Bar Bending Schedule

By- Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert

Price -490/-
Basic of Bar Bending Schedule Part -1
What is meant by Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)
General guidelines to be followed in preparing BBS
Advantages of Bar Bending Schedule
Steel bar for Rcc Work
General precautions for steel bars in reinforcement
Why Steel is Used in Concrete
What is Tmt Bar and Features of Tmt Bars
Frequently ask question about TMT bar by Interviewer
Overlap Length / Lap Length of Reinforcement in detail.
Why over Lapping of steel is important?/Overlap Restriction
Overlapping of Steel bar in Different Concrete Mix M15,M20,M25,
What is clear cover in concrete / Clear Cover for different Rcc Structure.
Difference in between Clear cover ,Nominal cover and Effective cover
How much bend deduction we take on turning of reinforced bar at 45/90/135/180 deg°
How much does hook length take in a Ring .

Basic Of Bar Bending Schedule Part - 2

Diameter of Reinforcement Bar Easily Available
Diameter of Reinforcement bar in mm For MKS & FPS Measurement
Standard Length of the Steel Bar In Meter & Feet(MKS & FPS )
Formula to Find Weight of Bar in Meter & Feet.
Procedure to find out cut length of Main Bar & Distribution Bar in Mesh
Procedure to find out cut length of 2L Rectangular Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of 4L Rectangular Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of Helix(Spiral) Cage.
Procedure to find out cut length of Trapazium Shape Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of Traingular Shape Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of Diamond Shape Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of Circular Column Stirrups
Procedure to find out cut length of Bent up Bar in beam or Slabs
Procedure to find out cut length of Chair bar in Raft or Slabs
 Bar Bending Schedule Part – 3

Bar Bending Schedule For Footing

BBS For Isolated Footing Part 1
BBS For Raft Footing Part 2
BBS PDF Sheet For Footing ( Part 1 & 2 ) + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Column

BBS For Column Part 1 (G+3)
BBS For Column Part 2 (Single floor)
BBS PDF Sheet For Column ( Part 1 & 2 ) + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Plinth Beam

BBS For Plinth Beam
BBS PDF Sheet For Plinth Beam + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Beam

BBS For Beam
BBS PDF Sheet For Beam + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Lintel

BBS For Lintel With Drawing with Calculation
BBS PDF Sheet For Lintel Beam + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Retaining Wall

BBS For Retaining Wall
BBS Sheet For Retaining Wall PDF + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Slab

BBS For Slab Part 1 (one way)
BBS For Slab Part 2 (two way)
BBS Pdf For Slab Part 1&2 (sheet form) + Excel File

Bar Bending Schedule For Circular Slab

BBS For Circular Slab
BBS Pdf For Circular Slab + Excel File
 What is meant by Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)
In Civil Engineering Bar Bending Schedule is the important part of Estimation chart. In the
Bar Bending schedule provides the reinforcement (steel) calculation for reinforcement of
concrete column , beam and slab cutting length and also use to find the types of bends of
length which we provide in steel structures. This process of listing the location, type and size,
number of and all other details is called “Scheduling”. In context of Reinforcement bars, it is
called bar scheduling. In short, Bar Bending Schedule is a way of organizing rebars for
each structural unit, giving detailed reinforcement requirements.

BBS is used in finding cutting length of steel and total weight of steel per unit area. and we
can make the bar bending schedule in Ms office Excel software

General guidelines to be followed in preparing BBS:

 The bars should be grouped together for each structural unit, e.g. beam, column,Footing etc.
 In a building structure, the bars should be listed floor by floor or according to need.
 For cutting and bending purposes schedules should be provided as separate A4 sheets and not
as part of the detailed reinforcement drawings.
 In old Time we use form of bar and fabric schedule and the shapes of bar used should be in
accordance with BS 8666.but now a day no need to all this.
 It is preferable that bars should be listed in the schedule in numerical order.
 It is essential that bundle of bars refers uniquely to a particular group or set of bars of defined
length, size, shape and type used on the job.

Advantages of Bar Bending Schedule

 Cutting Length & Bending of Reinforcement Bar can be done.
 Bar Bending Schedule avoids wastage of steel reinforcement ( 5% to 10%) & thus saves
project cost.
 Bar Bending Schedule provides Better Estimation of reinforcement Steel requirement for
each and every Structure Member
 it is very much useful during Auditing of Reinforcement & provides check or Theft &
misappropriation..
 It enables easy and fast preparation of Bills of construction work for clients & contractors.
STEEL BAR FOR RCC WORK
All finished steel bars for reinforced work should be neatly rolled to the dimension and
weights as specified. They should be sound, free from cracks, surface flaws, laminations,
rough, jagged and imperfect edges and other defects. It should be finished in a work manlike
manner.

General precautions for steel bars in reinforcement

 Steel bars are clear, free from loose mil scales, dust and loose rust coats of paints, oil
or other coatings which may destroy or reduce bond strength.
 Steel bars should be stored in such a way as to avoid distortion and to prevent
deterioration and corrosion.
 Steel bars should not be clean by oily substance to remove the rust.
 The bar is bent correctly and accurately to the size and shape as shown in drawings
 If possible, the bar of full length is used.
 Overlapping bars do not touch each other and these should be kept apart with
concrete.
 The overlap if given should be staggered.
 The cranks in the bar at the end should be kept in position by using spots
 The steel bars should not be disturbed while lying cements concrete.
 Required cover under steel bars should be given before laying the cement concrete.
 No overlap is given in the bar having a diameter more than 36 mm, if required, the bar
should be welded.
Why Steel is Used in Concrete
Reinforced Concrete is a composite material made up of Plain Concrete reinforced with
rebars i.e. Reinforcing Bars. Plain Concrete possesses very good compressive strength but is
weak in tensile strength. As a result, a plain concrete beam fails suddenly as soon as the
tension cracks start to develop due to load. Below figure illustrates the failure of plain
concrete beam

Hence in order to avoid failure of plain concrete it should be provided with tensile strength.
This is possible by inducing rebars into plain concrete. Hence, it is reinforced (i.e. embedded)
with rebars. The reinforcement bars transfers load between the concrete and rebar. The direct
stress (tensile/pull or compressive/push) transfer takes place form concrete to rebar interface
by means of bond between them i.e. due to friction

As rebars imparts tensile strength to concrete, metals used for rebars should possess good
tensile strength. This will avoid cracking of concrete in tension. Though there are many
metals like Aluminum, Cast Iron, Copper available for reinforcing concrete, Steel is most
widely used as reinforcing material in reinforced concrete. It is because the two materials
bond together very well with no slippage and thus act together as one unit in resisting the
applied loads, apart from few other important properties of steel.The tensile strength of steel
is approximately equal to 100 – 140 times the tensile strength of plain concrete mix.
What is TMT BAR
TMT bars or Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars are high-Strength Reinforcement
bars having a tough outer core and a soft inner core. The very first step of the
manufacturing process involves passing the steel wires through a rolling mill stand.
Thereafter, these rolled steel wires are again passed through the Tempcore water cooling
system. While passing the wires through the water cooling system, the water pressure is
optimised. The sudden quenching and drastic change in temperature toughen the outer
layer of the steel bar, thus making it super tough and durable. Once this process is over,
the TMT bars are subject to atmospheric cooling. This is done in order to equalise the
temperature difference between the soft inner core and the tough exterior. Once the TMT
bar cools down, it slowly turns into a ferrite-pearlite mass. The inner core remains soft
giving the TMT bar great tensile strength and elongation point.

This design is unique to the TMT bars and gives superior ductility to the bars. Also, this
unique manufacturing technique and the absence of Cold stress make this bar corrosion-
resistant and boost its weld ability

FEATURES OF TMT BARS

 Higher strength with better elongation
 Excellent Weld-ability
 Resistance to fire hazards
 Excellent Ductility
 Higher Fatigue Strength
 Easy workability at site
 Better Bonding Strength
 Better Corrosion Resistance
 Achieves better results than BIS Standards
 Freuently asked question about TMT

Q: What is TMT Bar?

It is a special type-of bar manufactured using a latest technology. In developed
countries only TMT Bar is used for construction activities

Q: How TMT Bar is manufactured?

This high quality bar is manufactured using most advanced technology of the 21st
century called 'Thermo Mechanical Treatment'.

Q: Why should you use TMT Bar?

Because it is very strong, ductile and economical

Q: How it is economical & Environmental friendly?

TMT Bars saves upto 20% of steel than other type of steel bar. Along with its superior
strength & ductility TMT Bars are cost effective. Also TMT Bars easy to transport
because these can be easily bend as per the requirement. The weight of tmt bar is less
than other type of Steel Bars

Q: Is TMT Bar used for high rising building, bridges & dams only?
Not at all. It is used for all types of construction works ranging from buildings to
dams.

Q: So what are the other specialties of this bar?

1. It is earth quake resistant because of its high tensile strength and flexibility.
2. It is less affected by rust.
3. It has 4 % less weight per meter than normal that makes it economical.
4. It has more strength to sustain fire.
5. It bonds strongly with cement than other reinforcement bars.
6. It does not peel off the skin while working with it.
 Overlap Length / Lap Length in Reinforcement
The standard length of Rebar is 12m. Suppose the height of the column is 20 m.
To purvey this requirement, two bars of length 12m and 8m are overlapped
(joined) with overlap length.

Overlap Length for compression members (columns) = 50d

The Overlap Length for tension members (beams) = 40d

[d is the Diameter of the bar]

Overlap Length in
Compression 50D

REBAR

COUPLER

Results of the study reveal that the use of rebar couplers in place of lapping is
considerably cost effective for larger diameter bars such as 32 or 40 mm bars.
Other than the cost, the other obvious advantage of couplers is avoiding
congestion of rebars which may occur at a lap zone,now a day moistly use
coupler in construction.
 Why over Lapping of steel is important?
The overlapping of the steel is very important in R.C.C works because splicing of steel is
used to transfer all the stresses from one bar to another bar. The length of the lapping is
different in different concrete mixes because different concrete having a different crushing
strength.
At the site basically, we receive a steel bar at the site having a length 6 to 12 meter. So if we
have a length more then 12 m. We must overlap the steel bar so the splice length of the steel
bar depends on the,

1. The diameter of the steel bar going to use.

2. Amount of Stresses developed in the bars.
3. And what type of concrete is going to use? (M15, M20,M25, etc.)

Suppose we have a column having a height 100 ft. So at the side, we don’t have a 100 ft long
one single bar we must overlap the bar to achieve the total length of the column.

OVERLAPPING RESTRICTION
1. The lapping is not provided above 36 mm diameter bars because those diameter bars
doesn’t transfer the stresses from one bar to another bar and also the alignment of the
column bar is also affected by providing the lap on these bars.
2. The lapping of the steel bars also not provided in high shear force zones and it should be
provided at that zone where shear force will be minimum.
OVERLAPPING OF STEEL BARS IN DIFFERENT
CONCRETE MIX

Basically, we have three types of zone Compression zone Neutral zone and Tension zone. In
different zones, we provide different splice length of the steel bars. In R.C.C construction we
mainly use 3 types of concrete mix M15, M20, and M25.

M 15 CONCRETE MIX
In M 15 we use the concrete mix 1 : 2: 4 means 1 part of cement, 2 part of sand and 4 part of
aggregates.

Tension zone Compression Zone.

Fe 250 – 55 ∅ Fe 250 – 45 ∅
Fe 415 – 57 ∅ Fe 415 – 47 ∅
Fe 500 – 68 ∅ Fe 500 – 57 ∅

Tension zone develops at the bottom of the Beam, Slab etc and the compression zone
developed at the top. In the tension zone, steel bars resist against elongation etc.
 M 20 CONCRETE MIX

In M 20 we use the concrete mix 1: 1.5 : 3 means 1 part of cement, 1.5 part of sand and 3 part
of aggregates.
Tension zone Compression Zone.
Fe 250 – 46 ∅ Fe 250 – 37 ∅
Fe 415 – 47 ∅ Fe 415 – 38 ∅
Fe 500 – 57 ∅ Fe 500 – 46 ∅

M 25 CONCRETE MIX

In M 25 we use the concrete mix 1 : 1: 2 means 1 part of cement, 1 part of sand and 2 part of
aggregates.
Tension zone Compression Zone.
Fe 250 – 39 ∅ Fe 250 – 32 ∅
Fe 415 – 41 ∅ Fe 415 – 33 ∅
Fe 500 – 49 ∅ Fe 500 – 39 ∅

Where ∅ is the diameter of the bar. Suppose we are using a steel bar Fe 500 and concert mix
M25. The diameter of the bar will be 12 mm. By using the formula, the splice length of the
steel bar will be 49 x 12 = 588 mm and if the bar is in tension zone and 39 x 12 = 468 mm if
the bar is in the compression zone.
Note: These all formulas are commonly used at the site but also concern your site engineer
before going to use these formulas.
What is clear cover in concrete
The Clear Cover Is the Distance measured From the Exposed concrete Surface ( without
Plaster And Other Finishes) to the nearest Surfacae of reinforced bar.

They were made up of 1:3 ratio of cement mortar. Cover blocks should be immersed in water
for 14 days to get the maximum strength.All the beams,column, slab,were checked to ensure
adequate cover blocks are provided to the bottom and sides of the reinforcement. Main bars
of the columns were adjusted to ensure the covering requirements before concreting. Chair
of correct height were used to maintain the require gap between top and bottom
reinforcement nets and cover blocks were also provided to bottom reinforcement

Clear Cover to Main Reinforcement

Footing 50mm
Raft Foundation Top 50mm
Raft Foundation Bottom/Side 75mm
Strap Beam 50mm
Grade Slab 20mm
Column 40mm
Shear Wall 25mm
Beams 25mm
Slabs 15mm
Flat Slabs 20mm
Staircase 15mm
Retaining Walls 20/30mm

Water Retaining Structures 20/30mm

In the design of reinforced concrete structures, the reinforcement provided is embedded in the
concrete upto a particular distance from the face of the member because of the following
main reasons:

 To provide protection to reinforcement from corrosion.

 To provide fire resistance to reinforcement.
 To provide sufficient embedded depth so that reinforcement develops the requisite
stress.
This distance is measured in different ways and known by different names:

1. Clear cover: This is the distance from the face of the member to the outermost face
of the reinforcement including shear or torsion Stirrups or links.
2. Nominal cover: This is the same thing as clear cover albeit with a different name.
This term is used by the code. It is the distance measured from the face of the
member to the outermost face of the reinforcement including Stirrups or links. It is
the dimension shown in drawings and detailing.
3. Effective cover: This is the distance measured from the face of the member to the
center of area of the main reinforcement, that is tension or compression
reinforcement. This is the dimension usually used for design calculations

Cover Cover
How much bend deduction we take on turning of
reinforced bar at 45° 90° 135° & 180°

At 45 Degree,Bend Elongation is 1d. Where “d” is Dia. Of Bar

135 deg bend 2 bend

90 deg bend 3 bend

At 90 Degree, Bend Elongation is 2d. Where “d” is Dia. Of Bar

At 135 Degree, Bend Elongation is 3d. Where d is Dia of Bar

At 180 Degree, Bend Elongation is 4d. Where d is Dia of bar

 How much does hook length take in a Ring

Remember,

The transverse reinforcement provided in Column is called Ties and the

transverse reinforcement provided in Beam is called Stirrups. But on-site, we
usually call both transverse reinforcements as Stirrups .
Generally Hook Length Varies According to IS CODE is 9d to 12d

HOOK 9d to
12d
Bar Bending Schedule
Part - 2
Diameter of Reinforcement Bar Easily Available
Steel bars does not vary according to the structure. They vary according to loading
conditions imposed on the structure.Whatever the structure it is Footing, Raft,
Columns, Beam and Slab The most commonly used bars and available in shelf at all
times are 6mm, 8mm, 10mm,12mm,16mm,20mm,25mm are available easily outside
also. In most of the buildings we use max 25mm. only in some places 32mm also
available. greater dia like 64mm and 128mm has to be ordered specially from steel
plant for manufacturing unit.

Diameter of Reinforcement Diameter of Reinforcement

bar in mm bar in inch
For MKS Measurement For FPS Measurement
 6 mm  #3(3/8”)
 8mm  #4(1/2”)
 10mm  #5(5/8”)
 12mm  #6(3/4”)
 16mm  #7(7/8”)
 20mm  #8(1”)
 25mm  #9(9/8”)
 28mm  #10(10/8”)
 30mm
 32mm
 36mm

Standard Length of the Steel Bar Standard Length of the Steel Bar
In Meter(MKS) In Feet(FPS)
(Bars are sold at standard Length) (Bars are sold at standard Length)
12M OR 12.19M 39’4” or 40’
Formula to Find Weight of Formula to Find Weight of
Bar in Meter Bar in Feet

Weight Per Meter = D2/162 Weight Per Feet = D2/24/2.204

(Note Dia Should be in mm) (Note Dia Should be in #)

For Example For Example

If Diameter of bar=D=8mm If Diameter of bar=D= #4

Weight Per Meter = Weight Per Feet

W= (8x8)/162=.395Kg/M W =4X4/24/2.204=.302KG/FT

If Diameter of bar=D=10mm If Diameter of bar=D= #6

Weight Per Meter Weight Per Feet
W= (10x10)/162=.617Kg/M W =6X6/24/2.204=.680 KG/FT

Formula to Find Weight of Formula to Find Weight of

Per Bar in Meter Per Bar in Feet
For Example For Example
If Diameter of bar=D=8mm If Diameter of bar=D= #4

Weight per Bar= Weight Per Feet

w=(8x8)/162 x 12M/rod =4.74kg/Bar W =4X4/24/2.204 x 40=12.10KG/Bar

Moistly we Calculate in all process in MKS System because More Accuracy is found in
the MkS System..
2.1 Procedure To Find Cut Length Of Main Bar or
Distribution Bar in mesh

Main Bar : The Main Bar in Reinforced Concrete Structures is the

Reinforcement Provided in the direction in which Moment is very high or
dominates.

 Main Reinforcement Bar is normally used at the bottom of the slab.

 Higher Dimension Bar is used as Main Reinforcement.(12/16 mm)
 Main Reinforcement Bar is used to transfer the bending moment to
beam.

Distribution Bar12mm Main Bar16mm

Breadth 5mtr

10 mtr
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length Of Distribution Bar With Hook: 9d hook

Length of hook =9d where d is the diameter of bar.if both side Providing then
Total Length of Distribution Bar = L+9d(one side)+9d(another side)-(2 90°bend)
Now for example. Dia of bar "d”=12mm
So 9d=9x12=108mm we Convert into Meter (108/1000)=.108 mtr
For bend ( 2 x 2 x d) = (2 No. x 2 x 12) = 48mm = (48/1000) = .048 mtr
Total Length of Distribution Bar = 10+(9d)+(9d)-bend
= 10+.108+.108 - .048 = 10.168 mtr
Cutting Length Of Main Bar With Bend : if Bend Providing Both Side

(9d to 16d)

L=5mtr

Length Of Bend = 9 d to 16 d
Where d is the Diameter of bar.
Total Length of Main Bar = L+10d+10d –(2 x 2d)
Now For Example, d= 16mm then
So 10d = 10x 12=120mm We convert into meter (120/1000)=.120 mtr
For bend ( 2 x 2 x d) = (2 No. x 2 x 16) = 64mm = (48/1000) = .064 mtr
Total Length of Main Bar = 5 + .120 + .120 - .064
= 5.176 mtr
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Number of Distribution Bar(12 mm ) in mesh.

Number of Dist. Bar = Width of mesh + 1 Distribution Bar

Spacing of Dist.bar 200mm c/c

5000 Main Bar10mm

+ 1 @100mmc/c Spacing
= 200
2900
= + 1
200
= 25 + 1 = 26 Nos.

Number of Distribution Bar(12 mm ) in mesh.

Number of Main Bar = Length of mesh + 1

Spacing of Dist.bar

10000
+ 1
= 100
10000
= + 1
100
= 100 + 1 = 101 Nos.

Note – In this Calculation We learn only how to find cut length of main or dist bar in
mesh and How to find number of main bar or dist.bar without Clear Cover
2.2 Procedure to find out cut length of “2L” Rectangular
Stirrups
Suppose we have a beam having a Width 230 mm and having a Depth 450 mm.The
diameter of the stirrup bar is 10 mm. The clear cover in the beam is 35 mm.

1. So calculate the cutting length of the rectangular stirrup is going to use

the beam?

10mm-2No.
Ring 150mm c/c
Ring 10mm@150c/c

16mm-3 No.
450mm

Span 7000mm 230mm

GIVEN DATA: Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Width of beam = 230 mm.

Depth of beam = 450 mm.
Clear cover = 35 mm.
Hook Length = 10d
Diameter of the stirrup bar = 10 mm.
Calculate cutting length of stirrup = ?

Procedure to be followed for calculating cutting length of rectangular/square

stirrup:

Step 1: Mark c/c distance of stirrup along base as ‘a’ as per the given structural
drawing of stirrup.

Step 2: Mark c/c distance of stirrup along depth stirrup as ‘b’ as per the given
structural drawing of stirrup.

Step 3: Calculate a & b separately from the given structural drawing of stirrup.

Step 4: See hook Detail in DWG and Count No.of bend for 90degree or 135degree.

Step 5: Now, calculate the cutting length of stirrup.

 10mm-2No.

Ring 10mm@150c/c

16mm-3 No.
b 450mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

230mm

Length of a = Width – 2(Clear cover) - 2(Half the diameter of the bar)

= 230 – 2(35) – 2(5)

= 150 mm

Length of b = Depth– 2(Clear cover) – 2(Half the diameter of the bar)

= 450– 2(35) – 2(5)

= 370 mm

Cutting length of stirrup......

Formula = 2(a + b)+ 2(10d) – 3(2d) – 2(3d)

#where Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

d = Diameter of the stirrup bar.

10d = is the length of the hook

2d = 90* Bends in stirrup(2x10)

3d = 135* Bends from gook sides(3x10)

By putting the given values in the formula we get the length of the stirrup.

Length of the bar = 2(150 + 370) + 2(10 x 10) – 3(2 x 10) – 2(3 x 10)

= 1040 + 200 – 60 – 60

= 1040 – 120

= 1120 mm or 1.120 m.
2.3 Procedure to find out cut length of “4L” Rectangular
Stirrups
Suppose we have a Beam having a Depth 500 mm and having a Width 400mm.
The diameter of the stirrup bar is 8 mm. The clear cover in the Column is 30 mm

4T20mm

Ring No. 1 dia 8mm

500mm b Ring No. 2 dia 8mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

400mm
GIVEN DATA:

Width of beam = 400 mm.

Depth of beam = 500 mm.
Clear cover = 30 mm.
Diameter of the stirrup bar = 8 mm.
Calculate cutting length of stirrup 1/2 = ?

Procedure to be followed for calculating cutting length of rectangular/square

stirrup:

Step 1: Mark c/c distance of stirrup 1 along width base as ‘a’ as per the given
structural drawing of stirrup.
Step 2: Mark c/c distance of stirrup 1 along depth side as ‘b’ as per the given
structural drawing of stirrup.
Step 3: Calculate a & b separately from the given structural drawing of stirrup.
Step 4: See hook Detail in DWG and Count No.of bend for 90degree or 135degree.
Step 5: Now, calculate the cutting length of stirrup 1.
Step 6: We know that Cutting Length of Stirrup 2 is same as stirrups 1. Bcoz 4Legged
First Caculate Ring No. 1

4T20mm

Ring No. 1 dia 8mm

500mm b Ring No. 2 dia 8mm

3 Gap in Ring so divide by 3

400mm

a= Width – (2xcover)-(2xring dia)-(2x half of bar)

X 2 + {(2 x half of bar)+(2 x half of ring dia)}
3

400 – (2 x 30)-(2 x 8)-(2 x 10)

= X 2 + {(2 x 10) + (2 x 4)}
3

= 230.7 mm Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

b = Depth – (2 x Cover) – (2 x half of ring dia)

= 500 – (2 x 30) – (2 x 4)
= 432 mm

Cutting Length of Ring 1 = 2(a+b) + hook - bend deduction

= 2(a+b) +(2 x hook length) – (3 x 2d 90deg) – (2 x 3d 135deg)
= 2(230.7+432) + (2x10x8) – (3x2x8) – (2x3x8)
= 1389.4 mm
= 1.389 m

Note - Cutting Length of Ring 2 = same as ring 1 bcoz size of ring is same.
2.4 Procedure to find out cut length of Helix (Spiral) Cage.

8mm Stirrups dia

600mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Given
Diameter of Column = 600 mm
Height of Column = 10 m
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Spacing in Spiral = 100 mm
Dia. of Spiral Stirrup = 8mm

Procedure to be followed for calculating cutting length of Helix(spiral) Cage:

Step 1: First of all we Calculate Length of One Spiral.

Step 2: Calculate Number of Spiral According to Height.

Step 3: Calculate the cutting length of Spiral Cage.

Step 1: First of all we Calculate Length of One Spiral.

Length of one Spiral = Circumference of one Spiral = 2 π r

= 2 x 3.14 x (radius of column – clear cover)

= 2 x 3014 x (300 – 40)

= 1632 mm

= 1.632 m
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Step 2: Calculate Number of Spiral According to Height.

Length of Column
No of Spiral = + 1
Pitch or Spacing

= 10000 =+ 1
100

= 101

Step 3: Calculate the cutting length of Spiral Cage.

Total Cutting Length Of Spiral Case = No. Of Spiral x Length of one Spiral

Total Cutting Length Of Spiral Case = 101 x 1.632

= 164.832 m
2.5 Procedure to find out cut length of Trapazium Shape
Stirrups
If we have col. 400 x 600 mm ..in this Column we found trapezium stirrups ,,,
Now,What is the procedure of Calculating This Stirrups.

600mm
All Main Dia 20mm

Stirrup Dia 8mm

400mm

Given

Clear Cover = 25mm Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Stirrup Dia = 8mm

Column Main Reinf. = 8 nos 20 mm dia
Dimension of Column = 400 x 600 mm

d c

a
Centre to centre distance

Centre to centre distance of main bar

= {(Length of Column) – (2 x Clear Cover) – (2 x Stirrups Dia) – (2 x Half of Main Vertical Bar Dia)} /

(Number of Equal Division in between Main Vertical Bar)

Centre to centre distance of main bar

= {(Length of Column) – (2 x Clear Cover) – (2 x Stirrups Dia) – (2 x Half of Main Vertical Bar Dia)} /

(Number of Equal Division in between Main Vertical Bar)

= {600 – (2 x 40) – (2 x 8) – (2 x 10)} / 3

= (600 – 80 – 16 – 20) / 3
= 484 / 3
= 161 mm

d c

a
Centre to centre distance

Calculation of a = (Length of Column) – (2 x Clear Cover)

= 600 – (2 x 40)
= 600 – 80
= 520 mm

Calculation of b = (C/C distance of Main Vertical Bar) + (2 x Half of Main Vertical Bar Dia)
+ (2 x Stirrups Dia)
= 161 + (2 x 10) + (2 x 8)
= 161 + 20 + 16
= 197 mm
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Calculation of c = in this calculation we use pyatha goras theorem

HEIGHT = Breadth of Column – (2 x Clear Cover) = 400 – (2 x 40)
320
= 400 – 80 = 320 mm

BASE = C/C Dist. of Main Bar + (Half of Main Bar Dia) + (Stirrups dia)
161
= 161 + 10 + 8 = 179 mm
Calculation of c = { (BASE)^2 + (HEIGHT)^2} By Pythagoras Theorem..

= √ { (179)^2 + (320)^2}

= √ (32041 + 102400)

= 367 mm

d c

a
Centre to centre distance
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length of Trapazium Stirrups = A + B + (2 X C) + Hook – Bend(5 135deg)

= 520 + 197 + (2 x 367) + (2 x 10 x 8) – (5 x 3 x 8)

= 1491 mm
2.6 Procedure to find out cut length of Traingular Shape
Stirrups
Procedure to be followed for calculating cutting length of Traingular stirrup:

Step 1: Mark c/c distance of stirrup along base as ‘a’ as per the given structural
drawing of stirrup.

Step 2: Mark c/c distance of stirrup along side of triangular stirrup as ‘b’ as per the
given structural drawing of stirrup.

Step 3: Calculate a & b separately from the given structural drawing of stirrup.

Step 4: To calculate H from the given stirrup drawing, draw a perpendicular from
apex of triangular stirrup to base of stirrup which is equal to ‘b’. (Refer Figure - 2)

Step 5: With the help of Pythagoras theorem,,find hypotenuse

Now, calculate the cutting length of stirrup.

Calculation part: Suppose we take 600x500mm Column.
General Notes:
For hook part, consider as 10d.
For 45˚ bend, consider as d.
For 90˚ bend, consider as 2d.
For 135˚ bend, consider as 3d.
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
 Size of column = 600mmx500 mm
Diameter of stirrup bar, Ø = 8mm
No. of 135˚ bend = 4
Take clear cover as 40mm
a = 600 – 2 x clear cover – 2 x (half of dia of bar)
= 600 – 2 x 40 – 2 x (8/2)
= 512 mm.

b = 500 – 2 x clear cover – 2 x (half of dia of bar)

= 500 -2 x 40 – 2 x (8/2) = 412 mm.

To calculate H, refer Figure - 2

2 bend135°
135

H H (485mm)
b

1 bend135° 1 bend135°
a/2 a/2
512 mm

By using Hypotenuse Formula, Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

 H = √((a/2)² + b²)
H = √((a/2)² + b²) = √((512/2)² + (412)²)
H = 485mm.
Now, Cutting length of Traingular stirrup
= 2 x H + a + hook – bend (135˚)
= 2 x H + a +(2x10xd) – (4no. X 3 x d)
= 2 X 485 + 512 +(2 X10X8) – (4X3X8)
= 1546mm = 1.546m.
2.7 Procedure to find out cut length of Diamond Shape
Stirrups
Stirrups: Stirrups are lateral ties provided in column to resist shear force and to hold
longitudinal bars (main bars) of column in position.

Diamond stirrups are nothing but rhombus shaped stirrup.

Cutting length of Rhombus (Diamond) stirrup:

Procedure to be followed for calculating cutting length of Rhombus (Diamond)

stirrup:

Step 1: Mark ‘a’& ‘b’ in given structural drawing of stirrup.

Step 2: Calculate any one side of rhombus, H using hypotenuse formula. (refer
Figure - 2)

Step 3: Calculate the cutting length of rhombus stirrup.

Calculation part:

600mm

500mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Size of column = 600 x 500mm

Diameter of stirrup bar = 8mm
Stirrups hook = 10 d
Clear cover = 40mm
No. of 90˚ Bend = 3 & No. of 135˚ Bend = 2
 600mm

a/2
b/2 500mm
b/2
H

a
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

a = 600 – 2 x clear cover = 600- 2 x 40 = 520mm

b = 500 – 2 x clear cover = 500- 2 x 40 = 420mm

By using Hypotenuse Formula,(Pythagoras theorem)

 H = √((a/2)² +( b/2)²)

H = √((a/2)² + (b/2)²) = √((520/2)² + (420/2)²)

H = 334.21 mm

Now,Cutting length of stirrup

= 4 x H + {2 x 10 x d} (hook) – {3 x 2 x d }(90˚ bend) – {2 x 3 x d }(135˚ bend)

= 4 x 334.21 + {2x10x8} – {3x2x8} – {2x3x8}

= 1400.84mm = 1.4m
2.8 Procedure to find out cut length of Circular Column
Stirrups
Example...if we have circular column size 600 mm....then how to find Cutting
Length

Clear Cover 40mm

600 mm

d =(600-40-40-4-4)
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
Given....

From the Diagram,

Clear Cover = 40mm

Column Diameter (D) = 600 mm
Stirrups = 8mm,, Hook Length = 10d

Mark c/c distance of stirrup (d)

d= (Total Diameter of column – both side cover – both side stirrup half dia.)

d= (600 - 40 – 40 – 4 – 4) = 512mm c/c

Cutting Length = Circumference of stirrup + (2 × hook length) - (2×90°bend)

= π d + (2 x 10 x 8) – (2 x 2 x 8)
= 3.14 x 512 + (160) – (32)
= 1608 – 160 – 32
= 1736 mm = 1.736 Mtr.
2.9 Procedure to find out cut length of Bent up Bar
As a site engineer, you need to calculate the cutting length of bars according to the
slab dimensions and give instructions to the bar benders.

For small area of construction, you can hand over the reinforcement detailing to the
bar benders. They will take care of cutting length. But beware, that must not be
accurate. Because they do not give importance to the bends and cranks. They may
give some extra inches to the bars for the bends which are totally wrong. So it is
always recommended that as a site engineer calculate the cutting length yourself..

Where,
Diameter of the bar = 12 mm
Clear Cover = 25 mm
Clear Span (L) = 8000
Slab Thickness = 200 mm
Development Length(Ld) = 40d
Cutting Length = Clear Span of Slab + (2 x Development Length) +
(2 x inclined length) – (45° bend x 4) – (90° bend x 2)

Inclined length = 0.42 D

As you can see there are four 45°bends at the inner side (1,2,3 & 4) and two 90° bends
( a,b ).
45° = 1d ; 90° = 2d
45° bend 2

Slab thick.200mm
90° bend 1 d
Ld

Span 8000mm

Column Column
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length = Clear Span of Slab + (2 X Ld) +(2 x 0.42D) – (1d x 4) - (2d x 2)
 Slab thick.200mm

Ld

Span 8000mm

Column Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS Column

Cutting Length = Clear Span of Slab + (2 X Ld) +(2 x 0.42D) – (1d x 4) – (2d x 2)
[BBS Shape Codes]
Where,
d = Diameter of the bar.
Ld = Development length of bar.
D = Height of the bend bar.
In the above formula, all values are known except ‘D’.
So we need to find out the value of “D”.
D = Slab Thickness – (2 x clear cover) – (diameter of bar)
= 200 – (2 × 25) – 12
= 138 mm

Now, putting all values in the formula

Cutting Length = Clear Span of Slab + (2 x Ld) +(2 x 0.42D) – (1d x 4) – (2d x 2)
= 8000 + (2 x 40 x 12) +(2 x 0.42 x 138) – (1 x 12 x 4) – (2 x 12 x 2)
Cutting Length = 8980 mm or 8.98 m.
 2.10 How to calculate Cutting length of Chair Bar in Raft Footing .

Top & Bot. 1200 mm

Main/Dist Bar
@ 16mm@150c/c

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS Cover 50mm

Given :-
Raft Footing
Height of footing = 1.2 m
Main bars & dist. Bar = 16 mm dia @150 mm c/c Top or Bottom.
Clear Cover = 50 mm
Cutting length of chair bar = ?

Step 1 : Find out the height of chair bar.

Chair Height =Footing Height - [(Upper + Lower Side Cover) + (Upper side main & dist. bar dia +
lower side main bar dia)]

Chair Height = 1200 mm – [(50+50) + (16+16+16)] mm = 1052 mm or 1.052 m

Step 2 : Head of chair bar = 50 x d (dia= 12 mm)

So, 50 x 12 = 600 (the diameter of bar should not be under 12 mm)

Step 3 : Chair bar leg = 2 nos c/c distance + 50 mm (bars which are located at bottom)
= 2 x 150 mm + 50 mm = 350 mm

Cutting length of chair = (1head + 2 height + 2 leg) _4 bend of 90°

Now, the cutting length will be calculated as follow

=[600 + (1052 x 2) + (350 x 2)] – (4 x 2 x 12) mm (as the chair is bent at 4 sides..4x2d)
= 3308 mm or 3.308 mtr
Bar Bending Schedule
Part - 3
 3.1 Bar Bending Schedule for Isolated footing

If we have isolated Footing then how to Calculate Reinforcement for BBS.

Length
2000 mm

Width
1500 mm
C1

PCC

Dist.Bar 10mm@150c/c
Main Bar 12mm@100mm c/c
Distribution Bar

Given Main Bar

Size of Footing = 2000mm x 1500mm Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Clear Cover = 50 mm
No. Of Footing = 1 nos
Main Bar = 12mm @ 100 mm c/c Spacing
Distribution Bar = 10mm @ 150 mm c/c Spacing
Hook Length = 9d

Step : 1 Cutting Length of Main Bar

The Main Bar is Always in the Short Span ,wheather it is a Slab or Footing.

Main Bar
Shape Of Main Bar Distribution Bar

Cutting Length of Main Bar = Width of Footing – (2 x Clear Cover ) + (2 x 9d hook) –

(2 bend 90deg)
= 1500 mm – (2 x 50) + (2 x 9 x12) – (2 x 2 x 12)
= 1500 mm – 100 + 216 – 48
= 1568 mm
Step : 2 Cutting Length of Distribution Bar

Shape Of Distribution Bar Distribution Bar

Main Bar

Cutting Length of Distribution Bar = Length of Footing – (2 x Clear Cover ) + (2 x 9d hook) –

(2 bend 90deg)
= 2000 mm – (2 x 50) + (2 x 9 x10) – (2 x 2 x 10)
= 2000 mm – 100 + 180 – 40
= 2040 mm

2000 mm

1500 mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Step : 3 Number of Main Bar(12 mm ) in Footing.

Number of Main Bar = Length – (2 x Clear Cover) + 1

Spacing Distribution Bar

2000 – (2 x 50) Main Bar

+ 1
= 100
1900
= + 1
100
= 20 Nos.
Step : 4 Number of Distribution Bar(10 mm ) in Footing.

Width – (2 x Clear Cover)

No. of Distribution Bar = + 1
Spacing

= 1500 – (2 x 50)
+ 1
150
= 1400 + 1
150

= 10.33 ( we say 10 bar)

See BBS of Isolated Footing

in pdf Sheet -1
 3.2 Bar Bending Schedule for Raft footing
If we have Raft Rectangular Footing then how to Calculate Reinforcement for
BBS.

Length
3000 mm

Width
2000 mm
450 mm C1

PCC

Dist.Bar 8mm@150c/c
Main Bar 10mm@100mm c/c
Distribution Bar
Given Main
MainBarBa
Size of Footing(CF2) = 3000mm x 2000mm
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
Height = 450mm
Clear Cover = 50 mm
No. Of Footing = 2 nos
Main Bar Top or Bottom = 10mm @ 100 mm c/c Spacing
Distribution Bar Top or Bottom = 8mm @ 150 mm c/c Spacing

Step : 1 Cutting Length of Main Bar Bottom or Top

The Main Bar is Always in the Short Span ,wheather it is a Slab or Footing.

300 mm Shape Of Main Bar 300 mm

50 50
50 2000mm 50

Cutting Length of Main Bar = Width of Footing – (2 x Cover ) + (2 x Height) - (2 bend90deg)

= 2000 mm – (2 x 50) + (2 x 300) – (2 x 2 x 10 )
= 2000 mm – 100 + 600 – 40
= 2460 mm
Step : 2 Cutting Length of Distribution Bar Bottom or Top
The Main Bar is Always in the Short Span ,wheather it is a Slab or Footing.

300 mm Shape Of Distribution Bar 300 mm

50 50

50 3000mm 50

Cutting Length of Dist. Bar = length of Footing – (2 x Cover ) + (2 x Height) – (2 bend90deg)

= 3000 mm – (2 x 50) + (2 x 300) – (2 x 2 x 8 )
= 3000 mm – 100 + 600 – 32
= 3468 mm

3000 mm

2000 mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Step : 3 Number of Top or Bottom Main Bar(10 mm ) in Footing.

Number of Main Bar = Length – (2 x Clear Cover) + 1 Distribution Bar

Spacing
Main Bar10mm
3000 – (2 x 50) + 1 @100mm Spacing
= 100
2900
= + 1
100
= 30 Nos. X 2(top or bottom)

= 60 Nos.
Step : 4 Number of Top or Bottom Distribution Bar(10 mm ) in Footing.

Distribution Bar
Number of Main Bar = width – (2 x Clear Cover) + 1 8mm@150mmc/c
Spacing
Main Bar
2000 – (2 x 50) + 1
= 150
1900
= + 1
150
= 13.66 Nos{14 bar}. X 2(top or bottom)

= 28 Nos.

See BBS of Raft Footing

In pdf Sheet -2
 3.3 Bar Bending Schedule For Column(G+3)

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Ld 800mm
Slab 125mm
Given
Zone A

3000mm C 1 Column Size 600 x 300mm

Zone B

Zone A

Slab 125mm
300mm
Zone A

3000mm Ring 8mm

Spacing Zone B
150mm 600mm
Zone A
20mm 4 nos
Slab 125mm
16mm 2 nos
Spacing
Zone A
100mm
Clear Cover in Column 40mm
3000mm Zone B
Clear Cover in slab 25mm
Spacing
150mm Zone A
Clear Cover in footing 50mm
Slab 125mm
Overlap Length 50d
Zone A
Column L 300mm
3000mm Zone B
Development Length Ld 50 d
Zone A
Hook 9d
Beam 300mm
Ring Spacing at Zone A L/4 100mm

NGL at Zone B L/2 150mm

1200mm Zone A Slab Thickness 125mm

Plinth Beam Depth 300mm

Floor to Floor Internally 3000mm

450mm 300 300 No. Of Column 5

Footing Mesh Reinforcement

2000mm Main Bar 20mm
Distribution Bar 20mm
Footing Cover 50mm
1500mm C1
Step 1 – Find the Cutting length of Vertical Bar(20mm)

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)

First we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar below Plinth Level

Length of bar Below Plinth Beam
= (Column L) + (Footing Height – Clear Cover – Main bar – Dist.Bar) + (Column Height below Plinth)
= 300 + ( 450 – 50 – 20 – 20 ) + 1200 mm
= 300 + 360 + 1200 mm
= 1860 mm = 1.860 Meter

Second we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar Above Plinth Level.

= (G.F + 1st + 2nd + 3rd Floor Height Internally) + (Slab Thickness G.F + 1st + 2nd) + ( 4TH Slab Ld)
=(4 x 3000 ) + ( 3 x 125 ) + (50 x 20)
=12000 mm + 375 mm+ 1000 mm
=13375mm=13.375 Meter.

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
= 1860 mm + 300 mm + 13375 mm

= 15535 mm = 15.535 Meter

15.335m > 12m i.e. provide Overlap According to Practically Requirment...if we will provide
1 lap only then..problem face in handling of vertical bar,so Overlap Provide Floor to Floor
For Easily Handling and Perfection in Alignment of bar..

= 15535 + ( 4 x 50 x d)

= 15535 + ( 4 x 50 x 20)

= 15535 + 4000

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm= 19535 mm or 19.535 Meter

OverLap Note Point – 1.Splice Located minimum but away from column & Beam
Junction.this portion left Atleast L/4 portion ,
2.Laps should be staggered and alternate.
3.Laps should not be parallel to each other.
Step 2 – Find the Cutting length of Vertical Bar(16mm)
First we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar below Plinth Level
Length of bar Below Plinth Beam
= (Column L) + (Footing Height – Clear Cover – Main bar – Dist.Bar) + (Column Height below Plinth)
= 300 + ( 450 – 50 – 20 – 20 ) + 1200 mm
= 300 + 360 + 1200 mm
= 1860 mm = 1.860 Meter

Second we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar Above Plinth Level.

= (G.F + 1st + 2nd + 3rd Floor Height Internally) + (Slab Thickness G.F + 1st + 2nd) + ( 4TH Slab Ld)
=(4 x 3000 ) + ( 3 x 125 ) + (50 x 16)
=12000 mm + 375 mm+ 800 mm
=13175mm=13.175 Meter.

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 16 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)

= 1860 mm + 300 mm + 13175 mm

= 15335 mm = 15.335 Meter
15.335m > 12m i.e. provide Overlap According to Practically Requirment...if we will provide
1 lap only then..problem face in handling of vertical bar,so Overlap Provide Floor to Floor
For Easily Handling and Perfection in Alignment of bar.. Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

= 15335 + ( 4 x 50 x d)
= 15335 + ( 4 x 50 x 16)
= 15335 + 3200
Cutting Length of Vertical bar 16 mm= 18535 mm or 18535 Meter

Cutting length of 20mm/16mm Vertical Bar

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm 19535 mm or 19.535 Meter
Cutting Length of Vertical bar 16 mm 18535 mm or 18.535 Meter (diff in overlap)

Step 3 – Cutting Length of Stirrups

Length of One Hook = 9d

Calculation of A = 600 – 40 -40 – 4 – 4 = 512 mm
Calculation of B = 300 – 40 -40 – 4 – 4 = 212 mm
Cutting length of Stirrup = Perimeter of stirrup + No. Of Hook – Bend Deduction90/135deg
= 2(A+B) + (2x9d Hook)-(3x2d 90Deg Bend)-(2x3d 135 Deg Bend)
= 2(512+212) + ( 2x9x8) - (3x2x8 ) - (2x3x8)
= 1496 mm
 Step 4 – Number of Stirrups in Zone A or Zone B

Ld 800mm
Slab 125mm 1st Number of Ring in Zone A ????
L/4 Zone A 750
Number of Ring =( Distance/Spacing)+1
3000mm
L/2 Zone B 1500
Zone A Total Length
= 1650 + ( 8 x 750 ) + (3x125 Slab )+(300 beam)
L/4 Zone A 750

Slab 125mm Zone A Spacing(given) = 100mm c/c

Zone A 750
Number of Ring in Zone A=( Distance/Spacing)+1
3000mm =(8325/100)+1
Spacing Zone B 1500
150mm = 83.25 +1= 84 Rings

Zone A 750
Slab 125mm
Spacing
Zone A 750 2nd Number of Ring in Zone B ????
100mm

3000mm Zone B 1500 Number of Ring =( Distance/Spacing)+1

Spacing
Zone A 750 Zone A Total Length
150mm
= 1500 X 4
Slab 125mm = 6000 mm
Zone A 750
Zone B Spacing(given) = 150mm c/c
3000mm Zone B 1500
Number of Ring in ZoneB=( Distance/Spacing)+1
Zone A 750 =(6000/150)+1
= 40 +1= 41 Rings
Beam 300mm

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

NGL
1200mm Zone A 1650

Number of Ring in Zone A = 84 Rings

Number of Ring in ZoneB = 41 Rings
Total Number of Ring in Zone A/ZoneB = 125 Rings
450mm 300 300
See BBS of Column(G+3)
In pdf Sheet -3
3.4 Bar Bending Schedule For Column Without Overlap

Ld

Slab 125mm Given

Spacing 100mm Zone A L/4

C2 Column Size 600 x 300mm

3000mm 150mm Zone B L/2

Spacing 100mm Zone A L/4

Beam 300mm 300mm

NGL Ring 8mm

1200mm Zone A 600mm

20mm 4 nos
16mm 2 nos

450mm 300 300

Footing Mesh Reinforcement

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS Main Bar 20mm
Distribution Bar 20mm

Clear Cover in Column 40mm

Clear Cover in slab 25mm

Clear Cover in footing 50mm

Column L 300mm

Development Length Ld 50 d

Hook 9d

Ring Spacing at Zone A L/4 100mm

at Zone B L/2 150mm

Slab Thickness 125mm

Plinth Beam Depth 300mm

Floor to Floor Internally 3000mm

Number of Column 10
Step 1 – Find the Cutting length of Vertical Bar(20mm)

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)

First we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar below Plinth Level

Length of bar Below Plinth Beam
= (Column L) + (Footing Height – Clear Cover – Main bar – Dist.Bar) + (Column Height below Plinth)
= 300 + ( 450 – 50 – 20 – 20 ) + 1200 mm
= 300 + 360 + 1200 mm
= 1860 mm = 1.860 Meter
Second we Calculate Full Length Of Bar Above Plinth Level.
= (G.F Height + Slab Ld)
={ 3000 + (50 x 20)}
= 3000 mm + 1000 mm
=4000mm=4 Meter.

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)
= 1860 mm + 300 mm + 4000 mm

= 6160 mm = 6.160 Meter

6.610 m < 12m i.e..... its Mean NO NEED TO OVERLAP

Step 2 – Find the Cutting length of Vertical Bar(16mm)

First we Calculate Full Length Of Bar below Plinth Level
Length of bar Below Plinth Beam
= (Column L) + (Footing Height – Clear Cover – Main bar – Dist.Bar) + (Column Height below Plinth)
= 300 + ( 450 – 50 – 20 – 20 ) + 1200 mm
= 300 + 360 + 1200 mm
= 1860 mm = 1.860 Meter

Second we Calculate Ful Length Of Bar Above Plinth Level. Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
= (G.F Height + Slab Ld)
={ 3000 + (50 x 16)}
= 3000 mm + 800 mm
=3800mm=3.8 Meter.

Cutting Length of Vertical bar 16 mm= (Length of bar Below Plinth Beam)+(Plinth Beam)
+ (Full Length of Bar Above Plinth beam)

= 1860 mm + 300 mm + 3800 mm

= 5960 mm = 5.96 Meter
 Cutting length of 20mm/16mm Vertical Bar
Cutting Length of Vertical bar 20 mm 6160 mm or 6.160 Meter
Cutting Length of Vertical bar 16 mm 5960 mm or 5.960 Meter

Step 3 – Cutting Length of Stirrups Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Length of One Hook = 9d

Calculation of A = 600 – 40 -40 – 4 – 4 = 512 mm
Calculation of B = 300 – 40 -40 – 4 – 4 = 212 mm
Cutting length of Stirrup = Perimeter of stirrup + No. Of Hook – Bend Deduction90/135deg
= 2(A+B) + (2x9d Hook)-(3x2d 90Deg Bend)-(2x3d 135 Deg Bend)
= 2(512+212) + ( 2x9x8) - (3x2x8 ) - (2x3x8)
= 1496 mm

Step 4 – Number of Stirrups in Zone A or Zone B

Ld 1st Number of Ring in Zone A ????

Slab 125mm
Number of Ring =( Distance/Spacing)+1
Zone A L/4
Spacing 100mm
Zone A Total Length
3000mm 150mm Zone B L/2 = 1650 + ( 2 x 750 L/4 ) + (300 beam)
=3450mm
Spacing 100mm Zone A L/4 Zone A Spacing(given) = 100mm c/c
Beam 300mm
Number of Ring in Zone A=( Distance/Spacing)+1
=(3450/100)+1
= 34.5 +1= 36 Rings
1200mm Zone A
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

2nd Number of Ring in Zone B ????

Number of Ring =( Distance/Spacing)+1

450mm 300 300 Zone A Total Length

= 1500mm
Zone B Spacing(given) = 150mm c/c
Number of Ring in Zone A = 36 Rings
Number of Ring in ZoneB = 11 Rings Number of Ring in ZoneB=( Distance/Spacing)+1
Total Number of Ring in = 46 Rings =(1500/150)+1
Zone A/ZoneB = 10 +1= 11 Rings
See BBS of Column(Without Overlap)
In pdf Sheet - 4
 3.5 Bar Bending Schedule For Plinth Beam

Ring 8mm@150c/c
PB1 PB1 12mm-2No.

450 PB1 12mm-3 No.

3000mm 3000mm

PB2 5000mm 10mm-2No.

PB2
All Col..230 x 450mm

450 PB2 16mm-3 No.

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

230mm
PB1 PB1

We Calculate Reinforcement of Plinth Beam PB2

Ld -40d
Ring 150mm c/c

Span 5000mm PB2

Column Column Column

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS 10mm-2No.

Given.
Ring 8mm@150c/c
 Clear Span of Beam = 5000 mm
 Development Length Ld = 40d 450 PB2 16mm-3 No.
 Clear Cover = 25 mm assume
 Bottom = 3 numbers of 16mm
 Top = 2 numbers of 10mm
 Stirrups = 8mm @ 150mm 230mm

 No of PB2 BEAM =2
Step 1 : Find cutting length of Main top bar

Top bar 10mm 2 no.

Ld

Span 5000mm PB2

Column Column

Cutting length of top bar = Clear Span + 2 x Development length( Ld ) – (2 bend 90deg)

= 5000 + (2 x 40d) –( 2 x 2d)

= 5000 + (2 x 40 x 10) – (2 x 2 x 10)

= 5760 mm

Step 2 : Find cutting length of Main Bottom bar

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Ld
Bottom bar 16mm 3 no.

Span 5000mm PB2

Column Column

Cutting length of Bottom bar = Clear Span + 2 x Development length( Ld ) – (2 bend 90deg)

= 5000 + (2 x 40d) –( 2 x 2d)

= 5000 + (2 x 40 x 16) – (2 x 2 x 16)

= 6216 mm
Step 3 : Find Out No. Of Ring in Beam.

Ring 150mm c/c

Span 5000mm PB2

Number of Stirrups required = (Clear Span of Beam/Spacing Stirrups)+ 1

= (5000 / 150) +1 = 34 No.s

Step 4 – Find out cutting length of Stirrup

10mm-2No.

8mm Ring @ 150mmc/c

A 450 PB2 16mm-3 No.

230mm Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

B
Length of One Hook = 9d

Calculation of A = 450 – 25 – 25 – 4 – 4 = 392

Calculation of B = 230 – 25 – 25 – 4 – 4 = 172

Cutting length of Stirrup = Perimeter of stirrup + No. Of Hook – Bend Deduction90/135deg

= 2(A+B) + (2x9d Hook)-(3x2d 90Deg Bend)-(2x3d 135 Deg Bend)

= 2(392+172) + ( 2x9x8) - (3x2x8 ) - (2x3x8)

= 1176 mm
See BBS For Plinth Beam
In pdf Sheet - 5
3.6 Bar Banding Schedule For Beam With Extra Bar

Suppose Same Drawing Span Related to Plinth Beam Drawing,then how to find BBS

1250mm
Top Extra 2nos 16mm 1250 mm
A
L/4 L/4

L/6 L/6
A Bottom Extra 2nos 20mm
833mm 833mm
5000mm (B2 Beam)
A
Bottom Main 3nos 16 mm

Top Main 2nos 16mm

16mm-2No.

Given. Ring 8mm@150c/c

 Clear Span of B2 Beam = 5000 mm 450 B2

 Development Length Ld = 40d 20mm-2No Extra

 Clear Cover = 25 mm assume 16mm-3 No.

 Bottom Main = 3 nos 16mm 230mm
 Bottom Extra = 2 nos 20mm
 Top Main = 2 nos of 16mm Sec.A-A
 Top Extra =2nos 16mm
 Stirrups = 8mm @ 100mm at Support ,,150mm at mid
 Number of Beam B2 =2

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Zone A 100mm Zone B 150mm Zone A 100mm

L/3 L/3 L/3
L/4 L/4

Spacing Detail

L/6 L/6

5000mm (B2 Beam)

Step 1 : Find cutting length of Main top bar

Top bar 16mm 2 no.

Ld

Span 5000mm B2

Column Column

Cutting length of top bar = Clear Span + 2 x Development length( Ld ) – (2 bend 90deg)

= 5000 + (2 x 40d) –( 2 x 2d)

= 5000 + (2 x 40 x 16) – (2 x 2 x 16)

16mm-2No.
= 6216 mm
Ring 8mm@150c/c

450 B2

16mm-3 No.

230mm

Step 2 : Find cutting length of Main Bottom bar

Bottom bar 16mm 3 no.

Ld

Span 5000mm PB2

Column Column
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting length of Bottom bar = Clear Span + 2 x Development length( Ld ) – (2 bend 90deg)

= 5000 + (2 x 40d) –( 2 x 2d)

= 5000 + (2 x 40 x 16) – (2 x 2 x 16)

= 6216 mm
Step 3 : Find cutting length of Main top Extra bar

1250mm
Top Extra 2nos 16mm 1250 mm
L/4 L/4

L/6 L/6
Bottom Extra 2nos 20mm
833mm 833mm
5000mm (B2 Beam)
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting length of top Extra bar = L/4 Span + Development length( Ld ) – (1 bend 90deg)

= (5000/4) + ( 40d) –( 1 x 2d)

= 1250 + ( 40 x 16) – ( 2 x 16)

= 1858 mm

Step 3 : Find cutting length of Bottom Extra bar

Cutting length of top Extra bar = Total Span – L/6 Span Both Side

= 5000 – (2 x 5000/6)

= 5000 – (2 x 833)

=5000 – 1666

= 3334 mm
Step 3 : Find Out No. Of Ring in Beam.

Zone A 100mm Zone B 150mm Zone A 100mm

L/3 L/3 L/3

Spacing Detail

5000mm (B2 Beam)

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
For Zone A
Distance of Zone A = L/3 = 5000/3 = 1666mm

No. Of Ring in Zone A = (Distance of Zone A)/Spacing + 1

= 1666/100 + 1
= 18 nos x 2 Side
= 36 Nos
For Zone B
Distance of Zone B = L/3 = 5000/3 = 1666mm

No. Of Ring in Zone A = (Distance of Zone B)/Spacing + 1

= 1666/150 + 1
= 12 Nos
Total No of Ring = 36 + 12 = 48 Ring

Step 4 – Find out cutting length of Stirrup 10mm-2No.

8mm Ring

450 PB2 16mm-3 No.

A

230mm

B
Length of One Hook = 9d
Calculation of A = 450 – 25 – 25 – 4 – 4 = 392
Calculation of B = 230 – 25 – 25 – 4 – 4 = 172
Cutting length of Stirrup = Perimeter of stirrup + No. Of Hook – Bend Deduction90/135deg
= 2(A+B) + (2x9d Hook)-(3x2d 90Deg Bend)-(2x3d 135 Deg Bend)
= 2(392+172) + ( 2x9x8) - (3x2x8 ) - (2x3x8)
= 1176 mm
See BBS For Beam with Extra
In pdf Sheet -6
3.7 BAR BENDING SCHEDULE OF LINTEL BEAM

2 nos 12mm
2500 mm 230mm Ø

150mm

L1 Lintel ( 150mm x 230mm)

3nos 16mm Ø
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Given
Length of Lintel (L1) = 2500 mm
Clear Cover = 25 mm
Dimension of Lintel = 230 x 150mm
Stirrups = 8mm Ø @ 125 c/c
Top Reinforcement = 12 mm Ø 2 nos
Bottom Reinforcement = 16 mm Ø 3 nos
Number Of L1 Lintel = 10

Step 1. Cutting Length Of Top Bars

Length of Top bar = Length of lintel – clear cover for both sides
= 2500 – 2 x 25 [Clear cover for both sides]
=2450 mm
= 2.4 m.

Step 2. Cutting Length Of Bottom Bars

Length of Bottom bar = Length of lintel – clear cover for both sides
= 2500 – 2 x 25 [Clear cover for both sides]
= 2450 mm = 2.4 m
Step 3. Cutting Length Of Stirrups:
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
a = 230 -25 -25 -8 = 172 mm
b = 150 – 25 – 25 -8 = 84 mm.
Cutting length of stirrups = 2(a+b) + Hooks Length – Bend
Hooks length = 10d

Cutting length of stirrups = 2(a+b) +2x10x8 –(3x2x8 90 deg) – (2 x 3 x8 135deg)

= 2(172 + 82) + 160 -48 – 48
= 572 mm

230mm
Step 4. Calculate No Of Stirrups:

b 150mm

No of stirrups ={(Total length of lintel)/(c/c distance between strriups)} + 1

= (2500/125) + 1
= 21

See BBS For Lintel

In pdf Sheet -7
 3.8 Bar Bending Schedule For Retaining Wall

Procedure to find out the BBS of Retaining Wall is 30m long.

Stem Main Bar @ Right Side

200mm
300 c/c

All Right Side

Dist, Bar 8mm @300 c/c 6000mm

Main Bar 16mm @300 c/c

300 c/c
Dist, Bar 8mm @250 c/c
all Left Side

3800mm

Main Bar 16mm @300 c/c

Main Bar 12mm @200 c/c

300
c/c

1800mm

300mm L Main Bar 16mm @300

c/c

500mm

Pcc
100mm 750mm 600mm 1650mm 100mm

In Footing(top or bottom reinf.)

Main Bar 20mm@ 150mm c/c
Dist. bar 12mm @ 250mm c/c

Given
Length of Retaining Wall = 30 m Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
Clear Cover in Footing = 50mm
Clear Cover in Stem = 30mm
Base Slab Reinforcement
Main Bar @ 20mm @ 150mm c/c(top or bottom)
Dist. Bar @ 12mm @ 250mm c/c(top or bottom)
Stem Reinforcement Left Side
Main Bar @ 12mm @ 200mm c/c
Dist. Bar @ 8mm @ 250mm c/c
Stem Reinforcement Left Side
Main Bar @ 16mm @ 300mm c/c(low/medium/high)
Dist. Bar @ 8mm @ 300mm c/c(full Height)
Step 1 : Find Cutting Length of Main/Dist. Bar of Base Slab

500mm
250mm

Pcc
750mm 600mm 1650mm

In Footing(top or bottom reinf.)

Main Bar 20mm@ 150mm c/c
Dist. bar 12mm @ 250mm c/c
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length of Main Bar = Total width of Footing – Clear Cover + “L” Length - Bend Deduction
= (750+600+1650) – (2 x 50) + ( 2 x 250) – (2 x 2d 90 deg bend)
= 3000 mm - 100mm + 500 mm – ( 2 x 2 x 20)
= 3000 mm - 100mm + 500 mm – 80 mm
= 3320 mm = 3.320 m

Cutting Length of Dist. Bar = Length of Footing(30m) – Clear Cover + “L” Length -
Bend Deduction + Overlap50d
= (30000) – (2 x 50) + ( 2 x 250) – (2 x 2d 90 deg bend) + (2 x 50 x 12 )
= (30000) – (2 x 50) + ( 2 x 250) – (2 x 2 x 12 ) + (1200)
= 30000 mm – 100 mm + 500 mm – 48 mm + 1200
= 31552 mm = 31.552 m

No. Of Main Bar in Base Slab = (Length – Side Cover)/Spacing + 1

= (30000 – 100)/150 + 1
= 29900 / 150 + 1
= 200 Nos x 2 ( for top or bottom)
= 400 Nos

No. Of Dist. Bar in Base Slab = (Width – Side Cover)/Spacing + 1

= (3000 – 100)/250 + 1
= 2900 / 250 + 1
= 13 Nos x 2 ( for top or bottom)
= 26 Nos
 Step 2 : Find Cutting Length of Main/Dist. Bar of Stem Left Side

Stem Main Bar @ Left Side

200mm

200 200 200

6000mm

Dist, Bar 8mm @250 c/c

all Left Side
250

Main Bar 12mm @200 c/c 250

12mm

300mm L 20 mm

500mm

Cutting Length of Main Bar Left Side = Total Height – Clear Cover top + “L” Length - Bend Deduction
= {Stem + Base Slab} – Clear Cover top + “L” Length - Bend Deduction
= { 6000 + (500-cover-main-dist)} – 30mm top cover + 300 – (1 x 2 d)
= { 6000 + (500-50-20-12)} – 30 + 300 – (1 x 2 x 12)
= { 6000 + 418} – 30 + 300 – 24
= 6664 mm = 6.664 m Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length of Dist. Bar Left Side = Length of Footing(30m) – Clear Cover + Overlap50d
= (30000) – (2 x 50) + (2 x 50 x 8mm )
= 30000 – 100 + 800
= 30,700 mm = 30.7 m

No. Of Stem Main Bar Left Side = (Length – Side Cover)/Spacing + 1

= (30000 – 100)/200 + 1
= 150 Nos

No. Of Dist. Bar in Left Side = (Height )/Spacing + 1

= (6500 – 50 bot.cover – 30 top cover –20 Main –12 Dist. )/250 + 1
= (6500 – 50 -30 -20 -12)/250 + 1
= 26 Nos
 Step 3 : Find Cutting Length of Main/Dist. Bar of Stem Right Side
Stem Main Bar @ Right Side
150mm
300 c/c

All Right Side

Dist, Bar 8mm @300 c/c 6000mm

Main Bar 16mm @300 c/c

300 c/c

3800mm

Main Bar 16mm @300 c/c

300
c/c

1800mm
300
300mm L
Main Bar 16mm @300
c/c 300

500m
m
Pcc
100 100 100

CUTTING LENGTH CALCULATION

16 mm Dia main Bar Long= {Stem + Base Slab} – Clear Cover top +( “L”Length botm + top)
- Bend Deduction
= { 6000 + (500-cover-main-dist)} – 30mm top cover + (300+150) – (2 x 2 d)
= { 6000 + (500-50-20-12)} – 30 + 450 – (2 x 2 x 16)
= { 6000 + 418} – 30 + 450 – 64
= 6774mm = 6.774m Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

16 mm Dia main Bar Medium= {Stem + Base Slab} +( “L”Length botm ) - Bend Deduction
= {3800 + 418 } + 300 - (1 x 2 x 16 )
= 4486 mm = 4.486 m

16 mm Dia main Bar Short = {Stem + Base Slab} +( “L”Length botm ) - Bend Deduction
= {1800 + 418 } + 300 - (1 x 2 x 16 )
= 2486 mm = 2.486 m

8 mm Dia Dist Bar Right Side = Length of Footing(30m) – Clear Cover + Overlap50d
= (30000) – (2 x 50) + (2 x 50 x 8mm )
= 30000 – 100 + 800
= 30,700 mm = 30.7 m
No. Of Stem Main Bar Right Side = (Length – Side Cover)/Spacing + 1
= (30000 – 100)/ 100 + 1
= 300 Nos total main bar
= 100 main bar long
= 100 main bar medium
= 100 main bar short

No. Of Dist. Bar in Left Side = (Height )/Spacing + 1

= (6500 – 50 bot.cover – 30 top cover –20 Main –12 Dist. )/250 + 1
= (6500 – 50 -30 -20 -12)/300 + 1
= 22 Nos

See BBS For Retaining Wall

In pdf Sheet -8
 3.9 Bar Bending Schedule For One Way Slab

5000mm

Ly span One Way Slab 2000

mm

Lx span

A 8mm@150c/c
12mm@150c/c

Ld

Cranked
SupportBar Sec A-A
8mm@150mmc/c
B B
L/4

5000mm

12mm@150c/c A 8mm@150c/c
150mm Slab Ld
thickness

Sec B -B
Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS
Given
 Main bars =12 mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing
 Distribution bars = 8 mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing.
 Cranked support bar = 8mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing.
 Top and Bottom. Clear Cover = 25 mm
 Development length = 40 d
 Slab Thickness = 150 mm
 See Slab Section
 Bar Bending Schedule Calculation for One Way Slab

Step 1... Calculate Number Of Bar in slab

Number of Bars Formula = (Length / spacing) + 1

Number of Main Bars = (Lx / spacing) + 1 = (5000/150) + 1 = 34 nos

Number of Distribution Bars = (Ly / spacing) + 1 = (2000 / 150) + 1 = 14 nos

Lx=5000

Ly=2000

Step 2...Calculate cutting length

Inclind Length Cranked
Support Bar

Ld
12mm@150c/c
L/4 L/4

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length of Main Bar,

= Clear Span of Slab (Ly) + (2 X Developement Length) +(1 x Inclined length)
– (45° bend x 2) – (90° bend x 2)
D = Slab thickness – 2 side
clear cover – dia of bar
We know that one side Crank Length = 0.42 D, = 150 – 50 -12 = 88 mm
= 2000 + (2 x 40 x 12) + (1 x 0.42 x D) – (1d x 2) – (2d x 2)
= 2000 + 960 + 0.42D – (1x12x2) – (2x12x2)
= 2960 +0.42D – 24– 48
= 2960+(0.42 x 88) – 24– 48
= 2925 mm or 2.92 m
Cutting length of distribution bar

(Lx)5000m Dist.Bar
m 8mm@150c/c

Ld
Shape of Dist. bar

= Clear Span (Lx) + (2 x Development Length (Ld)) – (90° bend x 2)

= 5000 + (2 x 40 x 8) ) – (2x8x2)
= 5608 mm or 5.60 m

Step 3..Number of Bar required for Both Side Cranked Support Bar.

Cranked
Support Bar

Ld
8mm@150c/c
L/4 L/4

Drawing section A-A

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Number of top bars = (Ly/4) / spacing + 1

= (2000/4) / 150 +1
= 4 Nos x 2 sides
Number of top bars = 8 Nos bar

Length of Cranked Support Bar (L) = Same as distribution bars = 5.60 m

See BBS For One Way Slab
In pdf Sheet -9
 3.10 Bar Bending Schedule For two Way Slab

Lx

Is it two way slab ?

Two Way Slab 4000 mm

=(Lx/ly )< 2 Ly
=(4000/3000) < 2
=1.33 < 2 3000 mm
This is Two Way Slab

A 8mm@150c/c
12mm@150c/c

Ld

Cranked
SupportBar Sec A-A 3000mm
8mm@150mmc/c
B B
L/4

4000mm

150mm Slab Ld
thickness

Sec B -B

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Given
 Main bars 12 mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing
 Distribution bars 8 mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing.
 Cranked support bar 8mm/10mm @ 150 mm c/c spacing.
 Top and Bottom Clear Cover is 25 mm
 Development length 40 d
 Slab Thickness – 150 mm
 See Slab Section
Bar Bending Schedule Calculation for Two Way Slab

Step 1... Calculate Number Of Bar

Number of Bars Formula = (Length of slab / spacing) + 1

Number of Main Bars = (Lx / spacing) + 1 = (4000/150) + 1 = 27 nos

Number of Distribution Bars = (Ly / spacing) + 1 = (3000 / 150) + 1 = 21 nos

Lx 4000 mm
Ly 3000 mm

Step 2...Calculate cutting length

Inclind Length Cranked

Support Bar

Ld
12mm@150c/c
L/4 L/4

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cutting Length of Main Bar,

= Clear Span of Slab (Ly) + (2 X Developement Length) +(1 x inclined
length) – (45° bend x 2) – (90° bend x 2) D = Slab thickness – 2 side
clear cover – dia of bar
= 150 – 50 -12 = 88 mm
we know that one side crank inclined length is 0.42D,
= 3000 + (2 x 40 x 12) + (1 x 0.42 x D) – (1d x 2) ) – (2d x 2)
= 3000 + 960 + 0.42D – (1x12x2) ) – (2x12 x 2)
= 3480 + 0.42 D -24-48
= 3960+(0.42 x 88)-24-48
Cutting Length of Main Bar = 3925 mm or 3.92 m
cutting length of distribution bar

Shape of BAR

Lx 4000mm

= Clear Span of Slab (Lx) + (2 X Developement Length) +(1 x inclined

length) – (45° bend x 2) – (90° bend x 2)

we know that one side crank inclined length is 0.42D D = Slab thickness – 2 side
clear cover – dia of bar
= 4000 + (2 x 40 x 8) + (1 x 0.42 x D) – (1d x 2) ) – (2d x 2) = 150 – 50 -12 = 88 mm
= 4000 + 320 + (0.42×88) – (1x8x2) ) – (2x8x2)
= 4612mm or 4.61 m

Step 3 Calculate Top Bar (Extra) ; Top Bars are provided at the top of critical
length (L/4) area, Please refer the drawing section A-A

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cranked
Support Bar

Ld
8mm@150c/c
L/4 Ly 3000 L/4

This 8mm Dist. Bar

Calc.
8mm distribution cranked support bar
Number of Top bars on Lx side = (Ly/5) / spacing + 1 = (3000/5) / 150 +1
= 5 Nosx2side
=10nos
Length of top bar on Ly side = Clear Span of Slab (Ly) + (2 X Development
Length) ) – (90° bend x 2)
= 4000+(2x40x8) – (2x8x2)
= 4000+640-32
= 4608 mm or 4.60 m
 A 8mm@150c/c
12mm@150c/c

Ly 3000mm

B B
L/4

Lx 4000mm

150mm Slab Ld
thickness

Sec B -B

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Cranked
Support Bar

Ld
Lx 4000mm 12mm@150c/c
L/4 L/4

This 12mm bar Calculation

12mm main cranked support bar

Number of Top bars on Ly side = (Lx/5) / spacing + 1
= (4000/5) / 150 + 1
= 6 Nosx2side
=12nos
Length of top bar on Ly side = Clear Span of Slab (Ly) + (2 X Development Length)
– (90° bend x 2)
= 3000+(2*40*12) -(2*12*2)
= 3000+960 -48
= 3912 mm or 3.91 m
See BBS For Two Way Slab
In pdf Sheet -10
 3.11 Bar Bending Schedule For Circular Slab

Now, we will Find The Reinforcement Of OverHead Water Tank Circular Slab

Circular Slab
BBS
Main Bar
12mm@ 200 c/c

Diameter = 2000 mm

Clear Cover = 25 mm DistributionBar

mmmm 10mm@ 200 c/c

Given Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Diameter of Slab = 2000 mm

Clear Cover = 25 mm
Main Bar = 12 mm @ 200mm c/c
Distribution Bar = 10 mm @ 200mm c/c

1st Half

Center line of slab

2nd Half
First of all, you have to calculate the number of rods that means, how many L’s we
need to calculate.

Take the diameter of the circular reinforcement

Reinf.Diameter = Diameter of circular slab – Clear Cover on Both Sides
Actual Reinf.Diameter = 2000 mm – 25 mm – 25 mm
Actual Reinf.Diameter = 1950 mm
Actual Reinforcement Diameter = 1950 mm or 1.95 metre
We know that,,

Diameter = 2 x Radius

Radius = Diameter/2 = 1950/2 = 975mm or .975 m

L5
L3 L4

L1 900

L2 700

500
1st Half
300
Center line of slab 100
200
2000 mm

2nd Half

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

Number of L’s Calculation in 1st Half

= Radius – 100mm(dist. From center line)
= 975mm –100 mm
= 875 mm or .875 m
Number of L’s = (Radius of the circular reinforcement / Centre to centre) + 1
= (0.875 / 0.200 )+1
= 5.37 No’s( 5 say)
Number Of L’s in 1st Half = L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,
 L5
L3 L4

L1 900 h5

L2 700 h4

500 h3
1st Half
300 h2
Center line of slab 100 h1
200
2000 mm

2nd Half

Civil Engineer Fieldwork Expert BBS

By Using Pytha goras Theorem ,Calculate Cutting Length of 1st Half Bar L1,L2,L3,L4,L5

L’1 = √(R)² -(h1) ² x 2 = √(975)² -(100) ² x 2 = 1935 mm = 1.93 m

L’2 = √(R)² -(h2) ² x 2 = √(975)² -(300) ² x 2 = 1855 mm = 1.85 m

L’3 = √(R)² -(h3) ² x 2 = √(975)² -(500) ² x 2 = 1674 mm = 1.67 m

L’4 = √(R)² -(h4) ² x 2 = √(975)² -(700) ² x 2 = 1357 mm = 1.357m

L’5 = √(R)² -(h5) ² x 2 = √(975)² -(900) ² x 2 = 750 mm = .750 m

Note – We need to calculate the Typical L’s for the 1st half only, for the 2nd half we
will multiply it by 2 excluding the main bar.

And we not need to calculate distribution bar because cutting length of the bar are
same because same spacing @200c/c .Spacing are different then need to calculate.

See BBS For Circular Slab

In pdf Sheet -11