Bar Bending Schedule [BBS] Estimate of Steel

in Building Construction
Krishna January 12, 2019 97 Comments
Introduction to Bar Bending Schedule [BBS]:-
“BBS” The word BBS Plays a significant role in any construction of High rise
buildings. BBS refers to Bar Bending Schedule. Well, What’s the use of BBS? Why
we use BBS? What is BBS?

In this article, we are majorly focused on how and where to start and what are the
basics. Apart from this, you can also learn

 What is Bar Bending Schedule? and its Importance

 Basics of Bar Bending Schedule?
 How to Prepare Bar Bending Schedule?
 Important rules while preparing Bar Bending Schedule
 Use of Bar Bending Schedule?
It’s a lengthy article, so brace yourself for atleast 10 minutes. Let’s Get started.

First of all, Bar is any type of rebar which is used as a reinforcement in RCC. The bar
may be a Mild Steel bar or HYSD bar or TMT Bar.
Bar Bending Schedule is termed as “Calculation of the total Steel required for the
construction of a building” We use steel to make concrete to be reinforced and for
tension requirements. But how much steel required for constructing 15 floors building?
How much Steel I have to order? All these questions are answered in BBS

In Bar bending schedule, the bars are organized for each structural units (Beams or
columns or slabs or footings etc) and detailed list is prepared which specifies the Bar
location (Bar in footings, slabs, beams or columns), Bar Marking (to identify the bar in
accordance with the drawing), Bar Size (length of the bar used), Quantity (No. of Bars
used), Cutting length, Type of Bend and Shape of the bar in reinforcement drawings.
How BBS Changed from 1950-2019:-
From 1950 to 2019 lots of modifications and enhancements happening in our world.
In 1950, three-storeyed buildings are high rise buildings now we are constructing a
building with 200 floors+. There is a massive growth in the construction industry. Due
to the vast increase in world population demands increased facilities, more need for
space and more construction.

Father of Estimation B.N. Datta has given certain recommendations for the usage of
steel in different components of buildings. But, he didn’t mention any values if we use
more bars in a single structural member.
Bar Bending Member Percentage

Slab 1% of total volume of concrete

Beam 2% of of total volume of concrete