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British Standard Specification for

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Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and

cutting of steel reinforcement for concrete

Calcul, dimensionnement, pliage et d6coupage des armatures en acier de renforcement

du beton - Specifications
Einteilung, Bemessung, Biegen und Zuschneiden von Bewehrung aus Betonstahl

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British Standards Institution

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Foreword

This British Standard has been prepared under the direction

of the Iron and Steel Standards Policy Committee ancJ is
a revision of BS4466: 1981, which is withdrawn.
This British Standard applies to reinforcement complying
with BS 4449, BS 4482. BS 4483 and BS 6744.
The purpose of this standard is to ensure uniformity of
practice in the scheduling of steel for the reinforcement of
concrete. To establish a clear and unambiguous system for
scheduling, it is necessary to specify the method of
indicating dimensions and the order in which the informa
tion is given on the schedule.
A major difference between this edition of BS 4466 and
previous editions is that shape codes 60, 81, 72, 73,
74 and 86, which are specified by their internal dimensions,
have been deleted and replaced by shape codes 61, 82, 77,
78,79 and 87, which are specified by their extern<JI
dimensions. Shape code 83 has been deleted.

Product testing and certification. Attention is drawn to

the provision in this British Standard of a facility for third
party certification of product conformity with this British
Standard based on testing and continuous product
surveillance coupled with assessment of a supplier's
quality systems against BS 5750 : Part 2.

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Enquiries as to the availability of third pnrty certification

schemes and of competent test laboratories will be
forwarded by BSI to the Association of Certification
Bodies. If a third party certification scheme does not
already exist, users should consider approaching an
appropriate body from the list of Associntion members.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself
confer immunity from legal obligations.

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13:::-i 4466

1989

Contents

/'

Page

Foreword
Committees responsible

Inside front cover

Back cover

Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Notations
4 Form of schedule
5 Form of bar or fabric label
6 Dimensions
7 Scheduling
8 Bends and hooks
9 Tolerances on cutting and bending dimensions
10 Radius of bending
11 Bending of fabric reinforcement
12 Fabrication and routine inspection

2
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12
13
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14
14
15

Appendix
A Inspection and certification

16

Tables

2
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Preferred shapes, their method of measurement

and calculation of length
Other shapes, their method of measurement
and calculation of length
Minimum former radii, bend and hook
allowances
Cutting and bending tolerances
Radius bending: maximum values requiring
bending

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12
14
14

Figures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Scheduled fabric
Form of bar schedule
Form of fabric schedule
Bar label
Dimensioning of an acute angle
Dimensioning of cranked bars
Example of bar with more than one bend
Position of welded trnnsvcrse wires

3
4
5
11
13

14
14
15

BS 4 456

1989

~ pecification

1 Scope

3 Notations

Tllis British Standard specifies requirements for the

scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of steel
reinforcement complying with BS 4449, BS 4482, BS 4483
and BS 67 44.
NOTE. The titles of rwblications referred to in this stand~rd are
listed on the inside back cover.

The type and grade of reinforcement shall be alJI.Jrevi<Jtcd

using the following letters.
R grade 250 reinforcement complyinn with BS 4449

T grade 460 type 2 reinforcement complying with

BS 4449 or BS 4482
S stainless reinforcement complying with the grade
and type selected from BS 67 44

2 Definitions

W grade 460 plain reinforcement complying with

BS 4482

For the purposes of this British Standard the following

definitions apply.

D grade 460 type 1 reinforcement complying with

BS 4482

2.1 bar. A stee I product of any cross section complying

'1 BS 4449 orBS 6744.

X reinforcement of a type not included in the above

list having material properties that are defined in
the design or contract specification.

2.2 wire. A steel product of any cross section complying

with BS 4482.

2.3 size. The nominal size of a bar or wire in millimetres.

4 Form of schedule

NOTE. This is given the symbol 'd'.

4.1 For bar reinforcement, the form of schedule shown

in figure 2 shall used.
NOTE. The schedule should be referr~d to as a 'bar schedule' since
it is customary for the reinforcement fabricator to prepare separate
cutting and bending lists for fabrication. The bar schedule is usually
completed in sequence of structural units, whereas the cutting and
bending lists are usually sorted into type ilnd size of bar.

2.4 nominal size. The diameter of a circle with an area

equal to the effective cross-sectional area of the bar
or wire.

2.5 mark number. An identifying number (which also

appears on the delivery label) crO"s~-raferencing individual
line entries on the schedule to the detailed drawing.

For cutting and bending purposes, schedules shall be

provided on separate sheets of paper of size A4 of BS 4000
and not as part of the detailed reinforcement drawings.

2.6 shape code. A two-digit coded definition of the

reinforcement shape as given in tables 1 <:~nd 2.

Fabric reinforcement shall be specified on the fobric

schedule form shown in figure 3.

2.7 pitch. The centre-tocentre spacing of bars or wires

in a sheet of fabric or the longitudinal spacing of turns
in a helix.

When used for detailed fabric, the schedule shall include a

cross-reference to the relev<Jnt dimensional drawing.

2.8 mesh. The rectangle defined by the pitch of the

Jitudinal wires and the pitch of the cross wires in a
S11eet Of fabric.

2.9 fabric. A factory-made product of welded IJors or

wires complying with BS 4483.
NOTE. There are three categories of f:~!Jric ns defined in 2.10 to

4.2 For schedules that are not produced on a computer,

the minimum width of the columns in the bar and fabric

schedules shall be as shown in figures 2 and 3."
2.12.

2.10 designated fabric. Fni.Jric reinforcement where the

wire and mesh arrangement cJn be defined by <Jn identifiable fabric reference.
NOTE. The British Standard range of preferred fal>rics (see qble.1
of ElS 4483 : 1985) exemplifies designated fabrics.

For computer produced schedules. the column widths and

the size of the schedule mny vary from those shown in
figures 2 and 3, but the sequence of columns shCJII be
mnintained. The schedule shall not l!e significantly larger
than size A4 of BS 4000.
4.3 The schedule reference shnll appear ill the top right

hand corner of the schedule form and shall comprise

consecutive numbers, which include a cross-reference to
the drawing. Such terms as 'sheet number' or 'page number'
shall not be used. The styles '1 (of G)' and 'G (and last)' may
be used on manually prepared schedules but the words in
parentheses shall not form p<:lrt of the schedule reference.

2.11 scheduled fabric. Fabric reinforcement with il regular

wire and mesh arrangement thilt can be defined by specify
ing the size and spacing in each direction using the
notntion shown in figure 1, which assumes that sheets arc
always viewed with their cross wires uppermost.

The first three characters of the schedule rc!ercnce shall

be the last three characters of tile druwing nurnlwr, storting
at, for example, drawing number 001. The schcclule number
shall occupy the fourth and fifth spaces, starting at 01
and not exceeding 99 for nny one dr;1wir1H. The sixth space
shall be used for schedule revision letters.

2.12 detailed fabric. Fabric rein! orccrnent not covered

by the definitions in 2.10 und 2.11.
NOTE. A dimensioned drawing i~ requirr~d to define the mesh
ilrrangement.

2.13 fabric reference. An alphil numt!ric coclc defining the

wire sizes and mesh dimensions of <J sht~ot of clesign:Jtcd
1al!ric.

Example:

Drawing
Bar schedule
reference

Schedule

Revision

4.4 The bar or fabric schedule shall include the statement

'This schedule complies with BS 44GG'.
4.5 The bar or fabric mark shall comprise simple and
consecutive numbers or letters with a maximum of six
characters. Where special end preparation is required
(e.g. for couplers), the bar mark shall commence with 'E'.

NOTE. Where a schedule revision is necessary, the line or lines

affected may be indicated by a suitable reference on the schedule,
e.g. 'A' at the right-hand side of the schedule in figure 2.

If a job contains more than 999 drawings it can be broken

down into groups by the use of a job number, e.g. job
number 1234A foundations and job number 12348 ground
floor.

4.6 In the 'Type and size' column. the notations specified

in clause 3 for the type and grade of bar shall be given and
this shall be followed by the nominal size of the bar in
millimetres.

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lJ is the length of the cross wires.

0 1 nnd 0 2 nre the overhang-::; of tlw longitudinal wires.
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0 3 nnd 0

arc tin: side overhangs of the cross wires.

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s 4466:

1989

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Table 1. Preferred shapes, their method of measumment and calculation of length

Shape codn

20

I!

Method of

mna~urnment

of bending dimnnsions

--

mm

L_A__ J

h(j
//1.
j
hu;
-L
JJ

32

Total length of bar (L) measured along centreline

A+ h

(F

r~,h

33
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A+ 2h

(E

(q

f--

3'1

35

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A+ n

J)

Where the overall dimension of the bob is critical,

use shape code 37

A+ 2n

Where the overall dimension of either bob is critical,

do not use this shape code

37

Att-' .J

A+ (B)- 1/H- d

This formula is approximate

"-- -

Where r is greater than the minimum value in table 3,

use shape code 51

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or

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A+ 8 +(C)- r- 2d

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BS 4466

1989

Table 1. (concluded)
Shape code

Method of measurement of bending dimansions

Totallongth of bar (L) maasurcd along cantraline

mm
41

If angles with the horizontal arc 45 or le5s.

A+ B +(C)

. \/.)'r
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See note 4

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43

If angles with the horizontal arc 45

(EJ

r=1

Il

(B)

~~D

See note 4

[~tu,ducdl

A + (B) - 1h R - d

0~2d
51

or less.

w
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This formula is appro xi mate

If R is minimum, use shape code 37

.1

If R is greater than 200 mm, see note 2 to clause 10

61

2(A +B)+ 12d

Neither A nor 8 are to be less than 12 d or
150 mm, whichever is the greater, for grade 4GO
in sizes not exceeding 20 mm nor less than 14 d
for sizes of 25 mm and over
Neither A nor 8 are to be less than 1Od for
grade 250 with a minimum value of A and B
of 100 mm

See note 3

62

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82

If angle with the horizontal is 45

A+ {C)

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2A+38+18d

or less,

0'

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If 8 is grentcr than 400

clause 10

)_j_B

+ 2 d, sec note 2 to

See note 3

B~2r+2d

NOTE 1. r indicates the minimum value in table 3.

NOTE 2. The dirnensiom in parentheses are the free dimensions.
NOTE 3. To avoid scp<~rnte equatiom for each ste~l grade and bcndinCJ radius, simplified totClllengtlt forrnuln! are used lor silnP''
codes Gland 82. Thc~e forn1ulne Jre neces:>.Jrily r1pproxin1t:Jte.
NOTE 4. The lenuth forrnula is. appruxirn:ttr~ iirld \.-vhen bcndinu nnglcs cxce,..:d tlS o the lenqth should IH~ c.,lculatl'd rnore .v.:curat,~ly
allowing for the difference between the specified overall diiTlCnsions. and the true length rneasured alona th~ central a xi-:; of the b<H

or vvire.
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BS 4466 : 1989

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Table 2. Other shapes, their method of measurement and calculation of length
Shapo code

Method of measurement of bending dimensions

8"1

If 8 is greater than

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400 + 2d, see note 2 to clause 10

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A+ 0.578 +(C)- 1.57d

:--,Semi -circular

8;;?: 2r + 2d

42

mm

39

Total length of bar (L) measured along contrelino

bJtV

If angle with horizontal is 45

or less,

A+8+C+n

oljn

See note 4

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45

If angle with horizontal is 45

A + 8 + (C) -

hr-

or less,

Sec note 4

49

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or less,

A+ 8 +(C)

See note 4

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52

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Shape code

/ Method of measurement of bonding dimensions

Totallongth of bar (L) moasured along centreline

mm
A+ 8 + C + D + (E)- 2r- 4d

53

54

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when the r~dius is greater than that
given in table 5

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1989

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Table 2. (concinuerl)
Shape code

Method of measurement of bonding dimensions

Total length of bar (L) moasurod along centreline

'.

! mrn

I 2A+B+20d

77

78

Sec note 3

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l._ B
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2A+38+10d
Neither A nor 8 are to be less than 12 d or
150 mm, whichevar is tha greater, for grade 460
in sizes not exceeding 20 mm nor less than
14d for sizes of 25 mm and over.
Neither A nor 8 are to be less than 10d for
grade 250 with a minimum value of ,:1. and 8 of
100mm
See note 3

85

'

A+ 8 + 0.57 C + (D) -

Sem1-circular

Ad,
C~2r+2d

1/ 2

r- 2.57 d

If Cis greater than 400 + 2 d, see note 2

to clause 10

[L_F
L:;Ji
3),

Where 8 is not greater than A/5

-- rr (A - d)

(L.::;; 12m)

8
where
A is the external diameter (in mm)
B is the pitch of helix (in mrn)
Cis the overall height of helix (in rnm)
Where 8 is greater than A/5 the formula docs not
apply. There shall be at least two full turns in
the helix.
NOTE. Unless A is small relative to d, this shape is
fabricated in a closed form and pulled to shape on site.

10

BS 44GG

1989

Table 2. (concluded)
Shape code

Method of measuremont of bonding dimensions

Total length of bar

All other shapes

To be calculated
A dimensional sketch shall be drawn out over
schedule columns A to E. Every dimension shall
be specified and the dimension that is to allow
for the permissible deviations ~hall be indicated
in parentheses, otherwise the fabricator is free
to choose which dimension shall allow for the
tolerance.

(L)

moasured along centreline

mm

99

If a shape that is given in this table or in table 1

is required but a different dimension is to allow
for the permissible deviations, the shape shall be
drawn out and given the shape code 99 and the
free dimension shall be indicated in parentheses.
The tolerances given in table 4 also ~pply.

NOTE 1. r indicates the minimum value in table 3.

NOTE 2. The dimensions in parentheses are the free dimensions.
NOTE 3. To avoid separate equations for each steel grade and bending radius simplified total length formulae arc used for shape
codes Gl a11d ~'2. These formulae arc necessarily approximate.
NOT7/'4.7f"""l~
he I n th formula is approximate and when bending angles exceed 45 the length should be calculated more accurately
allowing for the difference between the specified overall dimensions and the true length measured along the central axis of the bar
or wire. When the bending angles approach 90 o, it is preferable to specify shape code 99 with a fully dimensional sketch.
0

5 Form of bar or fabric label

6 Dimensions

The schedule reference and the mark given in the 'Bnr

(or fabric) mark' column of the schedule shall be put
on the labels attached to the reinforcement.

6.1 The total length dimension specified on the schedule

for each bar or for wires in each sheet of fabric shall be
rounded up to a..':l1ultiplc of 25 mm.

Apart from any information required by the supplier for

his own identification and internal system, no other
information shall appear on the label.

6.2 The dimensions for the scheduling of reinforcement

bounded by two concrete faces shall allow for the permissible deviations.

Figure 4 shows an example of a bar label, which gives

information that is given in figure 2.

Bar schedul.e
reference

II0

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7

Bar mark

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7 Scheduling

6.3 The dimensions for the scheduling of reinforcement

requiring special end preparation shall take into account the
system to be used.
6.4 The dinwnsions given on the schedule shaiiiJe measured
as shown in tables I and 2 where, for deformed reinforcement, the outside surface shall IJe the extremities of the
deformation.

7.1 Each bar or sheet of fabric shall be scheduled

completely and without reference to earlier schedules.
Such descriptions as 'Sec schNlule 12' or '1\s lJCfore'
shall not be used.
7.2 The weferred shape codes to be used shall be as given
in table I. Table 2 gives other shape codes that may be
required.

6.5 To facilitate packing for transportation, each bent bar

shall be contained in an imaginary rectangle, the shorter
side of which shall be not longer than 2750 mm.
NOTE. Normally the total length should not exceed 12m, although
longer lengths may be obtained by special arrangement with the
supplier. The upper limit is determined by handling and trans
portation and should not exceed 18m for bars.

Shopes that do not have a specific shape code number

given in table 1 or 2 shall be coded as '99', in accordance
with table 2.
7.3 For shapes without an end anchorage, the dimension
shown in parentheses in tables 1 and 2 shall be the variable
dimension to allow for the permissible deviations.
NOTE. The dimension in parentheses in tables 1 and 2 may be
omitted from the schedule.

6.6 The values for minimum radii, bend and hook

allowances (r, nand h respectively as given in table 3)
II apply to all shape codes except that larger values
may apply for shape code 99. For shape codes 51 and 65,
where the radius R is scheduled, R shall be not less thon r.

If a different dimension is required to be the free variable,

the shape shall be drawn and given the shape code 99.
7.4 No dimension given in table 1 or 2 shall be given a
zero value, as this changes the basic shape.

Table 3. Minimum former radii, bend and hook allowances

Bend (bob)

..

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Hook

.....,

r~

('C-,

,----- _ly

r_
'

---1

Bar
sizo

Type and grade R

and tyJ>e and gradeS

8
10
12
16

20
25
32
40

so

12
16
20
24
32
40
50

II 100
100

100
100
100
110
150
180
230
290
3GO
'ISO

100
100
100
100
130

G4

lGO

80
100

200
250

r~

r----------L----- - - - -

Fabric complying with BS 4483

h

60

100
100
100
100
100
110

100
128
160
200

230
280
350

100
100
110
140
180
220
350
450
560
700

18
24.
30
3G
48

Jd

I_~

Type and grade T

and type and grade S
h

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6*

.,

wo

15
18
21
24
27
30
36

100
100
100
100
120
120
130

100
100
100
100
135
135
1115

5
6
7
8
9

10
12

-------- ----- --------- ----------------------NOTE 1. TllP. use ol hooks ilS end anchora~es is nol nor111ally necessary with tJ!forlllecJ !Jars.
NOTE 2. See clause ll for definition of v-

-----

----------

----------

--------- ------

These nre non-preferred size5.

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7.5 Shapes with shape code 99 shalllJc eli awn on tlw

schedule over columns A to E using two parallel lines to
indicate the reinforcement thickness, and the origin of
projected surface intersection lines shall be used for
dimensions. The methods of measurement shall be in
accordance with those shown in tables 1 and 2 and 7.6
to 7.11 shall be complied with. The total length shall be
given and, unless there is an end anchorage bend or hook,
one bending dimension, preferably an end dimension,
shall be indicated in parentheses as the free dimension to
allow for the permissible deviations. The r, nand II values
shall be given on the schedule if they differ from the
values given in table 3. The tolerances given in table 4 shall
also apply to shape code 99.

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7.10 For all shnpcs with two or more l>cncls in the same or
opposite directions (whether in the same plane or not).
the overall dimension given on the schedule shnll alwavs
include a minimum straight of 4d between the curved
portion of the bends, as shown in fi9ure 7. The value of x
in figure 7 shall be not less than the following:
(a) 10d for grade 250 material;
(b) 12d for grade 460 material not exceeding sizes
of 20 mm;
(c) 14d for grade 460 material in sizes of 25 mm
and over.
NOTE. The minimum values of x are expressed in terms of the

7.6 If the angle between two portions of the shape meeting

(f

vv

at a bend is not a right angle, it shall be given and shall be

defined by co-ordinates and not by degrees of arc.

7.7 Any shape including an acute angle shall be classified

as a 99 shape code and drawn out in full with construction
lines.

nominal size of the reinforcement. In practice, rolling and bending

tolerances, and the fact that the circumscribing diameter of
deformed reinforcement may be up to 10% greater than the
nominal size, need to be considered. For example, the actual
overall dimension of a hook bent in accordance with table 1 is
greater than 2r +2-d and similarly two bends including a 4d straight
hove an actual overoll x value greater than 2r+ Gd.

7.11 The minimum length of material to be given on the

schedule to form a bend or hook shall be as given for n
or h respectively in table 3.

NOTE. The shape codes given in tables 1 and 2 do not include an

acute angle.

NOTE. The reason for this i.s that existing bending equipment
requires such a minimum length for the rotating pin to engage with
the bar and bend it round the standard former. In giving this length
on the schedule, due consideration should be given to the possibility
of negative cutting tolerances (up to 25 mm) reducing the actual
length of material. The smaller the bar size the more critical is the
effect of the negative cutting tolerance, and this fact was considered
when deciding on the length given in table 3 and the formulae given
in tables 1 and 2.

When dimensioning an acute angle the tangential lines

shown in figure 5 shall be used.
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8 Bends and hooks

B

NOTE 1. Minimum former radii are given in table 3.

NOTE 2. The overall dimension of a bend may vary from the design
dimension by up to the sum of the cutting deviations ( 25 mm)
and the cumulative bending deviations.

'

Before taking into account the cumulative cutting

tolerances, the nominal value for yin table 3 shall be
calculated as follows:

(a) for a bend,

Figure

5.

Dimensioning of an acute angle

(b) for a hook, h- 2.14r- 0.57d.

9 Tolerances on cutting and bending

dimensions

7.8 Bars bent in two planes shall be sketchcd.isometrically

or shown in two elevations, using first angle projection in
accordance with BS 308: Part 1. The words 'bent in two
planes' or 'isometric view' shi.lll appenr on the schedule.

The tolerances given in table 4 shall <~pply for cutting

and/or bending dimensions and shall be taken into account
when completing the schedule. The end anchorage or the
dimension in parentheses in the slwpe codes given in
tables 1 and 2 shall be used to allow for any permissible
deviations resulting from cutting and bending.

7.9 The overall off-set dimension of a crank shall be not

less than twice the size of the bar or wire. The angled
length as shown in figure G shall be not less than 1 Od
for grade 250 nor less than 12d for grade 4GO in sizes
of less than 20 mm nor le.ss than 14d for grade 460 in
sizes of 25 mm and over.

....._____

n- 0.57r + 0.21 d;

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; d1mension

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Figure 6. Dimensioning of cranked bars

Table 4. Cutting and bending tolerances

L.r-------=---

Toloranco

r:

mm
Cutting of straight lengths
(including reinforcement for
subsequent bending)
..
~

Bending

+25
-25

+5
-5

1000 mm

> 1000 mm to ~ 2000 mm

> 2000 mm

+5
-10
+5
-25

..

Figure 7. Example of bar with more than one bend

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1 0 Radius of bending

11 Bending of fabric reinforcement

Reinforcement to be formed to a radius exceeding that

given in table 5 shall be suprilied straight.
NOTE t. The required curvature may be obtained during placing.

NOTE. The sch,>dule for fabric reinforcement (sec figure 31

includes a colun1n headed 'Bending instruclion' for the additional
information th;lt is required when specifying ben1 fabric.
Thc three-din>,nsional characteristic of fabric reinforcement can
give rise to arnbi~uities that are best overcome by means of a simple
sketch in the "Bonding instruction' column.

NOTE 2. For shapes with straight and curved lengths (e.g. shape
codes 39, 51, 82 and 85) the largest practical radius for the
production of a continuous curve is 200 mm, and for larger radii the
curve may be produced by a series of short straight sections.

G=t=E
j- ;~_- -,-l- -~GI.'
,-;---,~-~----------=---_--l--------1

Table 5. Radius bending: maximum values requiring bending

Bar size (mm)
Wire size (mm)

-_--[~~~j

__ .

R--a--d-iu-s--(-n-1)----,

---

~~

,-27.G

1- 82.7'
~

14

3.5 -;2:.i

1G

20

-~-7~- ~

25

. 30.0

32

40

4-3-.0--l-!i-!-.0-4

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The sketch in the 'Bending instruction' column shall indicate the following.
(a) The direc:ion of bending relative to the transverse wires

r-L

(b) The direction of the longitudinal wires of the sheet to ensure bending about the correct axis

(c) The correct orientation of an asymmotric sheet to ensure the correct setting out of bending dimensions

l'

Sheet with unequal overhangs.

For all bent fabric reinforcement, the bending dimensions shall avoid welded transverse wires occurring
within four diameters of the start of a bend (see figure 8).

12 Fabrication and routine inspection

12.1 Fabrication
12.1.1 Cutting to length shall be carried out using purposemade shearing equipment. The tolerances given in table 4
shall apply to each length.
12.1.2 Bending shall be carried out on power bending
machines. Plain smooth surfaces or rolls that do not offer
resistance to longitudinal movement to the bars or fabric
being bent shall be provided to ensure adequate support.
The minimum former radii used in bending for the appropriate type and size of reinforcement shall be as given in
table 3.

produce cut and bent products of consistent quality within

the permissible size deviations. A formal operative approval
and testing system shall be implemented and operatives
shall have been certified by the fabricator as having
achieved minimum standards of competence.
12.2 Routine inspection
Routine inspection shall be carried out in accordance with
the following clauses:
(a) A.1; and
(b) either of the following:
(i) for material covered by a third party certification
scheme, A.2; or

(ii) for material not covered by a third party

certification scheme, A.3.

12.1.3 The fabricator shall ensure that cutting and bending

machine operatives arc trained in the skills necessary to

Figure 8. Position of welded transverse wires

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Appendix

Appendix A. Inspection and certification

A.2 Fabricated material covered by a third

party product certification scheme

A.1 Fabricator's inspection

A.2.1 Consistency of production

A.1.1 Extent of inspection
The fabricator shall carry out inspections of the following
parameters of the schedules and of specimens of cut lengths
and bent items at a frequency in accordance with A.1.2.
(a) Cut lengths
(i) The bar or fabric mark (sec 4.5).
(ii) The type and size of the specimens and the type
and size given on the schedule (see 4.6).
(iii) The length of the specimens and the length given
on the schedule (see clause 9).

(b) Bent items

(i) The bar or fabric mark (see 4.5).

For the f1Wposes of determining the consistency of

production, the long term quality level shall ue assessed
at regular intervals. No conclusions regarding compliance
with this British Standard shall be made on the basis of
this assessment.
A.2.2 Determination of the long term quillity level
The third party certification authority shall assess the
long term consistency of production (fabrication) by
examining the fabricator's inspection records at regular
intervals. No more than 5 % of the items inspected shall
have failed to comply with the requirements before
rectification.

b)

A.3 Fabricated material not covered by a

third party product certification scheme

(ii) The type and size of the specimens and the type
and size given on the schedule (see 4.6).
(iii) The shape of the specimens and the shape code
given on the schedule (see 7.2 to 7.7).

A.3.1 General
Material not covered by a third party product certification
scheme shall be assessed by acceptance tests on each batch.
Sampling and testing shall be carried out by an indepen
dent organization at the producer's works or in the
stockholder's yard.

(iv) The dia111eter of former used (by checking the

bar) (see 12.1.2 for radii).
(v) The length of the specimens and the length given
on the schedule (see clause.9)_

A.3.2 Extent of sampling and inspection/testing

A.1.2 Frequency

For the purposes of inspection/testing, the delivery shall

be subdivided into test units with a maximum mass of
10 t.

The fabricator shall inspect daily and inspection records

shall be retained for 10 years. Specimens shall be selected
at random from a representative range of output items
at the following frequency.
Where the output of the fabrication
unit over the preceding full working
:ek is less than 75 t

Specimens shall be taken from each test unit as follows:

(a) 15 specimens (if appropriate GO S[Jecimens) of cut
lengths;

At least 10
specimens per day

(b) 15 specimens (if appropriate GO specimens) of bent

items.

Where the output of the fabrication

At least 20
unit over the preceding full working . specimens per day
week is between 75 t and 150 t
Where the output of the fabrication
unit over the preceding full working
week is greater than 150 t

A.3.3 Inspection by attributes

The following parameters of the schedule and of the
specimens taken in accordance with A.3.2 shall be
inspected.

At least 40
specimens per day

(a) Cut lengths

Where no records are availuble covering tile preceding full

working week, the lesser of either 40 specimens per cjay
or tile total output per day shall be inspected.

(i) The bar or fabric mark (sec 4.5).

(ii) The type and size of the specimens ami the type
and size given on the schedule (sec 4.G).

For inspection purposes, not more than 50% of the

specimens shall be selected from items having 1111 identical
bar murk.

(iii) The length of the specimens and the length given

on the schedule (sec clause 9 ).

If any of the specimens th;:Jt are inspected are found to

have parameters that do not comply with the
appropriate requircrncn ts all the other bars or fabrics
with the sJmc mark number (or numbers) shaiiiJc
inspected nnu they shall all comply with the appropriwtc
requirements.

(IJ) Bent items

(i) The bar mark (sec 4.!::i).

(ii) The ty[Jc and size of the specimens ar1d
and size given on the schedule (sec I!.G).

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type

o.

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(iii) The shape of the specimens and the shape code

given on the schedule (see 7.2 to 7.7).

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A.3.4 Evaluation of results

All the parameters inspected in accordance with A.3.3
for all the 15 specimens shall comply with the appropriate
requirements.

(iv) The diameter of former used (by checking the

bar) (see 12.1.2 for radii).
(v) The length of the specimens and the length given
on the schedule (sec clause 9).

If a maximum of two of the 15 results do not comply,

a further 45 specimens shall be assessed so that a total of
GO specimens is assessed. Tile test unit silaiii.Je deemed
to comply with this standard if no more than two of the
60 results do not comply with the appropriate require
ments.

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Publications referred to
BS 308
BS
3S
BS
BS
3S

4000
4449
4482
4483

5750

BSG744
358110

Engineering drawing practice

Part 1 Recommendations for general principles
Specification for sizes of paper and board
Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
Specification for cold reduced steel wire for the reinforcement of concrete
Specification for steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete
Quality systems
Part 2 Specification for production and installation
Specification for austenitic stainless steel bars for tile reinforcement of concrete
Structural use of.concretc
P<Jrt 1 Code of practice for design and construction

Referred to in the foreword only.

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