Estimating Steel For Reinforcement

Estimating Steel For Reinforcement

For RCC works estimates of steel is essentially required for the following purposes.

1- For acquirement of the materials.

2- To check or to submit the utilization of the material at the site.

3- To prepare an accurate bill for payment.

For point (1) and (2), the best method of calculating the amount of steel is using BBS or bar bending schedule that is commonly provided in the detailed drawings for reinforced concrete works. But, when the bar bending schedule is not provided with the amount of steel may be calculated by using a take-off sheet containing the following sections as given in the below table.

and point (3) bill of quantity of steel for payment is  prepared as following