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Shape Codes

A quick guide to standard bending shapes.

Shape codes

The standard way to describe a bend

Shape codes are the standard way of describing how a bar should be bent.

Put the right code and dimensions on your bending schedule and we will cut and bend it exactly to match. For any shape not covered, use shape code 99 and include a dimensioned sketch.

SANS 282 shape codes

Find your shape code

Hover over a shape to see its code. All dimensions are external (outside) dimensions, and the radii of all bends are standard unless r is given in your bending schedule.

20Shape code 20 · Straight bar
Straight bar, no bends. Main bars in slabs, beams and walls.
32Shape code 32
Hook at one end, to anchor the end of the bar.
33Shape code 33
Hooks at both ends, to anchor both ends of the bar.
34Shape code 34
Short 90° bend at one end, to finish a bar at a slab or beam edge.
35Shape code 35
Short 90° bends at both ends, for bars that stop at two edges.
36Shape code 36
Return bend at one end and a hook at the other.
37Shape code 37
Single 90° bend (L-bar). Starter and corner bars where walls, slabs and beams meet.
38Shape code 38
Two 90° bends forming a U or C. Edge bars and trimmers.
39Shape code 39
Tight return bend at one end, for anchorage in a short space.
41Shape code 41
Cranked bar that steps over another bar at a lap.
42Shape code 42
Cranked bar with a bend at the end.
43Shape code 43
Bar that dips down and back up, often used as a bent-up shear bar.
45Shape code 45
Bar bent up at an angle with a turned-down end.
48Shape code 48
Bar bent up at an angle with an upturned end.
49Shape code 49
Trough shape with both ends angled up.
51Shape code 51
Single bend to a specified radius, where a larger bend is needed.
52Shape code 52
Three-sided open link.
53Shape code 53
U-shape with the legs turned outwards.
54Shape code 54
Two bends in opposite directions (Z-shape).
55Shape code 55
Closed rectangular link with an overlapping end.
60Shape code 60
Closed square or rectangular link (stirrup) that holds the main bars in beams and columns.
62Shape code 62
Bar with a single angled bend.
65Shape code 65
Bar curved to a radius, for round walls, tanks and curved beams.
72Shape code 72
U-shaped link with hooked ends.
73Shape code 73
Closed link with one overlapping leg.
74Shape code 74
Closed link with a full overlap.
75Shape code 75
Two overlapping links, for wide beams and columns.
81Shape code 81
Long, narrow closed loop (hairpin).
83Shape code 83
Raised shape with angled ends.
85Shape code 85
J-shape with unequal legs.
86Shape code 86
Helix (spiral) that wraps the main bars in round columns and piles.
99Shape code 99 · Any other shape. Include a dimensioned sketch
Any shape without a standard code. Include a dimensioned sketch in your bending schedule.