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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS
(First Revision)
Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee, BDC 2
Chairman Represenlitlg
DR H. C. VISVESVARAYA Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
Members
ADDITION AL DIRECTOlt, tiTAND- Research, Designs & Standards Organization
ARDS ( B & S ) ( Ministry of Railways ), Lucknow
DEPu'J:v DIRI~CTOR, STAND-
ARDS ( B & S ) (Alternate)
SHIn K. P. BA~EJt .TEE Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Bombay
SHltI HAlnsH N. MALANJ ( Alternate)
SHRI S. K. BANKltJEE National Test House, Calcutta
Dlt N. S. BHAL Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR),
Roorkee
Slim V. K. GHANEKAlt ( Alternate)
SHRI S. P. CHAKRABORTI Roads Wing, Ministry of Shipping and Transport,
New Delhi
SHRI N . SmVAGUnu ( Alternate)
CHIEF ENGINEER ( DESIGNS ) Central Public Works Department, New D elhi
EXECUTIVE ENGJNEElt ( D),SI-
GNS III ) ( Alternate)
CHIE~" ENGINEER ( BD ) Beas Designs Organization, Nangal Township
SHRI J. C. RAsun ( Alternate)
CrnEF ENGINEElt (RESEARCH- Irrigation Departrm>nt, Government of Punjab,
cUM-DIRECT on ) , Chandigarh
RESEA RCH OFFICEIt ( IPRI ) ( Alternate)
DIt S. K. CHOPRA Cement R esearch Institute of India, New Delhi
Dn A. K. MULLICK ( Alternate)
DmECTOR A. P. Engineering Research Laboratories, Hyderabad
DIRECTOlt ( C & MDD-I ) Central Water Commission, New Delhi
Dv DmEcTon ( C & MDD-I ) ( Alternate)
DIRECTOIt Central Soil & Materials Research Station,
New Delhi
Dv DIRECTOR ( Alternate)
SHllI T. A. E. D'SA The Concr e te Association of India, Bombay
SHRI N. C. DUGGAL ( Altemate )
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Members Represe"ting
SHRT A. V. GOKAK Cement Controller ( Ministry of Industry)
SHm S. S. MlG[,ANI ( Alternate)
SHRr A. K. GUPTA H yderabad Asbestos Cement Product Ltd,
Hyderabad
SHRr P. ]. ]AGUS The Associated Cement Companies Ltd, Bombay
SHIH M. R. VINAYAKA (Alternate)
SHRr N. G. JOSHI Indian Hume Pipes Company Ltd, Bombay
SnRr S. R. KULKARNI M. N. Dastur & Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHm S. K. LAHA The Institution of Engineers ( India), Calcutta
SHRI B. T. UNWAr,LA ( Alternate)
SHRr G. K. MAJUMOAH Hindustan Prefab Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI H. S P ASRTon A ( Alternate)
SHRr K. K. NAMBrAR In personal capacity ( , Ramanalaya ' 11 First Crescent
Park Road, Gandhinagar, Ac(yar, Madras)
SHRr Y. R, PiiULL Indian Road Congress, New Delhi
SHRr Y. R. PHULL Central Roads Research Institute (CSIR ),
New Delhi
SHRr M. R. CHAT'rERJEE ( Alternate I )
SHm K. L. SB:TJII ( Allernate II )
DR MOHAN RAI Central Building Research Institute (CSIR),
Roorkee
DR S. S. REHSl ( Alternate)
DR M. RAMAlAH Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR),
Madras
DR A. G. MADHAVA RAO ( Alternate)
SHRI A. V. RAMANA Dalmia Cement ( Ilharat) Ltd, New Delhi
DR K. C. NARANG ( Alternate)
SHRr G. RAMDAS Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals,
New Delhi
DR A. V. R. RAO National Buildings Organization, New Delhi
SHlU ]. SEN GUPTA ( Alternate)
SHRl R. V. CHALAPATHI RAO Geological Survey of India, Calcutta
SHRr S. Roy ( Alternate)
SHRr T. N. S. RAO Gammon India Ltd, Bombay
SHRr S. A. REDDl ( Alternate)
SHRr ARJUN RrJHSINGHANI Cement Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRr C. S. SHARMA ( Alternate)
SHRI H. S. SATYANAR"A.. YA.NA Engineer-in-Chief's Branch; Army Headquarters,
New Delhi
SHRr V. R. KOTNI3 ( Alternate) .
SECRETARY Central Board of Irrigation and Power, New Delhi
SHIlI K. R. SAXffiN A ( Alternate)
SHRr K A. SUBltAMANIAM The India Cement Ltd, Madras
SHRl P. S. RAMACHANORA'l" ( Alternate)
SUPERINTENDrNG El'WINElm Public Works Department, Government of
( DESIGN'S) Tamil ~Iadu, ?o.1adras
EXECUTrVE ENGINEl~R
( SM & R DIVISION) ( Alternate)
SHRr L. SWAROOP Orissa Cement Ltd, New Delhi
SH&I D. S. BHANDARI ( Aliernate )
SHRr G. RAMAN, Director General, lSI ( Ex-officio Member)
Director ( Civ Engg )
Secretary
SnRr N. C. BANDYOPADHYAY
Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), lSI
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indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS
(First Revision)
O. FOR E W 0 R D
0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 30 April 1984, after the r1raft finalized by the
Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Civil Engineering Division Council.
0.2 One of the most durable and efficient post-and-wire fence is con-
structed with the help of concrete fence posts. Properly made reinforced
or prestressed concrete fence posts have a long life, require very little or
no maintenance and give a neat appearance to the fence. This standard
covering reinforced concrete fence posts is intended to serve as a guide
in the manufacture, selection, testing and use of suitable type of fence
posts.
0.3 This standard was first published in 1968. The present revision
has been prepared with a view to incorporating the modifications found
necessary consequent to the revision of various related standards since
its first publication so as to bring it in line with the present practices in
the field in this country. In this revision deformed steel bars conforming
to IS : 1139-1966* and IS : 1786-1979t have been allowed in the manu-
facture of reinforced concrete fence posts. In addition to significant
changes in some figures, the requirement of minimum concrete cover to
reinforcement and minimum strength of concrete for handling of units
have also been modified.
0.4 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accord-
ance with IS: 2-1960t. The number of significant places retained in
the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in
this standard.
·Specification for hot rolled mild steel, medium tensile steel and high yield strength
steel deformed bars for concrete reinforcement ( revised).
tSpecification for cold-worked steel high strength deformed bars for concrete
reinforcement ( second revision ).
:j:Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised).
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I. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the requirements for reinforced concrete fence
posts for general purposes. Recommendations for the provisions of wire
holes and their spacing, as well as the erection of post-and-wire fence
have also been included in this standards. The standard does not cover
reinforced lightweight concrete fence posts and prestressed concrete
fence posts.
2. CLASSIFICATION
2.1 Reinforced concrete fence posts may be classified into the following
categories ( see Fig. 1 ):
a) Line Posts - Line posts are intermediate posts forming the
majority in a post-and-wire system and are intended to carry
the fencing wire between the strainer posts.
b) Strainer Posts - Posts notched on three sides and used with struts
or braces as strainers at the corners or ends, or at intermediate
positions in a line of fence.
c) Strut or Brace - Member used in incline position for supporting
the strainer post.
3. MATERIALS
3.1 The materials used for the manufacture of reinforced concrete fence
posts ~ha]J comply with the requirements given in Table 1.
TABLE 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIALS
SL MATERIAL REF TO INDIAN STANDARDS.
No.
i) Cement shall be ordinary Portland IS : 269-1976, IS : 455-1976, IS : 1489-
c.ement or Portland slag cement 1976, IS : 8041-1978, and IS: 8043-
or Portland pozzolana cement or 1978
rapid hardending Portland
cement or hydrophobic Portland
cement
ii) Water IS: 456-1978
iii) Concrete aggregate IS: 383-1970, IS: 456-1978
iv) Concrete IS: 456-1978, IS: 516-1959 and
IS: 1199-1959
v) Reinforcement:
Milcl steel and medium tensile IS : 432 ( Part 1 ) - 1982, IS : 4-32-
steel bars and hard-drawn steel ( Part 2 ) - 1982, IS: 1139-1966
wire or hot rolled mild steel, and IS: 1786-1979
medium tensile steel and high yield
strength steel deformed bars, or
cold-worked steel high strength
deformed bars
*For titles of Indian Standards, see Appendix F.
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3.2 Aggregates - The aggregate used shall consist of a graded

mixture of clean coarse and fine aggregates. The nominal maximum size
of coarse aggregate shall not exceed 12·5 mm.
3.2.1 Where specified, a sample of aggregates shall be submitted to the
purchaser for approval.
3.3 Concrete - The mix proportions of the concrete shall be determin-
ed by tbe manufacturer and shall be such as will produce a dense
concrete, but shall not be weaker than Grade M. 20 (see IS: 456-
1978* ).
4. MANUFACTURE
4.1 Construction and Finish
4.1.1 Each post shall be made of concrete proportioned, mixed,
placed and compacted to give a dense conCrete free from voids ( see 3.3 ).
4.1.2 Each post shall have a dense surface finish showing no coarse
aggregate, and shall have no crevices likely to assist in the disintegration
of concrete or rusting of the steel by the action of natural agencies.
4.2 Reinforcement
4.2.1 Preparation- Reinforcement shall be clean and free from loose
mill-scale, loose rust, mud, oil, grease and any other coating which could
reduce the bond between the concrete and the steel. A slight film of rust
shall not be regarded as harmful, but the steel shall not be visibly
pitted by rust.
4.2.2 Positioning '- Reinforced concrete posts of rectangular cross-section
shall be reinforced with a minimum of one longitudinal bar in each
corner, and P05tS which are circular in cross-section shall have at least
four bars spaced equidistant around the circumference. The longitudinal
reinforcing steel shall be in one piece. The longitudinal bars shall be
firmly held by means of at least 3 mm dia steel ties or spacers spaced at
not more than 200 mm so that they are not displaced from their correct
position during placing and compaction of the concrete.
4.2.3 Anchorage -- Adequate hooks, or other form of anchorage, shall
be provided to the main reinforcement at the bottom end of the posts.
4.2.4 Cover -- To ensure durability in the finished posts, the longitudi-
nal reinforcement shall have a minimum concrete cover of 15 mm, or
twice the diameter of the main reinforcement, whichever is greater. The
minimum cover shall be provided at the bottom of any corrugations and
at any holes in the posts, and also at the top and bottom of all reinforced
*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).
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concrete posts and struts. Where tbe posts and struts are to be used in
corrosive and coastal areas, the minimum concrete cover over the
longitudinal reinforcement shall be increased to 25 mm.
4.2.4.1 The manufacturer shaIJ ensure that during placing and

compaction of the concrete in the moulds, the minimum concrete cover
specified above is maintained.
4.3 Curing - After placing, the concrete shall be adequately protected

during setting and in the first stages of hardening, from shocks, running
or surface water and the harmful effects of sunshine, drying winds and
cold. The concrete shall be cured for at least 7 days unless special
curing methods are adopted. Steam curing of concrete may be adopted
if so desired by the manufacturer, provided the requirements of pressure
or non-pressure steam curing are fulfilled.
4.3.1 Maturing - From the date of casting, the posts shall be matured
for the following period before testing or despatch including the period
of normal moist curing:
Ordinary Portland cement, Portland slag 28 days

cement, Portland pozzolana cement,
hydrophobic Portland cement
Rapid-hardening Portland cement 14 days
4.3.2 Minimum Strength of Concrete for Handling of Units - To prevent

dan,age to units, concrete shall have a strength at least twice the S1J ess
to which the concrete may be subjected at the time of first handling.
4.4 Recommendations for manufacture of reinforced concrete fence

posts under field conditions are given in Appendix A.
5. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS

5.1 The fence posts may be square, rectangular, circular or any polygonal
in section. They may be of uniform section throughout their length or
tapering on two sides or tapering on all four sides. The cross-sectional
dimensions and the reinforcement shall be adequate to conform to the
strength requirements given in 7. Unless otherwise specified by the
purchaser and provided the strength requirements ( see 7 ) are fulfilled,
the dimensions and reinforcement given in Appendix B may be used.
5.2 Tolerances - The tolerance on the overall length of the fence

posts shall be ± 15 mm. The tolerance on cross-sectional dimensions
shall be ± 3 mm. The tolerance on the straightness of the fence posts
shall be ± 0·5 percent.
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6. FIXING AND SPACING OF FENCING WIRES

6.1 Fixing of Fencing Wires - Posts shall be designed for the
attachment of the fencing wire by one of the following methods. Holes
cast in metal projections or clips shall be located at distances from the
end of the post varying not more than ± 6 mm from the position specified.
a) Using Cast-in Metal Projection or Clips - Clips shall be embedded
in the fence posts along the centre line of the post at right angle
to one face of post during casting (see Fig. 2A). They shall
however, invariably be of galvanized steel or a suitable corrosion
resisting material and the inner ends shall be bent or hooked to
prevent extraction. The clips shall be sufficiently robu<t to
withstand service conditions and repeated fixing and unfixing
of wires. A single wire clip shall not be used for this purpose
as it may be too easily broken. In coastal climates, however,
this method is not recommended, because even the galvanized
steel staples may be subject to corrosion. '
b) Attaching Fencing WIre with Galvanized Wire - Fencing wire may
be tied to the fence posts with a short piece of light wire, as
shown in Fig. 2B. One end of the short wire shall be twisted
round the line wire and brought around the back of the fence
post, the other end shall then be pulled tight and twisted around
the fencing wire on the other side of the post. If the edges of
the posts are chamfered, this will enable the tying wire to be
pulled tighter. Shallow notches may also be cast in the two
back edges of the post so that these will firmly house the line
wire and prevent any possibility of its slipping down the post.
In order to provide a choice of wire spacing, corrugations
with a pitch of approximately 25 mm and a depth of approxi-
mately 5 mm may be provided on one side of the posts, so that
the attachment of fencing wire in chosen corrugations may be
made with galvanized wire in the manner described above.
c) Using Holes in the Posts - Holes may be ca'it in the fencing posts
through which the fencing wire could be passed ( see Fig. 2C ).
The holes may be formed by inserting steel rods, slightly
greased, horizontally through the holes in the divisions of the
mould and withdrawing them before the concrete sets too hard,
say 4 or 5 hours after it has been placed. Holes shall have a
uniform diameter of not less than 10 mm and shall be along the
centre line of the post. They present a reasonably smooth
surface. All arrisses shall be removed from the edges of the
holes to prevent Chaffing of the fencing wire. Holes shall not
be provided in struts unless specified by the purchaser, and,
when so specified, the holes shall take the form of long slots so
that the fencing wires will not be kinked as they pass through.
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NOTE - This method is good for plain wire, but if barbed wire is used the holes
may have to be bigger which will reduce the cover of the reinforcement bars at these
points, unless the section of the post is increased. For barbed wire fencing, holes
may be cast in the fence posts in a direction from front to back with an indent at one
end instead from side to side as for plain wire. To attach the barbed wire, a piece of
plain wire shaped like an hairpin shall be passed over the barbed wire and through
the hole in the post. The ends of the hairpin wire shaIl be twisted around a short
piece of rou placed in the indent ( see Fig. 2D ).
6.2 Fencing Wire Spacing - Spacing of fencing wire will vary with
the use for which the fencing is required. Unless otherwise specified,
the spacing as recommended in Appendix B may be adopted.
7. STRENGTH OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS
7.1 Impact Test - When tested in accordance with the method of
test described in Appendix C, the test specimen shall show no visible
permanent cracking.
7.2 Static Load Test - When tested in accordance with the method
of test described in Appendix C, the load required to produce the first
visible crack in the reinforced concrete post shall be not less than that
specified below and the section modulus of the post should be
adequately designed:
Type of Post Minimum Static Load at
First Crack
N
Line post 700
Strainer post 2 500
Strut or angle post 450
8. ERECTION OF FENCE POSTS
8.1 The general recommendations regarding erection of reinforced
concrete fence posts are given in Appendix D.
9. SAMPLING AND INSPECTION

9.1 The method of drawing representative samples of the material and
the criteria for conformity shall be as prescribed in Appendix E.
10. MARKING
10.1 The fence posts shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the
following particulars either during or after manufacture, but before
testing, at a position so as to be easily read after erection in position:
a) Year of manufacture,
b) Type of fence post ( see 2 ), and
c) Maker's serial number or trade-mark.
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FIG. 2 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR FIXING FENCING WIRES
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10.1.1 Each fence post may also be marked with the lSI Certification
Mark.
NOTE - The use of the lSI Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act and the Rules and Regu-
lations made thereunder. The lSI Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard
conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the require-
ments of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality
control which is devised and supervised by lSI and operated by the producer. lSI
marked products are also continuously checked by lSI for conformity to that
standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions, under which a licence for the
use of the lSI Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors,
may be obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.
APPENDIX A
( Clause 4.4 )
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF
REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS UNDER
FIELD CONDITIONS
A-I. GENERAL
A-I.I This Appendix gives recommendations for the manufacture under
field conditions of reinforced concrete posts complying with the per-
formance requirements of the specification. Details of manufacture not
covered specifically in this Appendix shall comply with the appropriate
clauses of the specification.
A-2 MANUFACTURE
A-2.1 Cross-Sectional Dimensions and Reinforcement - The
mInImUm cross-sectional dimensions, the minimum reinforcement of
posts may be as given in Appendix B.
A-2.2 Concrete - The concrete mix proportions shall not be weaker
than that specified in 3.3. The minimum cover shall be as given
in 4.2.4.
A-2.3 Minimum amount of water shall be used in the mix so that the
concrete shall be non-porous and of high density. While designing
water-cement ratio, moisture present in the aggregate shall be considered.
A-2.3.1 The use of mechanical vibrators assists in reducing the
amount of water used as a relatively dry mix can be compacted by this
means. Effective compaction of the concrete in the moulds and around
the reinforcement is essential to produce a strong, durable post. If a
mechanical vibrator is not available, thorough rodding of the concrete
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with a round-pointed 12 mm diameter rod will be effective. At the

beginning of the rodding operation the rod shall be pushed through the
concrete almost to the bottom of the mould and the strokes shall be
well distributed.
A-2.3.2 When the aggregate has a high proportion of fine material or
when hand roelding is used with a wetter mix, some additional cement
may be required to give the desired strength. If time is available, a trial
mix and the casting of a few posts, subsequently tested for strength, will
ensure that the final production of posts is likely to be satisfactory, and
more than compensate for any delay.
A-2.4 Typ:cal details of a suitable mould are given in Fig. 3.
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TABLE 2 COMMON SIZES FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS
SL TYl'E OF Caoss-SECTION LENGTH REINFORCEMENT FENCING SPACING SPACING REMARKS

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GRADE II MILD
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POST NER POST
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(1 ) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (17)
mm mm m m mm m m
i) Line post 100 x 125 100 x 125 1'5 I,ol

Strainer 125 X 125 125 X 125 1'6 1'0 6mm</> 3'15 mm </> 150,300, 3 30 Suitable as bar-
post or 4 No. at 450,650, bed or plain
Corner post 100 mm 900 and wire fencing for
Strut or 85 X 85 85 X 85 1'6
rI c/c 1 150 residential hom-
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Corner post 125 X 125 90 X 90 I 150mm 950 and or plain wire
Strut or 100 X 100 100 x If clc 1 175 cattle fencing.
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Strainer 150 X 150 150 X 150 2'30 1'30 I 10mm</> 6mm</> 100,200, 3 30 Suitable as barb-
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post or
Corner post ~ 150mm 750,950, fencing for
Strut or 110 X 110 110 X 110 2'30 -i clc and I 200 heavy stock
brace J and estate work ~
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mm mm m m mm m m
v) Line post 150 X 150 100 X 100 2'0 \'401 6mmq, 100,200, 3 30 Suitable as bar-
Strainer
post or
150 X 150 125 x 125 2'30 1'40 I 10 mm</>
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150mm
300, 450,
650,850,
bed or plain
wire fencing
Corner post
Strut or 110 X 110 110 X 110 2'30 -I
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1300
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brace I (see Fig. 4 for
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vi) Line post 150 X 150 100 x 100 3'60 3'0 I 6mm</> 150,300, 3, 30 Goose neck posts.
Strainer 150 X 150 100 X 100 3-60 3'0 1 at 450,600, Suitable as
post or I
lOmmq, 150 mm 825, 1050, security fencing
Corner post ~ 4 No. c/c 1 275, 1 500, with barbed or
Strut or 150 X 150 150 X 150 ,
I
1 725, I 950, plain wire.
brace J 2175,2400, Vertical and
2 550, 2 700, diagonal wire
2850, and may be intro-
2950 duced in bet-
ween the fen-
cing posts (see
Fig. 6 for typi-
cal details)
NOTE - When higher grades of steel are used as reinforcement, calculated reduction in size of reinforcement may be
aJlowed.
*Sp ecification for mild steel and med ium tensile steel ba rs and hard-drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement: Part 1
Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars ( third revision).
IS: 4996 • 1984
FOR JUNCTION DETAil

(see FIG.I) sa
LINE POST
250
250
200
150 l·SSm
2·15m
Gl
110.110 mm
900 BRACE
UNIFORM
Ll-125 sa
STRAINER POST
1--1-150 sa
All dimensions in millimetres unless otherwise mentioned.
FIG. 4 TYPICAL DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS OF LINE POST,

STRAINER POST AND BRACE FOR FENCING INTENDED FOR
FARMS AND GARDENS
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IS: 4996 - 1984
A P,P END I X C
( Clauses 7.1 and 7.2 )
METHOD OF STRENGTH TEST FOR REINFORCED
CONCRETE FENCE POSTS
C-l. IMPACT TESTING OF POSTS AND STRUTS
C-l.l The specimen shall be laid horizontally on two round bar
supports not less than 25 mm in diameter so arranged as to be at right-
angles to the length of the specimen and at a distance of 75 mm from the
ends. The specimen shall have its greater cross-sectional dimension
vertical. The bar supports shall themselves rest on a flat rigid floor
( see Fig. 7 ).
DROP WEIGHT
POST OR STRUT
~ SPECIFIED
IN 1,.2
FIG. 7 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR IMPACT TEST
C-l.2 A mass of 20 ± I kg, in the form of a metal rod with a mIDlmum

cross-sectional area of 25 cm2 , shall then be dropped from the height
specified below appropriate to the type of post or strut, on to the
centre of the specimen. The specimen shall then be examined in a good
light for permanent cracking:
Type of Post or Strut Height of Drop
mm
Line posts 115
Strainer posts or corner posts 500
Struts or brace 90
20
IS: 4996 • 1984
C-2 METHOD FOR STATIC-LOAD TESTING OF POSTS AND
STRUTS .
C-2.1 The specimen shall be arranged horizontally with the greater
cross-sectional dimension vertical (see Fig. 8). The round bars used
for the fixed points of support and for the application of the load, shall
be not less than 25 mm in diameter and shall be located in the position
shown in Fig. 8.
ROUND BAR PROVIDING
LOADING POINT
35 mm
I
:. -. GREATER CROSS-
S£CHCNAL DIMENSION LOAD
POST OR STRl.lT
FIG. 8 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR 'STATIC LOAD TEST
C-2.2 The load shall be increased gradually until the first visible crack
is observed in a specimen. The applied load than shall be recorded as
the test load. Careful observation in a good light is necessary to detect
the first crack.
C-2.3 The load at any step should not be maintained for longer than
the time necessary to check for the first visible crack.
APPENDIX D
( Clause 8.1 )
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ERECTION OF FENCE POSTS
D·l. GENERAL
D-l.1 In addition to the quality of the fence posts, the life and
appearance of the post-and-wire fence depends upon the proper erection
of fence posts and placing of fence wire. For good results, the recomm-
endations in D-2 to D-4 may be followed.
21
IS I 4996 - 1984
D-2. SPACING OF POSTS
D-2.1 Line posts may normally be spaced 3 m apart and strainer posts
30 m apart.
D·3. ERECTION OF FENCE POSTS
D-3.1 The lower end of the fence post shall be inserted in the hole dug
in the ground for the purpose and ground repacked very carefully
maintaining the plumbness of the posts. The earth shall be watered and
rammed back thoroughly around the foot of the post layer by layer.
Rocks and large stones burried against the face of the post will give it
additional support. Where the soil is so poor, that even these precautions
do not work, the posts 5hall be set in lean concrete. Posts with rectangular
sections shall be set with their larger face perpendicular to the line of
the fencing.
D-3.2 Proper functioning and appearance of the post-and-wire fence
depends upon the stability of the posts as well as the tightness and tautness
of the wires. This, in turn, depends upon the firmness and stability of
end, corner and strainer posts. These should be provided with braces
and set in a black of concrete unless the posts themselves are made very
massive, strongly reinforced and set deep in the ground. The use of
braces is generally the most economical ( see Fig. 1,4,5 and 6 ).
D-3.2.1 The brace shall be placed in line with the fence so that it will
bear at a point not more than two-thirds of the distance from the ground
level to the top of the post. The foot of the brace may bear against the
adjacent line post provided this is set at a distance closer than the
normal, alternatively it may be set in a block of concrete below grcund
level.
D-4. ATTACHMENT OF LINE WIRES

D-4.1 For attachment of line wires, the neatest arrangement is to pass
the wires through the holes in the post. This method is, however, not
suitable when barbed wire is to be used.
D-4.2 In case of barbed wires, the wires may be tied to the posts with
short pieces of light wire according to the arrangements indicated in 6.
D-4.3 For tightening the fence wire, the device shown in Fig. 9 is use-
ful. One end of each wire shall be attached to a length of 5 mm
diameter mild steel bal' having a hook at one end and threaded at the
other. The threaded end shall be passed through the holes in the
strainer post, and a washer and nut shall then be put on. The nut
shall be turned on with a spanner until the wire is sufficiently taut.
Alternatively, turn buckle straining screw arrangement shown in Fig. 10
may be used.
22
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FIG. 9 DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING FENCE WIRE
12 mm "' . SCREWZ
FIG . 10 STRAINI:>IG SCREW POR TIGHTENING FENCE WIRE
APPENDIX E
( Clause 9.1 )
SAMPLING AND INSPECTION
E~l. SCALE OF SAMPLING
E-l.l Lot - In any batch, all fence posts of the same class and same
dimensions shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
E-l.I.1 Sub-Lot - If the number of fence posts in a lot exceed 500,
the lot shall be divided into a suitable number of sub-lots such that the
number of posts in any sub-lot shall not exceed 500. The acceptance or
otherwise of a sub-lot shall be determined on the basis of sample selected
from it.
E-l.l.2 The number of fence posts to be selected from a lot or a sub-
lot shall depend upon its size and shall be in accordance with calland
2 of Table 3.
E-I.1.3 These fence posts shall be selected at random. In order to
ensure randomness, all the fence posts in the lot or the sub-lot may be
arranged in a serial order and starting from any random post, every rth
post may be included in the sample, r being the integral part of N/n,
where N is the size of the lot or the sub-lot and n the sample size.
23
IS : 4996 - 1984
E-2. NUMBER OF TESTS

E-2.1 All the fence posts as selected in E-l.1.2 shall be tested for overall
length, cross-section and uprightness ( see 5.2 ).
E-2.2 The number of posts to be tested for strength test ( se~ 7.1 and 7.2 )
shall be in accordance with col 4 and 5 of Table 3. These posts may be
selected from those already tested in E-2.1.
E-3. CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY

E-3.1 A lot or a sub-lot shall be considered as conforming to this speci-
fication if the conditions under E·3.2 and E-3.3 are satisfied.
E-3.2 The number of fence posts which do not satisfy the requirements
of overall length, cross-section and uprightness shall not exceed the
corresponding number given in col 3 of Table 3. If the number of such
fence posts exceed the corresponding number; all fence posts in the lot or
sub-lot shall be tested for these requirements and those not satisfying the
requirements shall be rejected.
E-3.3 All the fence posts tested for strength test shall satisfy the require-
ments of the test. If one or mOre fence posts fail, twice the number of
fence posts originally tested shall be selected from those already selected
and subjected to the test. If there is no failure among these fence posts,
the lot orthe sub-lot shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements
of this test.
TABLE 3 SAMPLE SIZE AND CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY

(Clauses E-1.1.2, E·2.2 and E-3.2 )
SIZE OF LOT DIMENSIONAL No. OF FENCE POSTS FOR

OR SUB-LOT , _ _ _REQUIREMENTS
_ _ _ .A.. _ _ _ _ _ _ - , , STRENGTH
____ TEST
_ _ .A.. _ _ _ _ _ _ --,
Sample Size Permissible No. Impact Test Static Load

of Defectives Test
(1 ) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Up to 100 10 1
101 to 200 15 1 2
201 to 300 20 2 2 2
301 to 500 30 3 3 3
------ ..
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IS :.4996 - 1984
APPENDIX F
( Table 1 )
TITLES OF INDIAN STANDARDS
IS : 269-1976 Ordinary, and low heat Portland cement ( third revision)
IS : 3133-1970 Coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for
concrete ( second revision )
IS : 432 ( Part 1 )-1982 Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars and
hard-drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement: Part 1
Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars ( third revision)
IS : 432 ( Part 2 )-1982 Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars and
hard-drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement:
Part 2 Hard-drawn steel wire ( thitd revision)
IS : 455-1976 Portland slag cement (third revision )
IS : 456-1978 Code of partice for plain and reinforced coricrete ( third
revision)
IS : 516-1959 Methods of test for strength of concrete
IS : 1139-1966 Hot rolled mild steel, medium, tensile steel and high
yield strength steel deformed bars for concrete
reinforcements ( revised)
IS : li99-l959 Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete
IS : 1489-1976 Portland pozzolana cement ( second revisioTI )
IS : ) 786-1979 ' Cold-worked steel high strength deformed bars for
concrete reinforcement ( second revision)
IS : 8041-1970 Rapid hardening Pori and cement (first revision)
IS : 801-3-1978 Hydrophobic Portland cement (first re'vision )
25
IS : 4996 - 1984
( Contillued from page 2 )
Precast Concrete Products Subcommittee, BDC 2: 9

Convener Representing
SJIRI G. K. MAJUMDA n Hindustan Prefab Ltd, Nt'w Delhi
lvfembers
Dt;PUTY DJREOTOR, STANDAl1DS Research Designs & Standards Organization
( B& S ) ( Ministry of Railways), Lucknow
ASSIS~'ANT DIREOTOH, STAND-
ARDS ( B & S )-11 ( Alternate I )
SJIRI C. G. VITHAL RAO (Alternate II )
DlRECTOR Central Soil and Materials Research Station,
New Delhi
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ( Alternate)
SRRI Z. GEORGE Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR),
Madras
DR A. G. MADRAVA RAO (Alternate)
SRRI V. G. GOKRALE Bombay Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SRRI B. K. JINDAL Central Building Research Institute (CSIR),
Roorkee
DR S. S. REBSI ( Alternate)
SRRI L. C. LAI In personal capacity ( B/17 West End, New Delhi)
S11RI S. NAHAROY Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd, Madras
SHRI A. RAMAKRISHNA ( Alternate)
S11RI D. B. NAIK Engineer-in-Chief's Branch Army Headquarters,
New Delhi
SHR! SUCHA SINGH ( Alternate)
SRRI K. K. NAMBIAR In personal capacity ( 'Ramanalaya', 11 First Crescent
Park Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar, Madras)
SRRI B. V. B. PAL The Concrete Association of India, Bombay
SHRI P. SRINIV ASAN ( Alternate)
SRRI H. S. PASRIOHA Hindustan Prefab Ltd, New Delhi
Dl1 N. RAGHAVENDRA Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
S11RI V. RAMALINGAM Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, Neyveli
SBRI K. A. RAMABHADRAN ( Alternate)
DR A. V. R. RAo National Buildings Organization, New Delhi
SRRI J. SEN GUPTA ( Alternate)
SRRI B. G. SHIRKE B. G. Shirke & Co Ltd, Pune
SHRI R. T. PAW AR ( Alternate)
SRRI C. N. SRINIVASAN C. R. Narayana Rao, Madras
SHRI C. N. RAGHAVENDR.~N (Alternate)
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Madras
(P & S)
PROJECT OFFIOER ( Alternate)
SuPERITENDlNG SURVEYOR OF Central Public vVorks Department, New Delhi
WORKS (NZ)
SURVEYOR OF WORKS ( NZ ) ( Alternate)
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Free Standard provided by BIS via BSB Edge Private Limited to VATECH WABAG LIMITED -

lOO>.12Smm lJNE POST ENLARGED

3.2 Aggregates - The aggregate used shall consist of a graded

4.2.4.1 The manufacturer shaIJ ensure that during placing and

4.3 Curing - After placing, the concrete shall be adequately protected

Ordinary Portland cement, Portland slag 28 days

4.3.2 Minimum Strength of Concrete for Handling of Units - To prevent

4.4 Recommendations for manufacture of reinforced concrete fence

5. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS

5.2 Tolerances - The tolerance on the overall length of the fence

6. FIXING AND SPACING OF FENCING WIRES

9. SAMPLING AND INSPECTION

IS: 4996 - 1984

with a round-pointed 12 mm diameter rod will be effective. At the

3·1S mm iHICK STEEL FLATS 10 mm THICK STEEL FLATS 5 mm ¢ RODS TO r ORM

125 :::r~ -C7~?:~-- -c:s -- ~ -~ ....C'Il

TABLE 2 COMMON SIZES FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS

SL TYl'E OF Caoss-SECTION LENGTH REINFORCEMENT FENCING SPACING SPACING REMARKS

GRADE lOR WIRE OF LINE OF STRAI-

i) Line post 100 x 125 100 x 125 1'5 I,ol

FOR JUNCTION DETAil

FIG. 4 TYPICAL DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS OF LINE POST,

' / ' [l~--"'_r-'V

--..l ~- leo <; /} . --l100

""-L-V--..._=-_----"--T-- __-~. 4 \9 ISO

750 --l f"ON CLAMP 8ENT

ENLARGED SECTION XX 6B DfT AIL OF FOUNDATION 6C DO AIL OF JUNCTION OF STRAINER ~en

IS: 4996 - 1984

FIG. 7 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR IMPACT TEST

C-l.2 A mass of 20 ± I kg, in the form of a metal rod with a mIDlmum

FIG. 8 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR 'STATIC LOAD TEST

D-4. ATTACHMENT OF LINE WIRES

FIG. 9 DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING FENCE WIRE

FIG . 10 STRAINI:>IG SCREW POR TIGHTENING FENCE WIRE

E-2. NUMBER OF TESTS

E-3. CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY

TABLE 3 SAMPLE SIZE AND CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY

SIZE OF LOT DIMENSIONAL No. OF FENCE POSTS FOR

Sample Size Permissible No. Impact Test Static Load

Precast Concrete Products Subcommittee, BDC 2: 9

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