TS 6164

TS 6164 is the standard that sets out general rules for the drawing and sheet layout of reinforced-concrete projects, covering the structural system and reinforced-concrete members of a building. In practice, it addresses how design information should be presented so that structural drawings remain clear, consistent, and usable during design review and construction.

What the standard organizes in reinforced-concrete drawings

In reinforced-concrete documentation, drawings do more than show shapes and dimensions. They communicate how the structural system works, how members connect, and which information must be read first on the sheet. This standard provides a general framework for the arrangement of project sheets and the presentation of drawings, helping columns, beams, slabs, foundations, and related elements be understood in relation to one another.

General technical context

Reinforced concrete is a composite structural system in which concrete and reinforcement act together. In drawings, the goal is to express that cooperation clearly enough for fabrication, checking, and site execution. Sheet composition, scale choice, notes, lettering, view selection, and the hierarchy of details all influence how reliably the project can be interpreted. In that sense, the standard supports a common documentation language for structural design records.

• Covers the general arrangement of drawings for structural and reinforced-concrete project documentation.
• Focuses on how project sheets should be organized.
• Helps reinforce clarity and consistency in reinforced-concrete project presentation.
• Supports a common technical language in building drawings.