I am a rebar detailer of 15 years. I agree that typically, in such an environment as you mention, you become the product of your environment and training of the past is repeated. You can not tell if new ideas are accepted or practice, just what has been done.
So when something is new, see what...
The detail sounds as if you have a 6' pile embed with 3" clr on top. I agree with civilperson's response with a 3" bloc on piles. Check the detail the detailer is referring to as to the validity of the 9" clr bottom. If no piles, than a HC with plate. Standees will sink into subbase unless on...
I am a rebar detailer working for companies throughout the eastern US. Rebar supports vary by supplier and location. The CRSI, a governing concrete reinforcing body in the US, does not have any specific qualifications regarding bar supports. Typically, supports are not specific so that 1) the...
