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0 WORKING DRAWING

1.1 This “General Notes & Specification for Structural Works” shall form a part of the
Structural Plans.

1.2 In the interpretation of these structural plans, indicated dimensions shall govern and
distances or sizes shall not be scaled for construction purpose.

1.3 In cases of conflict in details or dimensions between the Architectural and Structural
Plans, refer to the Civil Engineer or his authorized representative of final decision.

1.4 In cases of conflict between the Structural Plans and the General Notes and
Specifications, The plans shall govern.

2.0 DESIGN LOADS

2.1 Dead Loads

The design loads unless otherwise specified in the structural plan are as follow:

Concrete 150 psf


Finish 15 psf
Ceiling Utilities 5 psf

The Architect and building contractor shall get the approval of the Civil Engineer
for any loading different or exceeding these load.

Concrete hollow block partition and R.C. walls are as indicated in the structural plans.
Additional CHB and R.C. walls shall be subject to approval of the Civil Engineer.

These design live loads shall never be exceeded at any time during the life of the structure
without the written consent of the Civil Engineer.

It shall be responsibility of the Owner of the building to get the approval of the Civil
Engineer of any live load that will be imposed on any area of the building different from
and or exceeding the design live loads specified herein.

No portion of the building shall be used as temporary storage of construction materials in


excess of design loads with the consent of the Civil Engineer.
2.3 Earthquake Loads

The design earthquake loads are as per the provisions of the “Uniform Building Code
1997 Edition” for Earthquake Zone 4. These loads are assumed to be statically applied
to structure.

2.4 Wind Loads

The design wind loads are as per the provisions of the National Structural Code of the
Philippines 2012 Edition.

2.5 Equipment Loading

Equipment not indicated in the plans shall be not installed without the approval of the
Civil Engineer.

The manufacturer shall submit equipment data specifying the weight, and its reaction at
the base, and its vibration characteristics.

3.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Cement shall conform to Portland Cement ASTM C150

3.2 Concrete aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33 except the aggregates failing to
meet these specifications but which have produced concrete of adequate strength and
durability may be used to the approval of the Civil Engineer.

3.3 Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids,
alkalis, salts, organic material or other substances deleterious to concrete or steel.

3.4 Reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A615.

3.5 Admixtures to be used in concrete shall be subject to prior approval by the Civil
Engineer.

3.6 Cements and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent their
deterioration or the intrusion of foreign matter.

3.7 Concrete cylinder samples for strength test of each class of concrete shall be taken
not less than twice a day nor less than once for each 110 cu. m. of concrete or for each
490 sq. m of surface area place. The cylinder samples for strength test shall be taken
cured and tested in accordance with ASTM C 172, ASTM C 31, and ASTM C 39.

3.8 Acceptance of Concrete

Concrete poured will be considered satisfactory if the average of all sets of these
consecutive strength test results equal exceeds the required concrete strength (fc’) and
not individual strength test falls below the required fc’ by more than 500 psi.

3.9 Mixing of Concrete

All concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to the place of final deposit by methods
that will prevent the separation or loss of materials.

3.10 Depositing of Concrete

Concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position to avoid


segregation due to rehandling or flowing.

3.13 Curing

Concrete shall be maintained in a moist condition for at least 7 days after placing. Wet
burlap may be laid over the slab constantly applied with water.

4.0 CONCRETE MIXES

Unless otherwise indicated in the drawing, the minimum 28 day cylinder compressive
strength shall be as specified in S-1.

5.0 FOUNDATION

5.1 The Contractor shall confirm the applicability of the specified foundation type based
on the actual site condition. The foundation shall be revised if necessary as dictated by
actual site condition.

5.2 RC slab on fill other pressure slab shall be. 125 mm thick with 10 mm bars at
0.25m.o.c. each way unless otherwise indicated in the plans.

5.3 All earthfill supporting ground slabs for flooring, parking sidewalk, etc., shall be
compacted to 90% proctor in layers of 0.30m. Unless otherwise specified by Civil
Engineer.
6.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS

6.1 Unless otherwise noted in the plans or specifications camber all RC beams and
Column Strips at least 10 mm for every 4500 mm of clear span except cantilevers which
shall be 20 mm for every 3000 mm of clear span.

6.2 If there are two or more layers of reinforcing bars, use 25 mm separator spaced at
0.90m.o.c. In no case shall there be less than two separators between layers of bars.

6.3 If beam/column strip reinforcing bars end in a wall, the clear distance from the bar to
the father face of the wall shall be not less than 12 bar diameters. The reinforcing bar
shall terminate on a standard 90 degree hook.

6.4 Beam/Column Strip reinforcing bars supporting slab reinforcement shall be 25 mm


from the bottom of the finish.

6.5 When a beam/middle strip crosses a girder/column strip, rest beam/middle strip
bars on top of the girder/column strip bars. At column intersection girder/column strip
bars shall be on top beam bars.

6.6 Length of bar cut off and bar clearances shall be as specified in Sheet SS-1.

6.7 Top bar splices shall be located at midspan and bottom bar splices at column
supports. Unless otherwise indicated in the plans splice lengths shall follow given for
developments length as per figure in Sheet S-1.

6.8 The Contractor shall submit to the Civil Engineer shop drawing of beams
prior to implementation. Only approved shop drawings shall be implemented at
construction site.

7.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

7.1 If slab are reinforced both ways, bar along the shorter span shall be placed below
those along the long span at the center and over the longer span bars near the supports.
7.2 Concrete covering shall be 18mm.
7.3 Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer, bar chairs shall provided at least 600
mm each way to support top and bottom bars separately.
7.4 The Contractor shall submit to the Civil Engineer shop drawing of beams prior to
implementation. Only approved shop drawings shall be implemented at construction site.

8.0 CHB WALLS


8.1 Unless otherwise specified, the vertical and horizontal reinforcements for CHB shall
be 10 mm bar diameter, spaced at 400 mm o.c for wall thickness. Lap splices shall be
300 mm long (minimum)

8.2 Lintel beams to be used shall be (t x 0.20m) reinforced by 4-12 mm bars with 10 mm
at 300 mm o.c. Ties where “t” is the CHB wall thickness.

8.3 Lintel beam shall be provided at top of CHB wall openings. It shall extend least 200
mm beyond the openings.

8.4 For high walls, lintel beams shall be provided at 3000 mm o.c.

8.5 For long walls, vertical lintel beams acting as columns shall be provided at 6000 mm
O.C..

8.6 Where CHB adjoin R.C. Columns and beams, provide dowels on R.C. column and
beams prior to pouring to match CHB wall reinforcement. The dowels shall be 12 mm
bars at 400 mm o.c.

8.7 Where columns and beams have been poured without the CHB wall dowels,
provided 12mm dia expansion bolts at 400 mm o.c. These anchors shall be drilled and
hammered in place. No chipping off of concrete columns and beams is allowed unless
permitted by the Engineer.

9.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS

9.1 All ties shall be fastened to column vertical reinforcement by means of wires at all
intersection portions of ties and columns rebars.

9.2 Not more than one-half (½) of the total number of bars shall be spliced at the same
level. The lap splice be 1.3 ld of the bar development length. Splices shall be staggered
at distance of at least 40 bar diameters.
9.3 The Contractor shall submit to the Civil Engineer shop drawing of columns and rebar
splices prior to implementation. Only approved shop drawings shall be implemented at
construction site.

10.0 REINFORCED CONCRETE WALLS

10.1 Reinforcing bars shall have at least 30 mm concrete clearance except in 100 mm
wall or less where they shall be at the center.
10.2 Carry vertical bars 600 mm above floor level to provide for splices when necessary.
Elsewhere stop at 50 mm below the top of the slab. The bar shall terminate on a stand
90 degree hook.

10.3 Horizontal and vertical bars conforming to ASTM A615 shall have a minimum splice
lapping and wired with No. 16 G.I wire provided that splice in adjacent bars are
staggered
at least 150 mm o.c. not more than one-half (½) of the total # of bars shall be spliced at
the same line. Splices shall be staggered a distance of at least 40 bar diameter.

10.5 All opening walls or slabs less than 30 mm thick shall be reinforced as per Figure
shown in General Construction Notes of Structural Plans.

10.6 At wall intersections and corners, the anchorage length provided shall be as shown
on Figures shown in General Construction Notes of Structural Plans.

PROTECTIONS FOR REINFORCEMENT

The following minimum concrete cover shall be provided for reinforcing bars,
prestressing tendons or ducts. For bar bundles, the minimum cover shall equal the
equivalent diameter of the bundled bars needed but not be more than 2 inches on the
tabulated minimum whichever is greater.

12.1 Cast - in place concrete (non-prestressed concrete construction)

a.) Cast against and permanently


Exposed to earth 75mm

b.) Exposed to earth or weather


20mm diam. And larger 50mm

c.) Not exposed to weather or in contact with ground, slabs, walls, and joints.

13.0 REINFORCING BARS

13.1 All reinforcing bar shall be deformed conforming to ASTM A615-68.

13.3 Development length requirement (1 d ) shall be as per NSCP 2010

13.4 Splice and anchorage lengths shall follow those set for development length (1 d )
unless otherwise indicated in the plans or approved by the Civil Engineer.
14.0 “STANDARD” HOOK

14.1 A standard hook for rebars if required shall be either of the following

a.) A semi-circular turn plus an extension of at least 4 bar diameter but not less than
62 mm at the free end of bar.

b.) A 90-degree turn plus an extension of at least 12 bars diameter at the free end of
the bar.

15.0 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

15.1 Construction joints shall be located near the middle of the span of slabs, beams
or girder.

15.2 Where a joint to be made, the surface of the concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned
and ll Latinate and standing water removed. Vertical joint also shall be thoroughly
wetted and coated with neat cement grout immediately before placing of new
concrete.

15.3 Construction joints in walls, slabs and other structures that are subjected to water
pressure shall be provided with water stops. Kind, type, and size of water stops
shall be as approved by the Engineer.

16.0 PIPES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE

16.1 Pipes with their fitting shall not displace more than 4%percent of the cross-
sectional area of the column.

16.2 Pipes of aluminium shall not be embedded in concrete

17.0 REMOVAL OF FORMS AND SHORES

17.1 Forms shall be removed in such a manner as to ensure complete safety of the
structure.

17.2 Unless otherwise specified by the Civil Engineer, the following shall be the basis
of removal of forms and shoring of reinforce concrete (R.C) construction.
Age of Concrete
Beam side forms 2 days
Column side forms 2 days
Slab bottom forms 7 days

18.0 ELECTRICAL CONDUITS

18.1 All electrical conduits shall be placed between the top and the bottom
reinforcement of slabs and R.C. walls.

19.0 SITE PREPARATION

This work includes performing site preparation, excavation, borrow, filling, backfilling,
compacting, and finished grading necessary to construct the finished grades indicated for
structure and on - grade slabs or site work. Contractor shall be responsible for evaluating soil
borings and data shown on the drawings and shall include in his tender rock excavation as
required.

19.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Unless indicated otherwise, remove trees, stumps, shrubs and brush within the limits of
construction. Protect from damage the trees and shrubs which are to be saved or which are
outside the limits of construction. Except where area is indicated “Clearing Only”, grub out
matted root over 2 inches in diameter to at least below the existing surface.

19.2 UNSATISFACTORY MATERIAL

Remove organic matter, muck, rubbish, and unsuitable clays under structures which are
less than one meter in thickness and under pavements or slabs on grade. The depth of
removal of such unsuitable material shall directed by the Engineer.

19.3 EXCAVATION

Excavate to the contours and dimensions indicated. Keep excavations free from water
while construction is in project notify the Engineer immediately in writing in the event that
it is necessary to remove rock, hard material, or other material defined as unsatisfactory
to a depth greater than indicated. refill excavations cut below the depths indicated with
approved fill material and compact as specified herein. Excavate soils permitted to soften
from exposure to weather.

19.4 EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES


Excavate to depth indicated. If excavation is deeper than indicated, then fill with concrete
when the foundation or footings are placed.

19.5 SHORING AND SHEETING

Shore and sheet excavations as necessary to prevent injury to persons and damage to
structures. Also arrange shoring and sheeting to preclude injurious caving during
removal.

19.6 BORROW MATERIALS

Select borrow materials to meet requirements and conditions of particular fill to be used.
Perform necessary clearing, grubbing, disposal of debris, and satisfactory drainage of
borrow pits as indicated operations to the borrow excavation.

19.7 FILLING AND BACKFILLING ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES

Place backfill to adjacent structures and compact to prevent wedging action or eccentric
loading upon or against the structures. Step or serrate slopes bounding or within areas
to be backfilled to prevent sliding of the fill. Do not use equipment for backfilling operations
for the formation against structures retaining walls that will be done after approval has
been obtained from the Engineer.

19.8 COMPACTION

Compact each layer or lift of material specified so that the in-place density tested is not
less than the 96 percentage of maximum density.

19.9 SITE GRADING Ground (Street) LEVEL

Grade to finished grades indicated within 3 centimeters Grade areas to drain water away
from structures and provide suitable surface herein.

19.10 PROTECTION OF SURFACES

Protect newly graded areas from traffic, erosion, and settlements. Repair damage
grades, elevations, or slopes prior to acceptance of work.

124 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION


124.1 Unless otherwise indicated in the plans, structural steel shape and plates shall
conform to ASTM A-36. Certified Mill Test shall be submitted by the fabricator to the Civil
Engineer.

124.2 Welding shall conform to AWS standard, E60 or E70 electrodes shall be used
unless otherwise specified by the Civil Engineer.

125 FABRICATION

125.1 Steel fabricator shall submit shop drawing complete detailed connections for
approval by the Civil Engineer. No material shall be ordered nor fabrication started until
such drawings are approved by the Civil Engineer.

125.2 all dimensions in the plans shall be verified by the steel fabricator in the field in
the coordination with the general contractor.

125.3 All splices shall be staggered. No splices shall be permitted at the point where
critical stress occur. Splice plate shall have a minimum length of 300 mm.

125.4 Shop paint (red lead primer or any equivalent brand; 2 coats) shall be provided.
Any work that is not conformance with this specification will be rejected at any time
during the progress of the work.

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