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National Head Office: Level 6, 205 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065. Locked Bag 3050, Artarmon NSW 1570.
Telephone: (61 2) 8424 9800. Facsimile: (61 2) 9966 0702. Email: 500PLUS@reinforcing.com
This information is provided as a service to those interested in steel reinforcement. Since the information is provided for general guidance only, and in no way replaces the services of professional consultants on
particular projects or subjects, no legal liability can be accepted by OneSteel Reinforcing Pty Limited for its use. Not all products are available in all locations. We reserve the right to amend specifications without notice.
500PLUS REIDBAR, 500PLUS REBAR, 500PLUS ADVANCED DESIGN, ONEMESH500, UTEMESH, REOMESH, DECKMESH, STUDMESH, HAUNCHMESH, TRUSSDEK, BAMTEC, ONESLAB, POOLSTEEL, IRONBARK,
HANDIMESH, ROMTECH, FIBRESTEEL, FIBRECRETE, MINEMESH, REODATA and TEMPCORE are trademarks authorised for use by OneSteel Reinforcing Pty Limited ABN 22 004 148 289.
OneSteel Reinforcing REBAR and REOMESH products are independently certified by ACRS the Australian Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels to confirm compliance to Australian Standards.

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Essential Reinforcing Data

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Contents

500PLUS REBAR Product Designation 3 Basic Support Reaction, Bending Moment & Deflection Formulae 23
500PLUS REBAR Identifying on Site 4 Properties of Standard Shapes 24
500PLUS REBAR Stock Lengths & Approximate Lengths per Tonne 5 Right-Angle Triangle Trigonometry 25
500PLUS REBAR Sectional Information 6 Imperial to Metric Conversion Tables 26
Lapped Splices for Deformed Bars in Tension 8 Mass Densities of Materials 27
Quick Reference Table – Tension Lap Lengths 9 Positioning Tolerances for Reinforcement to AS3600 28
Threading 500PLUS REBAR 10 Calculating Required Reinforcing Quantities 29
500PLUS REIDBAR 11 500PLUS BAMTEC Reinforcing in a Roll 30
Processing 500PLUS REBAR to AS3600 12 HANDIMESH General Purpose Mesh 32
500PLUS REBAR Standard Hooks and Cogs 13 STUDMESH Composite Shear Reinforcement 34
Minimum Dimensions for Standard Shapes Processed to AS3600 14 DECKMESH Composite Shear Reinforcement 35
Bending & Rebending 500PLUS REBAR 16 HAUNCHMESH Composite Shear Reinforcement 36
Heating & Welding 500PLUS REBAR 18 TRUSSDEK II Suspended Slab System 38
ONEMESH500 Square & Rectangular 19 Other OneSteel Reinforcing Products & Services 40
ONEMESH500 Trench Mesh 20 OneSteel Reinforcing Branch Locations 42
Lapped Splices for ONEMESH Mesh in Tension or Compression 21
Footing Cages 22

500PLUS REBAR
Product Designation
AS/NZS 4671 OneSteel Reo Yield Strength Ductility Product Material Size Range
Designation Designation (MPa) Class Description Type
D500N_ N_ 500 N Hot-rolled deformed rebar MICROALLOY N10, N12, N16 off coil
(500PLUS REBAR) TEMPCORE N12-N40 straight stock lengths
R250N_ R_ 250 N Hot-rolled plain round rebar Mild Steel R6, R10, R12 off coil
R16-R28 straight stock lengths
D250N_ S_ 250 N Hot-rolled deformed rebar* Mild Steel S12 straight stock lengths
D500L_ RW_ 500 L Cold-rolled ribbed wire Mild Steel RW4.77 – RW11.90 off coil
R500L_ W_ 500 L 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 Reinforcing’s OneSteel Mill Markings

rebar on site, 500PLUS REBAR
has distinctive 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 Newcastle Rod
500PLUS Microalloy) Mill-Coiled Product

500PLUS REBAR
Stock Lengths &
Approximate Lengths per Tonne
Bar Size 6m 9m 10m 12m 15m Metres per Tonne
N10 264 - - - - 1582
N12 183 122 - 92 - 1099
N16 103 69 62 51 - 617
N20 - 44 40 33 26 395
N24 - 31 28 23 18 275
N28 - 22 20 17 14 202
N32 - - 15 13 10 155
N36 - - - 10 9 122
N40 - - - - 7 99
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

Cross-sectional area per metre width (mm2/m) for bar diameters # available in round rebar (R) only

Number of Bars 6# 10## 12## 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 ## available in round rebar (R) or

deformed rebar (N)
1 28 78 113 201 314 452 616 804 1020 1260
* invoice weight - includes rolling
2 56 156 226 402 628 904 1232 1608 2040 2520 margin of 2.5%
3 86 234 339 603 942 1356 1848 2412 3060 3780 ** Minimum hole diameter for
4 114 312 452 804 1256 1808 2464 3216 4080 5040 clearance (mm)
5 142 390 565 1005 1570 2260 3080 4020 5100 6300 12mm bar also available in
6 170 468 678 1206 1884 2712 3696 4824 6120 7560 deformed rebar (S)
7 198 546 791 1407 2198 3164 4312 5628 7140 8820
8 226 624 904 1608 2512 3616 4928 6432 8160 10080
9 254 702 1017 1809 2826 4068 5544 7236 9180 11340
10 280 780 1130 2010 3140 4520 6160 8040 10200 12600
Mass per m (kg/m)* 0.227 0.632 0.910 1.619 2.528 3.640 4.955 6.471 8.190 10.112
Min. Hole Dia. (mm)** 8 12 15 20 25 29 34 39 44 49

500PLUS REBAR
Section Information
Cross-sectional area per metre width (mm2/m) for bar diameters # available in round rebar (R) only
## available in round rebar (R) or
Bar Spacing (mm) 6# 10## 12## 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 deformed rebar (N)
100 280 780 1130 2010 3140 4520 6160 8040 10200 12600 12mm bar also available in
125 125 224 624 904 1608 2512 3616 4928 6432 8160 10080 deformed rebar (S)
150 150 186 520 753 1340 2093 3013 4107 5360 6800 8400
175 175 160 446 646 1149 1794 2583 3520 4594 5829 7200
200 200 140 390 565 1005 1570 2260 3080 4020 5100 6300
225 225 124 347 502 893 1396 2009 2738 3573 4533 5600
250 250 112 312 452 804 1256 1808 2464 3216 4080 5040
275 275 101 284 411 731 1142 1644 2240 2924 3709 4582
300 300 93 260 377 670 1047 1507 2053 2680 3400 4200

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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) Quick Reference Table – Tension Lap Lengths
to develop the yield strength (fsy) of a deformed bar in tension shall Choose the section of the table with the relevant cover and concrete
be calculated as follows: strength (f’c) on the same line, refer to this section for the tension lap
k1k2fsy Ab
L sy.t = ≥ 25k1db where length relating to the bar diameter listed in the two shaded sections
(2a + db)√f’c (refer below for shading). If the required cover or concrete strength is
not listed use the closest lower values of cover and concrete strength.
k1 = 1.25 for a horizontal bar with fsy = the yield strength of the reinforcing
more than 300mm of concrete cast bar Common bar chair sizes (mm) are:
below the bar; or Ab = the cross sectional area of the 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 75+
= 1.0 for all other bars reinforcing bar
k2 = 1.7 for bars in slabs and walls if 2a = twice the cover to the bar or the
the clear distance between clear distance between adjacent
adjacent parallel bars developing parallel bars developing stress,
stress is not less than 150mm or whichever is less
> 150mm db = the nominal diameter of a bar
= 2.2 for longitudinal bars in beams fc = the characteristic compressive
and columns with fitments cylinder strength of concrete at
= 2.4 for any other longitudinal bar 28 days

Quick Reference Table

– Tension Lap Lengths
Bar Diameter (mm)
Cover (mm) f’c 10 12 16 20 24 28 32* 36* 40*
30 20 300 450 700 1000 1350 1750 2150 - - For bars in slabs and walls if clear
25 20/25 distance between adjacent parallel
20 20/25/32 450 600 1000 1450 1900 2450 3000 - -
bars developing stress is not less than
40 20/25
30 25/32 250 300 500 750 950 1250 1550 1850 - 150mm
25 32/40
20 40/50 300 450 700 1000 1350 1750 2150 2550 -
50 20 For any other longitudinal bar
40 32 250 300 400 550 750 950 1200 1450 1750
30 40/50 * Cover shall not be less than bar diameter
25 50 250 350 550 800 1050 1350 1700 2100 2450
65 20 250 300 400 500 650 850 1050 1300 1550
50 25/32
40 40/50 250 300 450 650 900 1200 1500 1800 2200
65 25/32 250 300 400 500 600 700 900 1100 1300
50 40/50
40 50 250 300 400 550 750 1000 1250 1500 1800

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Threading 500PLUS REBAR

The design tensile strength of fine-threaded 500PLUS REBAR (φNtf) can Bar Nominal OneSteel 500PLUS TEMPCORE
be determined in accordance with AS4100 Steel Structures. Based on Diameter Thread Size Design Tensile Strength
the results of testing, fine-threaded 500PLUS REBAR has reduced (mm) (mm) (φNtf) (kN)
nominal yield strength equal to 75% of the nominal yield strength
(500 MPa) and a reduced nominal tensile strength equal to 85% of the M12 M10 21
nominal tensile strength (540 MPa) based on the thread stress area. M16 M12 31
It follows that OneSteel 500PLUS REBAR, when cut with AS1275 metric M20 M16 58
threads and fitted with AS1112 Property Class 5 nuts, has the values
M24 M20 90
of design tensile strength (φNtf) specified in the adjoining table. These
design tensile strengths are based on the effective tensile stress areas M28 M24 130
from AS1275, a strength reduction factor φ = 0.8, and a nominal M32 M30 205
tensile strength equal to 0.85 x 540 = 459 MPa.
M36 M33* 255
* 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 M40 M36 300
minimum requirements for Class N bars specified in AS/NZS 4671.

Bar Diameter (mm) 500PLUS REIDBAR is a hot-rolled, continuously coarse-threaded, steel

reinforcing bar that complies with the requirements in AS/NZS 4671 for
RB12 RBA16 RBA20 RB25 RB32 Class N reinforcement. When used in conjunction with accessories, it offers
Cross-sectional Area (mm ) 2
113 201 314 491 804 the designer flexibility to overcome challenging design or buildability issues.
Yield Strength* (MPa) 500 500 500 500 500 These tables list the material properties and the common accessories
Design Yield Strength* (kN) 56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0 available for 500PLUS REIDBAR. A 500PLUS REIDBAR Design Guide and
Design Tensile Strength* (kN) 61.0 108.5 169.6 265.1 434.2 case studies are available from OneSteel Reinforcing or www.reinforcing.com.
Max. Tensile
All accessories, except nuts, develop the breaking strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR
Working Load* (kN) 39.0 70.0 109.0 171.0 281.0 * Lower characteristic value ** The load that a threaded insert can provide is dependent on
Design Shear Strength* its anchorage (refer Design Guide) *** Nuts have a minimum strength of 1.15fsy
(0.62 min ult) (kN) 37.8 67.3 105.2 164.4 269.2
Minimum Hole for Coupler RB12C RBA16C RBA20C RB25C RB32C
Clearance (mm) 15 20 24 29 38 Threaded Insert** RB12TI RBA16TI RBA20TI RB25TI RB32T
Grout Sleeve RB12GS RBA16GS RBA20GS RB25GS RB32GS
Foot Plate RB12FP RBA16FP RBA20FP RB25FP RB32FP
Minimum Length ‘a’ for L bar 145 185 230 285 365 Nut*** RB12N RBA16N RBA20N RB25N RB32N
with Coupler (mm) (5db pin)

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Processing 500PLUS REBAR
to AS3600

Bending Reinforcing Bars Standard Processing Tolerances

Product Use Product Type Pin Size Product Use Product Allowable
Fitments Ribbed or round wire & Tolerance
Grade 250 rebar 3db On any overall ≤600mm -25, +0 mm
Grade 500 rebar 4db dimension for bars or overall
Reinforcement that is to be galvanised or 16mm diameter or less 5db mesh except where >600mm -40, +0 mm
epoxy coated (before or after bending) 20mm diameter or greater 8db used as a fitment overall
On any overall Deformed bars -15, +0 mm
Reinforcement in which the 16mm diameter or less 4db
dimension for bars and mesh
bend is intended to be 20mm & 24mm diameter 5db
or mesh used Plain round -10, +0 mm
straightened or rebent * 28mm diameter & greater 6db
as a fitment bars and wire
Other reinforcement of any grade 5db
For offset dimension -0, +10 mm
The nominal internal diameter of a reinforcement bend or hook shall be taken as the of a cranked bar
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:
* must be indicated on drawing that bars are to be straightened or rebent

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.
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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
Standard Hook
- 8db or 140mm whichever is greater for plain round bars
- 4db or 70mm whichever is greater for all other applications
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A standard cog consists of a 90 bend around the appropriate pin, but not greater than 8db having the
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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 4db 5db 5db 5db 5db - 3db for R rebar
a* b a* a a a a a - Beams a - other
R6 165 40 80 80 90 80 150 150 150
R10 175 60 130 130 150 130 170 180 180
R12 185 75 155 155 160 155 200 195 195

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 Standard Shapes that can be processed complying with AS3600
Rebar Type
and Size
Code Pin Size 5db 5db 5db 5db 5db - 4db for N rebar
a* b a* a a a a a - Beams a - other
N10 105 80 130 130 150 130 400 180 160
N12 115 95 155 160 160 155 400 215 180
N16 130 125 210 210 210 210 420 280 215
N20 170 155 260 260 260 260 500 350 260
N24 220 185 315 315 315 315 550 420 300
N28 250 220 365 365 365 365 600 500 350
N32 270 250 420 420 420 420 800 600 400
N36 300 280 470 470 470 470 1000 - -
N40 340 310 520 520 520 520 1200 - -
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 Bending Properties

A number of situations may arise where bars must be bent or Diameter AS/NZS 4671 AS3600 TEMPCORE Microalloy Galvanised
rebent on site, or where pre-bent bars must be straightened. Requirements Requirements 500PLUS 500PLUS Bars*
Capability Capability
For smaller diameter bars (i.e., 10, 12 & 16mm), this is
≤16mm – 5db generally, 2db @ 180 3db x 180 deg 5db x 180 deg
preferably performed at ambient temperature, as this has the but 4db for deg
least effect on steel properties. Please observe the following: fitments

• The initial bend should be performed around a mandrel ≥20mm 4db x 180 deg 5db generally, 3db @ 180 Not 8db x 180 deg
or former of diameter specified in the relevant code, and but 4db for deg produced
fitments
generally not less than 4db.
• Rebending or straightening should be performed using a * The bending limits shown in this column have been specified in AS 3600 to minimise spalling
of the galvanised coating.
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.

For larger diameter bars, the application of heat (e.g. from an Rebending Properties
acetylene flame) may be used to reduce the bending force, but Diameter AS/NZS 4671 TEMPCORE Microalloy AS3600 Limits
a reduction in bar strength may result. Requirements 500PLUS 500PLUS
Capability Capability
Further details on bending/rebending & welding 500PLUS REBAR
≤16mm 4db 4db 4db 4db
can be found at www.reinforcing.com
A pipe must not be used to make the initial bend, or to rebend back past the
20< db <24 – 5db – 5db
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.
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

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After heating, the resulting ambient temperature properties of iv) if during heating the temperature of the bar exceeds 450 C, the design
reinforcing steels may be significantly altered. This is an important yield strength of the steel after bending shall be taken as 250 MPa.
consideration if heat has been applied to assist with bending bars, Welding
through welding, or the effect of fire. To effectively manage the
temperature control during the heating or welding process the use 500PLUS REBAR produced by the TEMPCORE process and microalloyed
of temperature control crayons is recommended. 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
Heating is not required when welded in accordance with the AS/NZS1554 part
Heating should be avoided if the original bar properties are required. 3. Hydrogen controlled electrodes will be required for all weld types,
Bending should always be around a former of the appropriate size and matching strength electrodes will be required for butt welds.
(refer processing to AS3600). AS3600 states in clause 19.2.3.1 that Note: Some types of welded splices can reduce the ductility of the
reinforcement may be bent hot, provided that: connected bars.
i) the steel is heated uniformly through & beyond the portion to be bent
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ii) the temperature of the steel does not exceed 600 C
iii) the bar is not cooled by quenching

ONEMESH500
Square & Rectangular

Square Meshes (SL) with edge lap wires Rectangular Meshes (RL)
ONEMESH500®
Properties SL53* SL63*
Slab Mesh (WA (WA SL52 SL62 SL72 SL82 SL92 SL102 SL81 RL718 RL818 RL918 RL1018 RL1118 RL1218
(6m x 2.4m) Only) Only)
Cross- Longitudinal 60 94 89 141 179 227 290 354 454 358 454 581 709 899 1112
sectional Wires
Area Cross 60 94 89 141 179 227 290 354 454 227 227 227 227 227 227
(mm2/m) Wires
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
L8TM200 L8TM300 L8TM400 L11TM200 L11TM300 L11TM400 L12TM200 L12TM300 L12TM400
(6m long)

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

Longitudinal No. of Longitudinal Wires 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5

Wires Cross-sectional Area
136 181 227 270 360 450 334 445 556
(mm2/m)

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

8TM200 Top
Prefabricated Footing Cages
(6m long) L8TM Top and Bottom L11TM Top & Bottom L12TM Top & Bottom & 11TM200
Bottom
Cage Width (mm) 200 300 200 300 200 300 200
200mm Product QLD ZC110 ZC12 ZC111 ZC11 - - -
Deep Cage Code NSW 8ZC2020 8TC3020 11ZC2020 11TC3020 12ZC020 - -
300mm Product QLD ZC210 ZC17 ZC711 ZC18 ZC9Y - ZC7A
Deep Cage Code NSW 8ZC2028 8TC3030 11ZC2028 11TC3030 12ZC2028 12TC3028 -
400mm Product QLD ZC310 FC19 ZC811 FC20 - - FC8A
Deep Cage Code NSW 8ZC2040 - 11ZC2040 - 12ZC2040 - -

Basic Support Reaction, Bending

Moment & Deflection Formulae
Load Case Reaction at Support Maximum Moment Maximum Deflection
Ra Rb
wL wL wL2 5wL4
2 2 8 384 EI
P P PL PL3
2 2 4 48 EI
Pb Pa Pab PL3 a
( () a a
2 3

3 1– < 0.5
L L L 27 EI L L which applies for L
wa - wa2
2 ( )
wa4 1+ 4b
8 EI 3a
P - Pa
( )
Pa3 1+3b
3 2a
w = load per unit length or area. I = second moment of area for whole width
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Properties of Standard Shapes

Shape Area Perimeter Second moment of area# (lx)

bh 2(b +h) bh3

12

πD2 or πr2 πD or 2πr πD4 or πr4

4 64 4

bh b + h + √(h2 + b2) bh3

2 36

h(a+b) a + b + √(h2 + c2) + √(h2 + d2) h3(a2 + 4ab + b2)

2 36(a+b)

# second moment of area is for the x or horizontal axis at centroid

Right-Angle Triangle Trigonometry

Length of Sides:
C = √(A2 + B2); A = √(C2 - B2); B = √(C2 - A2)
Angles:
θ = tan-1 A or sin-1 A or cos-1 B ; β = tan-1 B or sin-1 B or cos-1 A ;
B C C A C C
Intermediate Lengths:
c = B x d; d=Axc
A B

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Imperial to Metric Units
Conversion Table
Unit Imperial Metric Conversion
Moment 1lb.ft 1.356N.m
Unit Imperial Metric Conversion 1hp 0.746kW
Power
1Btu/h 0.293W
Angle 1 degree 0.0175 radian
Pressure 1lbf/in2 6.895kPa
1 acre 0.405 ha o o o
Temperature F 5/9 x( F -32) C
Area 1yd2 0.836m2
1ft/s 0.305m/s
1ft2 0.0929m2
Speed 1 mile/h 1.609km/h
1lbf 4.448N
Force 1 knot 1.852km/h
1tonf 9.964kN
1yd3 0.765m3
Fuel Consumption 1mpg 0.354km/L
1ft3 0.0283m3
1 mile 1.609km Volume
1gal 4.546 litre
1yd 0.914m
Length 1in3 16.387mL
1ft 0.305m
1ft3/s 0.0283m3/s
1in 25.4mm Volume Flow Rate
1ft3/min 0.472m3/s
1ton 1.016t
Mass 1lb 0.4535kg
1oz 28.35g
Note: for US gallon reduce value by 16.74%

Mass Densities of Materials

Material kg/m3 Material kg/m3 Material kg/m3

Aluminium 2700 Granite 2600 Sand damp 1690
Brass 8400-8600 Gravel mixed grading 1930 Sand wet 1840
Cast Iron 7000-7400 Ice 900 Sandstone 1510
Clay dry 1480 Lead 11370 Shale 1250
Clay wet 1660 Mercury 13570 Steel 7850
Concrete 2400 Rockfill 75%rock, 25%earth 1960 Top Soil 950
Copper 8900 Rockfill 50%rock, 25%earth 1720 Water fresh 1000
Earth dry 1280 Rockfill 25%rock, 75%earth 1570 Water salt 1030
Earth wet 1760 Rubber 960-1300 Wood soft 480
Glass 2400-2800 Sand dry 1420 Wood hard 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 Allowable Deviation

Beams, slabs, columns and walls -5, +10mm
Position controlled by cover Slabs on ground -10, +20mm
Footings cast in ground -20, +40mm
End of reinforcement 50mm
Position not controlled by cover Spacing of bars or fitments in walls, slabs, 10% or 15mm whichever is greater
beams or columns

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 Rebar

( )
Mesh Round Up: Slab Area (m2) = No. of 6m x 2.4m Sheets No. of Bars: Round Up Coverage Length (m) + 1
12.5 ( Bar Spacing (m) )
Bar Chairs: Slab Area (m ) x 1.5 = No. of Chairs
2
Bar Length: Concrete dimension (mm) – Σ{cover each end (mm)}
Polythene Membrane: Slab Area (m2) = No. of 200m2 rolls Stock Bars: Allow for lapping of bars when calculating No. of Bars
180
Tie Wire: 1.5 kg per tonne of rebar
Duct Tape: 2 rolls per 200m2 roll of Polythene membrane
Spirals
Strip Footings
Diameter: Concrete dimension (mm) – cover each side (mm)
Trench Mesh: Footing Length (m) = No. of 6m lengths
Pitch: Specified on drawing, maximum of half diameter of spiral

( )
5.4
No. of Turns: Round Up Coverage Length (m) + 3
Prefab Cages: Footing Length (m) = No. of 6m cages
( Pitch (m) )
5.4
Support Chairs: 7 chairs per 6m length/cage

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500PLUS BAMTEC
Reinforcing in a Roll

Benefits

BAMTEC is the world’s fastest steel fixing system. It involves • Super-fast construction
designing and prefabricating reinforcing steel “carpets” to a • Save up to 80% on steel-fixing costs
wide range of shapes and sizes. • Ideal for suspended slabs, slab on ground,
CRCP and tilt-up panels
Individual rebars are welded to flexible steel straps, which can • Improves cost effectiveness of slab construction
connect up to hundreds of bars together, and the carpet is rolled • Variable spacing and bar diameters available
up for handling and transport. • Improved accuracy and quality
The carpets can contain different types and sizes of bars, have • Less material waste and scrap
bars at different spacings and can accommodate complex • Design assistance available
shapes and penetrations. • Less bending and carrying
• Easier chairing and no bars to sort
When needed on site, the carpet is simply lifted into place and
• Simpler marking plan
unrolled onto continuous bar chairs.

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
Product Code Length Width Line Wire Cross Wire Mass
m m mm mm Kg
G112A 3.000 2.400 2.50@25 2.50@25 23
G112AHS 2.000 1.200 2.50@25 2.50@25 8
G122AHS 2.000 1.200 2.50@25 2.50@50 6
® G113 3.000 2.400 3.15@25 3.15@25 36
G123 3.000 2.400 3.15@25 3.15@50 27
G224 3.000 2.400 4.00@50 4.00@50 29
G224HS 2.000 1.200 4.00@50 4.00@50 10
G225 3.000 2.400 5.00@50 5.00@50 44
G234 3.000 2.400 4.00@50 4.00@75 24
HANDIMESH is a range of general purpose welded mesh G234HS 2.000 1.200 4.00@50 4.00@75 8
G235 3.000 2.400 5.00@50 5.00@75 38
products. Available in 21 different specifications including: G445 3.000 2.400 5.00@100 5.0@100 23
• Pre-galvanised & bright wire G445A 3.000 2.400 5.60@100 5.60@100 29
G444HS 2.000 1.200 4.00@100 4.00@100 5
• Sheets & Rolls *B224 3.000 2.400 4.00@50 4.00@50 29
• Half and full sheets *B225 3.000 2.400 5.00@50 5.00@50 44
*B234 3.000 2.400 4.00@50 4.00@75 24
Ideal for fencing, shelving, security, gates, safety, *B235 3.000 2.400 5.00@50 5.00@75 38
guarding and point-of-sale and is flush cut, saving *B445A 3.000 2.400 5.60@100 5.60@100 29
*Made from bright wire
you time in trimming.

HANDIMESH ROLLS
Product Code Length Length Line Wire Cross Wire Mass
m m mm mm Kg
G232A9 30.000 0.900 2.50@50 2.50@75 36
G232A12 30.000 1.200 2.50@50 2.50@75 48
G232A18 30.000 1.800 2.50@50 2.50@75 71
G442A12 30.000 1.200 2.50@100 2.50@100 29
G442A18 30.000 1.800 2.50@100 2.50@100 42

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STUDMESH Composite
Shear Reinforcement
STUDMESH STRAIGHT – 500MPa
Product Sheet Size Transverse Bar Transverse Ab or Asv-1 Asv-2
Code (mm) Diameter Bar Spacing (mm2 (mm2
(mm) (mm) per m) per m)
SMS100 2.4m x 600mm 10 100 800 1600
SMS150 2.4m x 600mm 10 150 533 1066
SMS200 2.4m x 600mm 10 200 400 800
SMS250 2.4m x 600mm 10 250 320 640
SMS300 2.4m x 600mm 10 300 266 532
SMS350 2.4m x 600mm 10 350 228 456
• STUDMESH is a joint OneSteel Reinforcing and UWS-CCTR SMS400 2.4m x 600mm 10 400 200 400
composite beam innovation for all steel decking systems. SMS450 2.4m x 600mm 10 450 177 354
SMS500 2.4m x 600mm 10 500 160 320
• More efficient than placing individual transverse reinforcing SMS550 2.4m x 600mm 10 550 145 290
bars or mesh around sheer connectors as longitudinal shear SMS600 2.4m x 600mm 10 600 133 266

reinforcement. STUDMESH U-BAR – 500MPa

• Suitable for use in secondary and primary composite Product Sheet Size Transverse Bar Transverse Ab or Asv-1 Asv-2
Code (mm) Diameter Bar Spacing (mm2 (mm2
beams, or when the sheeting ribs are parallel on one side, (mm) (mm) per m) per m)
perpendicular on the other. SMU200 2.4m x 500mm 10 200 800 1600
SMU300 2.4m x 500mm 10 300 533 1066
• Can be designed using Clauses 9.4 to 9.7 of AS 2327.1 SMU400 2.4m x 500mm 10 400 400 800
as Type 1, 2 or 3 longitudinal shear reinforcement SMU500 2.4m x 500mm 10 500 320 640
SMU600 2.4m x 500mm 10 600 266 532

DECKMESH
Composite Shear Reinforcement
DECKMESH 500MPa
Product Code Panel Size Wire Diameter To suit deck Pitch Mass
(mm) (mm) between (kg/m)
ribs(mm)
DM200 600 x 450 6 RF55, BONDEK II 200 3.2
• DECKMESH is a joint OneSteel Reinforcing & UWS-CCTR DM300 1200 x 450 6 CONDECK HP 300 2.7
composite beam innovation KF57, KF70

• Satisfies Clause 9.8 of AS 2327.1 Simply Supported Composite

Beams regarding reforcing secondary composite edge beams
against Type 4 (rib-shearing) longitudinal shear failure.
• Prevents concrete pull-out failure when trapezoidal decks like DECKMESH 200 DECKMESH 300
For use with RF55 and BONDEK II steel For use with KF70, KF57 and CONDECK
KF70 are used with stud pairs in internal secondary beams. decks with 200mm pitch ribs (3kg/m) HP steel decks (2.7 kg/m)
• No design calculations required to specify DECKMESH to
prevent rib-shearing or concrete pull-out failures when used
with welded studs.

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HAUNCHMESH Composite
Shear Reinforcement

HAUNCHMESH STRAIGHT – 500MPa for Fielders’ KF70 or Lysaght’s W-DEK

Product Sheet Size Transverse Bar Transverse Longitudinal Longitudinal
Code (mm) Diameter Bar Spacing Bar Diameter Bar Spacing
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
HS100A 3m x 200mm 9.5 100 7.6 150
HS150A 3m x 200mm 9.5 150 7.6 150
• HAUNCHMESH is a composite beam innovation made
under exclusive licence by OneSteel Reinforcing. HAUNCHMESH - HANDLEBAR - To suit Lysaght’s W-DEK
Product Sheet Size Handlebar Handlebar
• Welded studs need to be spaced longitudinally in singles Code Wire Diameter Spacing
or doubles to match the spacing of the transverse bars (mm) (mm)

in standard HAUNCHMESH STRAIGHT panels HS100A100L 3m x 500mm 10 100

HS100A200L 3m x 500mm 10 200
• Controls longitudinal splitting, prevents lateral punch-out HS150A150L 3m x 500mm 10 150
of concrete in haunch and ensures welded studs HS150A450L 3m x 500mm 10 450
HAUNCHMESH Longitudinal RW8 Wire Diameter 8mm, Longitudinal Wire Spacing 150mm
arranged in singles achieve solid-slab strength status.

• Minimum concrete haunch width with split decking equals HAUNCHMESH - HANDLEBAR - To suit Fielders’ KF70
220mm (KF70) or 240mm (W-DEK) at base, and studs must Product Sheet Size Handlebar Handlebar
be centred in haunch. Code Wire Diameter Spacing
(mm) (mm)
• Availale for KF70 with unsplit decking and narrow 136mm
HS100A100F 3m x 500mm 10 100
wide haunch HS100A200F 3m x 500mm 10 200
• Type 1,2 or 3 longitudinal shear reo (Clause 9.7 of AS 2327.1) HS100A300F 3m x 500mm 10 300
HS100A400F 3m x 500mm 10 400
HS150A150F 3m x 500mm 10 150
HS150A300F 3m x 500mm 10 300
HS150A450F 3m x 500mm 10 450

HAUNCHMESH STRAIGHT

HAUNCHMESH HANDLEBAR

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TRUSSDEK II

Truss – Solid/Truss - Solid

Average saving in concrete depth in voided slabs (mm)

(TRUSSDEK panels are precambered in the factory to prevent concrete ponding) Truss – Voided/Truss - Voided

TRUSSDEK Panel Code TRUSSDEK Composite Slab Type (see figures opposite)
Truss-Voided/Truss-Voided Truss-Voided/Infill-Solid
TD90 55 25 Truss – Solid/Infill - Solid
TD110 65 30
TD140 75 35
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/Infill - Solid

Overall depth of TRUSSDEK panels is 90,

110 or 140mm standard (TD160,
TD220 and TD260 also available)

(Pre-punched holes in panel webs may be

from 50 to 90mm deep and 90mm long)

8000
TD110 TD140

7000
TD90

6000

5000

4000

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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