Lagan Weir Construction Time Lapse [VIDEO]

The Lagan Weir, completed in 1994, at a cost of £14m, is located across the Lagan between the Queen Elizabeth Bridge and the M3 bridge (completed around the same time) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Lagan Weir was jointly funded by the Corporation and the European Commission. It was constructed by Charles Brand Ltd and … Read more

What is Bar Bending Schedule?

Bar Bending Schedule or BBS is actually a detailed tabulated worksheet showing the particulars of reinforcing bars as needed in reinforcement drawings of a structure. The phrase “Bar Bending” is so because at the steel yard where different types of reinforcement are cut and bent this table is used as a reference to bend the … Read more

How to Construct Bar Bending Schedule of a RCC Beam?

Now let us develop bar bending schedule manually from the start and for the beginners who are just about to dive in this field. Longitudinal Section of a Typical Beam Sections of RCC Beam In this example we will assume a rectangular beam supporting from both ends probably on walls having a span of 10 … Read more

What are the qualities of a good bar bending schedule?

It is always ensured that the person preparing the bar bending schedule must have a solid site execution experience. The rebar designation and cut length must be carefully selected as it will be the defining point for the scrap which will be remained after cutting and bending.  1. The bar bending schedule must ensure to … Read more