller ·
and insufficient. Under this situat•on, steel reinforcement is
substituted in place of the concrete area deficiency to supple·
ment the ~oncrete in counteracting compression stresses. This
type of beam is called .. Double Reinforced Beam" where stir-
rups or ties are used to hold the reinforcement together in posi-
tion spaced not further apart than 16 times bar diameter or 48
tie diameter. ·
If compression bars are used in a flexural member, care should
be exercised to ensure these bars from buckling outward spalling
off the outer concrete when under load. The reinforcing bars
should be properly anchored in the same manner as the compres-
sive bar·s in column are anchored by lateral ties. Such ties must be
used throughout the distance where the compression reinforce-
ment is required.

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 9- 11 WEB REINFORCEMENT

Web reinforcement Is the same as the strirrups used in the

beam to hold the reinforcement in its designed position. The web
reinforcement is not only intended to hold the reinforcement and
provide lateral support but also serves to resist- diagonal tension
and counteract the shear action on the structure. The vertical
stirrups should encircle the main reinforcement and hook bent
w ith a diameter not less than 5 times the diameter of the stirrups
at its end and secured prop.e rly to prevent slipping of the main
reinforcement in·i he ~oncrete.

U-stirrups Closed stirrups

Figure 9-22

9- 12 TORSION IN REINFORCED CONCRETE MEMBER

To resist torsion, the structure must consist of longitudinal

reinforcing bars provided with closely spaced stirrups. The U-
Strirrups commonly used for transverse shear reinforcement are
not suitable for torsional reinforcement, instead, a lateral ties
used in column is being employed as stirrups which is effective In
counteracting torsional stresses. Good anchorage is by hooking the
stirrups bar end around the longitudinal or main reinforcement.
If flanges of a T·Beam are included in the computation of
torsional strength, a supplementary slab reinforcement should be
provided. The main reinforcement should be well-distributed
around the perimeter of the cross-section to control cracking.
Spacing must not exceed (12") 30 em apart. Bars should not be
less than No. 3 in size and at least one bar must be placed in each
corner of the stirrups.

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 ~oo1<ed ~nd

Figure 9-23

9- 13 T-BEAM DESIGN & LIMITATION

The ACI Code on T·Beam design specifies that:

1. The effective flange width shall not exceed {. the span

length of the beam.
2. The overhang width on either side of the web shall not ·
exceeed 8 times the thickness of the slab or 112 the clear distance of
the next beam.
3. For beams with only one flange at the side, the effective
overhang flange width shall not exceed ! of the span length of
the beam or 6 times the th ickness of the slab or! the dear distance
to the next beam.
4. The principal reinforcement in the slab (T·Beam flange)
is parallel with the beam; transverse reinforcement is necessary
for the slab. The reinforcement spacing shall not exc'eed 5 times
the thickness of the slab nor (18") 45 em. This is not applicable
to a rib in a ribbed f loor construction.

9- 14 OTHER CAUSES OF BEAM FAILURE:

The fail ure of a beam is not only due to shear, the positive
or negative ~nding which was alreadyexplained but also includes
bond. Failure in bond means the slipping of the steel bar rein.·
forcement inside the concrete when load is applied on the struct·
ure. lt is due to this problem that deformed steel bars were manu·
factured in order to give a strong bond or contact between the
steel and concrete.

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 COMMENTS AND OBSERVATION

The use of a relatively high or low strength concrete or steel

depends upon the cost, availability of materials, importlf1ct of
special · requirements such as minimum sizes of the members
structure and concern for deflection and crack width~
High strength concrete is attained by increasing the amount of
cement in a mixture. Cement nowadays is considered expensive
aside from several ingredient to be mixed such as, sand and gravel
which in some areas, prices are so high and prohibitive that the
cost of concrete increases substantially with the desire. to attain
high strength concrete. On the otherhand, high strength steel are
produced either metallurgically or by cold working available at a
slight increase of cost. The present trend of building construction
is to use reinforcements having an increased strength of (60,000
psi) 413,700 kilopascal while concrete on the otherhand will not
likely change from the present allowable strength of (3,000 psi to
5,000 psi) 20,680 to 34,4 75 kPa. Consequently. labor plays an im·
portant role in the cost of the building construction wherein the
work for ·concreting should be compared with the cost of the work
for the fabrication and instailation of steel bars. Records show
that concreting including its preparation cost is substantially h igh-
er than that of steel construction.

9 -15 REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB:

Reinforced concrete floor slabs are classified into the follow-

ing types:

1. One way solid slab and beam

2. Two-way. solid slab beam
3. Ribbed floors
4. Flat slab or girderless floors solid or ribbed

Each type of the floor system has its own advan·tages in appl i·
cation depending upon the following factors:
1. Spacing of the columns
2. The magnitude. of the loads to be supported
3. Length of the span
4. The cost of the construction

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 One way sllb: - One way slab is the common type of rein-
forced concrete floor system made of solid slab supported by two
parallel beams. The floor slab is known as one way solid slab, be-
cause the reinforcements runs only at one direction, that is from
beam to beam. The one way slab is comparatively economical for
a medium and heavy live loads on short spans ranging from 2.00
to 3.50 meters long. Although the reinforcement is said to be
running in one direction, additional reinforcements are also
placed in the slab parallel with the beams perpendicular -with the
main reinforcements called "temperature. reinforcement". Usually
No. 3 steel bar is used to counteract the effect of shrinkage and
changes in temperature. It also distributes possible concentration
of loads over a larger area.
Unlike beams and girders, floor slab needs no web reinforce-
ment or stirrups. In the case of heavy load where the shearing
stresses maybe greater than the allowable values, the depth of the
stab is increased.

Plan

One way s!ab reinforcement

Figure 9-24

TABLE 9-2 MINIMUM SLAB THICKNESS

Simply supported 1/ 20
One End continuous 1/ 24
Both Ends Continuous 1/ 28
Cantilever 1/ 10

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Illustration;

A fully continuous slab is supported by a beam spaced at 12'

or 3.60 meters. Determine the minimum thickness of the slab.

Solution: (English)
1,2 ft. = 144 inches
t = .1M_= 5 inches
28

Figure 9 -25'
Metric Sl:
Span of the slab = 360 em.
t = 3..6.0.. = 12.8 em.
28

Temperature and Shrinkage Reinforcement: - One way floor

and roof slab are reinforced for shrinkage and temperature bars
installed at right angle with the main reinforcements. The Code so
provides; "that in no case shall these reinforcements be plaCed
farther apart than 5 times the slab thickness or more than 18" or
45cm.
Table 9-3 SHRINKAGE AND TEMPERATURE REINFORCE·
' MENT
Mintmum Ratio of Retnforcement Areas to Concrete Areas
Slabs where plain bars are used ....... . ........ 0.0025
Slabs where deformed bars are used ....... ... : . 0.0020
Slabs where wire fabric is used
having welded intersections not
farther apart in the direction of
stress than 30 em. . ..... . .. ...•.•..•.... 0.0018

In using this table, the following illustration is presented:

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 Problem:
. A concrete floor slab having a thickness of (4") lO·cm. is to be
p.ovided w ith No. 3 deformed bars for shrinkage and temperature
reinforcement. Determine the spacing· required.

Solution:
1. Find the cross sectional area of a {12") 30 em. strip of the
slab (used in designing slab)
10 x 30 = 300 sq. em.
2. Referring to Table 9-5 using deformed bars, the value is
0.0020 x 300 = .6 sq. em. This is the required area of
• steel bars per strip of slab.
3. From Table 5-:9 the area of No.3 steel bars or 10 mm dia-
meter is .7854 sq. em. or 78.54 mm2
.7854 x 30 em.

:::: 39.27 say 39 em.

Therefore: No. 3 bars or 10 mm diameter will be used as
temperature bars spaced at 39 em. on center.

One way concrete slab is designed by making . an imaginary

strip of 12 inches or 30 em. wide perpendicular with the beam
that supports the floor. This imaginary strip is considered as a
beam, hence, the design steps and method for rectangu lar be~m is
applied where the width is equal to 30 em. and the depth is the
thickness of the slab. The depth of the fl9or is purely dependent
upon the span length and the magnitude of the superimposed load.

Plan
(lookil!( up)

Seam

Figure 9 ·- 26

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 Placement of Ban in One way Slab- The bending moment at
the center of a fully cont inuous slab is equal. Therefore, there
should be the same quantity of steel reinforcements at each point.
In attaining the same amount of steel bars that will resist posi-
tive and negative bending of the slab, steel reinforcement are bent-
up alternately at the inflection point equal to ~ point of the
span from the face of the beam extended over the sup.port to t
distan~e of the adjacent spans.
The remaining unbent bars are placed at the bottom of the
slab extended at least 15 em . into the slab support or continued
for several spans. For an end-span, the slab is considered as semi-
continuous and that the bending moment is greater. Some designs
provide an add itionaL200Jo reinforcement placed between bent bars
across the supporting beam. The reinforcing bars are then hooked
at the top of the termination end.

Figure 9-27

T¥fO Way Slab - Slabs which · are supported on four sides

where the f loc;>r panel is nearly square is generalfy economical to
employ the two directions of reinforcing bars placed at right
angle with each other. This type of reinforcement will transmit the
loads to the four sides supporting beams or walls.
The code specifies that .thickness of the slab shall not be less
than 4 inches or 10 em. nor less than the perimeter of the slab
divided by 180. The spacing of the reinforcement shall not be
more than 3 times the slab thickness and the ratio of reinforce-
ment shall be at least .0025.

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 Construction Joints: The ACI Code on construction joints
so provides:
1. Joints not indicated on the plans shall be so made and
located as not to impair significantly the strength of the structure.
Where a joint is to be made, the surface of the concrete shall be
thoroughly cleaned and all laitance and standing water removed.
Vertical joints shall also be thoroughly wetted and coated with
neat cement grout immediately before placing of new concrete.
2. A delay of at least until the concrete ir columns and walls
is no longer plastic must occur before casting or erecting beams,
girders, or slabs supported thereon. Beams, girders, brackets.
column capitals, and haunches shall be considered as part of the
floor system and shall be placed monolithically therewith.
3. Construction joints in floors' shall be located near the
middle of the spans of the slabs, beams, or girders, unless a beam
intersects a girder at this point, in which case the joints in the
girders shall be offset a distance equal to twice the width of the.
beam. Provision shall be made for .transfer of shear and other
forces ~hrough the construction joints.

Placement of Steel Bars - Where no ~ent bars are used in the

slab reinforcements, straight bars are used for both the top and
the bottom reinforcements. The bottom bars are extended at least
15 em. into the supporting beams or walls. The top bars are ex-
tended to t point of the adjacent panels. Top bars for discon-
tinuous floor edges shall be hooked. (See Table 9 · 5).

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9 -16 RIBBED FLOOR SLAB - Ribbed floor slab is generally
an economical type of floor construction but is applicable only to
medium span length with light or medium load unlike the one way
or two way slabs that could carry heav~ loads.
A ribbed floor slab consists of small adjacent T-Beam wherein
the open spaces between the ribs are filled by clay tiles, gypsum
t iles or steel forms. The t iles are generally 30 x 90 em. with depth
of 10, 15, 20r 25, 30and 40 em. placed at 40 em. on center making
the ribs 10 em. wide.
The concrete surface layer placed on top of the tiles ranges
from 5 to 6.5 em. think. The reinforcement of a ribbed floor sys-
tem consist of two bars placed at the lower part of the rib where
one is bent and the other rem'ained straight, or sometimes, straight
hars are placed at the top and bottom of the rib, Temperature bars
are either No. 2 bars or 6 mm. or wire mesh which runs at right an
. gle with the ribs.

Figure 9-30

Gypsum Tile Filler - This is a lightweight material for the

floor which also provides a flush ceiling finish · The common width
is (9") 23 em alt hough some other sizes are available. Gypsum t iles
are placed at .60 m. on center forming a ri b or web of 13 em.
wide. On the r;ontrary if 30 em. blocks are used, they are also
installed at 40 em. from the center same as that of clay tiles, pro-
viding 10 em. wide ribs. The Code specifies that the maximum
span of ribbed floor slab should not be more than 24 times the
total depth of slab and rib combined. ·

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 B

Section A-A

Section B-B Plan

Figure 9-31

Metal Tile Filler: - Are generally in the form of domes en-

closed on four sides, this is sometimes called as "tin pan" cons-
truction. The metal forms are .90 Ill. long with various depth from
.15, .20, .25 and .35m depth placed at the center to make a rib
from 10 to 17 em. wide at the layout portion. The form widths
are either .50 m or . 75 m. The .50 m forms are placed at.• 63 m. on
center making a rib of 13 em. at the bottom.
The metal forms maybe removed or left in place. The layer of
concrete placed on top of the metal forms ranges from 5 to 7 em.
thick.

Steel pen form~

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Section

Figure 9 • 32

Flat Slab- Flat slab floor is a rectangular slab directly support-

ed by columns without beams or girders. The slab is either uni·
for'm in thickness or provided with. square symmetrical area di-
rectly above the column reinforced with bars running in two
directions. The increased area directly above the column is called
drop panet or simply drop. On the other hand, a flared head is
· employed in the construction of a flat-slab floor making a capital
of the column .

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 When the column design is not provided with capitals, a straight
flat underneath is provided in the slab throughout the system,
which is called flat plata construction.

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Figure 9-33

The flat slab floor system is generally economical not only in

terms of materials as well as labor and is even the most suitable
type of construction for industrial buildings having a wider live
load and also for building in which the use of capitals are not otr
jectionable. ·
The advantages of the flat floor slab are:
1. Simplified formwork
2. Better light in the absence of beam and girder.
3. Advantage in height for a clear story heights.
4. Uniform surface for suspended water sprinkler system.
5. Piping and shafting
6. Absence of sharp cor·ners
7. Better resistance to fire.

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 9-17 THE ACI ON CONCRETE JOIST FLOOR
CONSTRUCTION

The American Concrete Institute on concrete joist floor cons-

truction so provides:
1. The joist ribs shall be at least 4 in. or 10 em. wide, spaced
not more than .75 m clear, an~ a depth not more than 3 i times
their minimum width.
2. Ribbed slab construction shall conform to the limitations
as provided for by the above thickness and spacing and the arrange-
ment to span in one direction or two orthogopal directions. Other-
wise, it shall be designed as slabs and beams.
3. When permanent burned clay or concrete tile fillers of ma-
terial having a unit compressive strength at least equal to that spe-
cified strength of the concrete in the joists are used, the vertical
shells of the fillers in contact with the joists may be included in
the calculations involving shear or negative bending moment. No
other portion of the fillers may be included in the design calcula·
tions.
4. The thickness of the concrete slab over the permanent
fillers shall not be less than 4 em .. nor Less than rl- o'f the clear
distance between joists. In one-way system reinforcement shall be
provided in the slab at right angles to the joists.
5. Where removable forms or fillers not complying with the
provision· of No. 3 as stated above are used, the thickness of the
concrete slab shall not be less than -frz of the clear distance
between joists and in no case be less than 5 centimeters. Such
slab shall be reinforced at right angles to the joists with at least
the amount of reinforcement required for f lexure.
6. Where the slab contains conduits or pipes, the thickness
shall not be less than 2.5 em. plus the total overall depth .of
such conduits or pipes at any point. Such conduits or pipes shall
be so located as not to impair significantly the strength .of the
construct ion.

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 CHAPTER 10
STEEL FRAMt·NG
10 -1 INTRODUCTION

Prefabrication of construction parts and the methods of erect-

ing and assembling to their designed form is not new in the field
of construction. Prefabrication of parts has originated as early as
the time of the Greek and Egyptian Architecture manifested in
the remains of the famous Parthenon of Greece and the Pyramid
of Egypt. The great Parthenon of the Greeks were built of post
and lintel. type of which solid marbles were made into cylindrical
form provided with enthasis and capitals plus other articulate
mouldings of various forms and designs. The entablature made
out from solid stone marbles enriched with carvings and decora-
tions were done first before .they were placed on top of the post.
Such fraction is similar to the modern day beam. On the other-
hand the pyramid of Egypt was built out from solid blocks of
stones which were fabricated off-site and assembled to its pre-
sent form.
Hannibal in his wars with the Romans carried along pre-
fabricated huts across the alps. The army uses prefabricated and
portable barracks and small field hospital as early as 1880 and
throughout the century from World War I to World War II. Pre-
fabricated constructions, became more popular not only for the
buildings but also for bridges that could be assembled and erected
in a couple ·of days.
As builders became more aware .of the value of time, the use
. of prefabricated building parts gained wide acceptance. Success-
ful companies in the field of construction produced factory made
homes relying on the conventional framing methods applying the
technique of mass production aimed at minim izing custom job
work without sacrificing the quality of thework. The recent pre-
fabricated construction of exper imental houses sponsored by the
National Association of Home Builders include:

. 1. Pre·cut steel post, beam and foundation system.

2. Combination of sheating and siding finished with poly-
vinyl flouride film .
•3. Vinyl finished interior wallboard

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 4. Combination of sub-flooring completely finished at the
factory.
5. Reinforced plastic shower stalls and roofing coated with
hy.palan that are fastened to rafters by a concealed nailing
strip.
Fabricate - means 1o put together. The combination of pre
to fabricate simply means that the parts of the structure are
assembled or put together before the erection.
Structural steel members in various shapes and sizes are avail-
able not only in its raw or un it fo rm but also available in pre-
fabricated form to any sizes, shapes, or spans required by the
designs.

10-2 STRUCTURAL SHAPES

The most common shapes of structural steel used in building

construction are the American Standard forms such as:

1. Square Bars 6. 1-Beam

2. Round Bars 7. Tee Beam
3. Plate Bars 8. H-Column
4. Angle Bars 9. Wide Flanges
5. Channels 10. Zee

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ROUND SQUARE Pl.ATE ANGULAR CHANNEL

IT H I Z
I-SEAM TEE H-COLUMN WIDE FLANGE ZEE

STRUCTURAL SHAPE

Figure 10- 1

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 Sections or Shapes: - Is the product of rolled mill used as
structural steel members represented by the shapes of their cross-
sections.
Regular Sections: - Refers to those commonty used with
higher demand.
Special Sections: - Are those frequently used and rolled only
upon demand or special arrangemen~.

PLATES AND BARS:

The plates and bars are generally available in various sizes

specified under ASTM A 7 or ASTM A36 for buildings and bridges.
Flat Steel is generally for structural use classified as:

a) Bars:
1. 15 em. (6") or less in width with 0.51 em. thickness
2. 15 em. to 20 em. width by .58 em. thick
b) Plates:
1. Over 20 em. wide by .58 em. thickness
2. Over 1.20 m. wide by .46 em. thick or more

STEEL BARS:

Steel bars are those specified at ( t) .64 em. wide by (1/8")

.32 em. thick which are the common practice. Plates on the other
hand. the preferred width and thickness are as follows:
1. Thickness: ( -f2 ) .8 up to ( t ) 12 mm.
( fe ) 1.6 mm up to over 12 mm to
5 em.
(f ) 6 mm. to over 15 em.

ANGLE BARS:

Angle bars are either :

1. Equal legs
2. Unequal legs
The Angle bar is designated as L such as
.:
L 10 x 10 x 12mm for angles of equal legs
L 15 x 10 x 12mm for angles of unequal legs

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 LL
tc} Equal leas tb) Unequal legs

ANGLES

Figure 10 • 2

STANDARD CHANNEL

The standard channel has the shape of unsymmetrical balance

consisting of ·two flanges on one side. It therefore requires lateral
support to prevent its tendency to b~Ackle. The standard channels
are generally used as elements of built-up sections for columns and
are also suitable for framing around floor openings, spandrels, and
lintels attributed to the absence of flange on the other side. The
channel section is identified as C 15 x 20 which means that the
channel has a depth of 20 em. and weights 15 kg. per meter length.

(e) (d)
STANDARD CHANNEL

Figure 10 • 3
WIDE FLANGE
Wide flange sections are designated as W 12 x 24 which means
that the flange has a depth of 24 em. and it weighs 12 kg. per
meter length. All wide flange sections are generally with paraUet
face flange except those with 5% slope inside face produced by
Betlehem Steel Company. Comparatively. wide flange sections
are more efficient than Standard I Beam with respect to bending
resistance.

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 trl~-~l!i!- ~~
W It!
WI DE-FLANGE SECTIONS

Figure 10-4

STANDARD I-BEAM
The use of 1-Beam as a column is uneconomical, because the
whirl or revolving action of the structure about an axis through
the centroid parallel to the web of the 1-Beam is comparatively
small.

STANDARD I-BEAM
Figure 10-5
H·BEARING PILES

H·Bearing piles although suitable for pile driving on deep exca-

vations is much more suitable than the 1-Beam for columns.

(f)

H-COLUMN

Figure 10- 6

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ZEE SECTIONS

The Zee section is another structural form in a,letter Z which

is not frequently used in building construction except on the
fabrication of steel windows and other frames.

TTIStructural tee
Tees
Tee Zee
lee
Figure 10- 7
10-3 STRUCTURALSTEEL

The early structural steel grade was mostly focused on the

ASTM A7 which concurrently is no longer considered as the basic
structural steel after the introduction of new types of structural
grade such as ASTM A36. However, the Code so provides that
structural steel t o be used in the construction shall conform to
any of the following specifications:
1. For steel bridges and buildings ASTM A7
2. Structural steel for welding ASTM A373
· 3. Structural steel ASTM A36
4. High strength structural steel ASTM A440
5. High strength low alloy structural manganese vanadium
steel ASTM A441 .
6. High strengt.h low alloy structural steel ASTM A242

The ASTM A36 is stronger with higher yielding point t han the
ASTM A7. The carbon content of ASTM A36 had been reduced
to improve weldabiljty, al~hough it could be connected by means
of bolts and rivets.

10-4 HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

. The three high-strength steels are the ASTM A440, ASTM

A441 and ASTM · A242 which are of greater strength and higher
resistance to atmospheric corrosion.

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 The ASTM A440 is generally used in riveted and bolted cons--
truction. .It is not recommended by the AISC for welding connect-
ion. The ASTM A441 is suitable for welding connection and is
widely used in building constructions, because of its superiority in
quality, high resistance to corrosion and higher strength but lighter
in weight.

10-5 RIVETS AND BOLTS

The rivets and bolts used in build ing construct ion are of three
grades:
1. ASTM A141 structural rivet steel
2. ASTM Al95 high strength structural rivet steel
3. ASTM A406 high strength structural alloy rivet steel

Festanen is the term used for both rivets and bolts. The three
methods adopted in connecting structural steels ere rivets, bolts
and welds. The choice of any of the.above mtthods depends
upon the condition of fabrication and e'rtctlon, dttlll of arrange
ment and condition of service

10-6 RIVETING PROCEDURES

1. The steel metal to be connected are drilled and securely
held in such a manner that their holes are perfectly aligned.
2. Heated r ivets are inserted into the holes and a buckin~up
tool is pressed against the rivet head.

3. The projecting shank is then covered by the power riveter

which delivers rapid blows f illing the hole, deforming the shank
and form ing the head.

Since the rivets are heated when inserted into the hole, shrink-
age will occur on cooling that the two connected plates will be
drawn tightly together by the rivets. The size of the rivets depends
upon the types of work, the thickness of the materials to be con-
nected and the strength to be transmitted across the joints. The
most commonly used rivets are ( ! ) 19 mm diameter and
( t ) 22 mm. However, It is suggested that only one size of rivet
should be used.

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 TABLE 10-1 CONVENTIONAL SIGNS FOR RIVETS

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10-7 CONDITIONS FOR PUNCHING AND ORI LLING

1. tf the thickness of the plate is not bigger than the dia·

meter of the rivets plus ( } ) 3 mm, the hole may be punch.
2. The hole should be ( h ) l.S mm bigger than the dia·
meter of the rivets or the bolts for ease in inserting the bolts and
to avoid damages of the threads.
3. The materials adjacent to the holes are usually damaged
by the punching of the structural steel. Therefore, it is necessary
that the hole of the punch plate should be 3 mm greater than the
diamater of the rivet or bolt, thus punching 22 mm hole for. a
19 mm rivet or 25 mm for a 19 mm rivets are recommended.
4. All rivets shall be hot power driven, heated to a tempera·
ture not more than 1()650C and in no case shall be driven below
5370 c.
Rivet joint may fail in any among the following conditions:
1. By shearing of the rivets
2. By crushing of the rivet or metal on which it bear.
3. By tension in the sections of the connected members
4. By tearing at the edge..

GAGE LINE: - Is the line parallel with the length of a member

wherein the rivets are placed, or the· normal distance between the
gage line and the edge of a member

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Figure 10-8

TABLE 10· 2 GAGE DIMENSIONS FOR ANGLES

(Centimeters)
Leg 20 18 15 13 10 9 8 6 5

g 11.5 10 9 7.5 6.5 5 4.5 3.5 3

gi 7.5 6.5 5.5 5
92 7.5 7.5 6.5 4.5

PITCH OF RIVETS:
The Pitch of rivet is the center to center distance between ad-
jacent rivets whether they fall on the same different I ines. The
accepted minimum pitch between the center of rivet holes shall
not be less than 9 em. for ( 1") 25 mm rivets; 7 em. for 22 mm;
6 em for 19 mm rivets; and 5 em. for 16 rivets. Pitch should not
be less than 3 times the diameter of the rivets.

Figure 10 - 8a

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TABLE 10 • 3 MINIMUM PITCH TO MAINTAIN 3 DfAMETE RS
CENTER TO CENTER OF RIVETS
Diameter DISTANCE, g, centimeters em
of Rivet M 2.5 - 3 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 7 7.5
mm.

16mm 5 4 3.5 3 1.5 0

22mm 6 5 5 4 3.5 2.5 0
22mm 6.5 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 3.5 2
25mm 7.5 7.5 7 6.5 6.5 6 5 4 3 0

EDGE DISTANCE OF RIVETS:

Rivets or bolts placed so close to the edge of the pJate have the
tendency to tear the adjacent thin metal. A standard' specification
requires a minimum edge distance of holes as shown on the follow-
ing Table 10-4. The maximum distance from the center of any
rivet or bolt to the nearest edge shall be 12 times the thickness of
the plate but shall not exceed 15 em.

STITCH RIVETS.

Truss members are usually built up of two angles provided

with gusset plate that separate the two angles. These angles act as
·one unit by the use of rivets connecting the members placed at
intervals between the ends of the members. This is called sti1Ch ·
rivets.
TABLE 10 • 4 MINIMUM E[)GE DISTANCE FOR HOLES
Rivet or Bolt Minimum Edge Dist,ance for
Diameter Punched, Reamed or Drilled Holes
(m.m.) (Centimeters}
At rolled Edges of
At Sheared Edges Plates, Shapes or Bars
or Gas Cut Edges

16mm 3 2.5
19mm 3.5 2.5
22mm 4 3
25mm 4.5 3.5

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10-8 BOLTS

Bolts used t o con nect structur.al steel are either common bolts
or high strength bolts. '
Common bolts are not permitted in some Codes for building
construction for more than a prescribed height but rather limited
to field connections or to work of less importance not subject to
shock or vibration and those buildings containing machineries or
rolling loads that will cause loosening of the nuts which will subs-
tantially reduce the strength of the connections.

High Strength Bolts: - Are usually made of ASTM A325

steel which have been used for years in bu ild ing construction . High
strength bolts prov ide a resisting force. by friction between the
contacting surfaces of the plates, eliminating bend ing, shearing or
bearing stresses on the bolts. Bolts and rivets are called "fasteners:· :
Bolts are called "threaded fatteners".
Bearing Type Connection: - Where the end of the plates are •
in bearing against rivets and the shank of the rivets that resist
shear.
Friction Type Connection: When high strength bolts are used.
tensile stresses are set up in the shank of the bolts and the frict ion
between the plates which resist the tension and compression load .

TABL E 10-5 HIGH-STRENGTH BOLT TENSION

Nominal Minimum Bolt Tension

Bolt Diameter Klg. Newton
in mm.

16 mm 8,727 85,400
19mm 12,900 126,3 20
22mm 16,380 160,350
25 mm 21.470 210,160

10-9 CONNECTIONS OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

1. The Column Base Plate:- Spreads the column load over

the foundation in various sizes where the length in meter and
thickness of 2 mm increments. Rolled steel gearing plates should

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 be in absolute contact for proper ' distribution of load. Plates ot
more than 5 mm to 10 mm thick maybe straightened by pressing
or planning.
· Steel column should be properly anchored to the foundation
by steel bolts which passes through the plates and angles riveted
or welded to the flange of the column. Angles are sometimes
omitted for light columns, instead, the base plate is secured to the
column by means of fillet wel<1,. . ·

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Welded connection for columns and base plates, the a(lgles are
shopwelded to the column and field welded to the base plate.
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Figure 10- 9

· 2. Column Splices: - Are usually made at 60 em. or more

above the floor levels. Splices are generally made by riveting or
welding splice plates of 10 to 12 mm thickness to the flanges of
the columns. The splice plates does not resist compression load
but only serves to hold the column sections in the right position.
Where the upper column is smaller in width than the supporting
. column, filler plates are used. If the difference in width is so great,
a horizontal plate is used instead. ·

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(a) The splice plates are not design to resist compressive stresses
but only to hold the column sections in position. (b} and (c} A
horizontal plate is used to attain a full bearing area between the
column. (d) to (g) Auxilliary plates and angles are shop welded to
the column then bolted in the field before making the permanent
welds.

Figure 10-10

3. Beam Bearing Plate: - Beams to rest on masonry watls or

pier usually are provided with bearing plates to provide an angle
bearing area and to attain a uniform distribution of the beam load.
The bearing pcates are usually not riveted nor welded to the beam
flange.

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Figure 10-11

4. Beam Connections to Columns: - Beams connected to

columns has a great variety of condittons using rivets or weld an-
chorage. For large beams, seat connections with stiffeners are
commonly employer! which usually consists of shelf angle and
single or double angles. The filler should be the same in thickness
as the shelf angle. The top angle, or clip angle is used only to hold
the beam in its right position but not to assist in transferring the
beam load to the column.

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5. Seat Connection without stiffeners maybe used for beam

with smaller reactions.

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(a), (b), .and (<:) Seated connections consist of a shelf angle filler
and single or double stiffener angles. The top angle or clip angle
only serve to hold the beam In position and does not help in tran,.
fering the load to the column. (d), (e) and (f) Beams for smaller
reactions. (g) A welded stiffened seate~ beam connection to
column.
Figure 10 • 13
6. a.m to Girder Connections: -The methods commonly
adopted in connecting beams to girders is by attaching two angles
to the web of the beam connected either by rivets, bolts or weld.

GJ rn urn aJ
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(a} Framing beam to a girder (b) Weld replace rivets or bolts in
securing the connection angles to the web of girder (c) Connection
angles welded to both beam and girder. '

Figure 10- 14
7. Rivetlld Framing: -The different types of riveted framing
are:
·a) When a beam is supported by another by placing on top of
it, rivets or bolts are used just to hold the beam.
 T ;

- .
Figure 10- 15

b) Frame connections using connecting angles commonly

used for beams and girders.

Figure 10 • 16
c) A seated connection without stiffener angle~ but only top
or side angles are used.

d) Flush top refers to the connections of two beams where

the upper surface. of the top are of the same level. This
could be done by cuttfng away a portion of the upper
flange known as coping or blocking.

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to Avoid Cop ln q

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COMMENT:

Coping or blocking method. is not a good practice, since it in-

volves additional expenses besides the reduction of the material
which may affect the strength of the beam.

10 • 10 PLATE GIRDERS

When a rolled steel sections are inadequate to meet the span

requirements built-up section plate or box girder is the solution . A
plate girder is a beam made up of steel plates and angles either
riveted or welded together forming an 1-section. When the web of I
section consists of two separated steel plates, the structure is
called box girder.

BOX GIRDER

BUILT UP PLATE GIRDER

Figure 10- 18
 The axial vertical plate is called the "web plaW". Flange angles
are placed at the top and at t~e bottom of the web plate secured
by rivets. One or more plates are riveted to the outstanding legs of
the flange angle called mvar pletes and a stiffener m~de of angle
section riveted to its side to prevent buck ling of the web plates.
In welded plate girders, the flange angles are omitted since
the cover plate could be connected directly to the vertical plate.

The three principles involved In making built-up plates are:

1. Web plate is to resist shearing stresses
2. The fla nge made-up angles cover plates and t of the web
area, wil l resist tension and compre$sion stresses due to
bending.
3. The stiffeners serves to prevent buck ling of the web plates.

BUILT u ·p SECTIONS

Figure 10 · 19

10-11 WEB PLATES AND INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS

The Code specifies a minimum thickness of web plate to be

10 mm for interior and 6 mm for exterior locations. In addition,
plate dirder web's thickness should not be less than 3~ of the
unsupported distance between the f lange angles. If full allowance
bending stress in the flange is used, the web plate thickness
should not be less than 1l~ of the unsupported distance: This
requirement apply to ASTM A36 steel. The intermediate stiffness
that prevent buckling is usually 6 x 6 em. x 6 mm angles placed
in pair at each end of the girder then at a distance not to exceed.
85 em as f irst pair of intermediate stiffness then at 2.25 m. there-
after.

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Figure 10- 20
An Open web Steel Joist is considered lightweight structure to
support floor and panels between main supports.
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All lln&les ion& less back to beck
W.b memben 2 L 2 ~ x 2 x Y..
Pur1ins 9 [ 13.4

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 WE \..t>€0 CONIU C T ION S

'o\IE.l.l>EO EN1> JOINTS

EN O JOINT WITHOU T SHOE .ANGLIES

OI!SIGN OF £NO J "OINT

WITH SHOE ANGLE·

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10- 21 ROOF TRUSSES

Roof trusses is the most economical structure to cover a build-

ing having a wide span of supporting columns or walls. A truss is a
structural frame generally supported only at both ends by col-
umns, beams, or walls.
The different types of trusses are:
1. King post truss 7. Single span fink truss
2. Simple fh1k truss 8. Clipped truss
3. 'Fink truss 9. Rigid frame open-web clear
span truss
4. Howe truss 10. Rigid frame clear span
5. Pratt truss 11. Single span slope beam
6. Fan Truss · 12. Continuous Seam

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SIMPLE FllfK TIIUSS KIKG POS T TIIUSII

"OWE TRUSS PRATT TRUSS

FAll TRUSS fiKK TRUSS

THR£E·IUN6£ ~!lAME

Figure 10- 22

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PURLINS:
Purlins is a beam placed on top of the rafters or top chord that
extends from truss to truss which carry and transfer the roof load
to the truss at the panel points.

Roof Panel: - Refers to the roof portion that Hes between

two adjacent joints of the upper chord, in short, roof panel is
that portion of the roof supported by each purl ins.

Sag rods: - Refers to a steel bar usually of 16 mm or 19 mm

diameter rod attached at the center or endpoints of the span of the
purlins. Sag rod is secured to the purl ins over the line of the ridge
truss usually placed at 7 em. below the top flange of the purl ins.

Root ?a"nal

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Figure 10 - 23

10-13 WELDED CONNECTIONS

The advantages of using welded connections are:

1. Minimal noise in the erection of structure
2. Savings on labor and materials
3: Rigidity of frame
4. Easy to correct new work to existing structure and also its
repair.
5. Simplicity of design

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 Arc Welding:- Although arc and gas welding are permitted in
the connection of structural steel members, arc welding is the one
most preferred.
Penebatlon: - Is the term used to indicate the depth from the
original surface of the base metal to the point ·at which fusion
ceases.
Partial penetration: - is the failure of the weld metal and base
metal to fuse at the root of the weld.

Welded Joints:- Are classified into three:

1. Butt joint
2. Tee Joint
3. Lap Joint
The selection of the type of weld to be employed depends
upon the magnitude of the load requirements, the manner in
which it is applied, and the cost of the preparation and welding
operation.
The weld that is commonly used in building construction is
the fillet weld which is somewhat triangular in cross section form·
ed between the intersecting surfaces of the joined members. The
minimum effective length of a fillet weld shall not be less than 4
times the weld size. The 5 mm fillet weld is considered the mini-
mum size and an 8 mm weld is the most economical size that ·
could be made by one pass of the electrode. A small size conti·
nuous weld is more economical than a bigger discontinuous weld.
Large size fillet w~ld requires two or more passes of the electrode.

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WELC SYMBOLS 8 C:ONNECT10NS

Figure 10 • 24

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 Shop Weld: - Where the structural members are welded in
the shop before delivering at the site.

Field Welding: - Welding done during t he erection of the

structural members.

Plug and Slot Welds: - In connecting two overlapping plates

by means of welding, holes are made in one of the two plates
then plug and slot welds are made at the entire area of the hole or
slot. The maximum and minimum diameters of the plug and slots
including its length are shown on the following illustration:
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Note:
Since there is no st andard welding connections formu lated for
beams, the designer has to make the selection of the type of weld
which accord ing to his judgement will be most practical and eco-
nomical. Welding may be done either by shop weld, field welding
or both upon the discretion of the designer.

TABLE 10-6 BASIC WELD SYMBOLS

Plug Groove or 8 utt
Back Fillet or f1lre
Slot SqiJare v Bevel u J AireY 8e¥el

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SUPPLEMENTARY WELD SYMBOLS

Weld aU
Around Field Weld
Contour
Flush Convex
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 CHAPTER 11
TIMBER ROOF FRAMING
11- L INTRODUCTION
The earl~ age constructions of house framing were built subs-
tantially strong and durable. Construction of houses by our. fore·
fathers have strictly observed the principle of durability and last-
ing quality of the materials. Only selected wood were used in the
construction.

Lately, the introduction of power tools, machines and saw·

mil-ls plus human greed has ruthlessly abused and destructed our
forests that the present construction has already precluded such
way of construction. Houses were built totally disregarding its
lasting quality, classification of lumber and its particular use in the
construction are no longer observed, the age of the tree. its falling
season including the proper drying and seasoning are totally dis-
regarded.

If builders are to be blamed, more so with the homeowners

who could not meet the expenses of a first class construction.
Nobody would like to own a house ·built from materials of poor
quality, but quality demands substantial appropriation that only
few could afford.
Under the present trend where house rental increases at an
average of 10 percent every year,prospective homeowners are being
forced to embrace the neck-deep agony and burden of long term
installments. To a family of average or below average income, a
house and lot is considered as a fulfillment of their aspiration
regardless of its quality and cost. Unfortunately, that fancy
house beautifully painted, deteriorate faster than the 20 to 25
year term to pay the monthly amortization of the loan.
Numerous homeowners were disappointed when their dream
house were blown up by typhoon because of poor quality and
under sized lumber used in the construction of the roof framing.
To · those who are planning to construct or own a house, it
would be better to reduce the floor area of the house rather than
.sacrifice the quality through the substitution of cheaper and poor
quality materials. It is therefore important to select good quality
of lumber for your house framework.
215
11 - 2 TYPES OF ROOF

There are several forms of roof and numerous variety of shapes

that one has to be familiar with:
1. Shed or Lean-to Roof
2. Gable or Pitch Roof
3. Saw Tooth Roof
4. Double Gable Roof
5. Hip Roof
6. Hip and Valley Roof
7. Pyramid Roof
8. Gambrel Roof
9. Ogee Roof
10. Mansard Roof
11. French or Concave Mansard
Roof
12. Conical Roof or Sphire
13. Dome
14. Butterfly Roof

Shed or Lean-to Roof- Is considered as the simplest form of

roof consisting of one single slope.

SH£1> OR LEA II - TO

Figure 11 - 1

Gable or Pitch Roof- The most common type and economic-

al form of roof made of triangular sections consisting of two
stapes meeting at the center of the ridge forming a gable.

GAll£

Figure 11 • 2

Saw Tooth Roof- Is the development of the shed made into

a series of lean-to roof covering one building. This is commonly .
used on factories where extra light is required through the window
on the vertical side.

216
 $Alii l'OOTH

Figurell-3

Double Gable Roof: -Is a modification of a gabfe or a hip and

valley roof.

Figure 11· 4

Hip Roof: - Is also a common form used in modern houses

having straight sides all sloping toward the center of the building
terminating at the ridge.

HIP 11001'

Figure 11 • 5

Hip and Valley Roof:- ls a combination of a hip roof and an

intersecting gable roof forming aT or L shape.d building. This type
. of roof form however, has a variety of modification which are not
illustrated.

217
 1+1" 4110 VAI.I.I't

Figure 11-6

Pyramid Roof: ts a modification of the hlp roof wherein the

four straight sides are sloping towards the center terminating at a
point.

P'tltAMtO

Figure 11 · 7
Gambrel Roof:- Is a modification of the gable roof with each
side having two slopes.

Figure 11-8
OGEE Roof: - Is a Pyramid form having steep sides sloping
to the center.

Figure 11 • 9

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 Mansard Roof: - Where the sides of the roof slope steeply
from each side of the building towards the center forming a flat
deck on top.

MAII$AIIO

Figure 11 • 10
French or Concave Mansard Roof: - Is a modification of the
Manzard Roof where the sides are concave.

Dome: -is a hemispherical form of roof usually used on ob-

servatories.

Conical Roof or Sphire: - Is a steep roof of circular section

that tapers uniformly from the circular base to a central point.

FR£NCH OR COMCAVE
MAMSARD ROOF DOME

Figure 11 • 11 Figure 11 • 12 .

Figure 11 · 13

219
 Butterfly Roof: - Is 1 two shed roof where the slope meet at
the center of the building.

IUTTEit,LY
Figure 11 • 14

11 • 3 TYPES OF ROOF FRAME

The three types of roof frame commonly used are:

1. Rafters Type
2. Truss Type
3. Laminated Type

The various kinds of rafters for roof construction are:

1. Common Rafters
2. Hip Rafters
3. Valley Rafters
4. Octagon Rafters
5. Jack Rafters

Common. Rafters: - Are rafters extended at right angles from

the plate or girts to the ri~ge. ·

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Figure 11 • 15

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 Hip Raften: -Are rafters laid diagonally from the corner of a
plate or girts to the ridge.
Valley Raftan:- Rafters placed diagonally from the plate or
girts at the intersection of gable extension with the main roo"f.

Jack Rafters: -Any rafter which does not extend from the
plate or girts to the ridge.
Jack rafters are classified Into:
1. Hip Jacks
2. Valley Jacks
3. Cripple Jacks
Jack rafters framed between hip rafters and girts are called
Hip Jacks. The frame betwMn the ridge and valley rafters are
called Valley Jacka, while those frames between the hip and the
valtey rafters are called Cripple Jacka.

Figure 11 • 16

Octagonal Raflars: - Are rafters placed on an octagonal

shaped plate at the central apex or ridge pole.

221
 OCTAGOHA~ RAFTERS

Figure 11 - 17

Trust: -Truss is a built-up frame commonly employed on a

long span roof unsupported by intermediate columns or partitions.
Truss is a design of a series of triangles used to distribute load,
stiffen the structure and flexibility for the interior spacing as welt
as strength and rigidity.

The different types of trusses are:

Light trusses {trussed rafters)
a)
1. Pitched Truss 6. l! story frame
2. Howe Truss 7. Utility
3. Scissors Truss 8. Flat
4. Raised Chord Truss 9. Bowstring
5. Sawtooth Truss

b) Heavy Trusses
1. Howe Trusses 6. Cambered Fink
2. Belgian Truss 7. Saw Tooth
3. Fink Truss 8. Flat Pratt
4. Pratt Truss 9. Flat Howe
5. Scissors Truss 10. Warren

Gir1J- Is that structural member that supports the rafters or

trusses of the building.

Collar a..n - The ties between rafters on opposite sides of

the roof.
 . LIGHT TRUSSES

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 Purlins - The structural member placed on top of a rafter or
top chord of a truss that supports the roof sheating.

TABLE 11·1 PURLINS SIZE AND SPACING

Length Spacing
Span Size of Roofing of Purlinslm}
2.00 2X3 6' .75
3.00 2X4 7' .60
3.50 2X6 8' .70
4.50 2X6 9' .60
. 5.00 2X8 10• .67
12' .67

TABLE 11-2 PURUNS SPACING IN METER

Length of Roofing Distance of End

· sheet Purlins Lap
1.50 .60 .30
2.00 .57 .30
2.50 .55 .30
3.00 .68 .30
1~ M ~
4.00 .62 .30
4.50 .60 .30
5.00 .67 .30
5.50 .65 .30
6.00 .63 .30

Note:

The phasing- out of the English measure might affect the

present commercial width and length of the roofing materials
particularly the G.l. Sheets which are common and popularly
used in most construction work.

224
 It is most likely that the length will be made to an increment of
.50m of which corrugated G.l. sheet will start from 1.50m to
6.00m long or more.
Consequently, this new length will govern the spacing of the ·
purlins. Table 11-2 is presented in anticipation of the new spacing
of the purlins if roofing sheets are manufactured in accordance
with the new Sl measure.

11 - 4 TIMBER FRAMING FASTENERS:

Nails -There are numerous variety of nails to meet the needs
of all kinds of constructin. They maybe clamped wit. : respect to
shape. Nails are either cut or wire. Cut nails are rectangular in
shape directly cut from a metal strip, likewise, w ire nails ~re com-
mon nails with circular cross sect ion which are cut directly from
wire.
With respect to service, nails are classified as common, flooring,
finishing, roofing, boat etc. Fasteners for timber framing usually
specify the use of common nails.

TABLE 11-3 COMMON NAILS FOR TIMBER FRAMING

Lateral
.Desig"lat ion Length (em.) Diameter (mm) , Resistance per
nail (kg.)

6 d 5.0 .29 24
10 d 7.5 .37 40 '
20 d 10.0 .52 45 - 75
30 d 11.5 .56 68 - 88
40 d 12.5 .65 80 - 102
50 d 14.0 .66 113 - 121
60 d 15.0 .72 100 - 146

If nails are driven parallel with the grain, the lateral resistance
should be decreased by 25 to 33o/o.
Wood Screw - Are used to avoid splitting and injury to the
wood and to obtain better fitting and ease of disassembling when
necessary.

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 Screw should not be spaced less than 3 em. across the grain
and not less t han 5 em. parallel with the grain. For hard wood,
spacing should not be less than 4 em and 6 em respectively.

TABLE 11-4 SAFE LATERAL RESISTANCE·OF SCREW

Safe Lateral
Gage of Screw Diameter (mm) Resistance per screw (kg.)
•6 3.5 37
8 4.1 50
10 4.8 71
12 5.5 93
14 6.1 116
16 6.8 143
18 7.5 173
20 8.1 205
22 8.8 . 239
24 9.5 278
26 10.0 318

Lag Screw - Is used in fastening large pieces of t imber under

heavy stresses. The diameter of the lag screw vary from 6 mm to
25 mm and the length from 4 em. to 30 em. Lag screw is pre-
ferred where bolts are difficult to install.

drift bolts

CJ=;=Ot
. bolts
Figure 11- 19
Bolts -Are the rnost popu lar for fastening timber joints with
small or big stresses. Bolts in roof framing are classified as:
1. Common, Ordinary or Machine Bolts
2. Drift Bolts
3. Strap Bolts
.4. U-Bolts
5. Eye Bolts

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 Drift Bolts and Dowels - Is a round or square iron or steel
with or without lead or point of specified length. Drift bolt is
driven into the hole of the timber with a diameter 80% smaller
than the bolts and the minimum diameter is 20 mm. This will
prevent the lateral .movement and separation parallel with the
axis. On the other hand. a dowel, which is thicker and shorter
than the drift bolt only prevents lateral displacement of the con
nected parts. Dowel is either iron or wood pin extended but
not through the members of the structure to be connected.

The disadvantages of dowels ara:

1. It does not provide a rigid joint
2. It is totally damaged if repair calls for defective lumber.
3. It is hard to replace.

Wooden Key - Is made of a piece of hard wood, rectangular

in cross section inserted between two lapping pieces of lumber
intended to prevent sliding of the adjacent members. ..
The keys are parallel or inclined as shown In the following
figures.

Inclined Key Split Ring

m
LIJ
Pins Shear Pins
Figure.ll-20

Shear Pins may be of hard wood, steel bars or G.J. Pipes.

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 1. (O$t 1ron robbed wo~hers 4. Cost iron O.G. woshtr5
2. Ma lleable i ron washers 5. Bevelled cost iron washers
3. Square steel plate washers 6. C irculor pressed steel wo~ers

Figure 11-21
Plate washers are used under the head and nuts of the bolts
to prevent the heads and nuts from damaging the timber when
tightening the bolts. The washer also provide sufficient bearing
area. The thickness of the washer should not be less than 1Jz of
the bolts's diameter plus 1.5 mm.
TABLE 11-S* BOLTS AND WASHERS THICKNESS AND
NlT lURING AREA NET BEARING
SIZEOF BOLTS DIA OF WASHERS THICKNESS AREA
Inches mm Inchesmm Inches mm in' cm2
! 12 2 ~ 15.0 A 12 3.78 24.3
a 16 3 /.5 e 16 6.76 :34.6
i 19 3 ! 8.0 ~ 19 7.86 50.6
25 4 10.0 A 22 11.79 76.0

1,IA 28
~2
38
4~
5
.11.5
1~.0
1A
1l
28
32
]4.91
18.41
96.0
118.5
1~ 6 ]5.0 1i 38 26.50 171.0
* Materials ore wrought iron (W.I.l and Steel Rod

11- 5 INTERMEDIATE JOINTS

Joints must be within the center lines of the member meeting

on a common point so as to prevent rotation at the joints.
As much as possible, wood joint should not be used to coun·
ter act tension forces, unless, steel strap, g..~sset plates with bolts
are employed.
For structure with smaller stresses, wood connections shall
be provided with dapplng or notching the strut to the adjoining
member using dowels, lag screw or nails to keep the member in
the design position. On the otherhand, for structure with large
stresses, metal bear ing plate, or casting side plates, bolted con·
nect ions or bearing blo~ks shall be-specified.

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 Pocket jolntt that collect moisture should be avoided, all
joints 1h1ll be kept aligned as simple as possi ble for ease in the
carJ)4tntry work.

IIOTCHINO or 0APPING
8\JTT B\.OCIC
Figure 11-22

When. a strut is at right angle with the top chord, 1·19 mm.
dowel or 16 mm. lag screw is employed to hold the strut in
place. When the strut carries large stresses, the follow ing joints
can be used.

L Butt Block or A ngle Block.

2. Steel S-shaped Bearing Plate
3. Cast Iron angle solid bearing block
4. Cast Iron angle bearing block with a web

Butt Block - Is made of hard wood wit.h the same th ickness

as the top chord. The length of the block should be adjusted to
fit all possible conditions and interference with other connect ions.

Steel S-sheped Bearing Plate - The bearing plate should be

the same width as the top chord.

\•. •
ST[EL S · Bf~AR IN G PLAf£ ,.

Figure ll-23

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 C•t Iron Solid Bearing Block - The bearing -block is solid and
covers the whole width of the top chord casted at holes not less
than 16 mm thick provided with a lug into the top chord.

C. I . SOl.lO 8EARII'IG BLOCK

Figure 1 1 -25

Cast Iron Angle Bearing Block with a Web - Should have a

minimum thickness of 25 mm.

C.l . AMGLE 8EARII'IG &LOCK WITH A WEI

Figt,Jre 11-26

Center Joint of Howe Truss- This type of joint is provided

with a butt or angle block at the center intermediate joint.

•
Bull or
An gle 8 \ocll .

Figure 11- 27

Peak Joint- Has various types depending upon the design as

shown under tf1e following illustrations: ·

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 hollow cast
with collar plate solid cast Iron block I ron block is used

Figure 11-28

11 - 6 END JOINTS

There are five typas of end joints

1. Pinning the top chord into the bottom chord.

2. Notching the top chord into the lower chord w ith bolts.
3. Using bent strap or shoe plate with lugs or flats.
4. Using the side plat es with flats or tables.
5. Using malleable cast iron shoe.

1. Pinning the top chord into ·the bottom chord is the

simplest form of end joints employed on small structure.

. Bottom Chord
Machine. 'aoH"-
flg.fl-27
2. Notching the top chord into the lower dtord with bolts
are of the following types:

{1) Notching with bolts.

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 8 OIIOift Chord

2, Notching with bolts with wood key

3. By the use of bent strap with lugs or flats.

4. By the use of steeel side plate with flats or tables riveted

to the plates.

Figure 11-SO

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 5. By using Malleable cast iron shoe

Figure 11-31
11 - 7. SPLICING:

Splicing is the process of joining two pieces of timber in their

longitudinal direction in order to transmit stresses from one
membef to another. Splicing are of three different ways:

1. By Lapping
2. Fishing
3. Scarfing

Lapping- Is simply by joining one. member on the other.

Fishing - Is by joining two ends with the use of two side
blocks sometimes called splice pads.

Scarfing- Is by cutting away the opposite sides of two mem·

bers then lapped to obtain a continuous piece of uniform
thickness.

The common types of splicing tension memben are:

1. Bolted wooden fish plate splice

2. Bolted steel fish plate
3. Wooden tabled fish plate splice
4. Shear pin splice
5. Steel tabled fish plate
6. Tension bar splice
7. Timber connector splice

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 BOLTED WOODEN FISH PLATE SHEAR PIN SPLICE

BOLTED STEEL FISH PLATE STEEL TAB.LEO FISH PLATE

1:: ~~~ ~:1~

WOODEN TABLED FISl11'LATE
llt...:tJ =+ ll
TIMBER CONNECTOR SPL\CE

<
....._. g. ....!L:
2
~ ~ d
4
~ -..... II
~ ..d...
2.

....~-....._.d.__.....,, I 1 -~ .I
BUTT JOINT HALF LAP 08Lf0UE ICARF.
SPLICING COMPRESSION MEMBER

Figaue 11-32

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11-8 OLUED LAMINATED LUMBER

Structurally glued laminated wood is a stress rated product of

timber produced in laminating plant from selected wood securely
laminated and bonded together with adhesive. The grain of the
wood are mostly longitudinally parallel with each other forming
any length and bent to curved shapes during the process of gluing
the lamination. Thickness should not exceed 5 tm. net. When
bending radius that is too sharp to permit the use of 5 em. thick
lamination, a nominal thickness of 2.5 em. lumber is usually used.
the various forms of laminated structures are:

1. A-Frame 7. Tudor Three Hinged Arc

2. Gothic 8. Single Tapered Straight
3. Parabolic 9. Double Tapered Straight
4. Radial 10. Double Tapered Curve
5. Three Centered 11. Pitched
6. Straight 12. Double Tapered Pitched
13. Curved

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r: 1

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ST U I GHT OOUet.£ TA'EUO • $TAAIOT

tltACtA L.

Figure .11-36

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 WOODEN HOWE ROOF TRUSSES
(sizes of members)

TABLE 11-6 4 PANELS

TRUSS TOP CHORD BOTTOM CHORD DIAG. VERTICAL

SPACING T.C. B.C. A 8 c
in meters

5M SPAN

1.50 3x4 Jx4 2x2 12 mm 12 mm

2.00 3x5 3x4 2x2 12mm 12 mm
2.50 3x5 3x5 2x3 12mm 16 mm
3.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 12 mm 16mm

6M SPAN

2.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 12 rnm 12mm

2.50 3x6 3x5 2x3 12 mrn 16 mm
3.00 3 x6 3x6 2x3 12mm 16mm
3.50 3x8 3x6 3x3 12mm 16mm

7M SPAN

2.50 3x8 3x6 2x3 12mm 16mm

3.00 3x8 3x6 3x3 12mm l.6mm
3.50 3x8 3x6 3x3 12mm 19mm
4.00 . 3x8 3x6 3x3 12mm 19mm

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 TABLE 11·7 6 PANELS

TRUSS TOP BOTTOM DIAGONAL VERTICAL

SPACING CHORD A B c D E
in meters mm mm mm

2.50 3x8 3x6 2x3 3x3 12 12 19

3.00 3x8 3x6 2x 3 3x3 12 12 19
3.50 3x8 3x8 2x3 3x3 12 12 22
4.00 3x8 3x8 2x3 .3x 3 12 12 22

9M SPAN .

3.00 3x8 3x6 2x3 3x3 12 12 19

3.50 3x8 3x8 3x3 12 mm 12 12 . 22
4.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 12 12 25
4.50 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 12 12 25
10M SPAN
3.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 12 12 19
3.50 3x8 3x8 3 X 3. 3x3 12 12 22
4.50 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x3 12 16 22.

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 TABLE 11-8 B PANELS

TRUSS TOP BOTTOM DIAGONAL VERTICAL

SPACING CHORD CHORD DIAMETER mm
in meters A B c X y 0z
12M SPAN

4.00 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x3 3x4 12 16 19 28

4.50 6x6 6x6 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 19 28
5.00 6x8 6x6 3'x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 19 31
5.50 6x8 6x6 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 22 31

13M SPAN
4.00 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x3 3x4 12 Hi 19 28
4.50 6x8 6x6 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 19 28
5.00 6x8 6x8 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 22 31
5.50 6x8 6x8 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 22 31

14M SPAN

4.00 6x8 6x6 .3 X 3 3X3 3x4 12 16 19 28

4.50 6x8 6x8 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 19 31
5.00 6x8. 6x8 3x4 3x4 4x4 12 16 22 31
5.50 6x8 6x8 3x4 3x4 4x4 16 19 22 41

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TABLE 11· 9 2 PANELS
TRUSS TOP BOTTOM DIAGONAL VERTICAL
SPACING CHORD CHORD A X y
in meters Diameter

1..50 3x5 3x5 2X 3 2x3 12mm

2.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 12mm
2.50 3x6 3x5 3X'3 3x3 12mm

TABLE 11-10 3 PANELS

TRUSS TOP BOT:T'OM DIAGONAL VERTICAL
SPACING CHORD CHORD A B X y z
(in meters) Diameter

4M SPAN

1.50 3..x4 3x4 2x3 2x 3 2x3 12mm 12mm

2.00 3x5 3x4 2x3 2x3 2x3 12 12
2.50 3x5 3x4 2x3 2x3 2x3 12 12

5M SPAN

2.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 2x3 12mm 12 m!_n

2.50 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 2x3 12 12
3.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 2x3 12 12

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 TABLE 11 • 11 4PANELS
Truss Top Bottom DIAGONAL VERTICAL
Spaci ng Chord Chord
in meters A B c 0 X y z
Diam eter
mm
. 6M SP AN
2.00 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 3x~ 3x3 12 12 12
2.50 3x6 3x5 2x3 2x3 3x3 3x3 12 12 16
3.00 3x6 3x6 2x3 3x3 3x3 3x3 12 12 16

7 M SP AN
~·
2.50 3x6 3x6 3x3 3x3 3x4 3x3 12 12 16
3.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 3x4
3.50 3x3 12 12 16
3x8 3x8 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 12 16 19

2.4 0
 TABLE 11· 12 5 PANELS
Truss Top Bottom Diagonal Vertical
Spacing Chord Chord A B c D 0 w X y z
in meters Diameter
8M SPAN

3.00 3x8 3x8 2x3 3x3 3x3 3x4 3x4 12 mm 12 mm 16mm 16 mm

3.50 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3·. 3x4 3x4 3x4 12mm 12mm 19mm 19mm
4.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 12 mm 16mm 19mm 22mm

9M SPAN

3.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 12 mm 12 mm 19mm 19mm
3.50 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 12mm 16mm 19mm 22mm
4.00 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 12 mm 16mm 19 mm 22mm

10M SPAN

3.00 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x3 12 mm 12 mm 16mm 19mm
3.50 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x4 3x4 4x4 4x4 12mm 16 mm 19mm 22mm
4.00 4x8 4x8 3x3 3x4 3x4 4x4 4x4 12mm 16mm 19mm 22mm

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 CHAPTER 12
ROOF AND ROOFING MATERIALS
12- 1 ROOFING MATERIALS
The term roof used here means the top covering of a building
that serves as a protective covering from the weather. Likewise.
roofing materials refers to the kind of materials used in the cons-
truction of the roof.
There are numerous forms of roofing which are classified
according to the materials used:
l. Fiber 5. Tiles
2. Wood 6. Reinforced Concrete
3. Metal 7. Plastics
4. Slate 8. Fiberglass

A Ftblr Roofing- Is a cheap kind of materials used for roofing

made out of tar felt or other materials, available in rolls made in
several varieties. Fiber roofing is laid on·an undersurface made of
tongue and groove (T & G) wood board preferably well-seasoned
or kiln-dried to prevent warping and splitting of wood due to
alternating temperature that causes tearing of the fiber.

Laying Procedure - The laying procedures in fastening fiber

roofing sheets are as follows:

a. Lay the T & G board on the roof frame as undersheating

well fastened by 8d common wire nails.
b. Mark the roofing surface with chalkline to insure a unt-
form laps and parallel widths in laying the fiber .materials.
c. Use galvanized nails with large head but short enough to
avoid penetration on the undersurface board.
d. Provide 15 em overlap and have it cemented . with coal
tar.
e. Do not pull a strip of roofing paper after it was unrolled
straight at the start of the work.

B Canvas Roofing - Is extensively used for deck roofing of

boats, cars, garage or shed etc. Canvas are usually treated .with

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 linseed oil and followed with a ~oat of paint 1fter laying or
maybe retreated with linseed oil after laying then fQIIowed by
paint.
Laying Procedure: -

1. Before laying, canvas should be dampened and drawn

evenly taut, raw edges are concealed and nailed with
2 em galvanized or copper tacks spaced at 2 em. apart.
2. One way of treating canvas is to apply a heavy coat of
raw linseed oil and allow to saturate, while it is still wet,
sprinkle all over with calcined plaster of paris evenly
spread with brush, thus removing superf uous plaster This
procedure prevents the contraction and expansion of the
canvas and at the same time increase the wear resistance
and provide a durable base for paint.

C - Wood Shing1es: - Is not popular and is not being used in

the Philippines although wood of the best quality are found in·the
entire archipelago. ·

D - Slate Roofing: - Is not recommended on roof of wooden

houses, because any vibration will readily crack off the shingles
if nailed rigidly or cemented ..

E - Metal Roofing: - The materials used under this category

are classified as follows:

1. Galvanized Iron 5. Copper

2. Aluminum 6. Copper Bearing Steel
3. Tin {Terne .Plate) 7. Stainless Steel
4. Titanium Copper Zinc 8. Lead with 4% to 6% anti-
Alloy mony

12-2 GALVANIZED IRON SHEETS

Galvanized iron roofing is either plain or corrugated. The

thickness are measured in terms of "Gauge" from numbers 14 to
30. The sheet becomes thinner as the gauge number increases. for
instance. gauge 20 is thinner than gauge 18. The prices of G.l.
sheets varies per unit length depending upon the thickness.
The gauge number 26 is the most commonly use<.l for roof ing

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 1

although No. 24 is sometimes specified by those who could afford

the cost.
Statisticelly, most of the technocrats and laymen coosumers
have inadequate knowledge of how to dJstlnguish the difference
in thickness of G. I. sheets between the consecutive gauges 'kay, 24,
25, 26. to 30 which is difficult even with the aid of a caliper since
thickness will be measured in terms of hundreths or thouunths
of a centimeter. This is a matter of interest that one should kndW
in buying G. I. sheet because ~t is most likety to happen that one is
g;ven gauge 28 or 30 instead of the gauge 26 that was ordered and
bought from the supplier. Be it accidentally or Intentionally done,
it is to the disadvantage of the buyer In terms of cost and quality
of the materials.
The only way by which one could be sure of the right quaHty
required is by 'weight measure of the sheets which is presented in
the following Table. It would be logical to pay higher and obtain
the right gauge than pay lower without knowing that a th inner and
poorer quality.roofing sheet is obtained.

Corrupted G.l. Sheet:

Figure 12- 1

Among the metal roofing enumerated, galvanized iron sheet is

the most popular and commonly specified considering the advan-
tages that it offers to the builders and homeowners.
The standard commercial size width is (32" ) .80m with length
that ranges from (5 to 12') ' 1.50 to 3.60 m. Longer spans are also
available through special order and arrangement. Corrugated G.l.
sheet' is the most common and extensively used roofing materials
for residential, commercial; religious as well as industrial buildings.
The popularity of galvanized roofing is brought about by the ad-
vantages it offers such as cost. availability, durability and ease
of installation.·
 TABLE 12- 1 STANDARD WE IGHT OF GALVANIZED IRON SH EET IN KILOGRAMS

GAGE Thickness Weight 1.50 1.80 2.10 2.40 2.70 3.00 3.30 3.60
(em.) per ft. (5') (6') (7') )8') (9') (10') {11') (1 2')

14 .203 1.49 22.36 26.84 31.31 35.78 40.26 44.72 49.20 53.6 7
15 .180 1.35 20.25 24.30 28.25 32.40 36.45 40.50 44.55 48.60
16 1.63 1.21 18.14 21.76 25.39 29.02 32.64 36.27 39.90 43.53
17 . .147 1.10 16.43 19. 72 23.00 26.29 29.58 32.86 36.15 39.44
18 .132 .98 14.73 17.67 20.62 23.56 26.51 29.45 32.40 35.35
19 . 117 .87 13.02 15.63 18.23 20.84 23.44 26.05 28.65 31.25
20 .102 .75 11.32 13.58 15.84 18.11 20.37 22.64 24.90 27.16
.21 .094 .69 10.43 12.52 14.60 16.69 18.78 20.86 22.95 25.04
22 .086 .64 9.61 11.54 13.46 15.38 17.30 19.23 21.15 23.07
23 . .079 .58 7.91 9.49 11.07 12.65 15.71 1,7.45 19.20 20.95
24 .071 .53 7.91 9.49 11.07 12.65 14.24 15.82 17.40 19.98
2,5 .064 .47 7.02 8.43 9.83 11.24 12.64 14.05 15.45 . 16.85
26 .056 .41 6.18 7.41 9.88 11.12 12.35 13.59 13.85 14.85
27 .051 .38 5.75 6.90 8.05 9.21 10.36 11.51 12.66 13.81
28 .048 .35 5.32 6.39 7.45 8.52 9.58 10.65 11.71 12.78
29 .043 .33 4.90 5.88 6.86 7.84 8.82 9.80 10.78 11.76
30 .041 .30 4.47 . 5.27 6.62 7.15 8 .05 8 .95 9.84 10.73
~

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Plain G~l. Sheet:

Plain G.l. sheet commercial standard size is (36" x 8 ft.} .90

x 2.40 m. long; other sizes could be obtained through special order.
Plain G. I. sheet is also used for roofing, gutters, flashing, ridge, hip
and valley rolls, downspout, and straps for rivetting and many
more under the tinsmlthing field, to be discussed in the succeding
part of this chapter.

12-3 CORRUGATED G. I. ROOFING FASTENERS

Corrugated G.t. Sheets are fastened to the purlins either by:

1. Rivetting
2. Nailing

Riveting: - In the process of riveting, what is required are

plain G.I. straps, G .I. rivets, lead washers and G.l . washers. The G.l.
strap is folded 3 em at one end then a hole is punched therein
using a nail set with one rivet and G.l. washer inserted inside the
hole of the strap then punched to hold in position.
In the process of the final riveting, two tinsmiths do the job,
one underneath the roof and the other on top of the roof who
does the punching setting in the lead washers on the rivets followed
by the G. I. washer then the final riveting by the use of ball hammer.
The straps are then nailed on the purl ins for final anchorage of the
roofing sheets.

Figure 12-2

Nailing)- Fastening of G.i. sheets by nail is the simplest and'

most economical method where G. I. roofings are anchored to the
• purlins by the use of Roof Nails and a pair of G.l. and lead washer.

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12-4 ADVANTAGESANDDISADVANTAGESOFG.l. RIVETS

Adv1nt1ge1:

1. Rigidity - The entire roofing acts as one solid covering

on top of the roof frame with all parts connected by rivets and
washers.
2. flexibility - The anchorage on the purlins by G.l.
straps allow free movement of the materials brought about by
the thermal expansion and contraction.

Disadvantages:
1. Expensive - due to the various accessories involved
aside from the high cost of labor
2. Difficulty of repair or replacement of defective parts
which include dismantling of the ceiling underneath to give
access to the tinsmithing activities.
3. Statistically, ' roof damage caused by typhoon are
mostly of the rivetted types. Any portion of the roof tha.t
fails and give way during typhoon is subjected to maximum
exposure to wind pressure. Other parts of the roof structure are
affected that usually results to a total destruction of the
entire roof including the roof framework.

12-5 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF G.l. NAILS

Advantages:
1. Economical because only nail and washers are involved.
G.l. straps are totally eliminated and the labor cost is substan·
tially small.
2. Easy to repair or replace aefective parts without neces·
sarily affecting other parts of the building. ·
· 3. Failure of roof in case of typhoon will 1'\0t result to
total damage of the entire roof and framing structure because
roofing sheets usually blows up one at a time without being
rotted entirely affecting the whole structure. Roofing sheets
blown up by wind will not be totally damaged and could be
returned to its original position immediately after the calamity.

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 DisadvantageS - :

1. Wat'er might leak into the nails if not provided with

roof cement during the fastening operation or when not pro·
perly driven down to attain rigid anchorage onthe purlins.
2. Loose nalls allow roof-play and movement which
usually invite water to penetrate into the holes. This usually
happens if nails missed the purlins and not corrected at once.

12-6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Corrugated G. I. sheets shall extend not less than 8 em

beyond the outer face of the facia board.
2. Nails or Rivets shall be spaced at every other corruga-
tion along the gutter line, end lapping joints, ridge, hip and
valley rolls. Other's at every after two corrugations.
3. Nails shall be driven enough to hold the sheet firm to
the purlins. too tight might deform the corrugation: too loose
will cause movement that might cause water to leak. Avoid
· mishitting the purlins in driving nails. Always provide string
across the laid roofing sheet to insure the center fastening of
• nails to the purlins. ·
4. Always provide with string along the gutter I ine where
to start th e laying of roofing sheets to avoid misallignment of
corrugation of the.succeeding sheets.

Figure 12
Lapping: - In laying corrugated G. I. roofing sheets, there are
two kinds of lapping involved:

1. Side Lapping which is either ll/2 or 21/z corrugations

2. End Lappmg which ranges from 20 em to 30 em de-
pending upon the slope of the roof and the number of sheet in
a longitudinal row. As previously mentioned, the side lapping
is also affected by the above factors but the plan and specifi-
cations shall govern.

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 CommiM:
Different menufacturers of corrugated G. I. sheet has their own
standard mould of corrugations that differ from each other. It is
therefore suggested that In specifying or buying roofing sheets
always specify one brand throughout to avoid misalignment of
corrugations and unfitted end joints of the roof.

TABLE 12- 2 ROOF ACCESSORIES AND NUMBER

PER Kl LOG RAM

MATERIALS NUMBER OF PIECES

Galvanized Roofing Nails 102

Lead Washers 75
Galvanized Washers 126
Galvanized Rivets 180
,.. Quantity may vary a .little for different brand

TABLE 12-3 SIZES OF G.l. STRAP

Size of PurHns Strap Dimensions
{In) {em.) (em)

2x2 5x8 2.5 X 23

2 X 4 5 X 10 2.5 X 25
2 X 5 5 X 12 2.5 X 28
2X6 5 X 15 2.5 X 30

12- 7 PLAIN G.l. SHEET

Plain G.l. sheet has numerous uses In roof construction aside
from the countless projects of tinsmithlng work. in building
construction, plain G. I. sheet could be used as:

1. Gutter 6. Anchor Strap

2. Flashing 7. Downspout
3. Ridge rolf 8. Roofing
4. Hip Roll 9. Water Proofing-sheating
5. Valley Roll

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 Roof Gutter:

Roof gutter using galvanized sheet usually specify gauge

No. 24. Gutter is either concealed or exposed type In various
forms and designs. It runs level in appearance but should be sloped
at 5 mm per meter run for effective drainage. G. I. gutter as much
as possible should be free from stagnant water and shaH be well
maintained with paint or rust protective coating.

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Flashing:

Flashing makes intersections and other exposed parts of

the house watertight. It provides a smooth boarder line giving
beauty to the structure considering the unlimited variety of designs.

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Ridge and Hip Roll .

Ridge and hip rolls are unlikely to leak because of the slope
that water tends to slide down. Because of its prominency in the
structure, it is important to have it well done.

Figure 12-6 ·

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 Valley Roll
It is always concealed underneath between the intersecting
angles of the roof. The design is limited to a semi-circular. U-~hape
or square type. This portion of the roof needs careful attentcon as
the gutter to avoid overflow or leak of water that create trouble
and embarassment.

.
Figure 12- 7

Downspout:

Downspout conveys the water from the gutter down to the

storm drain. Spout is either circular, square or rectangular cross
section or othl:!r geometrical form to suit the taste of the designer.
The size and location of the downspout is sometimes o matter
of hit and miss discretion of the builder. He would not usually
waste time to determine the accumulated rain water in the roof,
its flow inside the gutter and the required size of the downspout
th<,tt will convey the water down the drainage system. The most
common size of G.l downspout being used is the (2 ..x4") 5 x 10
em ready made commercial standard.
For residential work allow 6 square centimeters downspout
for every 10 square meter roof area with a minimun spacing of 6
meters apart and a maximum distance of 15 meters.

Comments and Observation:

In the field of actual construction work, it will be noted
that after the roof tinsmithing job, there are so many wastes of
scrap G. I. sheets. These are the result of indiscriminate and careless
cutting of plain G.l. sheet by the tinsmith due to lack

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of foresight and planning of the work. These waste could have
been avoided if the cutting process were done from the largest to
the smallest piece of the accessories.The procedures and manner
of cutting G. I. sheet shall be as follows:

1. Prepare and cut into actuat sizes the gutter, hip valley
and ridge roll in accordance with the plan including the number of
pieces needed. Install them to their positions.
2. Layout the corrugated roof and make the necessary
diagonal cutting if there is any along the hip and valley roll.
3. Prepare and cut the flashing into 1ctual sizes and have
it moulded to its design form. Include in this preparation the cut
for the proposed downspout.
4. All the excesses from the above cuttingshal l be made
into small straps for riveting. Should it be inadequate, additional
cutting could be made out from the stock of plain G.l. sheets. This
will avoid excess or scrap galvanized sheet after the tinsmithing job.

.12-8 FLAT, STANDING SEAM AND BATTEN ROOFING

The materials which are usually used for this type of roofing
are :

1. Copper bearing steel Gauge 24

2. Lead with 4% to 6% antimony Gauge 19-20
3. Tin (Tierne Plate) Gauge 28
4 . .Titanium Copper Gauge 24-25
5. Galvantzed sheet Gauge 26
6. Stainless Steel Gauge· 28-30

SLOPE OF ROOF

flats..n of Flat lock -The minimum slope should be 5 em.

per meter run.
Standing Seam - The minimum slope should be 15 em. per
meter run.
A good pitch of the roof is advisable to prevent accumulation
of water and dirt in shallow puddles.

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 Flat Seam:
The roofing sheets are fastened to the sheating board by cleats
providing 3 pieces for every sheet. Two pieces along the larger side
and one on the shorter side. Fasten two pieces of 2.5 em. barbed
wire nails to each cleat. The cross beams are locked together and
soaked well with solder. ·
The sheets are edged 1 em. fastened to the roof with cleats
spaced at 20 em ·apart. The cleats are then locked into the seam
and fastened to the roof with nails to each cleats.

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Standing Sen Tin Roof:

The tin sheets are laid on a tongue and groove sheating or

underface board, well seasoned. dry lumber. narrow widths, free
from holes and should be even in thickness. A new tin sheet should
not be laid over otd tin sheet, rotten shingles or tar roof.
The sheets of this type of roofing are assembled together in
long length at the top. The cross seams are locked together and
are well-soldered. The sheets are laid and fastened with cleats
spaced at 30 em apart. One edge of the sheet is turned-up to 3 em
at right angle and the cleats are installed. The adjoining edge of the
next coarse is turned up 4 em and locked together: then turned
over and flattened to a round edge. Solder should sweat into all
seams and joints.
Roof sheets should be painted underneath before it is laid on
the roof sheating board. After laying, clean the surface then apply
.the first coat of pafnt. The second coat may be applied after two
weeks followed by a third coat after one year.

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 Figure 12-9

Batten Roofing:

Is made of plain sheets laid on a tongue and groove board, well-

seasoned, thoroughly over-lap and j oint to each other.

Figure 12 - 10

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12-9 CLAV TILE ROOFING:

The different types of clay tile roofings art:

l. Span ish Type

2. Straight Barrel Mission Type
3. Roman Type
4 . Greek Type
5. English lnterloc.king Tiles
6. , French Tiles
7. Shingle Flat Tiles

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 CHAPTER 13
STAIRS
13-1 INTRODUCTION
Not all carpenters possess the skill in building stairs. To those
who have tried to make one have found it to be an art in itself.
Many have tried but were frustrated, some made it successful,
and others won't dare being afraid of the circumstances involved
in case of error. ·
D if f iculties wi ll be encount ered in trying to frame-up a sta ir-
way if one does not know the uses and ma nipulation of t he "Steel
Square". The Steel Square play s a major role in sta irway framing,
know its functions and a satisfactory result will be obtained.

Before one makes an attempt to build a stairway, it is impor·

tant to know and be familiar with the terms used in stair design.

13 - 2 DEFINITIONS:
Beluster - A small post supporting the handrail or a coping.
Bal,u stnde- A series or row of balusters joined by a handrail
or cop ing as the parapet of a balcony.
Bearen - A support"_for winders wedged into the walls secured ·
by the stringers. ·
Carriage - That portion which supports the steps of a wooden
stairs.
Close String- A staircase without open newel in a dog stairs.
Cockel Stair- Is a term given to 'a winding staircase.
Circular Stair - A staircase with steps wif"!ding in a circle or
cylinder.
Curve out- A concave curve on the face of a front string.
Curtail Step - The first step by wh ich a stair is ascended,
terminating at the end in a f orm of a scroll following
the plan of a ·handrail. .
Elliptical. Stairs - Those ·elliptical in plan where each tread
assembly converging in an elliptical ring in plan.
Face Mould- A section produced on any enclined plane ver-
tically over a curved plan of a handrail. '
Flight of Stairs - Is the series of steps leading from one land·
ing to another.
Front String: - The string on the side of stairs where the hand-
ra il is placed.
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 Fillet - Is a band fastened to the face of a front string below
the curve and extending the width of a tread.
Flyers- Steps in a flight that are parallel with each other.
Geometrical Stain- Is a flight of a stair supported by the wall
at the end of the steps.
Half Space - The Interval between two flights of steps in
staircase. ·
Han~rail - A rail ru nning parallel with the inclination of the
. stairs that holds the baluster.
Hollow Newel - An opening in the middle of the staircase as
distinguished from solid newel wherein the ends of
steps are attached.
Ho..ing - The notches in the string board of a stair for the
reception of stairs.
Knee- Is the convex bend at the back of the handrail.
Unding - Is that horizontal floor as resting place in a flight.
. Newel - The central .column where the steps of a circular
staircase wind.
··"Nosing - The front edge of the step that project beyond
t he riser.

Pitching Piece - A horizonta l member one end is wedged into

the wall at the top of the flight of stairs that supports
the upper end of the rough stringer.
Pitch - The angle of inclination of the horizontal of the
stairs.
Ramp - A slope surface that rises and twists simultaneously.
Rise- The height of a flight of stairs frorn landing to landing.
The height between successive treads or stairs.
Riser- The vertical face of a stair step.
Run - The horizontal distance from the first to the last riser
of a stair flight.
Sp~ndril- The angle formed by a stairway.
Stain - The steps wherein t o ascend or descend from one
storey to another.
Staircase- Is the whole set of stairs; the structure containing
a flight of stairs.
Stair Builders Trusss - Crossed beams which support the
landing of a stair.
Stair Clip - A metal .clip used to hold a stair carpet in place.

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 llllrhlld - The initial stair at the top of 1 fUght of stair or
staircase.
· ltllr Headroom - The clear vertical height measured from the
nosing of a stair tread to any overhead. obstruction.
8tllr Turret - A building containing a winding stair wh~h
usually fills it entirely; A stair enclosure which pro-
jects beyond the building roof.
Stair well - The vertiCal shaft which contains a staircase.
Stn1ight flight of stairs - One having the steps parallel and
at right angle to the strings.
Steps- The assembly consisting of a tread and a riser.
Step - Stair unit which consists of one tread and one riser.
Scroll or wrtail l1lp - The bottom step with the front end
s1oped to receive.
String - The part of a flight of st<:tirs which forms its ceiling
or soffit.
String Board - The board next to the well hole which receives
the ends of the steps.
Soffit- The underneath of an arch or moulding.
T,_ - The horizontal part of. a step Including the nosing.
T,_. length - The d imension of a tread measured perpendi·
cular to the normal line of travel on a stair. · ·
Treld Plate - A metal fabricated floor plate.
Treed Return - In an open stair, the continuation of the hori-
zontal rounded edge of the tread beyond the stair
~tringer.
Treed run- The horizontal distance between two consecutive
risers or. on an open riser stair, the horizontal distance
between nosings or the outer edges of successive treads
all measured perpendicular to the front edges of the
nosing or tread.
Treed Width - The dimensions of a tread plus the projection
of the nosing if any.
Will String - The board placed against the wall to receive the
end of the step.
Well- The place occupied by the flight of stairs.
W•l Hole- The opening In floor at the top of a flight or stairs.
Well Staircase - A winding staircase enclosed by walls re-
sembling a well.
Wind. . - Steps not parallel with each other.
W.Nth- The whole of a helically curved hand rail.

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 13-3 LAYINGOUTOFSTAIRS

The method of laying out stairs are:

1. Determine the clear height of the rise in meter. Ordinarily,

the rise per step is 17 to 18 em and the minimum tread width is
25 em.
2. Divide the rise (height in meter} by .17 or .18 to deter-
mine the number of steps.
3. Divide the run distance in meter by .25 or .30m ,
4. If the result.found in step 3 is less than the number found
in step 2, the run length has to be extended.
5. There should be no fractional value of a riser. Shoutd there
be from the result of step 2, adjust the fractional value in equal
proportion to the number of riser height, but in no case shall the
rise per step be greater than 19 em or less than 17 c.m otherwise,
the stairs will not be an ideal one.
It is important to make a cross sectional sketch of a stair
before making the final plan layout indicating the number of
steps to avoid adjustments of the run during the actual
construction. ·

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13-4 LAYING OUT THE STRINGER

After determining the number of tread and the height per rise
of the steps follow the actual marking on the stringer by the aid
. of the steel square.

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 the length of the stringer could be determined by either the
2
use of the Pythagorian Formula L = rise + run 2 or by actual
measurement using a meter rule or taptr;

Figure 13 - 3

TABLE 13~1 HEIGHT OF ·RISE AND LENGHT OF RUN

FOR A GIVEN NUMBER OF STEP
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Number Height of Rise Length ()f Run
of Step (in m.) (In m.)
Riser Tread
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4 .68 .72 1.00 1.20
5. .85 .90 1.25 1.50
6 1.02 1.08 1.50 1.80
7 1.19 1.26 1.75 2.10
8 1.36 1.44 2.00 2.40
9 1.53 1.62 2.25 2.70
10 1.70 1.80 2.50 3.00
u 1.87 1.98 2.75 3.30
12 2;04 2.16 3.00 3.60
13 2.21 2.34 3.25 3.90
14 2.38 2.52 3.50 4.20
15 2.55 2.70 3.75 4.50
16 . 2.72 2.88 4.00 4.80
17 2.89 3.06 4.25 5.10
18 3.06 3.24 4.50 5.40
19 3.23 3.42 4.75 5.70
20 3.40 3.60 5.00 6.00

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13-5 TYPE OF STRINGERS
Thero are several forms of stringers ·classified according to the
method of attaching the risers and the treads.
l. Cut ·
2. Cleated
3. Built-up
4. Rabbeted (Housed)

Cut Stringer - Are popularly employed in most modern and

contemporary house design.
Cleated Stringer- Is used for a very rough work.

Built·up Stringer - Is employed on the wi<le stairs that re-

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 Rabbeted Stringer - Is adopted on a fine work and usually
made at the mill. The risers and treads are held in the rabbets by
wedges set in by glue.

Figure 13·5
13- 6 HANDRAIL AND BALUSTERS
Handrail and balusters have multiplicity of dtslgn and forms
made of either wood or metal or the combination of both. In
either type and forms the best is prefabricated on tho mill or metal
craft for precision of the work to be assembled on site. Handrails
that presents difficulty to the carpenter is the curved portion
located at the end and the change of flight. These p<lrticular parts
should be prepared in the woodcraft or mill where band saw and
jig saw are best used to form the wreath or ramp. During the
early days when labor \Vas cheap, handrail and curves were ela·
borately made. but the present trend is toward a straight line plain
and simple curve but beautifully made.
It is impori:ant to select the materials for handrail from
straight grained wood thoroughly dried or kiln dried free from
defects.

13-7 REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIRWAYS

The simplest form of reinforced concrete stairway is the

inclined slab supported at the end by beams provided with steps
on Its uppper surface. Under this type. steel reinforcements are
placed only in one direction ~long the length of the slab. A trans-
verse steel consisting of one bar per tread is ~mployed to assist in
the distribution of the load and at the same instance serve as a
temperature reinforcement. As much as possible, the unsupported
span of a stair slab shall be reasonably short and no·break in the
flight between floors and intermediate beams supported by the

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 structural framework of the building shall be provided. Likewise,
if the stair between floor is divided into two or more flights, the
intermediate beams should be used to support the intermediate
landing.
Where conditions permit, the intermediate slab maybe sup-
ported directly by the walls of the building. .
The Building Code on stairs so requires that · the maximum
distance from the farth~st point in the floor area to stairway,
the minimum width, the maximum height of any straight flight,
the maximum rise of a single step, the minimum distance of the
run between the vertical faces of the consecutive steps and the
' required relation of the rise and run shall be designed to give
safety and convenience in climbing.

The Code further specifies:

1) The minimum width of any stair slab and the minimum

dimensions of any landing should be about 1.10 m.
2) The maximum rise of a stair step is usually specified as
about 18 em. A rise less than 16 em. is general! not considered
satisfactory.
3) The minimum tread width exclusive of the nosing is
25cm.
4) The maximum height of a straight flight between landing
is generally 3.60 m. except those serving as an exit from place of
assembly where a maximum height of 2.40 m. is normally spe·
cified.
5) The number of stairway is governed by the number of
probable occupants per floor, width of stairway and the building
floor area. The distance from any point in an open floor area to
the nearest stairway shall not exceed 30 meters and that the
corresponding distance along corridors in a particular area shall
not exceed 38 meters.

6) The combined width of all the stairway in any floor shall

accommodate at one time the total number of persons occupying
the largest floor area under the condition that ~ne person for each
.33 sq. m. floor area on the landing and halls within the stairway
enclosure.
7) In buildings of more than 12 meters height and in all
· mercantile buildings regardless of height, the required stairways

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must be completely enclosed by fireproof partitjons and at least
one stajrway shall continue to the roof.
The actual construction of stairways are usually boilt after the
completion of the main structural framework in which case re-
cesses should be left on the beam to support the stair slab inclu-
ding the provision of dowels in preparation for the necessary
anchorage. The steps of the stairways are usually poured mono-
lithically with the floor slab. '
Construction of reinforced concrete stairway is done from an
actual pattern made of plywood or other forms fixed on the site
to a rigid position supported by scaffolding or staging•

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 CHAPTER 14
PRECAST AND PRESTRESSED
CONSTRUCTION
14 - 1 .INTRODUCTION
The introduction of precast-concrete construction was brought
about by building costs that has considerably increased faster than
most industrial products that are affected by the large amount of
on-site labor il1volved in the traditional methods of construction.
The demand for skilled workers on on-site building cons--
truction is increasingly outrunning the supply. The answer to
these problems· were brought about by the industrialization of
construction and substitution of site labor by factory produced
precast concrete structure which has rapidly developed and gained
importance.
The advantages of precast construction are achieved by mass-
production of standardized and repetitive units. less labor cost per
piece due to mechanized series of productions, use of unskilled
labor, less construction time, better quality control and higher
strength of concrete and construction free from the effects of
weather conditions.
14-2 TYPES OF PRECAST STRUCTURE
Wall Panels - This type of precast structure has numerous
designs depending upon the architectural. requirements. The
common. shapes produced for one to four story high structures
are sections having a width up to 2.40 m. They are used as curtain
walls attached to columns and beams or sometimes as bearing
walls.
The different types of wall panels are:
1. Flat Type 3. Ribbed Type
2. Double Tee Tyoe 4. Window or Mullion Type
To improve the therm~t insulation of the panel, foam glass,
glass fiber or expanded plastic is inserted between two layers of
lightweight concrete adequately bonded interconnecting the two
layers to act as one unit. Stresses in handling and erection of the
·member is more than that of the finished field structure, hence,
control of cracking is of great importance.

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14- 3 ROOF AND FLOOR MEMBERS

Roof and f loor members are made in w ide variety to su it

the different conditions such as span, magnitude of load, fire
ratings and appearance.

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Flat Slab - Is usually 10 em thick but sometimes as th in as

7 em when used on a continuous several span having a width that
ranges from 1.20 m to 2.40 m with a length up to 11.00 meters.

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 Hollow Plink - Is a lightweight member that covers a longer
span made by extrusion Jn speciat machine with a thickness that
ranges from 10 em to 20 em and the width ranges from .60 to
1.20 m used on roof having a span from 5.00 m to 10.00 m and
also on floor with 3.50 to 7.00 m span which could be augmented
to 9.00 m when 5 em topping is applied to act monolithically
with the hollow plank.

Double Tee- Are the most widely used shapes for longer
span having a depth from 4.00 to 6.50 m generally used on roof
having a span up to 18 m when a topping of at least 5 .em is
applied to act monolithically with the precast members. It could
be used on floor to a span up to 15 meters depending upon the
load and deflection ·requirements.

Single Tee - Are used for roofing having a span up to 30

meters and more. The flange of the Tee constitute the floor or
roof slab.

14- 4 PRECAST BEAMS

The shape of precast beams depends upon the manner of

framing. The various shapes are:

1. Rectangular Beam - Where the floor and roof members

are supported on top of the beam.
2. Ledger Beam - Is designed to reduce the height of the
floor and roof construction.
3. L·a.m - To provide bearing, the beam is designed in
a form of L. ;
4. AASHTO Bridge Girder - Named after the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

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·14- 5 PRECAST COLUMN
Precast column sizes are from .30 x .30m to .60 x .60 meters.
In a multi-story construction, the columns are made continuous
up to four stories where in corbels are used to provide bearing for
the beam. Tee column is sometimes used to support directly
double Tee floor members without tlie use of intermediate
members.

Column· bas e c onne c t i ons .Preca3 1 Columnr.. C orbel

column Figure 14- 4 Corbel

14 - 6 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

The early concept of prestressing was suggested by P.H.

Jackson and G.R. Steiner of USA, J. Manli of Austria and J.
Koenen of Germany between the year 1886 and 1908. The use
of high strength steel wss through the suggestion of F Von Em-
perger of Austria in 1923 followed by R.H. Dell of USA who
proposed full prestressing to eliminate cracks completely but their
ideas only ended on papers.
The practical development of prestressed concrete was accre-
dited to E. Freesivet and Y. Guyon of France, E. Hoyer of
Germany and G. Magnet of Belgium.
In 1923 W.H. Hewitt has originated the circular prestressing of
cylindrical tank and pipes followed by the important contribu-
tions made by T.Y. Lin in the design of many types of prestressed
concrete structure in the United States since the year 1950.

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 14- 7 PRESTRESSING OF CONCRETE

There are several methods employed in applying prestressed

force to a concrete beam;

1. Precompressing Method - Is a proce$s of using jacks

reacting against abutment.

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2. Self-Contained Method - The process is done by tying the

jack base together with wires or cables located on each side of
the beam. Usually the wires and cables are pressed through a
hollow conduit embedded in the concrete beam, One end of the
tendon is anchored and forces are applied at the other end. After
attaining the desired prestress force. the tendon is then ·wedged
against the concrete, removing the jack equipment.

Figure 1~6

3. Bond Friction ·- The prestressing s;rands are stretched

between massive abutment prior to casting of concrete in the
beam· forms. After the concrete has gained sufficient strength,
the jacks are then released transferring the prestressed force to
·the concrete by bond and friction along the strands.

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4.. Th.,aJ Prestressing -The steel is preheated by means of
electric power which are anchored against the opposite end of the
concrete beam. The cooling process produces prestress force
through restrained contraction.

· Anchorooe
CGIMe= ~"
~;--~--------s;
O..m-=:,

Figure 14-7 '

5. Volumetric Expansion - The use of expanding cement

restrained by the steel strand or by a fixed abutments produces
prestressed force.

The Self Contained and the Bond and Friction methods can
generally be .classified as pre-tensioning or post-tensioning sys-
tem. These methods can be applied to mass production of casting
several meters long of structure and cutting the individual beam .
or post to the desired length out from the.long casting.
The .failure of early attempt In prestressing concrete was due
to the use of ordinary steel having low prestress strength capa·
bility which was rapidly lost due to shrinkage and creep in the
concrete.
Prestressing of concrete could be effective when a very high
strength steel are used. Experiments show that high strength has
only about 15% stress loss as compared to 100% loss in a beam
using ordinary steel. Prestressing steel is usually in the forrn of
individual wire strand cable made up of seven wires and alloy
steel bars.

t.HE CAUSES OF PRESTRESS LOSSES ARE:

1.Slip at Anchorage
2.Elastic shortening of concrete
3.Creep of concrete
4.Shrinkage of Concrete
5.Relaxation of steel stress
6.Frictional foss due to intended or unintended curvature
in the tendons.

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 14- 8 CONCRETE FOR PRESTRESSING
Concrete of higher compressive strength Is ultd for prestressed
structures. Most of the prestressed construction specify a com·
pressive strenath of concrete between (4,000 to 6,000 psi)
280-4.'?2 kg/em:~ becau;;t~ of the following advantages that it offers.
a) High strength concrete has a higher moduius of elasticity.
It minimize the reduction of prestress loss.
b) Increasing the compressive strength of the concrete meets
the problem of high bearing stresses at the ends of post and beam
where the prestressing force is transferred from the tendon to the
anchorage dowels which directly bears against the concrete.
c} High strength concrete develops stronger bond prestresses
to pretensioning construction.
d) High strength concrete gives higher strength to precast
construction when curing is carefully controlled.

14- 9 SHAPE OF PRESTRESSED STRUCTURE

The common shapes .of prestressed structural members are:

1. Double TEE - Is considered as the most widely used

section for prestressed construction with a flat surface having a
width that ranges from 1.20 to 2.40 'meters wide. The thickness
depends upon the requirements while the span can extend up to
18 meters.

iT
Figure 14·9

2. Single TEE - Is normally used for longer span up to 36

·meters with heavier loads. ·

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 cg

Figure 14-10

3. f·Sectlon -· Is widely used for bridges. roof, girders up to

36 meters span.

Figure 14-11

4, Channel Slab- Is used for floors in the intermediate span.

lf:
.. ·
::::::::{{:-:::::~
.·:-.
.. .
·.·

Figure 14-12

5. BoK Girder - Is used on bridges of intermediate and

major span.

Figure 14-13

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 lnwr1ed T• s.:tion - Provides a bearing ledge to carry the
precut deck members having a perpendiculer direction of span.

Figure 14-14

TABLE 14-1 AREAS, STRENGTH AND INITIAL TENSIONING

LOAD FOR PRESTRESSING STEEL

Miru'"''~~"' Ultimate lr.iliol

,...,il, NoJtli~te~l ' NorniMl •trtrt{,tll ltlllicm
•lrtJt,C~ diomtlcr, orto, A~.f~·· 0.70A_./,.,
Tw• /,... bi ill. in.' lip• kip•

Gr-M•25o 250 0.250 0 .0356 8 .9 &.2

MYeD-wire 0.313 0 .0578 14.5 1Q. 2
mud 0 .375 0 .0799 20 .0 u..o .
. 0.437.
0.500
0.1089
O.IU8
27 .2
36 .0
19 .0
25.2

Gr-270 270 0.250 0.0356 9.6 6.7

MVIlfl·wire 0 313 0 .0578 15.6 10.9
etrand 0 .375 0 .0799 21 .6 15.1
0.437 0 . 1089 29 .4 20.6
0.500 0 . 1(38 38 .8 . 27 .2

Strea--reliend 250 0 . 192 0 .0290 7.25 5.08

10lid wire 235 0.276 0 .0598 14 .05 9.84

AJloy•teel 145 0.750 0 .442 64 46

baN <recular> 0.875 0 .601 87 61
1.000 0 .7M 114 80
1.125 0 .994 Iff 101
1.250 1.227 178 125
1.375 1. 485' 215 15f

AUDy«eel 1&0 0. 7.5(1 0 ...2 71 50

ban (•peeial) 0.875 0 .601 ~ 67
1.000 0.785 126 88
1.125 0 .994 159 111
1.250 1.:127. 196 137
1.375 1.485 238 167
-

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Bar
NOIIIillll
diuwtet, .,..,
NOI'Irinal Nomillal
wcitht,
Nominzl.
diameter.
Nominal
111ea,
Nominal
mass,

...
tile In la 3 lb/fl mm mm' ki/m

..
l .0.37.5

G.W
O.t1
0.20
0.31
0.376
0.668
1.043
9.S2.S
12.700
13.87.5
71
129
200
O.S60
0.994

'
6
7
0.7,.
011.5
0.44
0.60
1.»2
2.044
19.050
22.223
2&t
387
U.52
2.23.5
3.042
I 1.000 0.79 2.670 25.400 SIO 3.973
LOO ),~

'
to
II
I.IZI
1.270
1.410
1.27
1.$6
4.303
.5..313
2!.651
32.251
3.5.814
645
119
1,()06
.5,060
6,-404
7.907
14 U'J 2.25 7.65G 43.00';' 1,452 11.385
II 2.m 4.00 13.600 .57.328 2,-'111 20.2'"1

WlnnW.-a
U.S. Cutonwy Sl

w.-osize Nomistal Nominal NOC!Iint.' Jl:ominal Nominal N0t11inal

diameter, area. wcjpt, dialheter, area. mAll.
s-odt Deformed in mz lb/ft mm mmz kt/m

Wll Dll 0/slS 0.310 1.0$4 15.951 200.0 1.'69

W10 D.JO 0.618 O.JOO I.C)lO 15.(6'1 193.6 !JIB
W'lll DJ:8 0.597 0.280 o.m 1.5.164 110.7 1.417
W26
wu
D26
Dl4
0.57.5
0.553
0.260
. 0.240
0.934
0.816
)4.60$
14.046 ,,...
167.7 1.)90
1.214
W22 022 0 ..529 0.220 0.748 13.437 141.9 1.11J
W20 Dlll 0.504 0.200 0.680 12.802 129.0 1.012
WII 018 0.478 0.180 6.612 12.141 116.1 0.911
W16 Dl6 OASI 0.160 0 ..544 11.45.5 103.2 0.810
Wl4 014 0.422 0.140 0.476 10.719 9().) 0.108
Wll 012 0.390 0.120 6.408 9.906 n.4 0.607
Wit Dll 0.3?4 0.110 0.374 9..500 7t.O 0.$57
WIO.S . 0.366 0.10.5 0.357 9.296 67.7 o.m
WIG DID 0.3.56 0.100 0.)40 9.042 64..5 0.~
W5U 0.348 0.051.5 0.323 8.8)9 61.J 0.4111
W9 DP 0..338 0.0510 o.J06. 8.58.5 .58.1 6.4.55
Wl•.5 o.m o.oas 0.219 8.3.57 .s4A 0.430
o.m
WI
wu
·W?
Dl

rY1
0.319
O.l09
0.298
0.080
0.01.5
0.0'10
0.25.5
0.238
8. 103
7.849
7•.569
"·'
......
4.5.2
0.40.5
0.380
O.J.s4
W6...5 0.288 0.06.5 0.221 7.31$ 41.9 0.)29
W6 ' D6 0.276 0.060 O.:!IW 7.010 38.7 0.304
WH 0.264 0.0.5.5 0.187 6.706 35.5 0.278
w'
W4.~
m 0.2-'l
0.240
0.050
0.04,
0.110
0.1$3
6.401
6.096 29.0
32.3 0.253
0.22~
W.f 1)1 O.Z:!~ O.Oo6t 0.136 5.115 25.8 0.2(\"
-·-· - -· ...- .

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TABLF. .14 2 MITAI. RIINPORCIMINT
w. ...........
U.S.cutc.mary Sl
'WIIIId Dll.ll

SIIIOOth Deformed

W3..5
W.l
No111inaJ
diuwler,
in

Ull
O. I.M
-·
NOIII6MI

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0.0»
0.0)0
1
......
N-l"'l

"''"
Ul9
0.102
No111inaJ
dilflleter
111111

.5.)59
4.9S)
Nominal
lttl,
.nunz

,,_.
22.6
No111inal
IIIUS.
q.lm

0.177
0.152
W2.9 0. 192 O.Gl!J 0.0!11 4.877 18.7 0.146
W2..5 0.178 0,025 o.oas 4 ..'21 ·16.1 0.127
W2 0.159 0.020 0.061 4,0)9 12.9 0.101

..... ........
W\.4 O.tl.5 0.014 OJNt .}.429 9.0 0.073

U.S.. cullloaWy Sl

Type
NCIGiiul
diMietef,
ill
Nominal
II'U,
in 1
NoaUu1
'!~~daM.
lb/fl
NoaUMI
ditalctec.
mm
NonriJIII
area.
mm'
......
NCIIIIiaal

q.t,.

Seveo-win 0.250 . 0.4)6 0.12 6.3-'0 %3.2 t .l19

strand o.m O.OSI 0.10 7.9-'0 37.4 u•
(Onldc HO) 0.37.5 o.oao o:21 9•.525 .51.6 0.402
0.431 0.101 0.)7 11.125 69.7 0•.5.51
o.soo· 0.144 OAt 12J'il0 92.9 o.m
uoo 0.216 0.74 U.240 IJU UOJ

Seven-wire o.:m 0.01.5 0.29 9.52.5 .54.8 O..Ul

$1Jaftd 0.4l8 0.11.5 0.40 11.125 74.2 0..59.5
(Grade 2?0} • 0.~ 0.15) 0..5.} 12.700 98.7 0.789
0.600 0.215 0.74 15.2«1 ll8.7 1.101

Prnttetatftl 0.192 0.029 0.098 4.877 18.7 0.146

wire 0.196 0.0)0 0.10 4.978 19.4 0.149
0.2'0 0.049 0.17 6.)$0 :H.6 0.25)
0.%76 0.060 0.20 7.010 31.7 0.2518

PrestreHU.. l7 0.44 1.$0 19.0$0 283.9 2.231

lws • 0.60 2.04 22.22.5 )17.1 ),0)6
(smooth)
,,
I 0.78
0.99
2.67
).)1
2.5.-Q}
21.$7.5
-'03.2
631.7
J.m
'-030
!

,,
I! 1.23
l ,q
4.17
.5.0.5
31.750
34.925
79).5
954.1
6.206
7•.51.5

Prestressina 0.21 0.98 1.5.875 110.6 1.4.18

bus 0.42 1.49 19.0-'0 271.0 2.217
((lefonntd) I 0.15 3.01 2.5.400 548.4 4AO
IJ 1.25 4.39 31.7-'0 106•.5 6.535
tl 1..56 .5•.56 34.92.5 1006..5 8.274

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14 - 10 ·. METAL REINFORCEMENT:

The ACI Code-on metal reinforcement for prestressed con

crete so provides: "Wire and strand for tendons in prestressed
concrete shall. conform to the specifications for Uncoated
Seven·Wire Stress-Relieved Strand for prest ressed concrete" ·
(ASTM A416) or specifications for Uncoated Stress--Relieved
Wire for Prestressed Concrete" ASTM A421). Strand or wire
not specifically itemized in ASTM A416 or A421 may be
used provided that they conform to the minium requirements
of these specifications and have no properties which make
them less satisfactory than those listed in ASTM A416 or
A421."
"High strength alloy steel bars for post tensioning tendons
shall be proof·stressed during manufacture to 85 percent of
the minimum guaranteed tensile strength. After proof-stressing,
bars shall be subj ected to a stress relieving heat treatment to
produce the prescribed physical properties. After processing,
the physical properties of the bars when tested on full sections,
shall conform to the follow ing min imum properties:
Yield strength (0.2 percent offset) . 0.85%
Elongation at rupture in 20 diameters: 4%
Reduction of Area at rupture:· 200/o

Minimum Bonded reinforcement requirements - "Some

bonded re inforcement shall be provided in the precompressed
tension zone of flexural members where the prestressing steel is
unbonded. Such bonded reinforcement shall be distributed uni-·
formly over the tension zone near the extreme tension fiber.
The minimum amount of bonded reinforcement As in beams
and one-way slabs shall be

or As = 0. 004A

wh ichever is larger, where A '"' area of that part of t he cross

section between the flexural tension face and the center of gravity
of the gross section and Nc = ~ensile force in the concrete under
load of D + 1.2L and fv shall nqt exceed 60,ooo· psi or 413700
kPa."

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 End region•- "Reinforcement shall be provided when re-
quired in the anchorage zone to resist bursting, h()rizontal split·
ting, and spalling forces induced by the tendon anchorages.
Regions of abrupt change in section shall be adequately reinforced.
End blocks shall be provided when required for end bearing
or for distribution of concentrated prestressing forces.

Post-tensioning anchorages and the supporting concrete shall

be designed to support the maximum jacking load at the concrete
strength at time of prestressing and the end anchorage region shalt
be designed to develop the guaranteed ultimate tensile strength of
the tendons...

Continuous beans- "Shall be designed for adequate strength

and satisfactory behavior. Behavior shall be determined by elastic
analysis, taking into account the reactions, moments, shears, and
axial forces produced by prestressing, the effects of temperature,
creep, shrinkage, axial deformation, restrain of attached structural
elements, and foundation settlement."

Compression members-Combined axial load and bending-

.. Pr.estressed concrete members under combined axial load and
bending,With or without nonprest.ressed reinforcement, shall be
proportioned by the strength design methods for members
without prestressing. The effects of prestress, shrinkage. and creep
shall also be included. The miniumum amounts of reinforcement
specified may be waived where average prestress is over 225 psi or
1551 kPa and a structural analysis shows adequate strength and
stability.

Lateral reinforcement excapt for walls ...... All prestressing steel

shall be enclosed by spirals or closed lateral ties at least 10 mm
diameter in size. The spacing of the ties shall not exceed 48 times
the tie diameters, o.r the least dimension of the column. Ties shall
be located vertically not more ttian one-half a tie spacing above
the floor or footing, and shall be spaced as provided herein to not
more than one-half a tie spacing below the lowest horizontal
reinforcement in the slab or drop panel above. Where beams or
brackets provide enClosure on all sides of the column, the ties
may be terminated not more than 7cm below the lowest rein·
forcement in such beams or brackets.

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 Corrosion protection for unbonded tendons - "Unbonded
tendons shal l be completely coated with suitable material to in5Ure
corrosion protection. Wrapping must be continuous over the entire
zone to be unbonded, and shall prevent intrusion or cement paste
or the loss of coating materials during casting operations."
"Burning or welding operations in the vicinity of prestressing
steel shall be carefully performed so that the prestressing steel
shall not be subject to excessive temperatures, welding sparks or
ground currents."

14 - 11 GROUT FOR BONDED TENDONS

The ACI code on grout for bonded tendons specif ies:

"Grout shall consist of portland cement and potable water.,

or portland cement, sand and potable water. Suitable admixtures
known to have no injurious effects on the steel or the concrete
may be used to ·increase workability and to reduce bleeding and
shrinkage. Calcium chloride shall not be used.

Sand if used shall conform to Specifications for Aggregate for

Masonry Mortar except that gradation may be mod ified as neces-
sary to obta in increased workabil it y.
The proportioning of the grouting materials shall be based on
the results of the tests on fresh and hardened grout prior to
beginning work. The water content shall be minimum necessary
for proper placement but in no case be more than 50% the content
of cement by weight. Grout shall be mixed in a high speed mecha-
nical mixer and then passed through a strainer into pumping
equipment which provides for recirculation. The temperature of
members at the time of grollting must be above 32° C and shall be
maintained at this temperature for at least 48 hours."
Ducts for grouted or unbonded tendons shall be mortar·
tight and nonreactive with concrete, tendons or the filler ma-
terials. To facilitate grout injection, the inside diameter of the
ducts shall be at least 7 mm larger than the diameter of the post-
tensioning tendon o.r large enough to produce an internal area at
least twice the gross area of the prestressing steel.

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14- 12 MEASUREMENT OF PRESTRI.INQ PORCE
Prestressing force could be determined by:

1. Measuring the tendon elongation.

2. Either by checking jack pressure on a calibrated gage or
load cell or by the use of a calibrated dynamometer.
The cause of any· difference in determining the force which
exceed 5 percent could be ascertained and corrected. The elonga-
tion requirements shall be taken from the average load elongation
curves for the steel used. Where force trasmission from the bulk·
heads of the pretensioning bed to the concrete is made by flame
cutting the steel, the cutting points and cutting sequence shall be
predetermined to avoid undesired temporary stresses. Exposed
strands are cut near the member to minimize shock to the con-
crete. The total loss of prestress due to unreplaced broken tendons
shall not exceed 2 percent of the total prestress.

14- 13 POST TENSIONING ACHORAGE

The ACI Code on post tensioning anchorages and couplers so

provides:
..Anchorages for unbonded tendons and couplers shall develop
the specified ultimate capacity of the tendons without exceeding
anticipated set. Anchorages for bonded tendons shall develop at
least 90 percent of the specified ultimate capacity of the tendons,
when tested in an unbonded:condition, without exceeding anticipa-
ted set. However, 100 percent of the spec1fied ultimate capacity
of the tendons are bonded in the member. Coupler shall be placed
in areas approved by the Engineer ond enclosed in housings long
enough to permit the necessary movements. Anchorage and end
fittings shall be permanently protected against corrosion.
The anchor f~ttings for unbonded tendons shall be capable
of transferring to the concrete a load equal to the capacity of
the tendon under both static and cyclic loading conditions.

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 CHAPTER 1S
FORM ,SCAFFOLDING &·STAGING
15-1 FORM
Form is a temporary boarding, sheating or pans used to
produce the desired shape and size of concrete. Forms are es
sential requirement in concrete construction. Structural members
of a building are built-up into its specified dimensions by the
use of forms that serves as mould for the mixed concrete.
Concrete mixture is generally semi-fluid that reproduces the
shape of anything into which it is poured'. Forms should be
watertight, rigid, and strong enough to sustain the weight of
concrete. It should be simple and economically designed to be
removed easily and reassembled without damage to themselves
or to the concrete.

The factors considered in the selection of forms are:

1. Cost of materials
2. The construction and assembling cost
3. The number of times it could be used.
4. Strength and resistance to pressure and the tear and wear.
Wood board and Plywood forms
Wood is the most common andwidely used forms in minor or
major constructions. The introduction and satisfactory result
brought about by plywood forms almost absolutely resulted in
the limited used of tongue and groove (T & G) wood board due
to the following advantages offered by the laminated wood board.

l. Plywood as form is generally economical both in materials

and labor. .
2. Plywood has plain, even surface with uniform thickness.
3. It offers fitted joints, eliminate dressing. planing of the
surface which is normal to wooden board forms.
4. The laminated cross-grained of plywood has made the
board stronger and free from warping.
5. Plywood is light-weight, handy and fast to work on.
6. Produce · smooth finishe of concrete that sometimes
need little or no plastering at all.

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 Mml Forms-· Metal forms are seldom uMd In building cons-
truction becauM of the varied designs and shapes of the structures.
Althouoh metal forms are extensively used on road construction,
It Is also adopted on precast and prestressing plant 11 mould for
tho• flat and wider mem~rs such as floor slabt, wells, beams,
columns and those that require mass produCtion with similar
dimensions that calls for a repetitive use. Metal forms are generally
made out of G.l. sheet. or black iron sheet, supported by flat and
angle bars designed to be assembled and · Jacked by means of
clamp, bolts and nuts etc.

15 - 2 CONSTRUCTION OF FORMS

Concrete weighs about 2,200 to 2,400 kg./m 3 Forms shall be

guarded against bulging and sagging failure that occur during
the process of pouring. Smatl cracks develop between joints
that gradually w i.dens and cause deforma.tion of the structure
that reduce the desired strength. Forms shall be substantially
strong to resist the weight and horizontal pressure of fresh
concrete. The thickness of the form and the sizes of the frame and
ribs depends upon t he nature of the structure t o be su pported
classified as small, medium or massive structure.

Ord inarily, small structure consisting of smal l footings,

columns and beam for one or two story building wherein (3/16)
- 6 mm. thick plywood is satisfactorily used supported by 2 x 2
wood frame and ribs.
Medium size cons1:ructions are those having concrete column,
beams, and concrete floor slab generally of 2 to 3 story high.
Forms are made out of (lf• or lfz) 6 or 12 mm thick plywood is
employed as form supported by 2 x 2 and 2 x 3 wood fr~me
and ribs.
Those construction having massive structures uses forms
of various thickness th!tt range from 6 mm to 19 mm thick
plywood ('I• to 314") support.ed by lumber of sizes from 2 x 2
to 2 x 4. The design of the forms depends upon the degree of
the work and specifications as to whet thickness is to be used
for a certain structure including its frame and sizes. or dimen-
. sions of supports.

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 The term Cost being the principal consideration in build ing
construction connotes that all phases of the work shall be prog-
rammed to contribute to the reduction of cost without sacrificing
the strength and quality of the work. Form is not an exception to
' this objective,more so that it falls under the category of the major
item in building construction that requires substantial appropria-
tion. Form requires frame and ribs. 2 x 2 lumber is widely used
for this purpose regardless of the classification of the structure be
it small, medium or massive. The resisting capability of the form
depends upon the manner how it will be supported by the frame-
work called scaffolding or staging which will be discussed later.
There are two types of framing adopted in ma'king plywood
form : the longitudinal and the perpendicular rib type. So far, the
most economical and preferred one is the longitudinal type
because the cutting of lumber is controlled minimizing short
pieces and preserving the length for future use. On the contrary.
the perpendicular rib type cutting of lumber into short pieces
could not be avoided. After the femoval of forms, they finally
become waste to be turned into firewood.

Plywood torms -
- -2" 2 Frome -

perpendicular ribs Longitudinal ribs

Figure 15-1

Column forms - Square and rectangular colu mn forms consist

of two pieces having the same width with that of one side of the
column placed opposite to each other which will be closed with
another pair of form having wider width usually 10 em. wider
than the former. Circular column has only two pieces of semi-
circular forms usually made of metal sheet supported by wood
frame. Forms for column of various geometrical cross sectional
shape are cut according to de-sign.

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 Opposltt form tu••d
'-. In riQtlt po•ltton
<;n
'· '~J
-.... foiiOWid bY tl\t
col/'er

,.. /

Metol "heet
·Wood frome

Square Circular Rectan~ular

Figure 15·2

Beam Forms - The form of a beam consist of one bottom

forn1 having a width of 10 to 15 em. wider than the beam width
and a pair of side forms having a width equal the depth of the
beam.

'r ) .
~"' ll} "'~.·
.

:1 ' 'r
I I '

1: ~ t :;1-=r:] ~.
Co) ~··
(o.) BoHoM form -the sne is .
wi d1h of beam pi ~s 4 in. or
. 10111. . 'fj:.::::-~ :·
(b} ~ide cover .i~sto'oled qHer .,
stttiftO the reinforeemenl. beom .
It's widfh i$ e quo I tne deptll form .J
of tile beam.

Figure 15-3
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15- 3 ERECTION AND SECURING OF FORMS

Forms are properly secured in position by means of cleats,

braces. twisted tie ·wire, bolts, clamps or nails. Ordinarily for
small structure, forms are erected and secured by means of
common wire nails not totally driven down leaving a protroding
head for pulling off. by the aid of hammer or wrecking bar. Some-
times this method is not sufficient when the structure is massive
· that the employment of those above mentioned accessories are
necessary to prevent bulging or sagging of the forms.

297
 When tie wire is used, they are twisted to tighten the forms
and the projecting end are cut when forms are taken down
leaving the other portion of the wire embedded inside the con-
crete. If bolts are used, they maybe greased before the con-
creting so that they could be driven out of the concrete easiiy
when forms are removed. After 24 hours from the time of
pouring, the bond of concrete around the bolts are disturbed
by merely tapping them with hammer, so that it could be easily
withdrawn when forms are removed.

15-4 .WALL FORMS

· Wall forms above the ground or f loor level is usually in pa ir

strong enough to resist the lateral pressure of concrete. Wall forms
should be guarded against bulging which is the usual failure, the
most effective way of securing wall form is the use of bolts and
knots.
Wall form~ are classified as:

1. Continuous
2. Full Unit
3. Layer Unit
a) Continuous
b) Sectional

The layer unit is considered economical as far as the form is

concerned, because the same forms are being used on different
section although there is delay in the progress of the work and
extra cost of labor.
15 - 5 GREASING OF FORMS

The purpose of greasing the form is to make the wood water

proof, thus preventing absorption of water in the concrete which
causes swelling and warping. Grease also prevents adherence of
concn~te to the pores of the wood.
Crude oil is the cheapest and most satisfactory materials for
this purpose. The oil is mixed with No. 40 motor oil proportioned
at 1:3 mixture varying according to the temperature where more
oil is necessary on warm wuther. Greasing of form should not be
done after the steel bars have been:set to its position.

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. 15- 6 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE T & G
AND PLYWOOD AS FORM
This comparative anatysls was made in 1982 when the price of
V.. x 4 ' x 8' plywood cost .,.45.00; lb." ·thick at ~85.00 while
T & G lumber cost ~.50 per board foot. The analysis could be
usefu I even If ttle prices change at any time because prices wiU
definitely increase but the quantity of the materials herein pre-
sented wilt remain constant. Hence, this will serve as· a guide in
determining the recent cost of materials which will be used as
forms in your construction whichever is less in cost.

PLYWOOD FORM T 8t G LUMBER FORM

a) Thickness -liz (12 mm) a) Thickness :Y." (19 mm)
Width- 4' {1.20 m) effective width - 3Yz"
Length - 8' (2.40 m) ( 9 em)
Length - 8' (2.40 m)

Effective Number of board ft.

coverage- 2 ..88 sq. m. equivalent to 2.88 sq. m.
area of plywood is 40 bd. ft.

b) Cost: b) Cost:
Y, plywood@ .,.85.00 40 bd. ft@ .,.3~50 ""'~140.00 .
48 in. ft. 2 x 2 lumber 52 in. ft. 2 x 2 lumber

Fig15-4 Fig 15-41

c) 93 pes 1" cwnaiJ @ .15 o.c. c) 151 pes 2•. (5 em.) cw nail
10-4.. (10 em.) cw nail 18 pes 4" (10 em.) cw nail
d) Labor: !-carpenter to d) Labor: 2-carpenters to
do the assembling In 1 hr. assemble In 2 hours/ with
fitted T & G joir.ts.

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 It will be noted that lk" (12 mm) thick plywood w~s used
although 114" (6 mm) thick plywood cold beusedfor the purpose
by adding 4 pes 2 x 2 lumber of 2.40 m (8') long, making the ribs
closer at 15 em. o.c.
Comparatively, the cost of plywood form is much lower than
that of the T & G ·board as presented .in the above tabulation
using one board plywood. If the construction requires hundreds of
plywood form how much would you save from the difference
in cost?

15-7 SCAFFOLDING AND STAGING

Scaffolding - Is a temporary structure of wooden p~les and

planks providing platform for working men to stand on while
erecting or repairing the building. It is further defined as a tempo-
rary framework for other purposes.
·'
Staging - Is a more substantial framework progressively built~
up as tall buildings rise up. The term staging is applied because
it is built-up in stages one story at a t ime. ·
Numerous accidents in building construction happened be-
cause of faulty construction or ihsufficient supports. One tragic
incident that happened very recently at the Film Palace in Metro
Manila where several lives including the supervising Engineer · ·
were burried in cement and rubbles whenthe forms and staging
swayed and rammed down in total collapse. ·

Scaffolding or staging is not as· simple as others think of it.

It requires special attention, training and experienced men to do
the work. The design and construction of these structure should
be done by knowledgeable men specially trained and experienced
in the field.

Accordingly, the primary cause of accidents and failure of

framework is brought about by the use of inferior lumber, inade-
quate supports and braces, nails and others for economy sake.
Definitely, out lumber has no place in scaffolding .or staging '
work if the builder is aware of the value of life and property
involved in building construction.
 Comment11nd Observ1tlon:
1, Lumber intended for temporary structure to support
heavy load concrete shall be selected from straight grain, free
from shakes or knots and other defects. ·
2. Economizing through inadequate supply of materials
will endanger the construction work, aside from the increase of
labor cost. Adjustment, reworking of forms and its transfer from
one place to another causes delay of the construction and des-
truction of the forms. The recycling of nails is another factor
contributory to the delay, cost and waste of materials and some-
times causes failure of the framework.
3. Actual cost records of professional builders and con·
tractors show that sufficient supply of framework materials
increases the work's efficiency considering the time involved.
4. A carpenter who have started working from the first
working day of the week expect to return to his family with
his weekly salary. If the materials on the job site are inadequate
which he believes will only last for 2 to 3 days, foot dragging
work will be applied so that they may work for a week out of the
materials available. On the contrary, if the construction materials
are sufficient the workers are inspired and the work will be lively.
5. The idea of laying off some workers for the reason of lack
of materials may only create demoralization amo'ng the group.
Efficiency is affected because ·they are not sure of their work
tenure for they might be the next to be laid off anytime for
the same reason.
6. Lumber used for scaffolding or staging should not be
considered as waste of construCtion. Some could be used on
other parts of the building such as joists, studs, nailing strips
etc. The excess has resaleable value which could be derived
through public auction sale.

Different parts of staging or scaffolding

a) Vertical Supporters
b) FoOting Base (as need arises)
c) Ho.rizontal Braces
d) Block or Wedge support
e) Nails

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 The 2 x 2 lumber ( 5 x 5 em. ) is the most abused size ot
lumber in the construction of forms, scaffolding or staging al-
though 1 x 2 also serves as supplementary braces for parts with
less stresses.
2 x 3 and 2 x 4 lumber are also commonly used where massive
and heavy load are to be supported. These sizes are usually used
with care and leniency because of its cost and the future plan for
its reuse on other parts of the building. When and where to use
is
the above dimensions for scaffolding a matter of consideration
depending upon the kind of structure to be supported.
Generally. the 2 x 2 rough lumber of -good quality can be
used as scaffolding or staging for all types of building construct·
ion. Its strength and capability to support concrete mixture
depends upon the distances and spacing of the vertical. hori· -
zontal and diagonal braces. The employment of 2 x 3 and 2 x 4
lumber is inevitable where heavy load, height of the structure
and spacing of vertical support is a matter of consideration. The
combination therefore of the three sizes is ideal and satisfactory
for falsework in building construction.

Vertical Supporters- Usually there are ·4 pes. for each column

to hold the forms rigidly to. its vertical position. The spacing is
usually from 1.00 m. to 1.50 m. or more depending upon the size
of the column. The spacing of the vertical supporter shall be ...
governed or adjusted to the commercial length of lumber of even ·- ·
length in feet, or, at the intervals of .50 m. which will be the new
measure to be adopted under the Sl system.

Horizontal Braces- The horizontal braces should be equally

spaced between floor height. Ordinarily, the floor height is
3.00 m. hence the horizontal braces of staging should be limited
to 1.00 m. or more depending upon the size of the lumber.

Diagonal Braces- The triangle is the most rigid connections

to be applied in framework structure. As much as possible. dia--
gonal braces should be extended from the floor to the upper most
of horizontal member of the framework in cross or opposite
direction.

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15-8 STAGING FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAM
AND IILOOR SLAB
Concrete beams are flanked by series of vertical supporters
spaced at proportional distances between columns. These vertical
supporters are placed in line with the column supporter in both
perpendicular directions. Normally they are spaced at a distance
not less than 1.00 m. apart. The horizontal braces follows that.
established spacing in the column vertical supporter.
The Concrete floor slab vertical supporters will just follow
the line and flanking ofthat column and beam framework inclu-
ding ·the horizontal and diagonal braces.
The staging framework as much as possible shall be so ar-
ranged that all vertical and horizontal members should be in line
in aU directions. This will facilitate the movement of the workers
and the transfer of materials and tools including the ease of
checking and verifying the vertical and horizontal position of th~
structure and the rigidity of the framework.

Figure 15-5

The design of formwork includes the following considerations:

1. The rate and method of placing concrete.
2. Construction loads, including vertical, horizontal and
impact loads.
 3. Special form requirements necessary for the construction
of shells, folded plates, domes, architectural concrete, or similar
types of elements.

The forms for prestressed members shall be constructed to

allow movement of the member without damage during the appli·
cation of the prestressing force.
Construction loads exceeding the dead load plus the live load
should not be allowed to be supported on any unshored portion of
the structure under construction. Likewise, no construction load
shall be supported on, nor any shoring removed from any part
· of the structure under construction except when that structure
in combination with the remaining framing system has sufficient
strength to support safely its own weight and the loads placed
thereon. .•
The removal of forms shall be done in such a manner as to
insure the complete safety of the structure. When the structure
as a whole is adequately supported by shores, the removable
floor forms, beam and girder sides, column forms, and similar
vertical forms . may be removed after 24 hours, provided, that
the concrete is sufficiently strong not to be damaged or injured.
The supports of prestressed members may be removed when
sufficient prestressing has been applied to enable them to carry
their own load and other anticipated construction loads.

· 15-9 CONDUITS AND PIPES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE

Electric conduits and other pipes to be incorporated in the

concrete structures shall not with their fittings, displace. more
than 4 percent of the area of the cross section of a column on
which stress is calculated or which is required for fire protection.
Sleeves, conduits, or other pipes passing through · floors,
walls, or beams shall be of the size and in such location as not to
impair significantly the strength of the structure. Such sleeves.
conduits, or pipes may be considered as replacing structurally in
compression the displaced concrete, provided that they are no.t
.. ex,posed to rusting or other deterioration. are of uncoated or
galvanized iron or steel not thinner than standard Schedule 40
steel pipe having a nominal inside diameter not over 5 em and
are spaced not less than three diameters on centers. Embedded -
pipes or conduits, other than those merely passing through, shall
not be larger in outside dimension than one third the thickness
of the slab. wall or beam In which they are embedded. nor shaU
they be spaced closer than three diameters or widths on center,.
nor so located as to Impair significantty the strength ·of the
construc:tion.
Sleeves, pipes, or conduits of any material not harmful to
concrete maybe embedded in the concrete pr-ovided they are
not considered as to replace the displaced concrete. Aluminum
pipes or conduits shall not be embedded in structural concrete
unless effectively coated to prevent aluminum·concrete reaction
or electrolythic action between aluminum and steel.

Pipes which will contain liquid, gas or vapor may be embedded

in structural concrete under the following considerations:
a) Pipes and fittings shall.be.designed to resist -the effects of
the material pressure and temperature· that will pass-
through.
b) Pipes and fittings shall be tested as a unit for leaks imme-
diately prior to the concreting' The testing pressure above
atmospheric pressure shall be 50 percent in excess of the
pressure to which the pipe and fitting may be subjected.
The minimum testing pressure shall not be less than 1000
kPa. above atmospheric pressure held for 4 hours with no
drop in pressure except that which may be caused by · · ·
air temperature.
c) The temperature of the liquid, gas or vapor that will pass
the pipe shall not exceed 132° C.
d) The maximum pressure to which any piping or fittings
shall be subjected shall be 1380 kPa above atmospheric
pressure.
e) Pipes carrying liquid, gas, or vapor. except water not ex·
ceeding 72° C nor 340 kPa pressure, is to be placed in the
pipes only after the concrete has attained its designed
strength. ·
f)· In solid slabs, the piping if not intended for radiant heating
or snow melting, should be placed between. the top and
bottom reinforcement.
g) The concrete covering of the pipes and fittings shall be not.
less than 38 mm for concrete surface expos~ to the wea-
ther or in contact with the ground, nor 20 mm for

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 concrete surface not exp~~d directly to the ground or
weather.
h) The piping .,d fitting connections shall be assembled by
means of welding, brazing,. sokler-sweating, or other
equally satisfactory method. Screw connections shall be
prohibited.
The piping system shall be fabricated in such a manner that
no cutting bending or displacement of the reinforcement from
its proper loc1tion is required.

Horl1o~taJ broe•• IIPIII OJ .

or too m. ern. 'aj:loe l ftQ

Figure 5-6

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 CHAPTER 16
IIJISTING EQUIPMENT
AND POWE·R TOOLS
16-1 HOIST

Hoist is defined as an equipment used to raise or lower heavy

articles. In building construction, some form of hoist is almost
necessary in placing structural members such as beams, girders,
wall frames, slabs, roof trusses and others. Accordingly, hoisting
equipment functions effectively through gearing reduction bet-
ween the·load and the joint at which the power is app lied. ·
There are several forms of hoist employed by builders which
are classified as:
1. With respect to the lifting materials:
a. Rope b. Steel Cable c. Chain
2. With respect to the kmd of gearing:
a. Pulley (block and fall) c. Spur gear and drum
b. Differential d. Mounted crane
16-2 DEFINITIONS:

The ropes and cordage mechanism falls within the sailor's pro-
"ince that nautical terminologies are inevitably used under this
topic such as:
Bend - is the fastening of the rope to one another or to a ring,
thimble, etc.
Belay- to make fast the end of a tackle fall at the conclusion
of a hoisting operation.
Bight- is the loose part of a rope between two fixed ends.
Haul ·- to heave or pull on a rope.
Hitch - fastening of a rope simply by winding it without
knotting around some object.
Knot- The process of fastening one part of a rope to another
part of the same by interlocking then drawing the
loops tight.
Lay- is to twist strands together as in making a rope.
Make fast- securing the loose end of a rope to some fixed ob-
ject.

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 Mll'line Spike- a long tappered steel used to unlay or separate
the rope strands for splicing.
Percllled - to wrap with canvas, cloth or leather to resist
chafing.
Seize- lashing a rope permanently with a small chord.
Sen;e - to lash with a chord, wounding tightly and conti-
nuously around the object.
Splice - To connect rope's ends .together by unlaying each
strands then plaiting both up together mak ing one con-
tinuous rope.
Strand- Two or more layers of yarns twisted together.
T..t - Stretched or drawn tight.
Yarn- fibers twisted together.

16-3 KNOTTING AND HITCHING

The use of rope as hoisting medium is considered as part of

bui.lding construction which could not be avoided in lifting ma.
terials or structural members specially in mu lti-storey building
construction. Definitely~ only few if not all of the working crews
know the art of tying, knotting and hitching of rope which every-
one should learn. Some accidents that happened in building cons-
truction are caused by fallen objects due to faulty and Inadequate
l;<nowledge of rope cordage principles such as~

(1) Crowning of rope end {2) Whipping the rope end

'
Fig.-16·1 16-2

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 Fig. 16 • 3
bight loop or turn round turn .

Fig. 16-4
Cat's Paw

Fig. 16-5
Running Bowline

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 Fig. 16·6
Blackw,fl Hitch

. . Fig. 1&-7
Anchor bend or Fisherman's bend Fig. 16-8
Combined Timber and Half hitrh

Fig. 16-9
Taut line or Rolling hitch

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 Fig. lG.lO
Sheepshank-used for shortening a rope

Fig 16-11
Slip knot

Fit. 16-12

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 Fig. 16-13 Bowline Knot

II

Fig. 16-14 Eight Knot

HAlf WITCH
Till• i• temporory OM oot
ver ~· ••e111e to•••~>lnQ

Figure 16-15 Half Hitch

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--- Wrong Way Ri Qhl W a y -

TWO HALl" H I TCH

Fig. 16-16
Two Half Hitch

Fig. 16-17
Bowl ine on a Bight

Fig. 16· 18
Scaffold Hitch

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16 - 4 PULLEYS

Pulley is a mechanical device used for lifting heavy weights.

The combination of ropes and pulleys to gain mechanical advantage
in lifting a load is called block and tackle.

Block and Tackle Worm Gear Hoist Differential Hoist

Chain Block

Fig. 1~19

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Snatch Blocks

I ron Sheave Blocks

Wooden Blocks
Fig. 16-20

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16 • 5 CIRCULAR SAW

Circular Saw is a steel disc provided with teeth designed to

revolve on a shaft at a high rate of speed. The speed of the saw is
measured either by the number of revolution per minute (rpm) or
the number of meter traveled by the run per minute.
Light portable mills run approximately 450 to 650 rpm. The
high speed steam fed mills run about I .
600 to 900 rpm, and the
small circular table saws by hand fed runs about 2000 to 3000
rpm.
In mills wher& power is limited~ it is not advisable to have
more than one tooth ~or every 25 mm of the saw diameter. The
fewer the teeth in the saw the less power it requires to rotate.
However. small saws requires more teeth to equalize the strain.
For hardwood and soaked lumber, it is more effective to
increase the speed rather than increase the number of teeth. More
teeth means finer dust which could easily packs between the saw
and the wood.

Fig. 1S.21
 16- 1 REVOLUTION OF CIRCULAR SAWS·
(For tangential or rim speed of 3,000 meter per minute}

Diameter Revolutions Diameter Revolutions

em per minute em per minute

20 4600 100 980

25 3920 110 890
30 3260 120 815
40 2450. 130 750
50 1960 140 700
60 1630 150 640
70 1400 160 600
80 1225 170 560
90 1080 180 530

Kinds of Saw and their Uses- The circular saw is used to cut
lumber to length and width as required in the construction. It also
cut rabbets grooves, dadoes and tenons. The saw cuts under the
principle of continuous set cutting of wedges. The different kinds
of saw are:

1. Crosscut Saw - has greater number of teeth designed for

cutting across the grain. It will heat fast if used for ripping
because of the greater number of teeth in contact with
the wood. Overheating the teeth of the saw blade causes
warping and wabbling run making an inaccurate cut.
2. Ripsaw - Is designed to cut along the direction of the
grain.
3. Combination Rip and Crosscut Blade- is a combination
of crosscut tooth and a rip tooth to cut wood across the
grain, diagonal to the grain or with the grain. It is consi·
dered as a fast cutting saw but produces a very rough cut.
4. Carbide Tipped Blades- Are made for both cross-cutting
and ripping. This type of saws are used on hard board,
laminates and .other materials where a regular saw would
become dull quickly.

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 5. Safe Edge Blade - is a control led-cut saw blade with a
fewer number of teeth and requ ires less power to run. It is
considerably quite in operation.
6. Moulding Head and Cutters - has a replaceable blade of
various type of moulding heads that could be assembled or
disassembled quickly.
7. Dado Blade Set -· is used to cut grooves (dado and rabbets
from 3 mm to 25 mm width regardless of the grain direc·
tions.

Form of Teeth -r- The success and failure of the circular saw
depends upon th e hook or pitth, depth, size and shape of the gul·
lets. .Too little hook causes tearing and scraping instead of cutting.
The teeth becomes dull quickly and the severe strain in the gullets
stretches the rim and requires more power to force the saw through
the lumber. On the otherhand, too much hook weakens the tooth
and make it liable to break or dodge.
A satisfactory performance of a hook could be attained if the
base of the tooth are rounded-off into a round gullet providing
enough space to carry out sawdust leaving a strong base for the
tooth.

TIIO IIOtt Ia Wiele arul •tr0119 w.n IOIIIIded

to loovo •-lot~• 911llot .Rownded •ullete
••olll pocllll'lt. ol Mwd•et .

Strolgllt teeth cut l'lord ond dull ~ulckly,

Sharp OIHJies in the illroot c au•ts crocl<l at 11\e 01>lleta.
Deep oftd 1\0trow gvlleh cau•• w•l1oino and cllo'HII\O ottow<lnt.

Figure 16·22

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 Selection of Blade - Circular saws are selected according to
the type and number of teeth, the gauge thickness of the blade,
the arbor hole diameter and the grade of the steel from which they
are manufactured. ·
It should be remembered that the more teeth in contact with
the wood the more power is required to rotate the saw to its speci-
fied round per minute. When the blade of the saw is exposed more
on the surface of the lumber being cut, the greater the danger to
the operator. The safety rule of 3 mm to 6 mm projection above
the board should be strictly observed when the saw is not covered
by a guard.

TABLE 16- 2 BLADES FOR CIRCULAR SAW

Crosscut Combination Rip Easy Cut Saws

saws Ripsaws & Crosscut saws Carbide Tip

Diameter No. of No. of No. of No. of

em Gauge Teeth Gauge Teeth Gauge Teeth Gauge Teeth

15 18 100 18 36 18 44 14 8
17 18 110 18 36 18 44 14 8
20 18 100 18 36 18 44 14 8
22 16 100 16 .36 16 44 14 8
25 16 100 16 36 16 44 13 8

30 14 10.0 14 36 14 44 13 12
35 14 100 14 36 14 44 12 12
40 14 100 14 36 13 44 12 12
45 13 100 13 ·36 12 44
50 13 80 13 36
55 12 70 12 36
60 11 70 11 36
65 10 70
70 10 70
75 10 70 10 36

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16 - 6 RADIAL ARM SAW

Radial arm saw is a power driven rotary cutting tool. It is a

refinement of the overhead swing saw. The saw arbor and the
motor unit are attached to a pivoting yoke riding on a track with a
radial arm adjustabl e for height and radius angle.

The .circular cutter revolves at a speed between 3500 to 3600

rpm used to cut lumber to length and. width. It is also used fo~
making grooves, dadoes and tenons.

•.t.DIA~ ..... lAW

Figure 16-2 3

TABLE 16-3 RADIAL ARM SAW CUTS

Blade Size Depth of Cut Length of Crosscut

em em em

20 5 29
22 6 30 -38
25 7.5 30 - 40
30 8--9 36
35 12 45 - 60
40 10-12 48- 78
45 15 Depends on
50 17 lenth of arm

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 16-7 PORTABLE ELECTRIC SAW

Portable electric saw is also a power driven rotary cutting tool

provided with toothed circular blade. The blade revolves at an
arbor speed between 3200 and 4500 rmp. depending upon the
machine.
The portable electric saw is a handy power tools for construe·
tion work. It is very effective tool in fhe construction of framEr
work, roof framing job particularly on angular cuts for stair jacks
and truss members. The saws are classified according to blade size
which could be available in 15 em, 18 em, 20 em and 22 em mo·
dels.

The Capacity of the saw to cut are as follows:

a. A 15 em saw will cut to a depth of 47 mm
b. An 18 em saw will cut to a depth of 63 mm
c. A 20 em saw will cut to a depth of 70 mm
d. A 22 em will cut to a depth of 82 mm

PORTABLE ll.ECTRIC SAW

16-8 PORTABLE ELECTRIC DRILL

Portable electric drill is a motorized rotary driving tool. It

operates from a small high-speed electric motor with gear.reduc-
tion driving devices. Usually, electric drills are designed with a
pistol shaped housing for holding drill shanks up to a diameter of
10 mm with handle. for heavy duty work up to .12 mm diameter.

31l
 Electric drill is used to drive all types of rotary cutting tools
in the construction work. Special attachments could be used as
driving unit for sanding, polishing and grinding as well as for cir·
cular and jigsaws. Some drills have a. variable speed unit attached
to the trigger switch to give a speed from 0 to 2250 rpm.

Figure 16- 25

TABLE 16 ...- 4 ELECTRIC DRILL SIZ!=:S AND SPLEDS

6 .mm (1/4) -Speeds to 2000- 2450- 5000 rpm.

8 mm (5/16)- Speeds to·lOOO rpm.
10 mm (3/8")- Speeds to 750- 1000 rpm.
12 mm (liz") -Speeds to 450- 750 rpm.
16 mm (5/8")- Speeds to 300 rpm:
19 mm (3/4") -Speeds to 250 rpm.
25 mm (1") -·speeds to 200 rpm.

16-9 DRILL PRESS

Drill Press is also a power driven rotary driving tool for driving
drills, bits, plug cutters, and many auxiliary attachments such as
mortise chisels, grinding wheels, and shaper cutters. The speed of
the drill press vary from 300 to 700 rpm. The speed is controlled
by shifting the drive belt on a set of con.e pulleys which operates
on the principle of the wheel and axle.
With the various attachments it could be utilized as a sander,
planer; shaper, router and mortiser. The table sizes are : 25 x 25
em: 25 x 35·cm; and 28 x 40 ern.

3l2
 Figure 16 - 2G
16- 10 PORTABLE ELECTRIC SABER SAW

The portable electric saber saw is sometimes called bayonet

saw, classified as power driven reciprocating cutting tool. It is
driven by a h igh-speed electric· motor and has a mechanism for
changing rotary to reciprocating mot ion. This is a heavy duty type
all purpose saw design for construction work. It holds a saber
blade from 8 em to 30 em length and cuts flush to a vertical or
horizontal surface. Originally, saber saw ·was designed only to cut
wood, but because of its performance versatility with variable speed
adjustments are now being used on metal, plastic lam inates and
composition materials. The saw could start from the center of the
materials withou t the necessity of advancing a pilot hole drilled
on it.

PORTABLE ELEC TRIC 'SA81!:~ SAW

Figure 16 - ·27

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 16-11 BAND SAW

Band saw is a power-driven endless toothed band cutting tools.

Band saw is more extensively used and preferred than the circular
saw for heavy duty work. The preference of band saw was brought
about by the saving in wood due to the lesser amount of cut away
in the sawing operation.
Band saw is described as a thin strip of tempered flexible steel
belt with rip teeth filed on one edge and run around two pulleys at
a speed from 900 to 1500 meters per minute or 600 .to 1200
wheel round per minute (rpm). the saw cuts under the principle of
continuous set of cutting wedges.
The saw is used to cut curves, ripp ing, and cross cutting avail-
able in the following wheel si~es: 30, 35, 40, 45, 60, 75, 90 and
100 centimeters diameter. The blade widths ranges from 3mm,
5mm, 6mm, lOmm, 12mm, 16mm and 20mm. The motor is usually
of liz to 3 horsepower rated at 1720 rpm 60 cycle either single or
three phase electrical power supply.

Y'HROAT PUll

TAIL£

BAND SAW

Figure 16 -'28

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How to determine the length of the Band Saw blade:.

1. Measure the center distance between the two wheels.

2. Use Formula (R 1 x 3.1416) + (R:l· x 3.1416-t- (2+ C)
= Length ·

Figure 16- 29

The two types of Band Saw teeth are:

1. Regular standard rip shaped tooth
2. Raker tooth

Figure 16-30
TABLE 16-5 SKIP TOOTH BLADE SIZE
Width in mm Gauge Teeth per em
5 23 1.5
6 23 1.5 to 2.5
10 23 1 to 1.5
13 23 1 to 1.5
19 21 1
25 20 1 to 1.5

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TABLE 16-6 REGULAR RIP TOOTH BLADE SIZE
Width mm Gauge No. of Teeth
per em.
3 25 2.5
5 21 1 to 2
22 2-2.5
25 2-2.5

6 21 1-2
22 1.5-2.5
25 2 -·· 2.5

8 21 1 -- 1.5

20 1
10 21 1-2
22 1.5-2
25 2-2.5

20 l-1.5
13 22 1.5-2
25 2-2.5

19 1
19 25 1.5-2
25 19-22 1-2

TABLE 16- 7 SAW BLADE WIDTH FOR CUTTING CURVES

Minimum
Width of Saw Blade Diameter of Circle
mm mm

3 25
5 38
6 50
10 63
13 76
16 89

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 16- 12 SINGLE SURFACE PLANER

Single Surface Planer rs a power driven rotating edge-cutting

tool. The full-width knives are set equidistant along the circum-
ference of the cutter head which rotates at a speed 3600 to 7200
rpm. The knife cuts under the principle of a continuous set of
cutting wedges.

Figure 16- 31
16-:- 13 PORTABLE SANDERS

Portable sander is a power driven abrading tool classified into

three types: ·
1. On the Belt Sander, a coated abrasive belt is run over a
· pad guided by an idler and driving drum
2. On the disk sander - a coated abrasive disk rotates on a
motor spindle.
3. On Finish Sanders - a coated abrasive strip fitted over a
pressure pad is powered in an orbital or inl ine oscillating
motion.

Figure 16- 32

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Disk Sander - is on rough sanding for fast removal of the stock.
Finish Sander= has two different sanding motions:

a. Orbital motion sander used to finish sanding with fast cir-

cular pattern.
b. lnline sander's cutting action is back and forth in a straight
line .which is ideal for the final sanding of wood surfaces,
leaving no sanding marks on the surface.

16-14 PORTABLE HAND ROUTER

Portable hand router is a power driven rotary shaping tool that

revolves at a spindle speed of 5,000 to 27,000 rpm. shaping under
the principle of a continuous set of cutting wedges. Hand Router
is used to cut moldings. rout cut grains for inlay and cut dove-
tails.

a
r:7
llnft4in!l

• Figure 16- 3 7
. Shapes and uses of power router bits.

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16-15 WOOD LATHE
Wood lathe is classified as powered rotary driving tool. The
lathe is used to rotate the materials for shaping, sanding or polish-
ing. It is also used as a holding jig for flut ing, reading, and drilling
holes. ·
the usual capacity of the lathe are:

1. 22 em swing- 75 ern bet~n centers.

2. 27 em swing- 90 em between centters
3, 30 em swing - 90 em between centers
4. 35 em swing 90 em between centers.

The speed of the belt driven lathe is maintained by step or

~one pulleys which operate on the principle of the wheel and axle.
When the driving pulley is smaller than the driven pulley the
speed is reduced; Likewise, when the driven pulley is smaller than
the driving pulley, the speed is increased. The speed of the lathe
maybe regulated between 300 to 3600 rpm.

Figure 16- 34

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 1. Gouge = Is used in roughing out cylinders and in turning
concave surfaces on spindles. The blade is concave-convex in cross
section with a rounded bevelled cutting edge. The common size are:
10 mm; 12mm and 20 mm.
2. Skew Chisel = Is a flat turning chisel used in smoothing
cylinders rounding edges and in making V and shoulder cuts. It
can be used for shearing or scraping wood. The common sizes of
skew chisels are: 6 mm, 12 mm and 25 mm.
3. The Roundnose = Is a flat scraping chisel used in roughing .
and shaping concave surfaces. The end is rounded with a single
bevel of about JOO. The common sizes are 3mm, 6mm, 12mm,
and 25 mm.
4. Squarenose == Is a flat scraping chisel used to make flat,
straight cuts. It appears like a standard wood chisel in shape but
has a thicker and longer blade. The end is square and has a single
bevel.
5. Diamond Point = Is a flat scrap ing chisel used to make V
cuts. The point cutting edges is beveled at 300. The common sizes
are: 12mm
6. Parting To~ "' Is a scrapln9 chisel used to make deep, nar-
row cuts and a deep cuts for sizl"9 when shaping profiles. The
common sizes are 3mm and 5mm.

S c ew Roun dllasP.

Squvreoose Oiamooa Patn l Pari ing

TURNING CHtSE LS

Figure 16 - 35

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16- 16 TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE

A machine used for lifting or lowering a load and moving it

horizontally in which the hoisting mechan ism is an integral part of
the machine: classified by mounting by boom configuration and
by lifting capacity.

Fig. 1&- 36

16- 17 TOWER CRANE:

A type of crane consisting of a fixed vertical mast wh ich is

topped by a rotating boom, equiped with a winch for hoisting and
lowering loads and placing them at any location within the dia-
meter of the boom.

t~rcrone

Figure 16·37

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APPENDICES

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Appendix 1
Mllltipla•..d ~plu ~ s,mbols
1 000 000 000 000 - to•a tera T
1 00() 000 000 - 109 gig a G
r ooo ooo ... to• mega M*
1 000 = JOl kilo k*
100 = 101 hKtO h
10 = 10 deka da
0.1 • to-• deci d
0.01 ... 10~ 1 centi c*
0.001- 10-l milli m*
o.ooo 001 = to-•9 micro lA*
o.ooo ooo 001 = ro- nano n
0.000 000000 001 • to-u pico p
0.000 000 000 000 001 • 10-u femto f
o.ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo 001 - to-'' atto a
• Mosc commonly used

Common EqulvaJents and Conversions

Approximal~ commcm ~quivalmts

J inch = 25 millimeters
I foot = 0.3meter
I yard = 0.9meter
1 mile · • 1.6 kilometers
1 square inch =6;5 sq centimeters
1 square foot .;, 0.09 sq meter
1 square yard == 0 .8 sq meter
I acre ::: 0.4 hectaret
I cubic inch = 16 cu centimeters
I cubic foot = 0.03 cubic meter
1 cubic yard = 0.8 cubic meter
1quart = 1 Utert
I gallon = 0.004 cubic meter
1 0\ince(avdp) a 28grams
1 pound (avdp) • 0.45 kHqvam
t honepower =0..75 kilowatt
1 millimeter = 0.04inch
1 mete.- .. 3.3feet
1 meter "'l.t yard&
I kilometer ... 0.6mile
1 sq centimeter =0.165Q inch
1 sq meter = II sq feet
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 1 sq meter "' 1.2 sq yards
·.1 hectaret ., 2.5acres
1 cu centimeter =0.06 cu inch
1cu meter = 3Scufeet
1 cu meter = 1.3 cu yards
·1tttert = 1 quart
1 cu meter = 250 gallons
1gram = 0.035 ounces (avdp)
1 kilosram = 2.2 pounds(avdp)
I kilowatt = 1.3 horsepower
t common term not used in Sl
Conversions accurate to p4rts per million
inches x 25.4* = millimeters
feet x 0.3048* =meters
yards x 0.9144* =meters
miles x 1.609 34 = kilometers
square inches x 6.4516* =sq centimeters
square fl!et x 0.092 903 0 =sqmeters
square yards x 0.836127 = sq meters
acres x 0.404' 686 ==hectares
cubic inches x 16.3871 = cu centimt!ters
cubicfeet x 0.028 316 8 =.cumeter•
cubic yards x 0.764 555 = cumeten
quarts {liquid) x 0.946 353 =liters
gallons x 0.003 785 41 == cumeters
. ounces(avdp) x 28.3495 = grams
pounds (avdp) x 0.453 592 =kilograms
horsepower x 0.745 700 = kilowa.tts
mmimeters )( 0.039 370 1 =inches
meters x 3.280 84 =feet
meters x 1.093 61 ""yards
kilometers x 0.621 371 =miles
sq centimeters x 0.155 000 = sqinches
sq meters x 10.7639 =sqft
sq meters x. 1.195 99 = sqyards
hectares x 2.471 05 =sqacres
cu centimeters x 0.061 023 7 = cuinches
cu meters x 35.3147 = cuft
cu meters x 1.307 95 = cuyards
liters x 1J557 = quarts (liquid)
cu meters·'x 264.172 =gallons
grams x 0.03.5 274 0 = ounces (avdp)
kilograms x 2.204 62 = pounds(avdp)
kilowatts x 1.341 02 = horsepower
• exact
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 App.ndix 2 - Typlcol ............

acre • • . • • • • • . . • • . • • . • no authorized abbreviation

atmc:.pMns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . atm
British theimaJ uniu ....................... Btu
British thermal uniu per hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Btuh
cubic feet . . • • • . • • . • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . ft3
cubic feet per minute • . . • . . . • . . • • . . . • . • • • ft3/min
cubic feet per second ................ .. 1 • • • • ft3/s
cubic inches • . . • . • • • . • . . . . • • . • . . • • • • . • • . . . • . in'
cilbic mete-rs • . . • • . • . • . . . . . . . . . • . • . . • • • • . . • . • m,
cubic millimeters ............... ; . • . • •.. • . . • mmJ
cubic yards •........•.. ; • ·. • • . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . yd'
feet . • . . • . . • . . • • . • • . . . . • . . . . . . . • • . . . . • . . . • • . . • ft
feet of water . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • . . • . . . . . . . • • . • ft H20
feet per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ftls
foot·pounds of force • . . . • . . . .. . • . . . . . • . . . • . lbflft
pitons ..................................... gal
pllons per hour . • • . • . . • . • • . . • . . . . . . . . . • • . . gallb
pllons per minute . • . • . . • . . . . • ... . . . . . . . . gal/min
p-ams •••.•••.••..••.••.•..•..••••.••.•••.••.•• g
grams per square meter ............... ~ • • . • . rJm2
hecta:J.es ••. . •• . •• . •• . •. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . •• . . . . • ha
horsep<)w~r ....................·. . • . . . • . • . . . • • • hp
inches .....•••.• ,. .•.••••..............•.•••.• in
inches of mercury . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . .. • in Hg
inches of water .. • .. .. . . .. .. .. . .. .. • .. .. . in H20
joules· .............................. • •...••....••. J
kiloc:alories . . . . . . .. . . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . kcal
kilogra. ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg
kilograms per cubic meter . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . • ksfm3
kilograms per second •..•...• ; ......•• ; . • . . • kgls
kilograms per square meter • • . . . . • . . . . . . . . kgfmt
kilojoules • . • . • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . • . kJ
kilojoules per cubic meter . . . • . . . . . • • . • • . . • k.Jim'
kilojoules per kilogram .•..•..•....•.•.. ~ . . kJ/kg
kilometeri ..•.••..•••••.•.•• ·. . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . km
kilometers J)ef hour .••.•.•••.•...••.· • • .. . . . . k~
kilonewtons ...• ·............... ; • • . . • . . . . . . . kN
kiloa>ascals •..•.·.•. ·..•. ; .... ~ .•.............. · kPa

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 kilowatts . ... .............. .. .... ............ l(W
kilowatt·hours ........ ~ ........... ... ..... kWh
. liten ... .. ................... ! ..... .... ..... .. .·. • . I
liters per $econd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lis
liters per minute ........... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/min
megajoules ............................... .. ~ MJ
mepnewtons ......................... : . . . . MN
~egapascals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPa
meters ............. .. ........ . .............. m
meters per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mls
miles . . ..... . ....... . .. no abbreviation in metric
miles per hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . milelh
millimeters ..... ... ...... .. ..... ... .. ·...... mm
millimeters of mercury .................. mm Hg
newtons .......................... . .......... N
ounces .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .. oz
ounces per square foot ... ... .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . oz/ft 1
pounds ...... .. ............ . ............... .. lb
pounds of force ...... .. . . .... ... . .... ... .... , lbf
pounds of force per square foot •.. ... ·. . . . . . . lbflfta
pounds per.cubic foot ..... :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JblftJ
pounds per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lbls

square feet .... . ................. : . . . . . . . . . . . ft1

square inches ......................... ·. . . . . . in2
square kilometers ......................... . km1
square mete.rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m2
square miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . miJe2
square millimeters . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm2
watts ............................... ......... W
watts per square meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wlm'
yards .. .... ................................. yd

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 Appendix 3 - UMfwl coav..-. foctort: AlphoMtin4
Multiply by to~~
1cres . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .. 0.<4047 ....... hectares
lcres ..........•............ : . 4,047 . . . . . . . . square meters
1tmospheres .................. 33.93 ........ feet of water
ltmospheres ................... 29.92 ........ inches of men:ury
ltmospheres ...•...•.......... 760.0 ........ millimetersofmercury
ltmospheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.058 . . . . . . . . tons per square foot
~ritish thermal un~ts .......... 1.055 .•.... .:.joules
[Jritish thermal units •......... 0.2520 .....•. kilocalories
1Jritish thermal units ....•..... 1.055 .•.••. ,; . kilojoules
iJritish thermal units per hour .. 0;2929 ..•... ·.watts
[Jritish thermal units per pound . 2.326 ....... 1• kilojoules per kilogram
:ubic feet ..................... 0.02832 ...... cubic meters
:ubic feet .............. ~ ...... 7.481 . .. . . . . gallons
:ubic feet ..................... 28.32 . • .. . .. . liters
:ubic feet .... , ................ 29.92 ........ quarts
:ubic feet per minute .......... 0.4719 ....... liters per second
:ubic feet per second .......... 0.02832 . . . . . . cubic meters per second
:ubic inches ................... 16.39 ........ cubic centimeters
:ubic inches ...............•... 16,387 ....... cubic millimeters
:ubic meters .................. 35.32 ........ cubic feet
:ubic meters .................. 1.308 • • .. • .. . cubic yards
:ubic millimeters .............. 0.00006102 or
(6.102 x 10-~ . cubic inches
:ubic yards ................... 0.7646 ....... cubic meters
eet ...........•.....•..•.•.... 0.3048 ....... meters
eet ....•...•.............. ·..... 304.8 ........ millimeters
eet per second ................ 0.3048 .•....• meters per second
~t·pounds of force ............ 1.356 ...•.... joules
oot-pounds of force per second . 1.356 ...•.... watts
:allons (liquid) ........•....... 0.003785 ..... cubic meters
:allons ....................... 3.785 ........ liters
:allons per hour ............... 0.001052 ..... liters per second
:allons per rninute ............. 0.002228 ..... cubic feet per second
:allons per minute ............. 0.06308 ....•. liters per second
:rams ........................ 0.03527 ..... · . ounces (avoirdupois)
;rams per square meter ........ 0.003l78 ..... ounces per square foot
;rams per square meter ........ 0.02949 ...... ounces per square yard
1ectares ...................... 2.471 .. ~ ..... acres
torsepower ...... ~ ............ 0.7460 ....... kilowatts

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 Multiply by to gt!t

horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746 ....... watts

inches ............. . ...... 25.4 ...... millimeters
inches of mercury . ........ 0.03342 . : . ~tmospheres
inches of mercury . . . . . . . . . 1.133 ..... feet of water
inches or mercury . . . . . . . . 345.3 .. ... kilograms per square
meter
inches of mercury (60° F) ... 3,377 . . . . newtons per square
meter
inches of mercury ......... 0.4912 .•. . pounda per square inch
inches of water ............ 0.002458 .. atmospheres
inches of water . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07355 ... inches of mercury
inches of water ........... . 25.40 . . ... kilograms per square
meter
inches of water . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03613 . . . pounda per square inch
in<:hes of water (60° F) .... .. 248.8 ..... newtons per square meter
joules ..................... 0.7376 .... foot-pounds offorce
kilocalories · ............... 3.968 ..... British thermal units
kilocalories .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 4.190 ..... joules
kilograms ................. 2.205 ..... pounds
kilograms per cubic meter .. 0.06243 .. ·. pounds per cubic foot
kilograms per cubic meter .. 1.686 ..... pounds per cubic yard
lcilograms per second ...... 2'.205 ..... pounds per second
kilograms per square meter . 0.00009678 . atmospheres
kilograms per square meter . 0.003281 . . feet of water
kilograms per square meter . 0.002896 . inches of mercury
kilograms per square meter. . 0.2048 .... pounds per square foot
kilograms per square meter . 0.001422 .. pounds per square inch
kilojoules ................. 0 .9478 .. .. British thermal units
kilojoules per cubic meter 0.02684 British thermal units per
cubic foot
kilojoules per kilogram ... · 0 .4299 .... British thermal units per
pound
kilometers ................ 0 .6214 .... miles
kilometers per hour ..... .. · 0.62 t 4 · · ·. miles per hour
kilonewtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . · 0.10036 · ·. tons of force
kilonewtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224.8 · · · . pounds of force
kilopascats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.89 ····.pounds offorce per
Square foot

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kilowatts .. .. ............. 1.341 ..... ·horsepower
kilowatt-hours .... . ....... 3.6 . . .... . . megajoules
liters · ...... ... . .. . .. ...... 0.03532 ... cubic feet
liters ..... ....... . . . .. .... 61.02 ..... cubic inches
liters ............. ...... .. 0.2642 .... gallons
liters . .. .. . ........... . ... 2.113 ..... pints
liters .. .... ............... 1.057 ..... quarts
liters per minute .......... O.OOOS886 . cubic feet per second
liters per second ..... . . ... . 2.119 .. . .. cubicfeet per minute
liters per second ...... ..... 951 .0 . .. .. gallons per ho ur
liters per second ....... .... 15.85 ..... gallons per minute
megajoules .. . ............ 0 .2778 .... kilowatt-ho urs
meganewtons ............. 100.36 .... tons offorce
mega pascals .............. J 45.04 . . .. . pounds offorce per
square inch
megapascais ... · . · · · · · · · · . 9 .324 . . . . tons of force per square
foot
megapascals .... · ... · · · · · . 0.06475 ... tons of force per square
inch
meters . . .................. 3.281 ..... feel
meters .................... 1.094 ... . . ya rds
meters per se'cond . . . . . . . . 2 .23 7 miles per hour
miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .609 . . . kilometers
miles per hour . ·. . . . . . . . . . · 1:609 . kilometers pe.r hour
miles per hour . . . . . . . . . . . · 0.4470 .... meters per second
miJiiliters . ............... 0.06102 ... cubic inches
milliliters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03520 .. . fiuid ounces
millimeters .... ....... . ... 0.0394 ... . inches
·millimeters of mercury ... 133.3 ..... newtons per square meter
million gallons.per day .. .. 0 .005262 .. cubic meters per second
newtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2248 .... pounds of force
ounces (avoirdupois) . . . . . . 28.35 ..... grams
ounces (fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.41 ..... milliliters
oun~s per square foot . . . . 305. J5 .... grams per square meter
ou~s per square ya rd .... 33.91 ... . grams per square meter
pounds . ................. 0 .4535 .... kilograms
pounds of force . . . . . . . . . . 4.448 . .... newtons
pounds offeree per square . 4 7.88 ..... pascals
foot

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 pounds of fo rce per square indt .. 6.895 . . . . . kilograms per second
pounds per cubic foot ... .. .. ... 16.02 .. . .. kilogJ"ams per square
meter
pounds per cubic yard ... . .. .. . 0.5933 . . .. . k.ilopascals
pounds per second .. ·. . . . . . . . . . 0.4535 .. :... kilograms per cubic
meter
pounds per square foot ......... 4.882 ...... kilogr ams per cubic
meter
quarts ... .. .. ... .. .... . .... .... 0.0009463 . . . cubic meters
squa~ feet ............ . ....... 0.0929 . . . .. square meters
square inches .. ... .. .. .... . ... 645 .2 . ... . . square millimeters
square kilometers ............. 0 .3861 ..... square miles
square meters .. ... . .... ... •. . . 10.76 . ... .. square feet
square meters ................. 1.196 ...... ~quare yards
square miles . . . . .. ... .. .. ... .. 2.590 . ... .. square kilometers
square millimeters ............ 0.00155 .. . . square inches
square yards . .. .•........... .. 0.8361 ... .. square meters
tons of force . . ... . ............. 9.964 ...... kilonewtons
tons of force per square foot •. .. 107.25 ... .. kilopascals
tons of force per square inch .... IS .44 ...... megapascals
torr (millimeters of
mercury at 0° C) ..... . ....... 133.3 ..... . newtons per square
meter
watts . . .... .. ... .. .... .. .. . ... 3.412 ...... British thermal unit!
per hour
watts . . ... •... .. . .. ... .. · .. .. 0 .7376 . . . . . foot-pounds of fcM-ce
per second
yards . ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. 0.3170 . .. . . . British thermal units
per square foot
watts per square meter ... . · · .. 0.9144 ... ; . . meters

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IIII'Vt-1.1COF THf fi'H!I.IrPtNU
'Q1ill''flll0. ??-QQ1-S
PEPA RTMENT OF PU8LIC WOAKI. TAANIPORTATIOOO ANP -IJ!IIICATIO. .
OFfiCI OF THE EIUILDIIIG O"ICIAL

0 ltTfUC'TIC11"V/IIIUNt(:lfJALIT'I'
AH'I.Ic.\T10H NO. 'lk..tT NO.
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II I II I
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ACORn' NO .• .sTAttf, t.AfiA'tOAY, CI T'f/WUWICI'AUTY TEl EP+40~l ..0 .

C.OCATIOH OF JHITALLATJON HO,.IT"!IT. Ml'tANQAY, C:tl'rfltN'HlCJ:ftM.ITY

11001'1 Ol ifiOilK Q AOOtTION Of' OT H~M 'lfii'£CIFY)

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• IXNCTID OATL rRSI'AA'O &Y
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If f.N~AGIO TO UNOIRTME TNf JNITAU.J~nott/COHITRUC1'10,.
$, THAT A tERTifiCl.ATI Of t:Oall"t.E'nON OVLV IIQNID JY A.tAN ITAAY
t:NGINf€f'IMA*Ttf' 'WMII.A ftljl CHAAGl OF INITALLATIO" '"AU. ••
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4. THAT A C:I.-T~P.ICATI OP PIMA(. I,_IH:C'TtOH ANO A Qll'tli111C.ATI Of ' DATI
OOCUf'MCY II I~!D , . JOft TO TKI AeTUAL OQCUP~ftCY' Of:
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THill Pe:AMIT ..AY .. CAN(.ILUO Oft IIII VOKtO,Ufi!WAffT 10 IICJtOfrfl ac»a _. 0 , HIE "'fiiATIOft'IA\. MIIL04NGCQ011""

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Appendix ..7 - Appllc.tt. for Electrial Penait Fo""

O""'TC FOAM.NO. n-MFW Rf,\JB~~C 0 ,: H4€ PHIUPPINES

Df i'AIITMENT OF PUBLIC WORK&. TAANSPORTATION ANO COMMUNICATIONS
OFf iCE OF THe BUILDING OfFICIAL

D IST.. H:fiCITV/NUNIC.,Al tTY

PERNU'T NO .
AflilllA COOt - - - --
1:1 II II I I II II I I I I
AP!"UCATION FOR
DATI Of APPLIC ATION
ElECTRICAl. PERMIT OAT[ tSSUEO

NJ\Ml Of OWJ<E"/AI',LICANT LAST NAME. F IRn N"M • • M,t ,

...
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TAX ACCT. rtn.

AOOIIE$$ MO.. STA EET. ~V . C1'TY/MU,..CfPAltTY Tt.U~EHO .

\.OCAl,OHOF INSTAU,ATION NO .• STREET. BARANGA Y, CIT Y/MU NIC.,AU TY

I')OPI OF WORK a "OOIT IONOP OTHERS tSPECIFVl

a NEW INSTAL~TION a A EPAU~ OF a OF

0 AMNVAL aNIPECTION 0 REMOVAL OF 0 OF

IAI Oft TYP.t OP OCCUP.utCY

0 "U<OENTI"l 0 AGRICVL TVAAL

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DATE OF PROI'OifO UTI-TEO CPST·Ot

STAAT Of- CONSTRUCTION ELICmiCAL •NSTALLATIOH
EX'ECTEO OATf ~PA.AE:OIY
OF COMP\.ITJO"

.ax 2 no a& ACCCNrt.I$HIO 8Y A!CEiV1NG a AIICMDeNG SECiiONJ

UICTAteAL , _ , . ,.... (FIVf (&I SETS fACHJ
0 lLfCTf\ICU PLAN .. SI'ICJFJCATIONS 0 81LL l)f MAT10~1ALS

O .coiTUTIMATifl 0 oTHERS IPiC.,Vt - - -- - -- - - - --

I
IOJC l srEASC* WttO JtG..I O AHO liAt.tO PLAfrtS • PICI,ICA TJOM.
ll.KTIIICAL IJ«luret:IN ""CAIO. NO. !LECfJIIICAL t:HOIHEI RI ,,PAC REG. NO.
_ . , . ILI!eTAICIAN MAITift fLICTRfCfAN
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AOOI'IEIIS AOOAESS

, .T.R.NO. 11MTliiSUEO ~ .UCE IIIUEO P.T.A . NO. 1 DATE ISSUEO 1'\.ACE IS5liED
t iGNATVA£ lTAN StGNATURE ITA~.

SIGNATVllf IOWNfAI
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C0Ml)0110N$
1. THAT THf P'ft~OSED lftf$TALLAT•ON SNA\..\. ~t 'N ACC~OANOI 'M't.,_
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WITH THE NA'ttONAt. eVti..()IN~ CODi.
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TION

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340
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HiOJiCT tiiOINll II RlSJOfNT INii'ECTQft

341
 ,. ----~ i ... Q - Ta•u... .., Sidewalk l~~ela~~~re
Pa,...it ForM
.act Occupoacy

IIIIWI'OUI NO. 77.01H

Repulollc: oftloo ~
MilliiCry of l'loblk Waob
OFFICE OF THE BUILDING on1ClA1.

Dittrio:I/City/NIIIUdfllllty
1\lU Code - - - -

Dotelaued Dote IIIIM<I

TDOORARY SlDEWAut
ENCLOSURE AND OCCUPANCY PERilOT

Pllmil ill he~y putt<! 10 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- ------

-~~~U---------------------------------~----
Cor 1111 toldolu~ ond occup&M)I of d\e lidcw~ wilh • fron t.,. of . , . - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -
( )memund a widlh of ( ) me!enor - - - - - - - - - -
~meter. u iDdi<:ated atlhe b1<k hcn:of at lho p~eJ~~iJcs of - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -
------- · - -- - for U.c ItO,. of COIUtNction mate.Ws for a period of - - - - - - -
---------:-:--<
co
)d&yaiDcllllioe from , 19---
, !9_ _ _ puiiiWit to petllno"t prt»Uiono of the Nation ol B~Udin1 Code (I'.D. I 096)
llld llllmplerMntiq ....- 10d R plali0111, IU~ , further, ro lho foUowlnc c011ditions:

i. The OWUf llld COIItnciOT lbll be toleiy tnpcll\llbe fO< the aafety, pco«cdiolo, l«..nty o n d -
nieocc of tbc acoe..t publio: 1ft<! hil/her pc-'. lhltcl pordct, lltc work1, equipMent , iriJUIIaliolo
lOci tbc lll<e .

2. No enelolurc lblll he mode without lint prmidin& lhe required lempo,.oy sidewalk plulk which shall
be propec!y mamlllifted II aD times.

3. The end_,. thAII be mode ofwoodcll T.t(;, c.,. 26 corrupced G.l.,or any other t.intUas matetiiiJ
at lelft two melen (2 .00 M) l\illl, atn~etllrally IOWI4 lll>llluminously paimd for the safety and COli·
....umec ofpedaatriuos. The width of !he lidewalk to be occup;ed shall be 11 indicated atlhe back <>f
thla ptrlllil. The borlzoolllloflath oflboiHICIOOUIO'I&Id plonk th.,l notexlnd beyond lhe affected
.,.., of tJoe pllllject.

4. No commen:illo91 wha~r th.U be ptintocl on, an ectled to orditplayed ot tJw 1 i~walk enclosu#.

5. nus penni! mu•t be kept at lhe jobaiw at all lime• for 1M dunlion of lhe project . l 1 may be tlllceiUd
or mabel pUCIUUII to S.Ctloos 305 10d 306 of the NatiooW. Buildln8 Code (P .D. I096) or when
pub& IDietellar> ~~~~ct..

F..:
O. R. No.
hoo&ed:

342
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IWI'ORTANT: NOTIFY THIS OFFICE AT L!AST 24 HOURS IEfOJtf POURING Of cc:JNC:Ufl.

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of . . .-nJ wWk . . ..,.. pe.....t, tbltd puUn, . . - "· eqlllpaieftt,lntt.~Mian ... the
like, AD ._..or dJicMW maeerillo f10111 IM,projtct Nil lit .,..,.,ty 11-.1 _, 6lpolr4 'If, W~ter
w. . . tbll lie dJildwled dlnctly into dlliN8clllln. Pert!Mat provillou q( the NaUanlllllldlnt
CO<It (1,D, 1096) llhlll lit complltcl with.
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PERMrT NO. ISSUED ON HAS BEEN COMPUTm
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS MID SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE WITH 111£ OFFICE OF
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND THE "NATTONAL BUIWIN(i COD£'' (I' D. 1096).
THAT ntt SAJD lnJILDINC AJ'Il)fOR STlUJCTUkE IS R£A0Y FOR FINAL DGI'ECTION FOR 111!
ISSUANCE OF THE ''CERTTFICATE OF OCCUPANCY".

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DATE Of CONPLETION:
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EmMATEDCOSTf' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1) NATERIAI.S(TOTALCOST) f' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. CEMENT baas
2. LUMBER (cubic meUt)
3 . REINfORCING BARS (q.)
4 , 1'10. Of G.l. SHEm
S. PRE-FAB STRUCTURAL S T E E L { l l & t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

b) DIRECT LABOR (TOTAL COST) P

tiU.SOICUJOESCOMPaf$At10N WIIUHlR IY SALARY OACONT'aACT fOA PkOit:cT
AIICiffU.CT/EICGINttk DOWN TO UIORE.U .

c) R!NTAI.OFEQUIPNENT(IF ANY)

4) O'mElCOSTS P - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
l"ltiJ JIICLUOU PROFESSIONAL SE:lVICE F'£E.ll, PUMits AHD OTKEJI F£ES.

If CONSTkUC1lON IS UJIID£lTAICiiN aV COHTltACT:

AACtll'll!.CT/CJ\'IL ENGINEER· COI'ITRAC'TOR

CIM-QAII<lE OF COfiSTitUC'I'ION) Pile ltEC. 1<0. CUSS - - - -
TAN IIEI. C£11T . - - - - -
COfiPOIM£, ADDitESS

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