Bar Bending Schedule spreadsheet to BS 8666:2020

This video shows main features of Bar Bending Schedule spreadsheet to BS 8666:2020 (also referred to as BBS to BS8666). This spreadsheet can be found here: http://www.yourspreadsheets.co.uk/bar...

CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 introduction to BS 8666:2020
0:20 schedule content
0:38 shape codes
0:52 shape code selection window
1:09 settings
1:32 background to 'extra dimensions'
2:14 how to use this spreadsheet
2:48 highlighting required input cells
3:06 minimum bend lengths
3:24 detailing bar with 'extra dimension'
3:54 shape code 99
4:08 importing bar diagram
4:45 drawing bar diagram
5:22 detailing shape code 99
5:41 moving or deleting bar diagram
6:09 inserting new schedule
6:25 adding comments
6:45 bar weights summary
7:08 exporting schedule

SPREADSHEET DESCRIPTION:

Essential tool for everyone who is involved in detailing reinforcement in accordance with British Standard. Whether you are a designer, detailer, contractor or a manufacturer/supplier this spreadsheet will help you save a lot of time when preparing schedules (bar lists).

This spreadsheet is characterised by its simple and user friendly interface that allows quick input of information in a clear format. It automatically calculates minimum bend lengths and it includes a shape code pop-up window to speed up input process. Furthermore it has the functionality to import or draw shape code 99 - which is for any bar shapes not covered by BS 8666. Also this spreadsheet can calculate 'extra dimensions' automatically - so the extra dimensions that were introduced in version 2020 of BS8666. Like length D for shape code 15. Bar diameters covered are from 6 to 50mm.