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ะะฒัะพั: Botswana Bureau of Standards
ะะฐะณััะถะตะฝะพ: 2026-02-17
ะัะพัะผะพััะพะฒ: 39
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Join the discussion this week as we shift our focus to the construction industry and explore BOS 148: Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
This standard emphasizes the need for quality steel bars to ensure strong, durable, and safe concrete structures. In this episode, our expert Mr. Kaone Mazebedi breaks down the key requirements and practical implications of the standard for manufacturers, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
Key Areas Covered:
Scope and requirements of BOS 148
Mechanical and chemical properties of reinforcing steel
Testing procedures: tensile, bending, and re-bending tests
Proper marking, inspection, and compliance requirements
Quality assurance for manufacturers and contractors
Compulsory vs voluntary standards
Risks of using non-compliant steel in construction
We also highlight related standards and how they work together to safeguard infrastructure and public safety
For more Information in the available standards for Steel Bars, please contact the
Botswana Bureau of Standards- BOBS at
๐ Plot 55475, Block 8, Gaborone
๐ Plot 44149, Francistown, Botswana
๐ +267 390 3200
๐ 0800 600 941
Stay informed. Stay compliant. Build safely
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