The values for minimum radius and end projection, r and P respectively, as specified in Table 2, shall apply to all

shape codes (see 7.6).

The dimensions in parentheses are the free dimensions. If a shape given in this table is required but a different dimension is to allow for
the possile deviations, the shape shall be drawn out and given the shape code 99 and the free dimension shall be indicated in
parentheses.

The length of straight between two bends shall be at least 4d, see Figure 6.

Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6 should be used in the interpretation of ending dimensions.

NOTE 1. The length equations for shape codes 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36 and 46 are approximate and where the bend angle is
greater than 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. When the bending angles approach 90°, it is preferable to specify shape code
99 with a fully dimensioned sketch.

NOTE 2. Five ends or more might be impractical within permitted tolerances

NOTE 3. For shapes with straight and curved lengths (e.g. shape codes 12 13, 22 and 33) the largest practical mandrel size for the
production of a continuous curve is 400 mm. See also Clause 10.
 Minimum Dimensions to BS 8666:2000
(mm)
bar size radius end projection overall dim.
P x
d r
bends links two bends
6 12 110 110 60
8 16 115 115 80
10 20 120 130 100
12 24 125 160 120
16 32 130 210 160
20 70 190 290 260
25 87 240 365 325 notes
32 112 305 465 420
40 140 380 580 520 x = 4d+2r+2d =
50 175 475 725 650

Minimum Radius For Scheduling Tolerance on cutting and bending reinforc

Nominal size of bar
r (mm) Type of bar bar length Toleranc
d (mm)
Straight bars any length +25
6 to 16 incl. 2d
0 to 1m incl. +5
Links and other bent
above 1m to 2m incl. +5
20 to 50 incl. 3½d bars
over 2m +5

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