GENERAL NOTES

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1. GENERAL 4. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
a. a. All structural surfaces in contact with earth (other than tanks and pool) shall be coated with two coats of hot
b. Read all drawings in conjunction with architectural, geotechnical bitumen of 10/20 grade at the rate of 1.0kg / sq. m / coat.
plumbing, mechanical, electrical & any other relevant trade drawings. b. Before casting of any structural member the contractor shall ensure that all embeded items for electrical,
c. Notes given in this drawing are applicable to all drawings unless mentioned otherwise, notes mechnical, HVAC, plumbing , structural steel and other works are properly located and firmly secured in
written on a drawing shall be applicable to that particular drawing only. unless otherwise cross-refered. place and proper spacing (min. one pipe diameter, clear) between pipe is achived.
d. All materials and workmanship shall conform to the specifications of the contract documents. c. Electro-mechanical vibrator must be used for compaction of fresh concrete.
In absnce of any specifications. All materials & workmanship shall conform to relevant. American/British
5. SHORING AND BRACING (STIRRUPS & TIE REINF.)
Codes and standards (as listed in PD-00158-SM-01A) and shall be subject to approval of the Engineer.
e. The contactor shall be responsible for the safety of the structures during construction. He shall also verify a. Shore and brace all parts of the structure during construction. To the extent necessary to ensure complete
all dimensions and levels before execution of work. Any discrepancy, error or omission, if found shall be safety, strength & serviceability of all structural elements under all conditions of load which may occure
brought to the notice of the engineer for correction and approval. during construction. Such shoring & bracing is the contactor's sole responsibility and is not shown on
f. The contactor shall co-ordinate with various services drawings for sizes & location of all structural structural drawings or specified in the project.
members, openings, floor finishes, pipes etc. b. The contactor shall be responsible for the safety and stability of the slopes and shall provide shoring &
g. The contactor shall be responsible for the excution of the dewatering system where so required during bracing during excavation & construction. Wherever and whenever required.
construction. 6. ELECTRICAL CONDUITS min.60mm
h. All dimensions are in millimetres (mm) & levels in metres . a. Conduits for electrical works shall be placed within the reinforced concrete. They shall be placed within the
i. Do not scale the drawings, dimensions given on the drawing, shall govern. middle third of the sections in beams and within the middle half of the thickness in slabs. Spacing between (PRIMARY REINF.)
j. All fabrication, painting, erection and quailty control is to be done in accordance with latest applicable parallel conduits shall not be less than 150mm.
ACI/British specifications.
k. Backfilling around foundations & walls shall be well compacted layers not exceeding 150 mm in 7. STRUCTURAL STEEL
thickness.Backfill material shall consist of 25mm or 20mm minus (i.e.,less than 5% passing #200 a. All structural steel shall conform to ASTM A 36.
seive),clean,well graded,angular,crushed gravel or rock, compacted to 98%. b. All connections bolts shall conform to ASTM A 325.
2. REINFORCEMENT CONCRETE 8. LEGEND
splice length
a. Structural design is based on the building codes requrements for reinforced concrete of American MS Mild steel
Concrete Institute (ACI 318-99) Polyvinyle chloride BEAM SPLICE (TYP) (STIRRUPS & TIE REINF.) (PRIMARY REINF.)
PVC
b. All structural concrete shall conform to American Concrete Institute (ACI) requirements.

splice length
CI Cast Iron
c. The minimum compressive cylinder strength of lean/blinding concrete shall be (7MPa) at 28 days. 1.5 x larger bar diameter or 40mm minimum
d. The minimum compressive cylinder strength of structural concrete shall be (28MPa) at 28 days. DI Ductile Iron
e. Every step of construction has to be inspected by the Engineer and no concreting shall be carried out SQ Square 8

layers use 25mm bar

7
C.J Construction joint

spacing between
untill written permission is given. VERTICAL BAR SPACING IN A COLUMN 6

f. For water retaining structure proper waterproofing admixtures to be used in concrete. T&B Top & Bottom 5
4

3. REINFORCEMENT STEEL EF Each Face 3

spacing between bars in a layer 2

a. All reinforcing Steel shall be hot rolled deformed bars conforming to ASTM A 615 grade60 or BS 4449, having BF Both Faces 1
shall be larger bar diameter 0 ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION 16-12-19

minimum yield strength of (414 MPa) NF Near Face No. Description:

or 25mm whichever is greater
FF Far Face Revisions

ID Inner Diameter Project:

b. Clear cover to reinforcement shall be: Diameter of bar (mm) COLUMN SPLICE (TYP) BAR SPACING IN A BEAM ASHAR FOUNTAIN

Structural Elements Clear Cover (mm) 9. WATER PROOFING

a.Foundations 75 a. Entire interior and exterior surfaces of tanks & pool shall be coated with water proofing material as shown in
b.Beams & Columns 40 architectural drawings.
c.Roof Slabs 25 b. Integral waterproofing admixture Betocrete-C16 by AQUAFIN SCHOMBURG or approved equivalent for
d.Tanks & Pool all around 50 tanks and pool concrete shall be used.
NOTE:The other waterproofing components shall be compatible with integral waterproofing admixture being used.
c. Minimum Overlaps (Splice lengths) of Bars/plate shall be
Typical Top Bars
780mm ALL PIPE SLEEVES SHALL BE CAST IN CONCRETE
975mm WITH PUDDLE FLANGE AND SWELL BARS.
1250mm CORE CUTTING IS NOT ALLOWED.
1500mm
( e) PVC Water stop = 300 mm
d. All reinforcing steel should be accurately located in the forms and held firmly in place before & during the
placement of concrete. By means of wire and supports adequate to prevent displacement during the course of Bahria Town Pvt.Ltd
SuperHighway Karachi
construction.Reinforcement to be inspected by the Engineer prior to casting of concrete.
Drawing Title:

GENERAL NOTES

Scale= @ A0 Date: 16-12-2019

DRAWN BY. STR.ENGINEER Revised.
A.U.H ANAS
Approved By:
GM.STRUCTURE
Dwg. No. Rev. No.

PD-0158-SM-01 00