BS 4482:2005

This standard BS 4482:2005 Steel wire for the reinforcement of concrete products. Specification is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.140.15 Steels for reinforcement of concrete
• 91.080.40 Concrete structures

This British Standard specifies requirements for plain, indented and ribbed steel wire used for the reinforcement of concrete products.

The standard contains provisions for two grades, based on mechanical properties. Grade 500 is specified for plain, indented and ribbed wires. Grade 250 is specified as an option for plain wires only.

Bar or coil for the manufacture of structural welded fabric to BS 4483 is not covered by this standard. BS 4449:2005 covers bar or coil for this purpose.

Wire for the prestressing of concrete and wire used for ties, lifting and other general engineering or industrial purposes is not covered by this standard.

The nominal wire diameter (size) range specified in this standard is 2.5 mm to 12 mm.