BS 8666:2020 PDF Download

BS 8666:2020 is a British Standard that provides guidelines and requirements for the scheduling, dimensioning, cutting, and bending of steel reinforcement used in concrete structures. The standard has been revised to align with Eurocode 2, which is the European standard for the design of concrete structures.

This standard is applicable to various stakeholders in the construction industry, including designers, specifiers, main contractors, sub-contractors, rebar suppliers, fabricators, and outsource detailers worldwide. It sets out the best practices and techniques for the design and manufacture of reinforcement steel, ensuring compliance with other relevant British Standards such as BS 4449, BS 4483, BS 6744, BS EN 1992-1-1, BS EN 1992-2, BS EN 1992-3, and BS 8110.

Using BS 8666:2020 helps users stay updated with the latest requirements and shape dimensions, enhancing their expertise and improving efficiency. This standard is essential for ensuring the resilience and quality of the built environment, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

The revisions in BS 8666:2020 include the addition of new shape codes and data, amendments to existing shape codes, changes in dimensioning for obtuse angles and cranked bars, and updates to Table 1 to include dowel bars and improved requirements for stainless steel notations. These changes align the standard with the latest industry practices and enhance its clarity and usability.