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Bar Bending & Cutting Checklist
18 checkpoints across 4 sections. During reinforcement fabrication at bending shop or on-site; inspection before delivery to main construction site or use in formwork
18 Checkpoints
4 Sections
Per fabrication batch or stage
QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE (BBS) VERIFICATION
A1Approved Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) available at fabrication site
Acceptance: Signed/stamped structural BBS available; copy provided to fabricator; no fabrication without approved BBS
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12 — Reinforcement detailing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2BBS matches latest structural drawing revision
Acceptance: BBS revision matches drawing revision; no amendments without design approval; mark drawing revision on BBS cover
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3All bar marks identified per BBS
Acceptance: Each bar type (e.g., B1, B2, C1) clearly identified in BBS; fabricator uses same marks on bent bars
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12 — Bar identification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Cutting lengths verified including hook and bend allowances
Acceptance: Verify 5 bars per mark type: measure actual cutting length; compare to calculated length from BBS; tolerance ±25mm per IS 2502
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4 — Bending and cutting practice
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. CUTTING
B1Correct bar diameter selected per BBS
Acceptance: Verify bar diameter with vernier calipers; match to BBS specification for each mark; tolerance per IS 1786 Table 3
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Cutting length matches BBS — tolerance ±25mm
Acceptance: Measure 5 cut bars per mark: length = design length ±25mm; document min/max/mean lengths
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Mechanical cutting only — no flame/torch cutting
Acceptance: Verify cutting method: hydraulic shear/guillotine acceptable; flame cutting or burning not acceptable; visually inspect cut end
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.1 — Cutting methods
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Cut ends square and free from burrs
Acceptance: Cut end perpendicular to bar axis; no burrs or ragged edges; deburr if necessary; ends square within 2mm per bar length
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. BENDING
C1Minimum bending radius per IS 2502 — ≤20mm bars: 4d
Acceptance: Measure bend radius on 5 sample bars ≤20mm: radius ≥4d; use radius gauge or template; document actual radii
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5.1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2 — Bend radii
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Minimum bending radius per IS 2502 — >20mm bars: 5d
Acceptance: Measure bend radius on 5 sample bars >20mm: radius ≥5d; use radius gauge or template; document actual radii
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5.1
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Bending at ambient temperature — no heating permitted
Acceptance: Visually confirm bar not heated before bending; no burn marks or discoloration on bar surface; verify with site personnel
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2; IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Standard 90° hook dimensions — internal radius 4d + extension 12d
Acceptance: Measure 5 hooks: internal radius ≥4d; straight extension ≥12d from tangent point; tolerance ±5mm; document measurements
IS 2502:1963 Table 1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2.4.1
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5135° hook dimensions — internal radius 2d + extension 10d
Acceptance: Measure 5 hooks: internal radius ≥2d; straight extension ≥10d; bend angle ~135° (±10°); tolerance ±5mm in extension
IS 2502:1963 Table 1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2.4.2
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6Cranking angles and offsets per structural drawing
Acceptance: Verify 5 cranked bars: angle to nearest 5°; offset dimension ±10mm; height of crank ±5mm from drawing; use template if provided
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2; structural design detailing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE (BBS) VERIFICATION
A1Approved Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) available at fabrication site
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12 — Reinforcement detailing (Designer-approved BBS is mandatory before fabrication)
Signed/stamped structural BBS available; copy provided to fabricator; no fabrication without approved BBS
OKNCNAHOLD
A2BBS matches latest structural drawing revision
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12 (Consistency between drawings and BBS critical)
BBS revision matches drawing revision; no amendments without design approval; mark drawing revision on BBS cover
OKNCNAHOLD
A3All bar marks identified per BBS
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12 — Bar identification (Unique mark for each bar type per BBS)
Each bar type (e.g., B1, B2, C1) clearly identified in BBS; fabricator uses same marks on bent bars
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Cutting lengths verified including hook and bend allowances
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4 — Bending and cutting practice (Hook and bend allowances per IS 2502 Table 1; length accuracy critical)
Verify 5 bars per mark type: measure actual cutting length; compare to calculated length from BBS; tolerance ±25mm per IS 2502
OKNCNAHOLD
B. CUTTING
B1Correct bar diameter selected per BBS
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4 (Wrong diameter is critical fabrication error)
Verify bar diameter with vernier calipers; match to BBS specification for each mark; tolerance per IS 1786 Table 3
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Cutting length matches BBS — tolerance ±25mm
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4 (Length tolerance per IS 2502 practice)
Measure 5 cut bars per mark: length = design length ±25mm; document min/max/mean lengths
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Mechanical cutting only — no flame/torch cutting
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.1 — Cutting methods (Torch cutting damages bar properties; mechanical shearing/guillotine required)
Verify cutting method: hydraulic shear/guillotine acceptable; flame cutting or burning not acceptable; visually inspect cut end
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Cut ends square and free from burrs
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 4 (Cut end quality affects bonding)
Cut end perpendicular to bar axis; no burrs or ragged edges; deburr if necessary; ends square within 2mm per bar length
OKNCNAHOLD
C. BENDING
C1Minimum bending radius per IS 2502 — ≤20mm bars: 4d
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5.1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2 — Bend radii (For bars ≤20mm diameter: internal bend radius minimum 4d (d=bar diameter))
Measure bend radius on 5 sample bars ≤20mm: radius ≥4d; use radius gauge or template; document actual radii
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Minimum bending radius per IS 2502 — >20mm bars: 5d
IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5.1 (For bars >20mm diameter: internal bend radius minimum 5d)
Measure bend radius on 5 sample bars >20mm: radius ≥5d; use radius gauge or template; document actual radii
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Bending at ambient temperature — no heating permitted
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2; IS 2502:1963 Cl. 5 (Cold bending only; heating alters bar properties)
Visually confirm bar not heated before bending; no burn marks or discoloration on bar surface; verify with site personnel
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Standard 90° hook dimensions — internal radius 4d + extension 12d
IS 2502:1963 Table 1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2.4.1 (Standard hook: 4d radius + 12d extension for ≤20mm bars (Fe 500 TMT))
Measure 5 hooks: internal radius ≥4d; straight extension ≥12d from tangent point; tolerance ±5mm; document measurements
OKNCNAHOLD
C5135° hook dimensions — internal radius 2d + extension 10d
IS 2502:1963 Table 1; IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2.4.2 (Inclined hook (135°): 2d radius + 10d extension (typical end hooks for cantilever slabs))
Measure 5 hooks: internal radius ≥2d; straight extension ≥10d; bend angle ~135° (±10°); tolerance ±5mm in extension
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Cranking angles and offsets per structural drawing
IS 456:2000 Cl. 12.2; structural design detailing (Cranks and offsets as shown in drawing; angle and dimension critical for fit)
Verify 5 cranked bars: angle to nearest 5°; offset dimension ±10mm; height of crank ±5mm from drawing; use template if provided
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
ACCEPTED — All checkpoints OK; bars approved for use in construction
ACCEPTED WITH REWORK — Minor non-conformances; bars reworked and re-inspected; approved for use
REJECTED — Critical non-conformances; bars scrapped or returned for re-fabrication
Overall Verdict
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Number of NC Items
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Bars Approved (Count)
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Bars Rejected/Rework (Count)
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Inspector Signature
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Engineer Approval Signature
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