A revision of the 2007 edition, incorporating the provisions of AS 3600-2009. The aim of this manual is to guide designers, draftsmen and other professionals toward a uniform method of communicating the design intention to the construction team so that confusion cannot arise from the misinterpretation of the drawings. This is the fourth edition of the Manual. The review team has addressed the following issues: - Progressive revisions of AS 3600 and incorporation of the provisions of AS 3600:2009. - Introduction of 500 MPa reinforcing steel. The standardisation of steel strength for both mesh and bar and the increased focus on ductility has affected how and where reinforcing steel is used. The increase in strength has also necessitated the revision of bond and anchorage lengths. - Detailing for seismic response. The 1998 edition was published prior to the Newcastle Earthquake. This edition has taken the opportunity to discuss detailing issues, which affect the safety and ductility of concrete structure under extreme seismic events. - Update diagrams and drawings to comply with new edition of AS 1100.501.

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