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Bar bending schedule (BBS) of an concrete footing provides the reinforcement details and th
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required for the footing construction. The BBS and quantity of steel reinforcement required
footing are calculated and explained by means of a workout example.
Calculation of Steel Reinforcement For Isolated Footing
The figure-1 below shows the cross-sectional plan and section of an isolated footing. The det
used in the footing are calculated from the detailed drawing of the structure prepared by th
structural drawing provides the reinforcement location and their specifications.
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Fig.1. Plan and Cross-Sectional View of an Isolated Footing
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Details Obtained from Structural Drawing
Following details are obtained from the drawings and specifications:
1. Length of Footing = X
2. The breadth of Footing = Y
3. The height of the footing (Thickness) = h
4. The diameter of the Main reinforcement bars = dm
5. The diameter of Distribution Reinforcement Bars = dd
6. The spacing of reinforcement bars = s
7. Cover for reinforcement = c
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Formulas for Calculation
From the figure-1, the following parameters are determined:
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1. Number of Main Reinforcement Bars ( X-Bars)
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2. Number of Distribution Reinforcement Bars ( Y-Bars)
3. Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement Bars (Cm)
4. Cutting Length of Distribution Reinforcement Bars (Cd)
5. Steel Quantity Required
From the given details, the following values are calculated:
1. Calculation of Number of Main Reinforcement (X- Bars)
From the figure-1(c), the x-bars are distributed along the y-direction. Hence the number of b
Nm = (Y / Spacing of Main Reinforcement) + 1 Eq.1
2. Calculation of Number of Distribution Reinforcement (Y-Bars)
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From Figure-1 (c), the y-bars are distributed along X-axis. Hence the number of bars
Nd = (X/Spacing of Distribution Reinforcement) +1 Eq.2
3. Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement (X-Bars)
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Cm1 = [Length of Footing – 2(cover)] +2[ Thickness of footing -2(cover)] – 2[Bend]
From the figure,
Cm1 = [X-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm] Eq.3
Total Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement (Cm)
Cm = Number of Main Reinforcement x Cutting length of Single Main Bar
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Cm = Nm x Cm1
Cm = Nm {[X-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm]} Eq.4
4. Cutting Length of Distribution Reinforcement (Y-Bars)
Cd= [Breadth of Footing – 2(cover)] +2[ Thickness of footing -2(cover)] – 2[Bend]
From the figure,
Cd1 = [Y-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm] Eq.5
Total Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement
Cd = Number of Distribution Reinforcement x Cutting length of Single Distribution Bar
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Cd = Nd x Cd1
Cd = Nd {[X-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm] } Eq.6
5. Estimation of Steel Quantity
The steel quantity is determined by the formula:
W = D2L/162 Eq.7
Note: Equation 7 is obtained by the solving the formula:
Weight of Steel(W) = Volume of the Material(V) x Density of the Material
Where, V= Area of steel x length of the steel; Density of Steel = 7850 kg/m3
Example – Footing Bar Bending Schedule
Estimation of Steel Quantity for Footing
Given below is an example of an isolated footing with specifications and dimensions.
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Fig.1. Example of Plan and Cross-Sectional View of an Isolated Footing
Details Obtained from the Drawing
The following details are obtained from the figure-2:
1. Length of Footing = X = 2m
2. Breadth of Footing = Y = 1.6m
3. Height of the footing (Thickness) = h =0.3m
4. Diameter of the Main reinforcement bars = dm= 12mm
5. Diameter of Distribution Reinforcement Bars = dd =12mm
6. Spacing of Main reinforcement bars = sm = 150mm c/c
7. Spacing of Distribution Reinforcement bars = sd = 150mm c/c
8. Cover for reinforcement = c = 50mm
From the given details, the following values are calculated:
1. Calculation of Number of Main Reinforcement (X- Bars)
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From Eq.1
Nm = (Y / Spacing of Main Reinforcement) + 1
Nm = (1.6/.15)+1
Nm= 12nos
2. Calculation of Number of Distribution Reinforcement (Y-Bars)
From Eq.2
Nd = (X/Spacing of Distribution Reinforcement) +1
Nd = (2/.15)+1
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Nd= 14nos
3. Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement (X-Bars)
From Eq.3
Cm1 = [X-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm]
Cm1 = [2-(2x.05)]+2[.3-(2 x .05)]-2 (2 x .012)
Cm1 = 1.9+.4-.048
Cm1=2.252m
From Eq.4,Total Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement
Cm= Nm {[X-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm]}
Cm = 11 x 2.252
Cm = 24.772m
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4. Cutting Length of Distribution Reinforcement (Y-Bars)
From Eq.5,
Cd1 = [Y-2C] +2[h-2C]-2[2dm]
Cd1 = [1.6-(2x.05)]+2[.3-(2 x .05)]-2 (2 x .012)
Cd1 = 1.5+.4-.048
Cd1 = 1.852m
From Eq.6,Total Cutting Length of Main Reinforcement
Cd = Nd x Cd1
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Cd = 14 x 1.852
Cd = 25.928m
5. Estimation of Steel Quantity
From Eq.7,
W = D2L/162;
Total Steel Quantity for Main Reinforcement,
Wm = (12 x 12 x 24.772)/162
Wm= 22kg
Total Steel Quantity for Distribution Reinforcement,
Wd=(12x12x25.928)/162
Wd =23.05kg
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Note: W = D2/162 gives the weight of single bar
Footing Bar Bending Schedule and Quantity of Steel
The number of reinforcement bars, their length and the quantity of steel for the given Isola
and consolidated in a tabulated form ( Table-1).
Table.1: Bar Bending Schedule For Isolated Footing
Dia:
No: Total
SL. of Bar Length of
Bar Type Shape of Bar of Length of
No Bar(m)
Bar Bar(m)
(mm)
Main
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1 Reinforcement (X- 12 11 2.252 24.772
Bars)
Distribution
Reinforcement
2 12 14 1.852 23.05
(Y-Bars)
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