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Contents

500PLUS REBAR Product Designation

500PLUS REBAR Identifying on Site
500PLUS REBAR Stock Lengths & Approximate Lengths per Tonne
500PLUS REBAR Sectional Information
Lapped Splices for Deformed Bars in Tension
Quick Reference Table Tension Lap Lengths
Threading 500PLUS REBAR
500PLUS REIDBAR
Processing 500PLUS REBAR to AS3600
500PLUS REBAR Standard Hooks and Cogs
Minimum Dimensions for Standard Shapes Processed to AS3600
Bending & Rebending 500PLUS REBAR
Heating & Welding 500PLUS REBAR
ONEMESH500 Square & Rectangular
ONEMESH500 Trench Mesh
Lapped Splices for ONEMESH Mesh in Tension or Compression

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Footing Cages
Basic Support Reaction, Bending Moment & Deflection Formulae
Properties of Standard Shapes
Right-Angle Triangle Trigonometry
Imperial to Metric Conversion Tables
Mass Densities of Materials
Positioning Tolerances for Reinforcement to AS3600
Calculating Required Reinforcing Quantities
500PLUS BAMTEC Reinforcing Carpet System
HANDIMESH General Purpose Mesh
TRUSSDEK II Suspended Slab System
Other OneSteel Reinforcing Products & Services
OneSteel Reinforcing Branch Locations

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500PLUS REBAR
Product Designation
AS/NZS 4671
OneSteel
Designation Designation

Yield Strength Ductility

(MPa)
Class

Product
Description

Material
Type

Size Range

D500N_

N_

500

Hot-rolled deformed rebar

(500PLUS REBAR)

MICROALLOY
TEMPCORE

N10, N12, N16 off coil

N12-N40 straight stock lengths

R250N_

R_

250

Hot-rolled plain round rebar

Mild Steel

R6, R10, R12 off coil

R16-R28 straight stock lengths

D250N_

S_

250

Hot-rolled deformed rebar*

Mild Steel

S12 straight stock lengths

D500L_

RW_

500

Cold-rolled ribbed wire

Mild Steel

RW4.77 RW11.90 off coil

R500L_

W_

500

Cold-drawn round wire

Mild Steel

W4-W12 off coil

_ indicates bar diameter in mm

* POOLSTEEL

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500PLUS REBAR Identifying on Site

To identify OneSteel Reinforcings

rebar on site, 500PLUS REBAR
has distinctive markings.

OneSteel Mill Markings

Sydney Bar Mill

TEMPCORE 500N Marking

(2 extra longitudinal stripes on
500PLUS TEMPCORE)

Newcastle Bar Mill

Microalloy 500N Marking

(2 extra transverse ribs on
500PLUS Microalloy)

Newcastle Rod
Mill-Coiled Product

500PLUS REBAR
Stock Lengths &
Approximate Lengths per Tonne
Bar Size
N10
N12
N16
N20
N24
N28
N32
N36
N40

6m
264
183
103

9m

122
69
44
31
22

10m

62
40
28
20
15

12m

92
51
33
23
17
13
10

15m

26
18
14
10
9
7

Metres per Tonne

1582
1099
617
395
275
202
155
122
99

Mass per m (kg/m)*

0.632
0.910
1.619
2.528
3.640
4.955
6.471
8.190
10.112

Note: 1) based on invoice weight includes rolling margin of 2.5% 2) Not all lengths and diameters stocked at all branches

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500PLUS REBAR
Section Information

# available in round rebar (R) only

Cross-sectional area per metre width (mm2/m) for bar diameters

Number of Bars

6#

1
28
2
56
3
86
4
114
5
142
6
170
7
198
8
226
9
254
10
280
Mass per m (kg/m)* 0.227
Min. Hole Dia. (mm)**
8

10##

12##

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

78
156
234
312
390
468
546
624
702
780
0.632
12

113
226
339
452
565
678
791
904
1017
1130
0.910
15

201
402
603
804
1005
1206
1407
1608
1809
2010
1.619
20

314
628
942
1256
1570
1884
2198
2512
2826
3140
2.528
25

452
904
1356
1808
2260
2712
3164
3616
4068
4520
3.640
29

616
1232
1848
2464
3080
3696
4312
4928
5544
6160
4.955
34

804
1608
2412
3216
4020
4824
5628
6432
7236
8040
6.471
39

1020
2040
3060
4080
5100
6120
7140
8160
9180
10200
8.190
44

1260
2520
3780
5040
6300
7560
8820
10080
11340
12600
10.112
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## available in round rebar (R) or

deformed rebar (N)
* invoice weight - includes rolling
margin of 2.5%
** Minimum hole diameter for
clearance (mm)
12mm bar also available in
deformed rebar (S)

500PLUS REBAR
Section Information
# available in round rebar (R) only

Cross-sectional area per metre width (mm2/m) for bar diameters

Bar Spacing (mm)

6#

10##

12##

16

20

24

28

32

100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300

280
224
186
160
140
124
112
101
93

780
624
520
446
390
347
312
284
260

1130
904
753
646
565
502
452
411
377

2010
1608
1340
1149
1005
893
804
731
670

3140
2512
2093
1794
1570
1396
1256
1142
1047

4520
3616
3013
2583
2260
2009
1808
1644
1507

6160
4928
4107
3520
3080
2738
2464
2240
2053

8040
6432
5360
4594
4020
3573
3216
2924
2680

125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300

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40

10200 12600
8160 10080
6800
8400
5829
7200
5100
6300
4533
5600
4080
5040
3709
4582
3400
4200

## available in round rebar (R) or

deformed rebar (N)
12mm bar also available in
deformed rebar (S)

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Lapped Splices for Deformed

Bars in Tension

In AS3600, clause 13.1.2.1 states that the development length (L sy.t)

to develop the yield strength (fsy) of a deformed bar in tension shall
be calculated as follows:
k1k2fsy Ab
L sy.t =
25k1db where
(2a + db)fc
k1 = 1.25 for a horizontal bar with
more than 300mm of concrete cast
below the bar; or
= 1.0 for all other bars
k2 = 1.7 for bars in slabs and walls if
the clear distance between
adjacent parallel bars developing
stress is not less than 150mm
= 2.2 for longitudinal bars in beams
and columns with fitments
= 2.4 for any other longitudinal bar

fsy = the yield strength of the reinforcing

bar
Ab = the cross sectional area of the
reinforcing bar
2a = twice the cover to the bar or the
clear distance between adjacent
parallel bars developing stress,
whichever is less
db = the nominal diameter of a bar
fc = the characteristic compressive
cylinder strength of concrete at
28 days

Quick Reference Table Tension Lap Lengths

Choose the section of the table with the relevant cover and concrete
strength (fc) on the same line, refer to this section for the tension lap
length relating to the bar diameter listed in the two shaded sections
(refer below for shading). If the required cover or concrete strength is
not listed use the closest lower values of cover and concrete strength.
Common bar chair sizes (mm) are:
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 75+

Quick Reference Table

Tension Lap Lengths
Cover (mm)
fc
10
30
20
300
25
20/25
20
20/25/32 450
40
20/25
250
30
25/32
25
32/40
300
20
40/50
50
20
250
40
32
30
40/50
250
25
50
65
20
250
50
25/32
250
40
40
65
25/32
250
50
40/50
250
40
50

Bar Diameter (mm)

20
24
28
32*
1000 1350 1750 2150

12
450

16
700

600

1000 1450 1900 2450 3000

300

500

750

1250 1550 1850

450

700

1000 1350 1750 2150 2550

300

400

550

750

950 1200 1450

1750

350

550

800

1050 1350 1700 2100

2450

300

400

500

650

850 1050 1300

1550

300

450

650

900

1200 1500 1800

2200

300

400

500

600

700

1100

1300

300

400

550

750

1000 1250 1500

1800

950

900

36*
-

40*
-

* Cover shall not be less than bar diameter

For bars in slabs and walls if clear
distance between adjacent parallel bars
developing stress is not less than 150mm
For any other longitudinal bar
Note: For a horizontal bar with more than
300mm of concrete cast below the bar
multiply the table values by 1.25

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Threading 500PLUS REBAR

The design tensile strength of fine-threaded 500PLUS REBAR (Ntf) can

be determined in accordance with AS4100 Steel Structures. Based on
the results of testing, fine-threaded 500PLUS REBAR has reduced
nominal yield strength equal to 75% of the nominal yield strength
(500 MPa) and a reduced nominal tensile strength equal to 85% of the
nominal tensile strength (540 MPa) based on the thread stress area.
It follows that OneSteel 500PLUS REBAR, when cut with AS1275 metric
threads and fitted with AS1112 Property Class 5 nuts, has the values
of design tensile strength (Ntf) specified in the adjoining table. These
design tensile strengths are based on the effective tensile stress areas
from AS1275, a strength reduction factor = 0.8, and a nominal tensile
strength equal to 0.85 x 540 = 459 MPa.
* Denotes second choice thread size. Nuts may be difficult to obtain. N.B. Engineers should be
aware that threading reinforcing bars this way also reduces the ductility to less than the
minimum requirements for Class N bars specified in AS/NZS 4671.

Bar
Diameter
(mm)

Nominal
Thread Size
(mm)

OneSteel 500PLUS TEMPCORE

Design Tensile Strength
(Ntf) (kN)

N12

M10

21

N16

M12

31

N20

M16

58

N24

M20

90

N28

M24

130

N32

M30

205

N36

M33*

255

N40

M36

300

Bar Diameter (mm)

Cross-sectional Area (mm2)
Yield Strength* (MPa)
Design Yield Strength* (kN)
Design Tensile Strength* (kN)
Max. Tensile
Working Load* (kN)
Design Shear Strength*
(0.62 min ult) (kN)
Minimum Hole for
Clearance (mm)

Minimum Length a for L bar

with Coupler (mm) (5db pin)

RB12 RBA16 RBA20 RB25

113
201
314
491
500
500
500
500
56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5
61.0 108.5 169.6 265.1

RB32
804
500
402.0
434.2

39.0

70.0

109.0

171.0

281.0

37.8

67.3

105.2

164.4

269.2

15

20

24

29

38

145

185

230

285

365

500PLUS REIDBAR is a hot-rolled, continuously coarse-threaded, steel

reinforcing bar that complies with the requirements in AS/NZS 4671 for
Class N reinforcement. When used in conjunction with accessories, it offers
the designer flexibility to overcome challenging design or buildability issues.
These tables list the material properties and the common accessories
available for 500PLUS REIDBAR. A 500PLUS REIDBAR Design Guide and
case studies are available from OneSteel Reinforcing or www.reinforcing.com.
All accessories, except nuts, develop the breaking strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR
* Lower characteristic value ** The load that a threaded insert can provide is dependent on
its anchorage (refer Design Guide) *** Nuts have a minimum strength of 1.15fsy

Coupler

RB12C

RBA16C

RBA20C

RB25C

RB32C

Threaded Insert**
Grout Sleeve
Foot Plate
Nut***

RB12TI
RB12GS
RB12FP
RB12N

RBA16TI
RBA16GS
RBA16FP
RBA16N

RBA20TI
RBA20GS
RBA20FP
RBA20N

RB25TI
RB25GS
RB25FP
RB25N

RB32TI
RB32GS
RB32FP
RB32N

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Processing 500PLUS REBAR

to AS3600
Standard Processing Tolerances

Bending Reinforcing Bars

Product Use
Fitments

Reinforcement that is to be galvanised or

epoxy coated (before or after bending)
Reinforcement in which the
bend is intended to be
straightened or rebent *
Other reinforcement of any grade

Product Type
Ribbed or round wire &
Grade 250 rebar
Grade 500 rebar
16mm diameter or less
20mm diameter or greater
16mm diameter or less
20mm & 24mm diameter
28mm diameter & greater

Pin Size
3db
4db
5db
8db
4db
5db
6db
5db

The nominal internal diameter of a reinforcement bend or hook shall be taken as the
diameter of the pin around which the reinforcement is bent. The diameter of the pin
shall be not less than the value determined from the above table as appropriate:

Product Use

Product
Tolerance
On any overall
600mm
dimension for bars or
overall
mesh except where
>600mm
used as a fitment
overall
On any overall
Deformed bars
dimension for bars
and mesh
or mesh used
Plain round
as a fitment
bars and wire
For offset dimension
of a cranked bar

Allowable
-25, +0 mm
-40, +0 mm
-15, +0 mm
-10, +0 mm
-0, +10 mm

500PLUS REBAR
Standard hooks and cogs
A standard hook or cog provides half of the tensile development length for that end of the bar, measured from the end of the bar.
o

Standard Hook

A standard hook consists of a 135 or 180 bend around the appropriate pin with a straight extension of:
-10db or 100mm whichever is greater for shear reinforcement in beams
- 8db or 140mm whichever is greater for plain round bars
- 4db or 70mm whichever is greater for all other applications

Standard Cog

A standard cog consists of a 90 bend around the appropriate pin, but not greater than 8db having the
o
same total length as required for a 180 hook of the same diameter bar.

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Minimum Dimensions for Standard

Shapes Processed to AS3600

Minimum Dimensions (mm) for R Rebar

Standard Shapes that can be processed complying with AS3600

Rebar Type
and Size
Pin Size
R6
R10
R12

4db
a*
165
175
185

b
40
60
75

5db
a*
80
130
155

5db
a
80
130
155

5db
a
90
150
160

5db
a
80
130
155

a
150
170
200

3db for R rebar

a - Beams
a - other
150
150
180
180
195
195

The pin sizes used in this table are for mild steel bars, which are not to be subsequently straightened or rebent. Values indicated are a guide only, and may vary depending on
equipment of supply locations. Some values are governed by processing equipment rather than minimum code requirements. If you require a shape smaller than indicated please
contact your OneSteel Reinforcing representative for possible alternatives.
* Standard hooks and cogs in table are based on 8db or 140mm requirement.

Minimum Dimensions (mm) for N Rebar

Rebar Type
and Size
Code Pin Size
N10
N12
N16
N20
N24
N28
N32
N36
N40

5db
a*
105
115
130
170
220
250
270
300
340

b
80
95
125
155
185
220
250
280
310

5db
a*
130
155
210
260
315
365
420
470
520

Standard Shapes that can be processed complying with AS3600

5db
a
130
160
210
260
315
365
420
470
520

5db
a
150
160
210
260
315
365
420
470
520

5db
a
130
155
210
260
315
365
420
470
520

a
400
400
420
500
550
600
800
1000
1200

4db for N rebar

a - Beams
a - other
180
160
215
180
280
215
350
260
420
300
500
350
600
400
-

The pin sizes used in this table are for hot-rolled deformed bars, which are not to be subsequently straightened or rebent.
Values indicated are a guide only, and may vary depending on equipment of supply locations. Some values are governed
by processing equipment rather than minimum code requirements. If you require a shape smaller than
indicated please contact your OneSteel Reinforcing representative for possible alternatives.
* Standard hooks and cogs in table are based on 4db or 70mm requirement.

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Bending & Rebending

500PLUS REBAR

Bending/Rebending & Welding Practice Notes

A number of situations may arise where bars must be bent or
rebent on site, or where pre-bent bars must be straightened.
For smaller diameter bars (i.e., 10, 12 & 16mm), this is
preferably performed at ambient temperature, as this has the
least effect on steel properties. Please observe the following:
The initial bend should be performed around a mandrel
or former of diameter specified in the relevant code, and
generally not less than 4db.
Rebending or straightening should be performed using a
powered bending tool, or a pipe with internal diameter
not greater than 2x the nominal bar diameter.
Do not use impact blows to bend or rebend the steel.
Take care to minimise surface damage and
visually inspect rebent area for cracks.

Bending Properties
Diameter

AS/NZS 4671
Requirements

AS3600
Requirements

16mm

TEMPCORE
500PLUS
Capability

5db generally,
but 4db for fitments

2db @ 180
deg

20mm

4db x 180 deg

5db generally,
but 4db for fitments

3db @ 180
deg

Microalloy
500PLUS
Capability

Galvanised
Bars*

3db x 180 deg 5db x 180 deg

Not
produced

8db x 180 deg

* The bending limits shown in this column have been specified in AS 3600 to minimise spalling
of the galvanised coating.

For larger diameter bars, the application of heat (e.g. from an

acetylene flame) may be used to reduce the bending force, but a
reduction in bar strength may result.
Further details on bending/rebending & welding 500PLUS REBAR
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A pipe must not be used to make the initial bend, or to rebend back past the
straight position. Rebending of bars that have been bent prior to galvanising is
not recommended, as cracking on the inside of the original bend may result.

Rebending Properties
Diameter

AS/NZS 4671
Requirements

TEMPCORE
500PLUS
Capability

Microalloy
500PLUS
Capability

AS3600 Limits

16mm

4db

4db

4db

4db

20< db <24

5db

5db

28< db <36

6db

6db

Based on a 90 degree bend, ageing at 100 C for 1 hour and then rebent to straight as per
AS/NZS 4671.

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Heating & Welding 500PLUS REBAR

After heating, the resulting ambient temperature properties of

reinforcing steels may be significantly altered. This is an important
consideration if heat has been applied to assist with bending bars,
through welding, or the effect of fire. To effectively manage the
temperature control during the heating or welding process the use
of temperature control crayons is recommended.
Heating
Heating should be avoided if the original bar properties are required.
Bending should always be around a former of the appropriate size
(refer processing to AS3600). AS3600 states in clause 19.2.3.1 that
reinforcement may be bent hot, provided that:
i) the steel is heated uniformly through & beyond the portion to be bent
o
ii) the temperature of the steel does not exceed 600 C
iii) the bar is not cooled by quenching

iv) if during heating the temperature of the bar exceeds 450 C, the design
yield strength of the steel after bending shall be taken as 250 MPa.
Welding
500PLUS REBAR produced by the TEMPCORE process and microalloyed
500PLUS coiled rebar has a maximum carbon equivalent (Ceq) of 0.44.
max and, as such, requires no pre-heating prior to welding. Pre-heating
is not required when welded in accordance with the AS/NZS1554 part
3. Hydrogen controlled electrodes will be required for all weld types,
and matching strength electrodes will be required for butt welds.
Note: Some types of welded splices can reduce the ductility of the
connected bars.

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Square & Rectangular
ONEMESH500
Properties
Slab Mesh
(6m x 2.4m)

Square Meshes (SL) with edge lap wires

SL53* SL63*
(WA (WA
Only) Only)

Rectangular Meshes (RL)

SL52

SL62

SL72

SL82

SL92

SL102

SL81

RL718 RL818 RL918 RL1018 RL1118 RL1218

Cross- Longitudinal
Wires
sectional
Area
Cross
(mm2/m)
Wires

60

94

89

141

179

227

290

354

454

358

454

581

709

899

1112

60

94

89

141

179

227

290

354

454

227

227

227

227

227

227

Sheet Mass (kg)

15

21

20

33

41

52

66

80

105

67

79

93

109

130

157

* SL53 and SL63 are 6m x 2.3m

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ONEMESH500 Trench Mesh

Trench Mesh
(6m long)

Longitudinal
Wires

L8TM200 L8TM300 L8TM400 L11TM200 L11TM300 L11TM400 L12TM200 L12TM300 L12TM400

Strip Width (mm)

200

300

400

200

300

400

200

300

400

Strip Mass (kg)

7.0

9.1

11.2

13.5

17.8

22.0

16.8

22.1

27.3

No. of Longitudinal Wires

Cross-sectional Area
(mm2/m)

136

181

227

270

360

450

334

445

556

Lapped Splices for

ONEMESH500 Mesh in Tension
or Compression
In AS3600, clause 13.2.3 states that the two outermost transverse
wires of one sheet of mesh must overlap the two outermost transverse
wires of the sheet being lapped, as shown below.
Overlap of ends of sheets (with overhang)

Overlap of sides of sheets

one rolled into every sheet of ONEMESH500

which is your OneSteel guarantee of quality.

Overlap of side and end of sheets

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Footing Cages

Prefabricated Footing Cages

(6m long)
Cage Width (mm)
200mm
Deep Cage

Product
Code

300mm
Deep Cage

Product
Code

400mm
Deep Cage

Product
Code

L8TM Top and Bottom

L11TM Top & Bottom

L12TM Top & Bottom

8TM200 Top
& 11TM200
Bottom

200

300

200

300

200

300

200

QLD

ZC110

ZC12

ZC111

ZC11

NSW

8ZC2020

8TC3020

11ZC2020

11TC3020

12ZC020

QLD

ZC210

ZC17

ZC711

ZC18

ZC9Y

ZC7A

NSW

8ZC2028

8TC3030

11ZC2028

11TC3030

12ZC2028

12TC3028

QLD

ZC310

FC19

ZC811

FC20

FC8A

NSW

8ZC2040

11ZC2040

12ZC2040

Basic Support Reaction, Bending

Moment & Deflection Formulae
Load Case

Reaction at Support

Maximum Moment

Maximum Deflection

Ra

Rb

wL
2

wL
2

wL2
8

5wL4
384 EI

P
2

P
2

PL
4

PL3
48 EI

Pb
L

Pa
L

Pab
L

wa

wa2
2

wa4 1+ 4b
8 EI
3a

Pa

Pa3 1+3b
3
2a

w = load per unit length or area. I = second moment of area for whole width of
member. Effect of self-weight of member to be considered
separately to other load cases.

PL3
27 EI

a
L

a
L

( ( ))
( )
( )
3 1

2 3

which applies for L

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Properties of Standard Shapes

Shape

Area

Perimeter

Second moment of area# (lx)

bh

2(b +h)

bh3
12

D2 or r2
4

D or 2r

D4 or r4
64
4

bh
2
h(a+b)
2
# second moment of area is for the x or horizontal axis at centroid

b + h + (h2 + b2)
a + b + (h2 + c2) + (h2 + d2)

bh3
36
h3(a2 + 4ab + b2)
36(a+b)

Right-Angle Triangle Trigonometry

Length of Sides:

C = (A2 + B2);

A = (C2 - B2);

B = (C2 - A2)

Angles:

= tan-1 A or sin-1 A or cos-1 B ; = tan-1 B or sin-1 B or cos-1 A ;

B
C
C
A
C
C
Intermediate Lengths:
c = B x d;
A

d=Axc
B

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Imperial to Metric Units

Conversion Table

Unit

Imperial

Angle

1 degree
1 acre
1yd2
1ft2
1lbf
1tonf
1mpg
1 mile
1yd
1ft
1in
1ton
1lb
1oz

Area
Force
Fuel Consumption
Length

Mass

Metric Conversion
0.0175 radian
0.405 ha
0.836m2
0.0929m2
4.448N
9.964kN
0.354km/L
1.609km
0.914m
0.305m
25.4mm
1.016t
0.4535kg
28.35g

Unit

Imperial

Moment

1lb.ft
1hp
1Btu/h
1lbf/in2
o
F
1ft/s
1 mile/h
1 knot
1yd3
1ft3
1gal
1in3
1ft3/s
1ft3/min

Power
Pressure
Temperature
Speed

Volume

Volume Flow Rate

Metric Conversion
1.356N.m
0.746kW
0.293W
6.895kPa
o
o
5/9 x( F -32) C
0.305m/s
1.609km/h
1.852km/h
0.765m3
0.0283m3
4.546 litre
16.387mL
0.0283m3/s
0.472m3/s

Mass Densities of Materials

Material

kg/m3

Material

kg/m3

Material

kg/m3

Aluminium
Brass
Cast Iron
Clay dry
Clay wet
Concrete
Copper
Earth dry
Earth wet
Glass

2700
8400-8600
7000-7400
1480
1660
2400
8900
1280
1760
2400-2800

Granite
Gravel mixed grading
Ice
Lead
Mercury
Rockfill 75%rock, 25%earth
Rockfill 50%rock, 25%earth
Rockfill 25%rock, 75%earth
Rubber
Sand dry

2600
1930
900
11370
13570
1960
1720
1570
960-1300
1420

Sand damp
Sand wet
Sandstone
Shale
Steel
Top Soil
Water fresh
Water salt
Wood soft
Wood hard

1690
1840
1510
1250
7850
950
1000
1030
480
800

Note: figures for soils can vary greatly depending on moisture content, particle size and compaction.
Figures provided are averages.

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Positioning Tolerances for

Reinforcement to AS3600

Application

Position controlled by cover

Position not controlled by cover

Allowable Deviation

Beams, slabs, columns and walls

-5, +10mm

Slabs on ground

-10, +20mm

Footings cast in ground

-10, +40mm

End of reinforcement

50mm

Spacing of bars or fitments in walls, slabs,

beams or columns

10% or 15mm whichever is greater

Note: a positive value indicates the amount the cover may increase and a negative value indicates the amount the cover may decrease

Calculating Required
Reinforcing Quantities
Slabs
Mesh Round Up: Slab Area (m2) = No. of 6m x 2.4m Sheets
12.5
Bar Chairs: Slab Area (m ) x 1.5 = No. of Chairs
2

Polythene Membrane: Slab Area (m2) = No. of 200m2 rolls

180
Duct Tape: 2 rolls per 200m2 roll of Polythene membrane
Strip Footings
Trench Mesh: Footing Length (m) = No. of 6m lengths
5.4
Prefab Cages: Footing Length (m) = No. of 6m cages
5.4
Support Chairs: 7 chairs per 6m length/cage

Rebar

No. of Bars: Round Up Coverage Length (m) + 1

( Bar Spacing (m) )

Bar Length: Concrete dimension (mm) {cover each end (mm)}

Stock Bars: Allow for lapping of bars when calculating No. of Bars
Tie Wire: 1.5 kg per tonne of rebar
Spirals

Diameter: Concrete dimension (mm) cover each side (mm)

Pitch: Specified on drawing, maximum of half diameter of spiral
No. of Turns: Round Up Coverage Length (m) + 3
( Pitch (m) )

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500PLUS BAMTEC
Reinforcing Carpets
Benefits
BAMTEC is the worlds fastest steel fixing system. It involves
designing and prefabricating reinforcing steel carpets to a
wide range of shapes and sizes.
Individual rebars are welded to flexible steel straps, which can
connect up to hundreds of bars together, and the carpet is rolled
up for handling and transport.
The carpets can contain different types and sizes of bars, have
bars at different spacings and can accommodate complex
shapes and penetrations.
When needed on site, the carpet is simply lifted into place and
unrolled onto continuous bar chairs.

Super-fast construction
Save up to 80% on steel-fixing costs
Ideal for suspended slabs, slab on ground,
CRCP and tilt-up panels
Improves cost effectiveness of slab construction
Variable spacing and bar diameters available
Improved accuracy and quality
Less material waste and scrap
Design assistance available
Less bending and carrying
Easier chairing and no bars to sort
Simpler marking plan

Size limits
The minimum diameter of bar which can be used with
BAMTEC is 10mm. The largest diameter used is 32mm
Class N 500PLUS REBAR.
The minimum bar spacing is 50mm up to a maximum
spacing of 400mm. BAMTEC comes in widths from
1.8m minimum to 15m. Maximum mass per carpet is
approximately 1.6 Tonne.

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HANDIMESH
HANDIMESH SHEETS

HANDIMESH is a range of general purpose welded mesh

products. Available in 21 different specifications including:
Pre-galvanised & bright wire
Sheets & Rolls
Half and full sheets
Ideal for fencing, shelving, security, gates, safety,
guarding and point-of-sale and is flush cut, saving
you time in trimming.

Product Code

Length
m

Width
m

G112A
G112AHS
G122AHS
G113
G123
G224
G224HS
G225
G234
G234HS
G235
G445
G445A
G444HS
*B224
*B225
*B234
*B235
*B445A

3.000
2.000
2.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
2.000
3.000
3.000
2.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
2.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000

2.400
1.200
1.200
2.400
2.400
2.400
1.200
2.400
2.400
1.200
2.400
2.400
2.400
1.200
2.400
2.400
2.400
2.400
2.400

*Made from bright wire

Line Wire
mm

Cross Wire
mm

Mass
Kg

2.50@25
2.50@25
2.50@25
3.15@25
3.15@25
4.00@50
4.00@50
5.00@50
4.00@50
4.00@50
5.00@50
5.00@100
5.60@100
4.00@100
4.00@50
5.00@50
4.00@50
5.00@50
5.60@100

2.50@25
2.50@25
2.50@50
3.15@25
3.15@50
4.00@50
4.00@50
5.00@50
4.00@75
4.00@75
5.00@75
5.0@100
5.60@100
4.00@100
4.00@50
5.00@50
4.00@75
5.00@75
5.60@100

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8
6
36
27
29
10
44
24
8
38
23
29
5
29
44
24
38
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HANDIMESH ROLLS
G232A9
G232A12
G232A18
G442A12
G442A18

30.000
30.000
30.000
30.000
30.000

0.900
1.200
1.800
1.200
1.800

2.50@50
2.50@50
2.50@50
2.50@100
2.50@100

2.50@75
2.50@75
2.50@75
2.50@100
2.50@100

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TRUSSDEK
Truss Solid/Truss Solid

Average saving in concrete depth in voided slabs (mm)

(TRUSSDEK panels are precambered in the factory to prevent concrete ponding)
TRUSSDEK Composite Slab Type (see figures opposite)
Truss-Voided/Truss-Voided
Truss-Voided/Infill-Solid
TD90
55
25
TD110
65
30
TD140
75
35
TD160
85
40
e.g. Average depth of a 200mm deep TRUSSDEK composite slab type
Truss-Voided/Truss-Voided with TD140 panels equals 200 75 = 125mm

Truss Voided/Truss Voided

TRUSSDEK Panel Code

Overall depth of TRUSSDEK panels is

90, 110 or 140mm standard
(Pre-punched holes in panel webs may be from
50 to 90mm deep and 90mm long)

Truss Solid/Infill Solid

Truss Voided/Infill Solid

TRUSSDEK
8000
TD110

7000
Panel Span L (mm)

TD90

6000
TD160
TD140

5000
4000
Maximum TRUSSDEK panel span = 8000mm
3000
2000
100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Overall Composite Slab Depth Dcs (mm)

Span Chart for Truss Voided/Truss Voided Slabs in
Unpropped Construction using Simply-Supported Panels

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