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2 April2001.

The following interestsare represented on CommitteeBD-084: I

Associationof ConsultingEngineers,Australia
AustralianChamberof Commerceand Industry
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C"rn.nt & ConcreteAssociationof New Zealand
GalvanizersAssociationof Australia
Institutionof Professional EngineersNew Zealand
MasterBuildersAustralia
NationalPrecastConcreteAssociationAustralia
Neu' ZealandManufacturers'Federation
SteelReinforcementInstituteof Australia

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PREFACE
This Standardwas preparedby the StandardsAustralia/StandardsNew ZealandCommittee
the following Standards:
Materials,to supersede
BD/84, Reinforcingand Prestressing
AS 1302-199 I Steelreir'fcrcingbarsfor concrete
AS 1303-1991 Steelreidorcing wirefor concrete
AS I 304- I 99 1 lVetdedwire reinforcingfabric for concrete
NZS 3402:1989 Steelbarsfor the reidorcementof concrete
NZS 3421:1975 specif cationfor hard drawn mild'steel wire for concretereinforcement'
Metric units
concrete
NZS3422:1975 specification for welded fabric of drawn steel wire for
reinforcement
time to adjust
To permit the reinforcingsteeland reinforcedconcretedesignindustrieswith
will remain current and will be withdrawn
to the neu, Standard,th-eabove six standards
12 monthsfrom the dateof publicationof this Standard' I
requirements
The objectiveof the Standardis to providea single specificationof material
for use in reinforcedconcretestructureswhich have
for steel bars, wire and mesh,inteiicied
beendesignedin accordance with AS 3600 or NZS 3101'l'
are briefly outlinedbelow'
Differencesbetweenthis Standardand currentStandards
I General
A major departurefrom the currentStandards is that this documentappliesto reinforcement
generally,irrespectiveof the processof its manufacture'
reinforcentento-f
Although closely aligned technicallywith both ISO 6935, Steel.for the
pre-Standard DDENV 10080, Steellbr the reinforcemento.f
concrete,and the Errropean
steel 8500 - Technicaldeliven' .for bars'
conditions
concrete-Wetdabteribled reinforcing 'technicallyequivalent'to either of
coilsard u,eldedfabr.ic,the Standardis not classed as
thesedocumentsprimarily because-
of
(a) both ISO 6935 and ENV 10080 require mandatory third party assessment
Neu'
compliance,contrary to the principlesof StandardsAustralia and Standards
Zealandin this regard(seeAppendixA);
for
(b) ISO 6935 does not contain specificrequirementsappropriatefor reinforcement
earthquake-resistantstructures;and
(c) consequentdifferencesin both the text and numerical values, although minor in
of 'technicallyequivalent'.
the
llature.are too numerousto n'leet strict definition
the
ln choosing to vary the above documentswhere they consideredit necessary'
found wide
Committee took into account the fact that, to date, neither documenthas
acccptance.
2 Strengthgrades
Only three strengthGradeshave beenconsidered, i.e., thoseitaving lower characteristic
yieli strengthsoi 250 MPa. 300 MPa and 500 MPa respectively.The 500 Gradematerial
replacesthe Grade 4001450Australianand the Grade 430/485 New Zealandmaterials,while
the Grade 300 material correspondsclosely to the current New Zealand Standard'Plain
round materialotherthangrade3008 is requiredto correspond to AS/NZS 3679'
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R e q u i r e m e n t sf o r G r a d e 5 0 0 s t e e l h a v e b e e n d e v e l o p e df r o m E N V 1 0 0 8 0 , w h i l e t h o s e for
e a r t h q u a k e - r e s i s t a n at p p l i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n d e v e l o p e d f r o m t h e c u r r e n t e d i t i o n o f
NZS3402.
3 Ductilitl'classes
The need to provide reinforcement with ductility appropriate to earthquake-resistant
concrete structures, coupled with recent investigations into the structural consequencesof
the relatively low ductility of cold-u,orked reinforcement, has led to the introduction of
t h r e e d u c t i l i t y c l a s s e s .T h e s e a r e d i s t i n - e u i s h e idn r e q u i r e m e n t sb y t h e l e t t e r s ' L ' ( l o w ) , ' N '
(normal) and'E'(earthquake), p l a c e d i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r t h e s t r e n g t h - g r a d en u m b e r ,

I corresponding with different minimum vaiues for uniform elongation and maximum stress
t o y i e l d s t r e s sr a t i o .

4 C h e m i c a l a n d m e c h a n i c a lp r o p e r t i e s

Adjustments have been made to the chemical composition, carbon equivalent, and
mechanical properties parameters, as necessary, to satisfy the (sometimes conflicting)

t requirementsof strength, ductility and u,eldability.

5 Nen inclusions
ln addition to the items noted above the following new material has been included:
(a) Production control in all stagesof manufacture is a specific requirement (Clauses 6.3
and 8) with the details of how it is to be achieved being spelt out in Appendix B.
(b) Pw'pose-made nteshesare covered in Clause 7.5.4 and distinguished from the
commonly available meshes,whereas only stock mesheswere previously specified.
(c) Identification rules for the standardstrength gradesand ductility classesare given and
illustrated in Clause 9 so that the different materials can be readily differentiated
visually on site and distinguished from previousll,manufactured materials.
(d) The bond test in Appendix C has been introduced as an alternative means for
demonstrating the abilit;, of deformed reinforcement to develop sufficient bond to
achieve its characteristicyield strength u'hen embeddedin concrete.

S t a t e m e n t se x p r e s s e di n m a n d a t o r y t e r m s i n n o t e s t o t a b l e sa r e d e e m e d t o b e r e q u i r e m e n t s
of this Standard.
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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
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I SCOPE
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2 DOCUMENTS........"""'
REFERENCED
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3 DEFINITIONS
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4 NOTATION............
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5 CLASSIFICATIONAND DESIGNATION
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6 MANUFACTURINGMETHODS.................
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REQUIREMENTS.....................'
7 CHEMICAL,MECHANICAL AND DIMENSIONAL
8SAMPLINGANDTESTINGFoRMANUFACTURINGCONTROL.....'.......................20
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9 IDENTiFICATION

APPENDICES
WITFI THIS STANDARD ""' 23
A MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATINGCOMPLIANCE """"""""'25
B MANUFACTURINGCONTROL
THE MECHANICAL AND
C REQUIREM;NTS PON DETERMINING """""""""'32
GEOMETRICPROPERTIES OF REINFORCEMENT"""
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D PURCHASINGGUIDELINES...............
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FOREWORD
Prior to 1995, responsibility for the Austraiian/New Zealand Standardson steel reinforcing
and prestressing materials lay with Comminee BD-023, Structural Steels, whose interest
and expertise were mainly oriented toward materials for steel structures ratirer than for
concrete structures. In recognition of this and in pursuance of the Memorandum of
Understanding between Standards Australia and Standards New ZeaIand, a new joint
Australian/New Zealand committee (BD-084) was formed in December 1994 to take on the
specific responsibility of upgrading and harmonizing the relevant reinforcing and
prestressingmaterials Standardsof both countries.
At about this time, the results of international and local research indicated markedly
different ductile behaviour between concrete members containing either hot-rolled or cold-
rolled reinforcement. As this has consequent implications in the design and detailing for
both normal and earthquake-resistantstructures,concerns were being expressedregarding
the status of the current high strength steelsand, in particular, welded rnesh.
The Australian Standards most directly affected by the latter material are AS 2870,
Residential slabs and .footings, and AS 3600, Concrete structures. The Committees
responsible for those Standards (BD-025 and BD-002 respectiveiy) have reviewed the
implications of the proposals in this Standard and as a result have taken the following
actions:
(a) T h e l a t e s t e d i t i o n o f A S 2 8 7 0 ( J u n e 1 9 9 6 ) p e r m i t s t h e s u b s t i t u t i o no f r i b b e d - w i r e
meshes, on an equivalent strength basis u,ith a minimum uniform elongation
requirement, for the plain-wire meshes generally specified in that Standard and
foreshadou'sthe introduction of this Standard.
(b) Committee BD-002 has set up a special Working Group to investigate the
c o n s e q u e n c e si,n b o t h d e s i g n a n d d e t a i i i n - er e q u i r e m e n t so, f u s i n g l o w d u c t i l i t y s t e e l s
for reinforcement. As an interim measure,An'rendmentI to AS 3600-1994 (August
1996) introduced limitations on the use of this material in negativemoment regions
and flag-eed other areas where caution in its use should be exercised. When the
investi,tations have been completed and all the results assessed.it is anticipated that
further amendments will be necessarvand that they u'ill be published at or about the
samctime as this Standard.
\\'hile this Standardtheoretically provides for three ductiliti,classes and three strength
g r a d e s , i t s h o u l d b e r e a l i z e d t h a t s o m e o f t h e p o s s i b l e c o m b i n a t i o n sa r e n o t t e c h n i c a l l v
a c h i e v a b l ei n p r a c t i c e .F u r t h e r m o r e ,f r o m a s i m p l e c o m m e r c i a lv i e w p o i n t . i t i s u n l i k e l y t h a t
a l l a c h i e v a b l ec o n r b i n a t i o n sw i l l b e p r o d u c e di n e i t h e r c o u n t r y . S p e c i f i c a l l y ,i t i s e n v i s a _ u e d
t h a t 5 0 0 8 s t e e l s a r e u n i i k e l y t o b e u s e d i n A u s t r a l i a , i t b e i n g c o n s i d e r e dt h a t A u s t r a l i a ' s
t e n e r a l l y l o w s e i s m i c i t y c a n b e a d e q u a t e l ya c c o u n t e df o r b 1 ,u s i n g N o r m a l ( N ) c l a s s s t e e l s .
Converscly, Normal class steels are unlikely to be used in New Zealand where the
s e i s m i c i t yi s g e n e r a l l y h i g h .
It is felt tirat this joint Standard will enable a number of significant benefits to the concrete
c o n s t r u c t i o ni n d u s t r y , n a m e l y -
(i) m o r e e f f i c i e n t u s e o f m a t e r i a l s ,a n d f o r d e s i g n e r st o d e t a i l l e s s c o n g e s t e dr e i n f o r c i n g
l a y o u t s ( p a r t i c u l a r l y i n c o l u m n s a n d u , a l l s )w i t h t h e u s e o f h i g h e r s t r e n g t hs t e e l s ,
morc reliable nrembcr ocrformance as a of the clarification of minimum
ductility levels;
more unifbrm product as a result of ti_ehterconformancerequirements;and
(iv) g r e a t e r c o r n p a t i b i l i t y b e t w e en and 'production' parameters (e.g.
c h a r a c t e r i s t i cv a l u e s ) .
o f w h i c h s h o u l d l e a d t o m o r e c f f i c i c i r i ,reliable arrdcost effective concrete structures
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STANDARDSAUSTRALIA/STANDARDS

Austral i an/New ZealandStandard

S te elr einfor cingmater ials

1 SCOPE
and the mechanical and
This Standard specifies requirements for the chemical composition
for the reinforcement of concrete in the
geometrical properties of ieinforcing steel used
form of-
(a) deformed or plain bars and coils,

(b) machine-welded mesh; and

(c) continuouslY threaded bars'

reinforcement,
ThisStandarddoesnotapplytoprestressingsteels,stainlesssteel
epoxy-coated steels and galvanized steels'
NOTES:
I Meansfor demonstrating compliancewith this Standardare given in AppendixA'
i313'
2 P r e s t r e s s i nsgt e e l sa r ec o v e r e db y A S 1 3 1 0 ,A S l 3 l l ' A S
in other internationally(accepted)
3 Informationon stainlesssteelreinforcementmay be found
Standardssuchas BS 6744or ASTM A955M'

2 REFERENCEDDOCUMENTS

The following documents are referred to in this Standard'

AS
llggsamplingproceduresandtablesforinspectionbyattributes
l3 l0 Steel wire for tendons in prestressedconcrete
-7-wire stress-relievedsteel strand
131I Steel tendons for prestressedconcrete
-Cold-u'orked lrigh-tensile allov steel
l3l3 Steel te,rdols for prestressedconcrete

1391
barsfor prestressedconcrete
Metlrodsfor tensiletestingof metals -
I
l 399 GuidetoASllgg-samplingproceduresandtablesforinspectionby
attrlbutes
1554 Structuralsteelwelding
1554.3 Part3: Weldingof reinforcingsteel
systemsof testing
Methods for calibrationand gradingof force-measuring
2193
machines
AS/NZS
I050 Methods for the analysis of iron and steel
3619 Structural steel
3679.1 Part l: Hot-rolled barsand sections

ISO
of strength of joints
10287 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Dctermination
in welded mesh
percentage total
10606 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Deterrnination of
elongation at maximum force

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SAI
HB 18 Guidelines for third-party certification and accreditation
HB 18.28 Guide 28:General r.rles for a model third-party certification scheme for
products

3 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard,the definitions below apply.
3.1 Ageing
Heating of the test specimen to 100 +10'C, maintaining this temperature for a period of I h
+15, -0 min and then cooling the specimenin still air to room temperature.
3.2 Bar
A straight length ofreinforcing steel.
3.3 Characteristic value
3.3.1 Lower characteristic value (C,)
The value of a property having a prescribed (high) probability (p) of being exceeded in a
hypothetical unlimited series of standardtests.
NOTE: The probabilityof a test valuebeingbelow this value is (l - p) at a confidencelevel of
0.9.
3.3.2 Upper characteristic value (C',r)
The value of a property having a prescribed(high) probability (p) of not being exceeded in
a hypothetical unlimited seriesof standardtests.
NOTE: The probabilityof a test valuebeing abovethis value is (l - p) at a confidencelevel of
0.9.
3,4 Decoiledsteel
Reinforcing steel manufactured in coils and subsequentlyprocessed.
3.5 Deformed reinforcement
3.5.1 Indented reinforcement
Reinforcing steel with at least two rows of transverseindentations, which are distriLuted

a uniformly along the entire length.

3.5.2 Ribbed reinforcement
Reinforcing steel with at Ieast two rows of transverseribs, which are distributed uniformly
along tire entire length.
3.6 Mesh
Longitudinal and transverse bars of the same or different diameter and length, which are
a r r a n g e ds u b s t a n t i a l l ya t r i g h t a n g l e sa n d f a c t o r l ' e l e c t r i c a lr e s i s t a n c ew e l d e d b y a u t o m a t i c
n r a c h i n e sa t p o i n t s o f i n t e r s e c t i o n .
3.7 l\{esh,length of
T h e l o n g e s ts i d e o f t h e m e s h . i r r e s p e c t i v eo f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n gd i r e c t i o n .
3.8 Mesh, longitudinalbars in
The reinforcing steel in the manufaituring direction of the mesh.
3.9 I \ { e s h .o v e r h a n g o f
Lengtir of longitudinal or transversebars projecting beyond tire centre of the outer crossing
bar in the mesh. For twin bar mesh, the overhang is measuredfrom the midpoint line of the
adjacent bars (see Figure 3).
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3 . 1 0 M e s h ,p i t c h o f
distanceof barsin the mesh.For twin bar ti'esh,the pitch is measured
The centre-to-centre
-.betweenthe midpointof the adjacentbars(seeFigure3).

3 . 1 1 M e s h ,p u r p o s em a d e
Mesh manufacturedaccordingto specificrequirements.
3.12 Mesh, transversebars in
directionof the mesh.
to the manufacturing
Reinforcingsteelperpendicular
3.f 3 Mesh. twin bars in
placedadjacentto eachotireras a pair.
Two barsof the samedesignation
3.14 Mesh, width of
direction.
of the manufacturing
The shortestside of the mesh,irrespective
3.15 Plain reinforcingsteel
excludingidentifyingmarks.
Reinforcingsteelwithout surfacedeformations
3.16 Reinforcing steel
Steel with a circular or practically circular cross-section,which is suitable for the
reinforcementof concrete.
3.17 Rib,longitudinal
Uniform continuousprotrusionparallelto the axis of the reinforcingsteel.
3.18 Rib. transverse
Any protrusionon the surfaceof the productotherthana longitudinalrib.
3.19 Steelproducer
The organizationresponsiblefor producingreinforcingsteelin bar or coil form from a hot-
rolling process.
3.20 Steelprocessor
The organizationresponsiblefor subsequentprocessingof reinforcingsteel suppliedby a
steel pioducer. which significantlychangesthe shapeand lroperties of the steel. The
proceising may include cold-rolling. cold-drawing, Cecoiling and straightening, or
welding'
autornatic,electrical-resistance {

4 NOTATION
The following symbolsare usedin this Standard'
Ar, the percentageelongationat maximum force u'hen tested in accordancewith
Appendix C, as a percentage
/ = the nominal cross-sectionalarea of a reinforcing steel, in millimetres squared
a = pitch of bars in a mesh, in millimetres
C,t = lower characteristicvalue of a variable parameter
Cuu upper characteristicvalue of a variable parameter
L the longitudinal pitch of the transverse deformation3 measured parallel to the
axis of the reinforcing steel, in millimetres
d the nominal diameter of a reinforcing steel, in millimetres
t^ the specific projected area oftransverse indentations

./R the specific projected area oftransverse ribs

o the circumferential gap betu'eendeformations

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h the rib height or indentation depth, in millimetres

t-
^i a coefficient
I the nominal length oii-oui;in millimetres
n the number of tests in a seriesof tests; or
the number of longitudinal bars in a particular trench mesh
R" the value of the yield stress (or 0.2oh proof stress) deterrnined from a single
t e n s i l et e s t i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 1 3 9 1 , i n m e g a p a s c a l s
D
J\ek l- the lower characteristic value of the yield stress determined from a series of
tensile tests, in megapascals
D
l\el.u the upper characteristic value of the yield stress determined from a series of
t e n s i l et e s t s ,i n m e g a p a s c a l s
1?- the value of the maximum tensile strength determined from a single tensile test

.1 LI

v),
i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 1 3 9 1 ,i n m e g a p a s c a l s
edge overhang of a bar in a mesh, in millimetres
the crest width of ribs
the indentation width
rib flank inclination (See Figure 2)
p = angle of inclination between the centre-line of the transverse deformation and
the lon-eitudinalaxis of the reinforcing steel (see Figure l)

5 CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGNATION

5.1 Classification
Reinforcing steel shall be classified by-
(a) shape, as characterized by the presence or absence of ribs or indentations on its
surface:
(b) srrengtlt grade, as specified by the lower characteristicvalue of its yield stress(,R.11);
(c) relative ductility, as characterizedby its uniform elongation (lr,) and ratio of tensile
strength to yield stress(,R'/.R.);
(d) s i z e . a s c h a r a c t e r i z e db y i t s n o m i n a l d i a m e t e r .

I 5.2 Designation
E a c h o f t h e r e i n f o r c i n g s t e e l sd e s c r i b e di n C l a u s e5 . 1 s h a l l b e d e s i - q n a t e b
dy d i s t i n g u i s h i n g
lctters or numbers in the followiug manner:
(a) Shape-by the letters, R, D, or I, representing plain (Round), Deformed ribbed. or
deformed lndented, surfacesrespectively.
(b) Strelgth grade-by the numerical value of the lower characteristic yield stress
e x p r e s s e di n m e g a p a s c a l s .
(c) Ductility Class-by the letters L, N or E representing Low, Normal or seisn'lic
( E a r t h q u a k e )d u c t i l i t y r e s p e c t i v e l y ,i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h T a b l e 2 '
(d) S i z e - b y t h e n u m e r i c a lv a l u c o f t h e n o m i n a l d i a m e t e re x p r e s s e di n m i l l i m e t r e s .
The designatorsshall be stated in thc order ofshape, strength grade, ductility class and size.
F u l l d e s i g n a t o r ss h a l l b e u s e d i n a l l c o m m u n i c a t i o n su n l e s s t h e u s e o f a b b r e v i a t e df o r m s
c a u s e s n - o a n b i g u i t y , a n d t h e o m i t t e d c h a r a c t e r i s t i c sc a n b e r e a d i l y d i s t i n g u i s h e d o r
deduced.
NOTES:
I For exarrrple, a deformedribbcd bar, of grade500 MPa nornralductility steelu'ith a norninal
r ,o u l db c d e s i g n a t eads ' D 5 0 0 N 1 6 ' .
l 6 n r n rd i a t r r e t ew
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or required for a particular

2 In the example given in Note 1, if all the reinforcement ordered
the same strength grade but varied in other
project was to be deformed ribbed bars of
general note to this effest in-the project plans and
characteristics, and there lvas a 'N16''
specifications, the designation may be abbreviated to

5.3 Standardgrades
by their strengthgradeand relative
The standardgradesof reinforcingsteels,characterized
ductility classshall be as follows:
(a) 2s0N.
(b) 300E.
(c) 500L.
(d) 500N.
(e) 500E. ;
5.4 Designationof rveldedmesh
numbersin the foliou'ing
Welded mesh shall be designatedby distinguishingletters or
manner:
(a)Shape-bytheletters,R,D,orl,representingplain(Round)'Deformedribbed'or
II
deformedlndented,surfacesrespectively' I

(b) Stren-ethgrade-by the numerical value of the lower characteristic

yield stress I
expressed in megaPascals.
Squareor
(c) configurationof the orthogonalbars-by the lettersS or R, representing
Rectangularconfigurations.
(d) Ductility Class-by the letters or E represgltTq Low' Normal or seismic
\-/ with Table 2.
fgarttrquate)ductility respectively, in accordance
in the longitudinal
(e) Size-by the numericai value of the nominal bar diameter
direction,expressed in millimetres'
valueof the transverse
(0 Transversespacingof the longitudinalsteel-by the numerical
spacing."^press"din millimetres, dividedby 100'

(g) Transversereinforcernent for rectangularconfigure.C weldedmesh-by the numerical

Yalueof the nominal bar diameter eipressed in millimetres.Transversereinforcement
shall be of the same shape,,t..ngth grade and ductiiity class
reinforcin-esteel.unless notedotherwise,transverse
as.the longitudinal
reinforcement is usually spaced
t
at 200 mm centres.
configuration'ductilitl'' size'
The designatorsshall be statedin the order shape,strength,
spacingind secondaryreinforcement if applicable'
Full designatorsshall be used in all comn'runications unlessthe use of abbreviatedforms
readily distinguishedor
"uur", n'o ambiguity, and the omitted characteristicscan be
deduced.
NOTES:
lForexarnple,asquarenreshconsistingofgmmdiameterdeforrnedribbedbarat200mm
steel,
of gradesbovpa lo$,ductility as'D500SL92'.
rvouldbedesignated
cenrres.
2IntheexamplegiveninNotel.ifalltheweldedrneshorderedorrequiredforaparticular
grade but may vary in other
project was ro b'e defonned ribbed bars, of the same strength
effect in thc project plans and
characteristics, and there u'as a general note to this
specifications,thedesignationnraybeabbreviatedto.SL92',

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6 MANUFACTURINGMETHODS
6.1 Production
production methods, including method of deoxidization of the steel, shall be at the
ciiscretionof the steel producer and shall be reported if so requested.
6.2 Processing
6.2.1 Bars and coils
processing methods for bars and coils shall be at the discretion of the steel processor and
shall be reported if so requested.
Processing of coiled steel shall only be carried out in such a way that ensuresthe material
properties of this Standardare met.
6.2.2 Mesh
All mesh shali be factory made and machine welded. The joints at the intersectionsof the
longitudinal bars and the transversebars shall be made by electrical resistancewelding to
prouid. shear resistant connections complying with Clause 7.2.5. Mesh that includes butt
welded bars shall be permitted.
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I 6.3 Manufacturing control
production and processing shall be subject to continual control in accordancewith Clause 8
and Appendix B.

7 CHEMICAL, MECHANICAL AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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7.1 Chemical composition and weldabilitl'
The chemical composition of the steels, expressed as percenta-qesblr 6n5t of the non-
ferrous constituents, shall be determined in accordancewith the relevant item of Clause 8,
and the results, including the calculated carbon equivalent, shali cornply with the
c o r r e s p o n d i n gv a l u e s s p e c i f i e di n T a b l e l .
The carbon equivalent value (C"o) shall be determined by the follou'ing equation:

Mn Cr+ Mo+\r Ni +Cu

c' e -q -- "c * * *
6 5 15
q ' h e r et h e s y t l b o l s o f t i r c c h e m i c a l e l e m e n t si n d i c a t ef h e i r c o n t e n ti n p c r c e n tl r ' ' m a s s .

( T h e s t e c l sc o n f o r m i n g t o t h i s S t a n d a r ds h a l l b e d e e m e dt o b c u ' e l d a b l eu n d e r t h e c o n d i t i o n s
s p e c i f i e df o r e a c h c ! - r s si n A S 1 5 5 4 . 3 .
7.2 Mechanical properties
7.2.1 General
\,lechanical properties of the standard grades of reinforcing steels shall be deterrnined in
accordance u,ith the relevant itern of Clause 8 and the values obtained shall satisfy the
a p p r o p r i a t ec r i t e r i a g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 .
In all determinations of mechanical properties. the condition of test pieces at the time of
t e s t i n gs h a l l b e a s g i v c n i n T a b l e 3 .
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TABLE 1
OF REINFORCINGSTEELS
COMPOSITION
Chemical comPosition, 7o max.

Carbon equivalent value (C.o) for standard

T1'peof analysis All grades grades

c P S 250N 500L 500N 300E 500E

C a s ta n a l y s i s 0.22 0.050 0.00

5 0.43 0 . 39 0.44 0.43 0.49

0.24 0.055 0 . 0 55 0.45 0.41 0.46 0.45 0.51

Product analysis

TABLE 2
CHARACTERISTICMECHANICALPROPERTIESOF REINFORCINGSTEELS
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250N 500L 300E 500E T1'peof

Property 500N
( N o t el ) (Note2) ( S e i s m i c ) ( S e i s m i c ) specifiedvalue

Yield stress(MPa) Rcr..l > 250 > 500 > 500 > 300 > 500 C , s :p = 0 . 9 5 I
< 750 < 650 < 380 < 600 C"L.:p = 0.05
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Rck.U

> 1.08 > 1.03 > 1.08 > l.15 > l.l5 C.L p : 0.90
Ratio R./R.
< 1.50 < 1.40 C'r- p=0.10

> 5.0 > 1.5 > 5.0 > 15.0 > I0.0 C.,1:p = 0.90
Uniform elongation,4
rr(%o)

NOTES:
complying q'ith AS 3679.1. except that the
I Grade 2-i0N ma),be supplied as plain round reinforcing steel
tolerance on the diameter and roundnessdoes not apply'
< 5 ' 0 m m i s R " 1 . 1> 5 0 0 M P a '
2 F o r 5 0 0 L s t e e l s .t h e o n l l r e q u i r e m e n t f o r d

TABLE 3
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CONDITION OF TEST FIECES FOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Nlanufacturing and dcliverl' condition of thc Condition of testing (test picccs)

reinforcing steel

Producedin straightlengthsor coils by hot rolling As produced'

Produced in straight Iengths by cold working Agedt

Producedas coil and deliveredin straightlengths Agedt

Produced by cold rvorking and delivered as coil Straightened and agedt

\Velded mesh Agedt

* Coiled product shall be straightenedbefore testtng

't Excent for the rebend test, see Clause 7.2.3

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7.2.2 Tensileproperties
The yield stress (.R"),maximum tensile strength (R,) and uniform elongation (l*,) shall be
determined in accordancewith Clause 8.
The values for n. and R. shall be calcuiated using the nominal cross-sectionalareas of the
reinforcing steels.
For the yield stress (R.) speciiied in Table 2, the lower yield stress shall apply. If an
observable yield phenomenon is not present,the0.2Yoproof stress(npo.z),orthe stress for a
total elongation of 0.5% (R,05) shall be determined.
In casesof dispute, the 0.2o/oproof stress(Rpo.:)shall apply.
T e s t s p e c i m e n ss h a l l h a v e a m a x i m u m o u t - o f - s t r a i g h t n e sosf L " l 5 0 .
7.2.3 Bending and rebending properties
This property applies to deformed reinforcing steels only. The suitability of bars for
bending or rebending shall be determined by bending around the stated mandrel diameters
a n d a n g l e ss p e c i f i e di n T a b l e 4 .
For bars subject to the rebend test. after the initial 90' bend, the bars shall be aged and
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cooled and then bent in the reverse direction through the appropriaterebend angle specifieci
I by'applying a constant force. After bending or rebending there shall be no visible evidence
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I of cracking on the surface of the test bar, when inspectedwith the naked eye or with normal
I c o r r e c t e dv i s i o n .

TABLE 4

MANDREL DIAMETER AND ANGLE FOR BEND AND REBEND TEST

Mandrel diameter for ductilitr'

Bend angle
Nominal diameter class
Bend angle after 90o initial
(mm)
bend
L N E

3d 20"
d<t6 900
4d 4d ono

1d NA

a
d>20 4d I 800

7.2.4 Fatigue strength

I f f a t i g u e t e s t i n g i s r e q u e s t e d b y t l , e p u r c h a s e r ,i t m a 1 ' b e c a r r i e d o u t s u b j e c t t o a n
appropriateagreemcnt being reached between the parties concerned.
7.2.5 Shear srrength ofjoints in mesh
The shear strengtir of welded joints in mesir shall be determined in accordance with the
r e l e v a n ti t e m o f C l a u s e 8 . T h e w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o na t t h e i n t e r s e c t i o no f b a r s i n a m e s h s h a l l
b e c a p a b l eo f r e s i s t i n ga d i r e c t s h e a rf o r c e o f n o t l e s st h a n 0 . 5 R . l r - . 1 , .
u'here
Reri.r- the specified lower characteristicyield stress.in megapascals
l. = the non-linalcross-sectionalarea of the largest bar at the joint, in millimetres
squarcd
\\'here the bar size differential is equal to or exceeds3 mm. then these meshes shall not be
subject to the tests of shear strength of welded joints in rnesh.
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7.3 Geometric ProPerties

7.3.1 Diameters, cross-sectionalareas and masses
--
and mass fol' some
\,'aiues for the preferred nominal diameter, cross-Sectional area
reinforcing bars are given in Tables 5,A,and 58'
8, the mass per metre
\Vhen determined in accordance with the relevant item of Clause
length of any size bar shall have a tolerance of !45%'
7.3.2 Lengthsof bars
The nominallengthsof bars(2") shall be agreedat the time of order'
nominal length shall be as
Unlessotherwisespecified,the permissibledeviationfrom the
follows:
+0,-40mm.
+ 40,- 40 mm.
+ 60,- 40 mm.

NOTE:BarlengthsmayuselengthtolerancesasperAS/NZS3679.lbyagreement.
7.3.3 Straightnesstolerance
be as foliows"
Unless specified otherwise, the tolerance on straightnessshall
L,l 50.
L"/ 100.

7.3.4 Coil size

of order
The massand dimensionsof the coils shallbe agreedat the time

TABLE 5A
AREAS
PREFERRED NOMINAL DIAMETERS, CROSS-SECTIoNAL
(AUSTRALIA ONLY)
AND MASSES FOR REINFORCING STEELS
Product grade and class
C r o s s - s e c t i o n a la r c a l\{assper metre
Nominal dianretcr mm length, kg/m
mm- 500
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ll3 0.888 N
12.0
2 0l 1.58 N
I6.0
1 A 1 N
20.0 314

24.0 452 3 . 55 NJ

28.0 616 4 . 83 l.*

6 . 3I N
32.0 804

7.99 N
3(r.0 |020

given in Table 5A have been calculated from the values for

NOTE: The values for the nrassper unit Iength
t h e n o m i n a l d i a n r e t e ru s i n g a d e n s i t y v a l u e o f 7 8 - 5 0k g / m r '

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i PREFERRED NOMINAL D-IAN{ETERS,CROSS-SECTIONALAREAS AND
MASSES FOR REINFO-IiCii,iGSTEELS (NEW ZEALAND ONLY)
TABLE 5B

P r o d u c tg r a d ea n d c l a s s
Cross-sectionalarea M a s sp e r m e t r e
Nominal diameter mm
mm2 length. kg/m 300 s00

6.0 28.3 0.222 E E

r0.0 78.5 0.617 E E

t2.0 It3 0.888 E E

16.0 201 1.58 E E

20.0 3t4 2.47 E E

25.0 491 3.85 E E

32.0 804 6.31 E

40.0 t260 9.86 E

NOTE: The valuesfor the massper unit lengthgiven in Table 58 have been calculatedfrom the vaiuesfor
the nominaldiameterareausing a densityvalueof 7850 kgimr.

7,4 Surface geometry

7.4.1 General
The deformed steel bars and coils covered by this Standard shall be characterized by their
surface geometry (dimensions, number and configuration of transverseand longitudinal ribs
or indentations) by means of which increased bond u,ith the concrete is achieved. The
g e o m e t r y o f r i b s o r i n d e n t a t i o n ss h a l l c o m p l y w i t h C l a u s e7 . 4 . 2 . 1 , 7 . 4 . 2 . 2 a n d 7 . 4 . 2 . 3 .F o r
deformed reinforcement, achievement of the required bond w'ith concrete shall be
d e m o n s t r a t e db y c o m p l i a n c e w i t h C l a u s e7 . 4 . 2 . 4 o r b y a b o n d t e s t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
ParaeraphC4 of Appcndix C.
NOTE: Ceornetryof indentationscornplying',r,ithClause7.4.2doesnot imply similar high bond
performanceto ribbedbarscornplyingu'ith Clause7.4.1.
7.4.2 Geontetry o.f ribs and indentations
7.4.2.1 General
The reinforcing steels shall have two or more rows of parallel transverse ribs or
indentations equally distributed around the circumferenceand with a uniform spacing along
the entire length excepting identifying markings. For ribbed bars, longitudinal ribs may or
may not be present.
Methods for determining tl-rc geometry of ribs and indentations are provided in
P a r a g r a p hC 3 o f A p p e n d i x C .
7.4.2.2 Tronsverse ribs or indcntatiotrs
The projection of the transversc ribs of a bar cross-sectionshall extend over approximately
75o/oor more of the circumference.calculatedfrom the nominal diameter.
T h e a n g l e ( 9 ) o f r i b o r i n d e n t a t i o ni n c l i n a t i o n t o t h e a x i s o f t h e b a r s h a l l b e n o t l e s s t h a n
45". Where' thc anglc is greatcr than 45o and is less than 70o, then longitudinal ribs
c o n r p l y i n g u , i t h C l a u se 7 . 4 . 2 . 3 . s h a l l b e p r e s e n t a n d / o r a t l e a s t o l l e r o w o f r i b s o r
i n d e n t a t i o n ss h a l l b e i n t h e r e v e r s ed i r e c t i o nt o t h e o t h e r r o w s ( s e e F i g u r e 1 ) .
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ribs shall be radiusedat the

The rib flank inclination(a) shali be not lessthan 45o and the
transitionto the core ofthe product(seeFigure2)'
spa-clnt(q)of.the ribs shall
The rib height (fr) shall be 0.05dto 0.10dand the longitudinal
width of ribi 1u'.) shall be not
be between0.5d to 1.0d (seeFigures1 and 2). The irest
greaterthan 0.3c.
the longitudinaispacing(c)
The indentationdepth(l) shallbe between0.03dand 0.10dand
C2, Appendix C)' The width
of the indentations.h^ii'b; b.t*".n 0.5d and 2.0d (seeFigure
of indentations(wi) shall be not lessthan0'5c'

FIGURE 1 EXAMPLES OF RIBGEOMETRY

ribs)
withtwo rowsof transverse
(Examples I

R o u n d ed
t r a n si t i on

(h)
F I G U R E2 R I B F L A N K I N C L I N A T I O N( o ) A N D R I B H E I G H T
( s E c T l o N A . A O N F I G U R E1 )
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7.4.2.3 Longitudinalribs
Wherelongitudinalribs are requiredby Clause7.4.2.2,theirheightshallbe not less0.025d
l
and not morethan0.10d.
7.4.2.4 Specificprojected area
The specific projected area of ribs ffi) or indentations(;fr), shall be determinedin
accorciance
with AppendixC. When so determined, the minimum valueshall be as follows:
(a) For ribs ffi):
(i) 0.036for 4 . 0 n u n< d < 5 . 0 m m . .
(ii) 0.039for 5 . 0 m m< d < 6 . 0 m m .
(iii) 0.045for 6 . 0 m m< d < 8 . 0 m m .
(iu) 0.052for 8 . 0 m m< d c l 0 . 0 m m . .
(u) 0.056for l0.0mm<d<40.0mm.
(b) For indentations
ffi):
( (i) 0.012for 4.0mm < d < 5.0mm.
I (ii) 0.015for
t 5.0mm < d < 6.0mm.
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(iii) 0.020for 6 . 0 m m< d < 8 . 0 m m .
(iu) 0.025for 8 . 0 m m< d c l 0 . 0 m m .
(r,) 0.030for l0.0mm<d<16.0mm
7 . 5 F o r m a n d d i m e n s i o n so f m e s h
7.5.1 General
Each sheet shall contain not less than the number of bars appropriate to its specified length,
width, pitch and overhang dimensions.
7.5.2 Bar orrangement
The bar arran_qement
shall be single bars, tu'in bars or a combination of these.
7.5.3 Comntonlv available mesh
C o m m o n l l ' ; r , a i l a b l e n r e s h s i z e s a r e s p e c r f i e di n T a b l e 6 A ( A u s t r a l i a o n l r , ) a n d T a b l e 6 B
( N e u , Z c a l a n do n l y ) .
7 -5.4 Purpose-ntade-mesh
Purpose-rrademesh shall be specified by bar designationand configurarion.
NOTE: Before detailing purpose-rnade mesh. specifiersshould ascertainany lirnitations on
length,rvidth,configuration,or massof sheetsthat may be irnposedby the nranufacturing
plant or
equlplnent.
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TABLE 6A
COMMONLY AVAILABLE MESH SIZES (AUSTRALIA ONLY)

Mass for Cross-sectional

L o n g i t u d i n a lb a r s Cross-bars
6 x2.4 m sheets a r e a l mw i d t h
Mcsh type and
rcference number Cross
No.xdia., I Pitch,
bars,
mm | @-rn mm'/m

Rectangular

R Ll 2 l 8 25 xll.9 3 0x 7 . 6 227

R Ll 0 l 8 2 5x 9 . 5 22'7

RL8I8 2 5x 7 . 6 227

Square,with edge
srde-lappingbars

SLI02
10x9.5+
354
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4 x 6.75

10x8.6+ 290
SL92
4x6.0

10x7.6+ 227
SL82 3 0x 7 . 6
4x6.0

l 0 x 6 . 7 5+ t79
SL12 3 0x 6 . 7 5
4x5.0

10x6.0+
SL62 3 0x 6 . 0 t4l
4x5.0

Square. $'ithout
edge side-lapping
bars

S L 6I 15v7.6 | 100 6 0x 7 . 6 105 | 454 454

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Trench meshes

LI2TM rrx ll.9 65

LIITM n x I0.7 65

LSTM 65

NOTE: The edgebar on SL meshesmay be replacedby smallerdiam€teredge bars of equal or greatercross-sectlonal

of the bar to be replaced.
area.in total, providedthe snrallerbarsmeetthe minimumductility requirements

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TABLE 68
COMMONLY A\/AILABLE MESH SIZBS (NEW ZEALAND ONLY)

nal l\{ass for Cross-sectional

lh Longitudinal bars Cross-bars
6x2.4mshcets arca/m width
Mesh t1'pcand
oss Unit Long'l Cross
rcfercnce numbcr
lst No.x dia., Pitch, No.x dia., Pitch, Shect,
area, bars, bars,
,2lm mm @ tn* mm @mm kg
kg/m2 mm2/m mmz/m

Structural

SE92 l3 x 9.0 200 3 0x 9 . 0 200 5.0 75 3r8 3r8

SE82 1 3x 8 . 0 200 3 0x 8 . 0 200 3.9 59 251 251

SE72 l3 x7.0 200 3 0x 7 . 0 200 3.0 45 t92 t92

SE62 l3x 6.0 200 3 0x 6 . 0 200 2.2 33 l4l l4l

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Non-structural

s L 51 . , 5 l7x 5.3 150 4 0x 5 . 3 150 2.2 32 147 t4'7

s L 41 . 5 l7 x 4:0 150 4 0x 4 . 0 150 l.J l9 84 84

/.f,.f, rttcn
The pitch (a) of longitudinal bars and transversebars shall not be less than 50 mm. The
pitch shall be measured as shown in Figure 3. The tolerance of the oitch shall not be more
t h a n + 0 . 0 7 5 t i m e s t h e s p e c i f i e dv a l u e .

{a) Single-barmesnes

ional

(b) Twin-bar meshes

LEGEND:
u = e d g e o v e r h a n go f a b a r i n a m e s h ( m m )
a - p i t c h' J f b a r s i n a m e s h { m m )

F I G U R E3 P I T C HO F B A R SA N DO V E R H A N G
OF BARS
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7.5.6 Sheetsizetolerances
The permittedmaximumdeviationsfrom the specifieddimensionsof meshare as follows:
-+3) -Sheetdimensions
< 6 m in length """"""'40 mm'
(b) Sheetdimensions> 6 m in length +0'7oh'

7.5.7 Welds
Welded joints shall withstand normal transport and handling without breaking. The
presenceof brokenwelds shallnot constitutea causefor rejectionunless-
(a) in meshsuppliedin sheets,the numberof brokenwelds per sheetexceeds1% of the
total numberof weldedjoints; or
(b) in meshsuppliedin rolls, the numberof brokenwelds in any singlecontinuousarea
of l5 m2 measuredover the full width of the meshexceedsloh of the total numberof
weldedjoints in that area;or
(c) more than 50%o of the permissiblemaximumnumb€rof brokenwelds in Items(a) and
(b) aboveare locatedon any one wire.

8 SAMPLING AND TESTING FOR MANUFACTURING CONTROL

For the purposeof satisfyingthe requirementsof Clause6.3 and Clauses7.1 to 7.5, the
!
sampiing und f."qu"ncy of iesting of the various types of .reinforcingsteel shall be in
acco.daicewith Appendi* B, andthe valuesof relevantmaterialparameters for the samples
with Table7.
shall be determinedin accordance

TABLE 7
DETERMINATION OF REINFORCING STEEL MATERIAL PARAMETERS

Ilaterial parameter Reinforcing type Determinedin accordanccu'ith

Chemicalcomposition All reinforcingsteel AS/NZS I O5O

Y i e l d s t r e s s( R " ) a n d t e n s i l e All reinforcing steel AS 1391. recorded to the nearest I N'[Pa

strength /R.) (see Note)

Uni lcrrm eiongation (l*,) All reinforcingsteel ParagraphC2.l of AppendixC

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Weld shear strength Mesh ParagraphC5 ofAppendix C

Bending and rebending Propertles Deformed C l a u s e7 . 2 . 3

reinforcement

Ceometric properties Deformed h 3 . l a n dC 3 . 2o f A p p e n d i xC

P a r a g r a pC
reinforcement

M a s Sp e r u n i t l e n g t h All reinforcingsteel h 3 . 3o f A p p e n d i xC
P a r a g r a pC

Bond strength Deformed h 4 o f A p p e n d i xC i f C l a u s e7. 4 . 2r s

P a r a g r a pC
reinforcement not satisfiedor appropriate.

be used (see
N O T E : F o r y i e l d s t r e s s / t e n s i l e s t r e n g t h < i e t e r m i n a t i o n ,t h e n o m i n a l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l a r e a s h a l l
C l a u s e7 . 1 . 1 ) .

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i 9 IDENTIFICATION
9.1 Identification of standard grades of reinforcing steels
The standard grades of reinforcing stb>ls chall be identified by either an alphanumeric
nrarking system on the surface of the bar that identifies strength grade and ductility class or
by a series of surface features on the product. (see Figure 4) at intervals of not greater than
i.5 m. asfollows:.
NorE: care shouldbe takenwith identifyingmarksto minimizenotchingeffects.
(a) De,formed Grade 252N-crescent-shaped transverse ribs inclined at 90' to the bar
axis or two rows of inclined transverseribs of uniform height reversing in direction
o n o p p o s i t es i d e s o f t h e b a r , a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e 4 .
(b) De.fornted Grade 3??E-identified by two rows of transverse ribs reversing in
d i r e c t i o n o n o p p o s i t e s i d e s o f t h e b a r a n d h a v i n g o n o n e o r t w o s i d e s ,t w o a d d i t i o n a l
lon_situdinalmarks joining two consecutivetransverseribs.
(c) De.formed Grade 500L-identified by three rou,s of transverse ribs or indentations
, \ ,ith one row in the reverse direction to the other two.
(d) De.fornted Grade S??N-identified by two or more continuous and clearly visible
I
I tongitudinal marks in addition to longitudinal ribs if present, or by a minimum of two
! short transversemarking that are clearly distinguishablefrom the transverseribs.
(e) De.fornted Grade 5}0E-(excluding threaded bar) identified by two rows of transverse
ribs reversing in direction on opposite sides of the bar and have on one or two sides,
two missed deformations adjacent to two additional longitudinal bars joining two
c o n s e c u t i v et r a n s v e r s er i b s .
(0 Plain Grade 25lN-no particular identifying fearures.
(g) Plain Grade 300E-identified by a raised dot.
(h) Plain Grade S0?E-identified by a raised dot and dash.
(i) Righr-hand-threaded Grade 5008- identified bv one short transverserib on one side
oflhc bar.
9.2 ldentification of the steelproducer
Defornreci reinforcement shall carry unique marks enabling the steel producer to be
i d e n t i f i e d . D e t a i l s o f t h e s t e e l p r c d u c e r ' s i d e n t i f i c a t i o nm a r k i n g s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l eo n
r e qu e s t .
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E a c h c o i l o r b u n d l e o f r e i n f o r c i n g s t e e l ,i n c l u d i n g m e s h .s h a l l h a v e a d u r a b l e i a b e l a t t a c h e d
o n u ' h i c h t h e f o l l o ' * , i n gs h a l l b e s h o w n :
(a) F o r s t e e lp r o d u c e r s -
(i) t h c s t e e lp r o d u c e r ' s n a m e o r t r a d e m a r k .
(ii) t h e d e s i g n a t i o no f r e i n f o r c i n gs t e e l .
(iii) t h e n u m b e r o f t h i s A u s t r a l i a n / N e v rZ' e a l a n dS t a n d a r d .
( ir,) t h c h e a t n u m b e r o r b a t c hn u m b e r .
(r') t h e m a s so r q u a n t i t y o f t h e b u n d l e .
(r,i) a u n i q u e b u n d l e i d e n t i f i c a t i o nn u m b e r o r m a r k .
(b) For stcelprocessors-
(i) t h e s t c e l p r o c e s s o r ' sn a m e o r t r a d e m a r k .
(ii) t h e d e s i g n a t i o no f r e i n f o r c i n gs t c e l i n c l u d i n g m e s h .
(iii) t h e n u m b e r o f t h i s A u s t r a l i a n / N e r . r ' Z e a l a nSdt a n d a r d .
(ir,) a u n i q u e i d e n t i f i c a t i o nn u n r b e ro r c o d e .
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APPENDIXA
MEANS FOR DEMONSTR-ATINGCOMPLIANCEWITH THIS STANDARD
(lnformative)

AI SCOPE
This Appendix sets out the following different means by which compliance with this
Standard can be demonstratedby the manufactureror supplier:
(a) E v a l u a t i o n b y m e a n so f s t a t i s t i c a ls a m p l i n g .
(b) The use of a product certification scheme.
(c) Assurance using the acceptability of the supplier's quality system.
(d) Other such rleans proposed by the manufacturer or-supplier and acceptable to the
customer.

I A2 STATISTICALSAMPLING
Statistical sampling is a procedure which enablesdecisionsto be made about the quality of
batches of items after inspecting or testing only a portion of those items. This procedure
will only be valid if the sampling plan has been determined on a statistical basis and the
following requirements are met:
(a) The sample shall be drawn randomly from a population of product of klown history.
The history shall enable verification that the product was made from known materials
a t e s s e n t i a l l yt h e s a m e t i m e , b y e s s e n t i a l i yt h e s a m e p r o c e s s e sa n d u n d e r e s s e n t i a l l y
the same system of control.
(b) For each different situation, a suitable sampling plan needsto be defined. A sampling
plan for one manufacturer of given capabilitl' and product throughput may not be
relevant to another manufacturer producing the same items
In order for statistical sampling to be meaningful to tire customer, the manufacturer or
s u p p l i e r n e e d st o d e m o n s t r a t eh o w t h e a b o v e c o n d i t i o n sh a v e b e e n s a t i s f i e d .S a r n p l i n ga n d
t f a s a m p l i n g p l a n s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t i n a c c o r d a n c eu ' i t h A S 1 1 9 9 ,
t h e e s t a b l i s h r n e no
g u i d a n c et o w h i c h i s g i v e n i n A S 1 3 9 9 .

(i ^4.3 PRODUCT CERTIFICAT:TON

The purpose of product certification is to provide independentassuranceof the claim by the
m a n u f a c t u r c rt h a t p r o d u c t s c o m p l y w i t h t h e s t a t e dS t a n d a r d .
T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n s c h e m e s h o u l d m e e t t h e c r i t e r i a d e s c r i b e di n H B 1 8 . 2 8 ( S A N Z H B 1 8 . 2 8 )
in that, as well as full type testingfrom independentll'sampled productionand subsequent
verification of conformance, it requires the manufacturer to maintain effective quaiity
p l a n n i n gt o c o n t r o l p r o d u c t i o n .
The certification scheme serves to indicate that the products consistently conform to the
requirementsof the Standard.

.A4 SUPPLIER'S QUALITY ]\{ANAGEMENT SYSTE\{

Where the manufacturer or supplicr can demonstrate an audited and registered quality
management system complying with the requirements of the appropriate or stipulated
Austraiian or international Standard for a supplier's qualitl, managen-lentsystem or systems,
this may provide the necessaryconfidence that the specified requirements will be met.
The quality assurancc requirements need to be agreed betrveenthe custoner and supplier
a n d s h o u l d i n c l u d e a q u a l i t y o r i n s p e c t i o na n c lt e s t p l a n t c e n s l l r cp r c C u c tc o n f o r m i t y .

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A5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

If the abovemethodsare consideredinappropriate,diterminationof compliancewith the
requirementsof this Standardmay be assessed
from the resultsof testingcoupledwith the
manufacturer'sguaranteeof productconformance.
Irrespective,of acceptablequality levels (AQLs) or test frequencies,the responsibility
remainswith the manufactureror supplierto supply productsthat conform with the fuil
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MANUFACTURINGCONTROL
(Normative)

81 SCOPE AND GENERAL

81.1 Scope
Manufacturing control shall apply to all aspectsof production, from steel nrelting to th€
dispatch of end products to the purchasers(steel processorsor customers).
Bl.2 Application
Reinforcing steel shall be sampled and tested in accordancewith Paragraph83. The results
shall satisfy both the batch and long-term quality levels in- accordance with Paragraphs84
and86.

I Where long-term quality levels are not available, steel shall be sampied, tested and
evaluated in accordancewith ParagraphB7.
B1.3 Definitions
For the purpose of this Appendix, the definitions below apply.
B 1.3.1 Batch
A quantity of reinforcing steel of the same surface geometry and diameter, of the same
nominal strength grade and of the same ductility class; produced by essentially the same
process from-
(a) the same cast and continuous period of production, for hot-worked products; or
(b) the same type of feed material, process,equipment and conditions, for cold-worked
p r o d u c t s b u t n o t e x c e e d i n g5 0 t o f b a r s o r c o i l s o r 1 0 0 0 s h e e t so f m e s h , w h i c h e v e r i s
the less, unless specified otherwise.
B1 .3.2 Cold-u,orkedproducts
Bars and coils produced by cold rolling or cold drawing, or a combination of these,
i n c l u d i n g m e s h ,a n d b a r s s t r a i g h t e n u df r o m h o t - r o l l c do r c o l d - r o i l e d c o i l s .
81.3.3 Hot-worked prodLtcts
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81.3.4 ltent
A s i n g l c p i e c e o f r e i n f o r c i n gs t e e l( e . g . a b a r , a c o i l o r a s h e e to f m e s h ) .
81.3.5 T e s tp i e c e
A portion of an item of the size (length or other measure) specified in the relevant test
method, suitable for carrying out the required test and which has not been subjected to any
post-production treatment that will unduly affect the test result.

82 NOTATION
T h e f o l l o w i n g s y m b o l s a r e u s e di n t h i s A p p e n d i x :
K : a s t a t i s t i c a lm u l t i p l y i n g f a c t o r
k : t h e a c c e p t a b i l i t yi n d e x
n u m b e r o f t e s t r e s u l t so r s p e c i m e n s
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batch
A 6 = th€ mean of individual test values determined in a particular
T o l.-th" inean of individual test values determined in a number
of batches

.rn : the mean value of characteristicstrength for r number of specimens

xs = an individual test value

,t = the estimated standarddeviation of a population

sn = the standard deviation for n number of specimens

83 SAMPLING AND TESTING FREQUENCY

The minimum frequency of sampling and testing for each of the quality parameters
specified and determined inaccordance with Clause 8 of this Standard shall be as follows:
(a) For bars and coils:
(i) Chemical composition, one test per cast unless previously determined by the
steel Producer (see Note l). (

(ii) Mechanical properties, one test for each 50 t of product or part thereof, but not
less than three tests Per batch.
(iii) Bending properties,one test per batch.
(iv) Mass per unit length, one test (see ParagraphC3'3) per batch'
(v) Surface geometry of deformed products, one test per batch'
(b) For decoiled Products:
(i) Chemical composition, one test per batch unless previously determined by the
steel producer (see Note l).
(ii; Mechanical and bending properties,one test per diameter per machine per u'eek
( s e eN o t e 2 ) .
(iii) Deformation height or depth of deformed products, one test per day per
machine and at each size change.
(c) For mesh:
(i) Ir4echanicalproperties,one test per batch on each of two separatelongitudinai
bars and nvo separatetransversebars (i.e. 4 tensile tests)'
(ii) Weld-shear test, one test per batch on each of two separateintersectionsfrom
different u'ires.
(iii) Form and dimensions of the mesh, one test per batch in accordancewith
C l a u s e7 . 5 .
(iu) Surface geometry of component deforrned bars, one test per batch on any
longitudinal bar and one transversebar.
(v) C h e r n i c a lt e s t i n g i s n o t r e q u i r e d( s e eN o t e l ) '
NOTES:
the
I U p o n r e q u e s rc. o m p l i a n c ew i t h C l a u s e7 . 1 m a y b e d e m o n s t r a t ebdy p r e s e n t a t i oonf
relcvanttest certificateor certificateof conrplianccfrom the steel producer'

2 This testlng is for evaluationof long terrnquaiity level only, and is not a batch test for
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84 EVALUATION AND CONFORMANCE OF BATCH QUALITY PARAMETERS

84.l T e n s i l ep a r a m e t e r s
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B4.l.l B a t c hp a r a m e t e r s
The value for a batch of each of the tensile parametersR., lg, and (R*/.R")shall be taken as
the mean t-tru ) of the individual test values (x,) from the sampled items.

X6 =Ix./no

Bm4.1.2 Barch con.fornrance

A batch shall be deemed to conform with the tensile parameters specified in Table 2 if the
following aresatisfied:
(a) For R. -
(i) l . 0 2 . R . k L. V n . 0 . 9 8 R . r u a n d n o i n d i v i d u a lt e s t v a l u e o f R " i s l e s st h a n 0 . 9 5
R 6 ;1 o i g r e a t e rt h a n 1 . 0 5R " 1u ; o r

( (ii) all test values of R. fall between .R"k.1

and Rg1.u.

L (b) For .'1.,- Io is not less than the specified value.

(c) For {R,.,R") -7u is not less than the specified lower value or greater than the
s p e c r f i e du p p e r v a l u e .
If any requirements in ltems (a), (b) or (c) above are not satisfied, the batch shall be
deemed to be non-conforming and subject to further action in accordance with
Para_rraphB5.
B 4.2 Other parameters
84.2.1 Chemical composition
The chemical composition of reinforcing steel shall conform to the requirements iisted in
Table l.
84.2.2 Shear stt'engthof joints in mesh
T h e s i r e a rs r r e n g t ho f t h e t e s t e dw e l d e dj o i n t s s h a l l s a t i s f yt h e r e q u i r e m e n t so f C l a u s e 7 . 2 . 5 .
8 4 . 2 . 3 R e b e t t ds u i t a b i l i t v
T I r e r e b c n d p r o p e r t i c so f t h e t e s t p i e c e s i r a l ls a t i s f yt h e r e q u i r e m e n t so f C l a u s c 7 . 2 . 3 .

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The measuredmass per unit length of each test picce shall satisfy the mass determined from
the nominal dianreter of the reinforcing steel and cornply with the tolerances specified in
C l a u s e7 . 3 . 1 .
84.2.5 Surface geometrv
T h e s u r f a c eg e o m e t r yo f t h e t e s t p i e c e s h a l l s a t i s f y t h e r e l e v a n t p a r t s o f C l a u s e 7 . 4 . 2 o r , i f
appropriate.shall bc such that ParagraphC4 of Appendix C is satisfied.

85 ACTION ON NON-CONFORI\{TNG BATCHES

Wiren a production batch is deemed to be non-conforming in accordance rvith
P a r a g r a p hB - 1 . 1o r 8 4 . 2 , t h e s t e e l p r o d u c e ro r s t e e lp r o c e s s o r ,a s a p p r o p r i a t e ,s h a l l p r o r n p t l y
i s o l a t et h e b a t c h b y s u i t a b l em e a n s .
For the non-conforming batch, twice as many additional items shall be taken from the batch
and tested for the particular non-conforming parameter(s)concerned. If the additional test
results demonstrate ccnforn:ance, then the batch shall be deemed to con-rply u'ith the
Standard. and all of the additional results included for long-tcrm conformance (see
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If any of the additional test results demonstratenon-conformance, then the batch shall be
rejected as non-conforming and the steel producer or steel processor, as approoriate, shall
take immediate action to minimize the probability of further non-conformancesof the same
kind. The results from the non-conformins batch shall be excluded from thrc-ious-t€rrn
conformance calculations.

86 DETERN{INATION OF LONG-TERM QUALITY LEVEL

86.1 General
Test results for the material tensile parameters R", Agt and R./R. shall be continually
collected from the batch testing program, grouped under the same designation (see
Clause 5.2) and their long-term characteristicvalues determined statistically in accordance
w i t h P a r a g r a p hB 6 . 2 .
For each parameter, the determinations shall be made on a rolling basis, covering the
preceding six months test results, or the last 200 consecutive test results, whichever yields
the greater number of results.
NOTE: The evaluationof long-termquality levelsis basedon the assumptionthat the distribution
of a largenumberof testresultsis normal;however,this is not a requiremen, (

86.2 Evaluation of results

86.2.1 Estintation o.fpopulation parameters

The mean (7n ) and standarddeviation (s) shall be estimated from the test results using the
following equations,respectively:

T p =Lx,lno 86.2.1(1)
l;-. - \2r/
, = . / [ : ( x . - J . o) ' / ( n n - l ) ) 86.2.1(2)

86.3 Conformance to long-term quality levels

The process shall be deemed to conform to long-term quality levels if--
(a) Jn -Xt2C,.: and
(b)
i .;rfl;[.:;*: rrouriheapprcpriatc
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v 87.1 General
Steel not covered by long-term quality level complying with Paragraph 86 shall be assessed
by acceptancetests on each batch.
87.2 Extent of sampling and testing
For testing purposes.the batch shall be divided into test units each with a maximum.mass of
100 t. Each test unit shall comprise products of the same steel grade and nominal diameter
from the same cast. The steel producer or steel processor shall certify that all products in
the test unit originate from the same cast.
Test soecimensshall be taken from each test unit as follo*'s:
(a) from
r(b))'
:iff:15'i,3?x""i.l,i;iilx'.1?i,lii,L'J,,ffi:'#-fi{:Tr'i6flx1"
(b) Trvo test specimens fron"r different bars, for testing in accordance with
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Coefficient K at 90oh confidence lcvcl

No. of samples(rtp)
For R. (p = 0.95) for At:r,R./i?. (p : 0.90)

5 3.40

6 3.09 2.49

7 2.89 2.33

8 2 . 75 2.22

9 2.65 2.t3

l0 2.57 2.07

ll 2.50 2.01

t2 2.45 1.9'/
2.40 1.93

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l5 /.)) 1.87

l6 2.30 1.84

t7 2.27 1.82

l8 2.25 1.80

l9 2.23 l.78

20 2.21 t.77

30 2.08 1.66

40 2.01 1.60

50 t.97 l 56

60 1.93 1.5i
'10 1.90 l.5l

80 1.89 1.49

90 r.R7 t.48

r00 1.86 t.47

t l_50 1.82 t.43

200 t.79 t . 4I

250 r.78 t.40

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B_7.3 Properties to be tested

Test pieces selectedin accordancewith ParagraphB7.2 shall be tested for the following:
(a) l n s p e c t i o nb y v a r i a b l e si,. e .
(i) tensile strength .R*;
(ii) y i e l d s t r e s sR " ;
(iii) tensile to yield ratio R./R"; and
(in') total elongation at maximum force As.
(b) Inspection by attributes, i.e.
(i) behaviour in the rebend test;
(ii) deviations from the nominal cross-section;and
(iii) projected rib or indentation area or bond test.
(c) Chemical composition according to the product analysis"
All elements listed in Table I and the carbon equivalent (C"q) shall be determined.
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The test proceduresshall be as described in Appendix C.
B 7.4 Evaluation of results
87.4.1 Inspection by variables
The foilorvingapplies:
(a) When testing for the properties listed in ParagraphB7.3(a), the following shall be
determined for the characteristic strength.
(i) All individual values for characteristicstrength.R"l for the l5 test specimens'
: l5)'
(ii) The mean value for the characteristicstrength;rrs(for r
(iii) T h e s t a n d a r dd e v i a t i o ns 1 5( f o r n : l5)'

The rest unit shall be deemed to comply with this Australian/Neu' Zealand Standard
if all individual values of R./R" and uniform elongation (lr,) fall between the upper
and lorver characteristicvalues specified in Table 2, and the following conditions are
fulfilled by the characteristicstrength (see also Item (b) belou'):

* - 2 . : g . i 1 5) R g 1 . 1a,n d " ' B7'4'lf l)

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(b) If the condition for the characteristic strength stated in Item (a) is not fulfilled, a
seccndary calculation, the acceptability index (ft) shall be determined. where-

fr-rrs-R.k-L ...87.4.1(3)
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If A-S 2. the batch shall deemed as non-conforming.

If f > 2. testing shall continue. Forty-five further test specimens shall be taken and
tesred from different items in the test unit, so that a total of 60 test results are
a v a i l a b l e( r = 6 0 ) .
Ths test unit shall be deemed to comply with this Australian/New Zealand Standard if
all indiyidual values of R,/.R. uniform elongation A* fall between the upper and
lol,er characteristic values specified in Table 2 and the follolving conditions are
fulfilled by the characteristicstrength:
rr,o - 1.93s,,n > /?"*..; and
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87.4.2 Inspection by attributes

When testing the properties listed in ParagraphB7.3(b). the foliowing appiies:
(a) All the results determined on the l5 test specimensshall conform to this Standard; or
fb) If a maxirnum of two of the l5 results do not conform to this Standard,45 further test
specimens shall be taken and tested from different items in the test unit, making
6 0 t e s t r e s u l t sa v a i i a b l e .

Tire unit shall be deemed to conform to this Standard if no more than two of the
60 test specimensfail the test.
B7.5 Test report
A test report shall be produced containing the following data:
(a) The steel producer's or steel processor'sname or trademark.
(b) The nominal diameter of the reinforcing steel.
(c) The strength and ductility grade of the reinforcing steel.

I (d) The rnarking on the reinforcing steel.

(e) The castnumber.
(f) Tire date of testing.
(g) The mass of the iest unit.
(h) The individualtest results for all the propertiesspecified in ParagraphB7.3.

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REQUIREMENTSFOR DETERMININGTHE MECHANICAL AND
GEOMETRIC PROPERTIESOF REINFORCEMENT
(Normative)

Cl GENERAL
This Appendix sets out requirementsfor the determinationof mechanicaland geometric
given in Clauses7.2,
propertiesof reinforcement,which are additionalto the requirements
7. 3 , 7. 4 a n d8 .

C2 MECHANICALPROPERTIES
Cz.l General
Testsfor the determinationof the mechanicalpropertiesof reinforcementshall be carried
out at ambienttemperatures in the range lOoCto 35oC. I

The conditionof test piecesat the time of testingshall be in accordancewith Clause7.2.1

andTable3.
Unless otherwisespecified,tests on bars and coils shall be carried out on straight test
specimens of full cross-sectionhavingno machiningwithin the gaugelength.
Test specimenscut from meshshall includeat leastone weldedintersection.Before testing
a tu,in-barspecimen,the bar not undertest shall be removedwithout damageto the bar to
be tested.
C2.2 Tensileproperties
C2.2.1 Equipment
Tensiletestingequipmentshall be GradeA as definedin AS 2193'
C2.2.2 Unifornt elongation
with ISO 10606exceptas
The uniform elongation(le,) shall be determinedin accordance
in the follorvingcases:
(a) AII Classesof steels-from extensometermeasurements at maximun force taken
duringtensioning;or I
(b) ClassE and ClassN steelsonly-from measurements takenafter failure.
gaugelengthof 50 mm may be used'
For the purposeof Item (a), a minimum extensometer
For the purposeof Item (b), gaugemarksof up to 25 mm intervalsmay be used.
In the eventof a dispute,the extensometermethodshall take precedence, unlessotherwise
agreedbetweenthe partiesconcerned.

C3 GEOMETRICPROPERTIES
C3.l Rib geometrY
C3.1.1 Height of transverseribs
The height of transverseribs (ft) shall be measuredfor eachrou' of ribs at the poirit u'here
the rib treigtrtis greatest.The measurement shallbe reportedto an accuracyof 0.01 mm.
C3.1.2 Circuntferentialspacingof transverseribs
The sum of the circumferentialgaps(g) betweenadjacentro\\'sof transverseribs shall be
measuredat eachof threeseparatecross-sections and the meanvalueof the sum calculated.
The measurenent shall be reportedto an of 0.1 mm.
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C3.1.3 Longitudinal spacing o.[ transverseribs

The spacing of the transverseribs (c) shall be taken 4s the length of the measuring distance
divided by the number of the rib gaps contained within that length. The measuring distance
is deemed to be the interval between the centre-line of a rib and the centre-line of another
rib on the same side of the product, determined in a straight line parallel to the longitudinal
axis of the product. fhe Iength of the measuringdistanceshall contain at least 10 rib gaps.
C3.1.4 Calculation o.f the specific projected rib area (fs)
The specific projected rib area ffi) shall be calculated from the following equation, and
w i t h r e f e r e n c et o F i e u r e C l :
(nd -Ls).h
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= lt,
,
c3.1.4
t d ?

where
t - -
0.72 for crescentshapedribs; or
1.0 for uniformheightribs
I u) -- the nominaldiameterof the reinforcingsteel
lo the sum, at a cross-section, gapsbetweenadjacentrows
of the circumferential
of transverseribs (seeParagraphC3.)'.2)
h : the meanof the maximumrib heights(seeParagraph
C3.1.1)
ribs (seeParagraph
pitchof thetransverse
the iongitudinal C3.1.3)

A-+l

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C3.2 Indentation geometry

C3.2.1 Depths of transvcrsc indentations
The dcpth of transverse indentations (ft) shall be measuredfor each row of indentations at
tlre point wherc thc indcntation dcpth is greatest.The measurement shall be made to an
a c c u r a c y0 . 0 1 m m
C3.2.2 Circuntferential spacing o.f'transverse incientations
The sum of the circumferential gaps (g) between adiacent rows of transverse indentations
shall be measured at each of threc separatecross-sectionsand the mean value of the sum
calculated. The measurernentshall be reported to an accuracyof 0.1 mm

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C3.2.3 Longitudinal spacing of transverse indentations

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he spacing of the transverseindentations (c) shall be taken as the length of the mcasuring
distance divided by the number of the indentation gaps contained within that distqlce. The
measuring distance is deemed to be the interval between the centre-line of an indeniaiion
and the centre-line of another indentation on the same side of the product detern'rinedin a
straight line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the product. The length of the measuring
distance shall contain at least l0 indentation gaps.
C3.2.4 Calculation of the specific projected indentation area (fp)
The specific projected indentation area (fp) shall be calculated from the following equation,
and with reference to Figure C2:
(ftd -Ls).h
J
t = k -
D
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lc; = 0.72 for indentsof non-uniformdepth;or

1.0 for indentsof uniformdepth
the nominaldiameterof the reinforcingsteel
d
Ig of the circumferentialgapsbetweenadjacenl
the sum, at a cross-section,
I
rows of transverseindentations
h : the meanof the maximum indentationdepths
the longitudinal pitch of the transverse indentations (see
ParagraphC3.2.3)

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C3.3 Mass per unit lengthof reinforcingsteels

C3.3.1 General
The mass per unit length of bars in a batch shall be determinedin accordance with
ParagraphsC3.3.2and C3.3.3and the resultexpressedin kg/m.
C3.3.2 Testspecintens
The determinationshall be carriedout on testspecimensof a combinedlength not less than
the greaterof 300 mm or 2Od,for diametersnot greaterthan or equalto 25 mm and not less
Ereatertiran25 mm.
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C3.3.3 Procedure
The procedure for determination is as follows:
(a) Cut a test specimen from each of three bars randomly selected from the batch, the
l e n g t h o f e a c h s p e c i m e n b e i n g a t least the minimum length specified i n
P a r a g r a p hC 3 . 3 . 2 p l u s t w o b a r d i a m e t e r s .
(b) Grind the ends of each specimen perpendicularto the longitudinal axis of the bar.
(c) For each specimen-
(i) ryleasureits length in millimetres to the nearest I mm,
(ii) weigh the specimen to determine its mass in grams to an accuracy of three
significant figures; and
(iii) c a l c u l a t ei t s m a s sp e r u n i t l e n g t h ( g / m m ) .
(d) Calculate the average value of the mass per unit length to three significant figures,
expressingthe result in kg/m.

I C4 BOND TEST FOR CLASSIFICATION BY PERFORMANCE

C4.l Objective
The objective of tire test is to demonstrate that reinforcing bars not complying with the
requirements of Clause 7.4.2.4(a) will develop their specified characteristicyield stress(see
Table 2) in a pull-out test with a free-end slip not greater than 0.2 mm.
C4.2 Test pieces
The surface deformations of the bars to be tested shall comply with the steel producer's or
steel processor's published specification, and shall be as near to the minimum values as
p o s s i b l e .S i x t e s t p i e c e s o f e a c h s i z e s h a l l b e t e s t e d .T h e l e n - e t ho f e a c h t e s t p i e c e s h a l i b e
such to allow attachment of the stressing system and measuring device, generally at least
250 mm longer than the length of the concrete test prism. All test pieces shall be u,ire
brushed to rento\/eloose rust and mill scale.
C4.3 Test prisms or cvlinders
F o r e a c h o f t h e t e s t p i e c e s . p r e p a r ea c o n c r e t ct e s t p r i s n r o r c y l i n d e r h a v i n g a s q u a r eo r
c i r c u l a r c r o s s - s e c t i o no f 1 5 0 m m w i d t h o r d i a m e t e r f o r b a r s i z e s u p t o a n d i n c l u d i n g
20 mm, and 150 rnm width or diameter for bar sizcs over 20 rnrn. Thc lencth crf the nrism or
c y l i n d e r ( l ) i n m i l l i m e t r e s s h a l l b e c a l c u l a t e da s f o l l o u , s :
0 / _ o 4 5 d . R . k L> A
F
A'/r'
L 4.J

where
R"ri.L = the specitied lower characteristicyield stressof the steel, in megapascals
d thc nominal bar size.in rnillimetres
b = W i d t h o f p r i s m s i d e so r d i a m c t e ro f c y l i n d e r , i n m i l l i m e t r e s

/; the compressivestrength of the concrete at time of test, in megapascals

Prcpare the prism or cylinder using a sand-cementmortar mix that gives a concrete havin-t a
c y l i n d e r c o m p r e s s i v es t r e n g t ho f b e t w e e n 3 2 M P a a n d 4 0 M P a a t t h e t i m e o f t h e p u l l - o u t
test. Support tire test piece so that it is rigidly embedded in and passes cornpletely throu-eh
the prism or cylinder of concrete along its longitudinal axis protruding approximately
2 0 m m f r o m t h e b o t t o m a s c a s t . R e i n f o r c et h e p r i s m o r c y l i n d e r a l o n g t h e e m b e d d e dl e n g t h
u ' i t h a h el i x o f 6 m m d i a m e t e rp l a i n m i l d s t e e l h a v i n g a p i t c h o f 2 5 m m , t h e o u t e r d i a m e t e r
o f t h e h e l i x b e i n g 5 m m l e s st h a n t h e s i d e o f t h e c o n c r e t es e c t i o n .

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C4.4 Apparatus
accepting the test
The apparatus shall consist of a suitable testing device capable of
specimen anr. a suitable measuring device (see Figure C3)'

C4.5 Procedure
pulled axially. from the
Mount the test specimen in the testing device so that the bar is
tension is applied is that
prism. Arrange the test prism so that the end of the bar at which
cast. Place rubber or plywood packing
;hi"h is proj'ectedfrom the top end of the prism as
between the top end of the prism and the
and bearing ilut. *ith central hole 2 d diameter
bearing surface ofthe testing device'
slip between the
Mount a suitable measuring device so that the gauge records the relative
unloaded end ofthe bar and the bottom end ofthe prism as cast.
in Figure C3'
A schematrcarrangementof a specimen and testing device is sho'*'n
the axial force in the bar
During a period of approxim ately 2 min, steadily increase
protruilrrg'from the top end of tire prism until the tensile stress in the bar attains the
(see Table.2) the grade of steel from
ipecified"lower characteristic yield stress.(R*.r)
which the bars u.. .ud.. Mainiain this axial
end slip of the bar.
force for a further
lor
2 min, then record the free-
o)
C4.6 Free-end sliP
0'2 mm, the surface
If the average free-end slip of the six test pieces does not .exceed
b-Vthe test pieces shall be deemed to comply with
leometry of"reinforced steei represeltgg
ihe surface geometry requirements of this Standard'
C4.7 Test rePort
The test report shall contain the following:
(a) Mill of manufacture.
(b) Nominal diameter of test pieces'
(c) Surface geometrv.
(d) Concrete compressivestrengthsat time of testing'
(e) The bond classification determined'
(f)FeferetrcetothisAustralianAtrewZealandStandard,i.e.AS/NZS467l.
(g) rReferenceto this test method' i.e. Appendix C'
NOTE: Furtherinformationmay be includedby agreement'
C5 Mesh n'eld shear strength
in accordance u'ith
The weld shear strength of welded joints on mesh shall be determined
means that the welded
ISO 10287, excspt r"i.r. it can be demonstrate4by non-destructive
at least 5"/o more than the shear force specified in
ioints are capabie of u,ithstanding
C l a u s e7 . 2 . 5 o f t h i s S t a n d a r d .
precedence'
ln the event of a dispute, the ISO 10287 test procedure shall take

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Strain gauge or other

s u i t a b l e m e a s u r i n gd e v i c e
Bottom of prism
Approx. 2O mm as cast

Concrete prism
or cylinder

Test piece

Bearing plate with

Support frame
central hole 2d dia

Load

T e n s i o n i n gj a c k

F I G U R EC 3 S A M P L ES C H E M A T IA
CR R A N G E M E NOTF B O N DT E S TE Q U I P M E NATN D
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APPENDIXD
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PURCHASINGGUIDELINES
(lnformative)

Dl INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER

The purchasershould supply the following information at the time of enquiry or order, after
making due reference to the explanation, advice and recommendations contained in this
Appendix:
(a) Designation of grade and Standardnumber.
(b) Quantityand delivery instructions.
(c) D i m e n s i o n so f s t e e l ,e . g . b a r s i z e a n d l e n g t h , m a s s o f b u n d l e o r c o i l .
(d)
(e)
Srhether a test certificate or certificate of compliance is required-
Anv information concerning processingor end-use that the purchaser considers would
assist the steel producer or steel processor(see Note).
r)
(f) Whether it is the intention of the purchaserto inspect the steel at the steel producer's
o r s t e e lp r o c e s s o r ' sw o r k s .
(g) An1, exceptionsto the Standardand any special or supplementaryrequirements.
NOTE: Some mechanicalproperties(e.g. uniform elongation(le,)) are quite sensitiveto cold
workin-g.Hence.it is importantthat steelprocessorsbe awarethat the propertiesof conforming
batches of reinforcing steel may be renderednon-conformingby subsequentcold-working
procedures.such as straightening,that are appliedwithout due caution.The steel producerand
steel processorshould negotiateto ensurethat the mechanicalproPertiesof the end prociuct
of this Standard.
compll' s'ith the requirements

D2 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AND TEST CERTIFICATES

D2.l Certificate of compliance

A certificate of compliance states that the material has been tested and results comply u'ith
t h e a p p r o p r i a t em a t e r i a lS t a n d a r d .
D2.2 Test certificate
,^, test certificate shou,s such results as may be required by agreement betu'een the
o.)
purciraserand the steel producer or steel processorrelating to-
(a) tests peribrmed by the steel producer or steel processor for the purpose of
estabiishingcompliance with thc appropriate material Standard; or
(b) additional tests as agreed between the purchaser and the steel producer or the steel
processor.
D3 INSPECTION
lf it is the purchaser's intention to undertake any of the following functions at the steel
producer's or steel processor's works, this should be notified at the time of the enquirl' 61
o r d e r . a 1 d s h o g l d b e a c c o m p l i s h e di n a m a n n e r t h a t w i l l n o t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e o p e r a t i o no f
the works:
(a) I n s p e c tt h e s t e e l d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e .
(b) S e l e c ta n d i d e n t i f y t e s t s a m p l e s .
(c) W i t n e s s t h e t e s t sb e i n g m a d e .
The steel producer or steel processor should provide all reasonable facilities to enable tire
purchaserio be satisfied thai the steel is in accordancewith this St'andard.

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