BS 8666

BS 8666: Specification for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of steel reinforcement for concrete

Last updated 23/05/2008

In order to comply with the anticipated implementation of EN 10800 and BS EN 1992, this was revised in 2005 to incorporate:

  • Shape codes available under BS EN ISO 3766:2003.
  • Revised notation in accordance with BS4449:2004  and BS EN 10080:2004.
  • Revisions to BS 4449:2005 (including the omission of grade 250 reinforcement), BS 4482:2004 and BS4 483:2004.
  • The provisions of pr EN 1992-1-1 (including the preclusion of wire to BS 4482:2004 for use for structural purposes).
  • Measurement of properties of decoiled material
  • Inspection frequencies of component dimensions.

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