TH 08

TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.

P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-15 TT 15964
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 2
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14578/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 12MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-15

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 12mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether
it conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15964.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The
results should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor
be used for any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations
are sampled by TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-15 TT 15964
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 2
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TEST REPORT
ML/14578/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncertai Pass/
nty Fail
1. Mechanical properties
Mass per meter [kg/m] 0.888 ± 4.5% 0.875 - Pass
Yield stress [N/mm2] Min 500 542 - Pass
Tensile strength [N/mm2] ISO Min 540 658 - Pass
Elongation, [%] 6892-1:2019 Min 14 22 - Pass
Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.157 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.058 0.029 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus Max 0.058 0.019 ±0.0017 Pass
Copper - 0.184 ±0.0018 -
Silicon Max 0.63 0.197 ±0.054 Pass
Manganese ASTM Max 1.66 0.578 ±0.029 Pass
Chromium E415-21 - 0.199 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - ˂0.0010 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.0049 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.035 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.50 0.305 - Pass
3. Markings
Each bar shall be legibly and indelibly -Manufacturer’s LODHIA - Pass
marked with the following name/trade mark
-Grade 500B - Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

ATHUMAN I. ATHUMANI SADIKI J. SELEMANI Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15969
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 3
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14581/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 32MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-16

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 32mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether it
conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15969.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The results
should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor be used for
any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations are sampled by
TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15969
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14581/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncert Pass/
ainty Fail
1. Mechanical properties:
-Mass per metre [kg/m] 6.31 ± 4.5% 6.25 - Pass
-Yield stress, [N/mm²] ISO Min 500 656 - Pass
-Tensile strength [N/mm²] 6892-1:2019 Min 540 675 - Pass
-Elongation, [%] Min 14 16 - Pass
-Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture - Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.232 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.055 0.017 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus ASTM E Max 0.055 0.022 ±0.0017 Pass
Nitrogen 415-21 Max 0.014 <0.0010 ±0.0016 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.213 ±0.0018 Pass
Silicon - 0.166 ±0.054 -
Manganese - 0.629 ±0.029 -
Chromium - 0.186 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - 0.017 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.0037 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.071 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.397 - Pass
3. Markings:
All bars should be identifiable by marks -Manufacturer’s name LODHIA Pass
introduced during rolling which indicate / trade mark.

-Grade B500 Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.
 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15969
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 3 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14581/2023

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

SADIKI J. SELEMANI George Gwisu Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15968
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 3
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14580/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 25MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-16

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 25mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether it
conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15968.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The results
should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor be used for
any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations are sampled by
TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15968
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14580/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncert Pass/
ainty Fail
1. Mechanical properties:
-Mass per metre [kg/m] 3.85 ± 4.5% 3.82 - Pass
-Yield stress, [N/mm²] ISO Min 500 567 - Pass
-Tensile strength [N/mm²] 6892-1:2019 Min 540 662 - Pass
-Elongation, [%] Min 14 14 - Pass
-Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture - Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.175 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.055 0.021 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus ASTM E Max 0.055 0.023 ±0.0017 Pass
Nitrogen 415-21 Max 0.014 <0.0010 ±0.0016 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.149 ±0.0018 Pass
Silicon - 0.193 ±0.054 -
Manganese - 0.578 ±0.029 -
Chromium - 0.144 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - 0.013 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.0031 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.073 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.318 - Pass
3. Markings:
All bars should be identifiable by marks -Manufacturer’s name LODHIA Pass
introduced during rolling which indicate / trade mark.

-Grade B500 Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15968
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 3 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14580/2023

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

SADIKI J. SELEMANI George Gwisu Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-18 TT 15967
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 3
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14617/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 20MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-18

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 20mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether it
conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No TT 15967.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The results
should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor be used for
any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations are sampled by
TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-13 TT 15943
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14537/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncertainty Pass/
Fail
1. Mechanical properties:
-Mass per metre [kg/m] 2.47 ± 4.5% 2.44 - Pass
-Yield stress, [N/mm²] ISO Min 500 645 - Pass
-Tensile strength [N/mm²] 6892-1:2019 Min 540 707 - Pass
-Elongation, [%] Min 14 24.5 - Pass
-Bending and re-bend To show no No fracture - Pass
fracture
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.164 ±0.014 Pass
Silicon - 0.257 ±0.054 Pass
Manganese ASTM E - 0.841 ±0.029 Pass
Phosphorus 415-21 Max 0.055 0.018 ±0.0017 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.055 0.018 ±0.0024 Pass
Nitrogen Max 0.014 0.002 ±0.0016 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.116 ±0.0018 -
Chromium - 0.180 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - 0.014 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.006 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.031 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.354 - Pass
3. Markings:
All bars should be identifiable by marks -Manufacturer’s LODHIA Pass
introduced during rolling which indicate name / trade
mark.
-Grade B500 Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-13 TT 15943
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 3 of 3
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TEST REPORT
ML/14537/2023

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449: 2005+A3: 2016 for the tested parameters. The sample was
subjected to destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

George Gwisu SADIKI J. SELEMANI Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15962
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 2
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14588/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 8MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-16

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 8mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether it
conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15962.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The
results should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor
be used for any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations
are sampled by TBS Inspectors

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15962
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 2
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TEST REPORT
ML/14588/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncertai Pass/
nty Fail
1. Mechanical properties
Mass per meter [kg/m] 0.395 ± 6% 0.410 - Pass
Yield stress [N/mm2] Min 500 668.99 - Pass
Tensile strength [N/mm2] ISO Min 540 742.55 - Pass
Elongation, [%] 6892-1:2019 Min 14 29 - Pass
Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.170 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.058 0.020 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus Max 0.058 0.019 ±0.0017 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.131 ±0.0018 -
Silicon - 0.179 ±0.054 Pass
Manganese ASTM - 0.697 ±0.029 Pass
Chromium E415-21 - 0.180 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - 0.022 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.0056 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.072 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.342 - Pass
3. Markings
Each bar shall be legibly and indelibly -Manufacturer’s LODHIA - Pass
marked with the following name/trade mark
-Grade 500B - Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

ATHUMAN I. ATHUMANI SADIKI J. SELEMANI Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15963
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 2
Member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Codex Alimentarius Commission (WHO/FAO), Agent for ISO and other National Standards Bodies

TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14587/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 10MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-16

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 10mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether
it conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15963.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The
results should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor
be used for any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations
are sampled by TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
 TH 08
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15963
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 2
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TEST REPORT
ML/14587/2023

TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncertai Pass/
nty Fail
1. Mechanical properties
Mass per meter [kg/m] 0.617 ± 4.5% 0.593 - Pass
Yield stress [N/mm2] Min 500 533 - Pass
Tensile strength [N/mm2] ISO Min 540 622 - Pass
Elongation, [%] 6892-1:2019 Min 14 21 - Pass
Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.074 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.058 0.032 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus Max 0.058 0.019 ±0.0017 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.123 ±0.0018 -
Silicon - 0.094 ±0.054 Pass
Manganese ASTM - 0.465 ±0.029 Pass
Chromium E415-21 - 0.164 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - ˂0.0010 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.014 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.013 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.192 - Pass
3. Markings
Each bar shall be legibly and indelibly -Manufacturer’s LODHIA - Pass
marked with the following name/trade mark
-Grade 500B - Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.

4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

ATHUMAN I. ATHUMANI SADIKI J. SELEMANI Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory

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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15966
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 1 of 3
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TEST REPORT This report is issued in accordance with

ML/14582/2023 Section 4 (1) (c) of the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The report shall not be published, other than in full, without prior
written approval of the Director General, TBS.

Client: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Client address: KISEMVULE, MKURANGA, PWANI

Sample: 02 PC OF REBAR 16MM

Site and position sampled: LODHIA STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD

Sampling plan: UNKNOWN

Date of sampling: 2023-09-14

Date received: 2023-09-14

Date started: 2023-09-15

Date finished: 2023-09-16

Specification: BS 4449:2005

Test method: AS INDICATED IN THE TABLE OF RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD

1.0 INTRODUCTION
A sample of 02 pc of rebar 16mm was submitted to TBS mechanical laboratory for testing whether it
conforms to BS 4449:2005 specifications. The sample was given TBS Code No. TT 15966.

2.0 ATTENTION
This test report pertains ONLY to the sample brought to TBS by the client for type testing. The results
should not be regarded as representative of the quality of any commercial consignment nor be used for
any commercial negotiations. Representative test samples for commercial negotiations are sampled by
TBS Inspectors.

3.0 TEST RESULTS

The sample was tested as per specified standard method and the given results pertain only to the
sample submitted to the TBS Mechanical Laboratory for testing.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15966
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 2 of 3
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TABLE OF RESULT
S/N Test/ Characteristic Test Method Requirement Result Uncert Pass/
ainty Fail
1. Mechanical properties:
-Mass per metre [kg/m] 1.58 ± 4.5% 1.55 - Pass
-Yield stress, [N/mm²] ISO Min 500 561 - Pass
-Tensile strength [N/mm²] 6892-1:2019 Min 540 626 - Pass
-Elongation, [%] Min 14 25 - Pass
-Bending and re-bend To show no fracture No fracture - Pass
2. Chemical composition (%)
Carbon Max 0.24 0.169 ±0.014 Pass
Sulphur Max 0.055 0.019 ±0.0024 Pass
Phosphorus ASTM E Max 0.055 0.019 ±0.0017 Pass
Nitrogen 415-21 Max 0.014 <0.0010 ±0.0016 Pass
Copper Max 0.85 0.156 ±0.0018 Pass
Silicon - 0.168 ±0.054 -
Manganese - 0.622 ±0.029 -
Chromium - 0.210 ±0.073 -
Molybdenum - 0.011 ±0.0049 -
Vanadium - 0.0053 ±0.0021 -
Nickel - 0.080 ±0.045 -
Carbon equivalent Max 0.52 0.333 - Pass
3. Markings:
All bars should be identifiable by marks -Manufacturer’s name LODHIA Pass
introduced during rolling which indicate / trade mark.

-Grade B500 Pass

1. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2

which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95%
2. The reported uncertainty is an expanded uncertainty, calculated using a coverage factor of 2
Results with black dot (.) indicates decision rule applied.
3. DECISION RULE ‘‘pass’’ when results and its uncertainty range is within limits or results
uncertainty range overlap the limit, ‘‘fail’’ when results and its uncertainty range is outside the
limits.
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TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS DATE TBS Code No.
P O Box 9524, Dar es Salaam 2023-09-16 TT 15966
Tel: +255222450206/+255222450949/+255222450298
Fax: +255222450959
E-mail: info@tbs.go.tz – Physical Address: Junction Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Rds, Ubungo. Page 3 of 3
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4.0 REMARKS
The sample conforms to BS 4449:2005 for the tested parameters. The sample was subjected to
destructive test.

Reported by: Verified by: Approved by:

SADIKI J. SELEMANI George Gwisu Ramadhan Swalehe Shija

Analyst Checker Head of Laboratory