Astm A1035 A1035m-09
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considered the gap. Where more than two longitudinal ribs are 10. Bending Requirements
involved, the total width of all longitudinal ribs shall not 10.1 The bend test specimen shall withstand being bent
exceed 25 % of the nominal perimeter of the bar; furthermore, around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent
the summation of gaps shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of
perimeter of the bar. The nominal perimeter of the bar shall be pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in
3.1416 times the nominal diameter. coils, the test sample shall be straightened prior to placement in
7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall the bend tester.
conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1. 10.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient
length to ensure free bending and with apparatus, which
8. Measurements of Deformation provides:
10.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force
8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be deter-
throughout the duration of the bending operation.
mined by measuring the length of a minimum of 10 spaces and
10.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of
dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to
measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a rotate.
deformation at the beginning of the first space to a correspond- 10.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin
ing point on a deformation after the last included space. during the bending operation.
Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area 10.3 It is permissible to use more severe methods of bend
containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers. testing, such as placing a specimen across two pins free to
8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined rotate and applying the bending force with a fixed pin. When
from measurements made on not less than two typical defor- failures occur under more severe methods, retests shall be
mations. Determinations shall be based on three measurements permitted under the bend test method prescribed in 10.2.
per deformation, one at the center of the overall length and the
other two at the quarter points of the overall length. 11. Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass]
8.3 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential cover- 11.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the
age, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weight [mass] determined
cause for rejection unless it has been clearly established by using the measured weight [mass] of the test specimen and
determinations on each lot tested that typical deformation rounding in accordance with Practice E29, shall be at least
height, gap, or spacing do not conform to the minimum 94 % of the applicable weight [mass] per unit length prescribed
requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection shall be in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any
made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten adjacent deformed bar be the cause for rejection. Weight [mass]
deformations on each side of the bar are measured. variation for plain rounds shall be computed on the basis of
permissible variation in diameter. For plain bars smaller than 3⁄8
9. Tensile Requirements in. [9.5 mm], use Specifications A510 and A510M. For larger
bars up to and including 2.25 in. [57.2 mm], use Specification
9.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens, shall
A6/A6M.
conform to the requirements for tensile properties prescribed in
Table 2.
12. Finish
9.2 The yield strength shall be determined by the offset
12.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec-
method (0.2 % offset), described in Test Methods and Defini-
tions.
tions A370. In addition, the stress corresponding to a tensile
12.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale oxida-
strain of 0.0035 shall be a minimum of 80 000 psi [550 MPa]
tion shall not be cause for rejection, provided the mass,
for Grade 100 and 90 000 psi [620 MPa] for Grade 120.
dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a test
NOTE 3—The stress-strain curves for bars meeting this specification do specimen are not less than the requirements of this specifica-
not have a well-defined yield point (that is, yield is not characterized by tion.
a sharp knee or discontinuity similarly to stainless steel bars). The 12.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those speci-
provisions of 9.2 require that the yield strength (minimum 100 000 psi for fied in 12.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens
Grade 100 [690 MPa] and minimum 120 000 psi for Grade 120 [830 containing such imperfections fail to conform to either tensile
MPa], respectively) be measured by the 0.2 % offset method and that the
stress corresponding to a strain of 0.0035 be a minimum of 80 000 psi for
Grade 100 and 90 000 psi [620 MPa] for Grade 120. Experimental results
for concrete beams reinforced with bars meeting this specification show TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements
that the flexural strength of under-reinforced members is conservatively Pin Diameter for
Bar Designation No.
predicted based on the yield strength measured using the 0.2 % offset Bend TestsA
method. The minimum stress corresponding to a tensile strain of 0.0035 is 3, 4, 5, [10, 13, 16] 31⁄2 dB
required to ensure that the specified steel is at least as stiff at lower strains 6, 7, 8 [19, 22, 25] 5d
as lower-strength reinforcing bars. 9,10,11 [29, 32, 36] 7d
14, 18 [43, 57] (90°) 9d
9.3 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in A
Test bends 180° unless otherwise agreed.
Table 2. B
d = nominal diameter of specimen.
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or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited 16. Test Reports
to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers, cooling or casting cracks, and 16.1 When specified in the purchase order, the following
mill or guide marks. information shall be reported on a per heat basis. Report
NOTE 4—Deformed bars intended to be mechanically spliced or spliced
additional items as requested or desired.
by welding may require a certain degree of roundness in order for the 16.1.1 Chemical analysis including percentages of carbon,
splices to adequately achieve strength requirements. chromium, manganese, nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon, and sul-
fur.
13. Number of Tests 16.1.2 Tensile properties.
16.1.3 Bend test results.
13.1 One tension test and one bend test shall be made of
each bar size rolled from each heat. If, however, material from 17. Inspection
one heat differs by three or more size designation numbers, one 17.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
tension and one bend test shall be made from both the highest free entry at all times while work on the contract of the
and lowest designation number of the deformed bars rolled. purchaser is being performed to all parts of the manufacturer’s
works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered.
14. Retests The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable
14.1 If any tensile property of any tension test specimen is facilities to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in
less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside accordance with this specification. All tests (except product
the middle third of the gage length, as indicated by scribe analysis) and inspection shall be made at the place of manu-
scratches marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall facture prior to shipment, unless otherwise specified, and shall
be allowed. be so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the
operation of the works.
14.2 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to
17.2 For Government Procurement Only—Except as other-
meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000 wise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for
psi [14 MPa] of the required tensile strength, within 1000 psi the performance of all inspection and test requirements speci-
[7 MPa] of the required yield point, or within two percentage fied herein. The contractor shall be permitted to use his own or
units of the required elongation, a retest shall be permitted on any other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspec-
two random specimens for each original tension specimen tion and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved
failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the by the purchaser at the time of purchase. The purchaser shall
requirements of this specification. have the right to perform any inspections and tests at the same
14.3 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical frequency as set forth in this specification, where such inspec-
reasons or flaws in the specimen as described in 14.5 and 14.6, tions are deemed necessary to ensure that material conforms to
a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens from the prescribed requirements.
same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the requirements of
this specification. The retest shall be performed on test speci- 18. Rejection
mens that are at air temperature but not less than 60°F [16°C]. 18.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
14.4 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than flaws made in accordance with 6.2 shall be reported to the manufac-
in the specimen as described in 14.6, a retest shall be permitted turer within five working days from the receipt of samples by
on two random specimens from the same lot. Both retest the purchaser.
specimens shall meet the requirements of this specification. 18.2 Material that shows injurious defects subsequent to its
acceptance at the manufacturer’s works shall be rejected, and
14.5 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical
the manufacturer shall be notified.
reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper
specimen preparation, a replacement specimen shall be permit- 19. Rehearing
ted. 19.1 Samples tested in accordance with 6.2 that represent
14.6 If flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before or rejected material shall be preserved for two weeks from the
during the performance of the test, a replacement specimen date rejection is reported to the manufacturer. In case of
shall be permitted from the same heat and bar size as the dissatisfaction with the results of the tests, the manufacturer
original. shall have the right to make claim for a rehearing within that
time.
15. Specimen Preparation
20. Marking
15.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance
20.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly
with Test Methods and Definitions A370 including Annex A9.
separated and tagged with the manufacturer’s heat or test
15.2 Tension test specimens shall be the full section of the identification number.
bar as rolled. The unit stress determination shall be based on 20.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of their
the nominal bar area. marking system.
15.3 The bend-test specimens shall be the full section of the 20.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain
bar as rolled. round bars which shall be tagged, shall be identified by a
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distinguishing set of marks legibly rolled onto the surface of 21. Packaging and Package Marking
one side of the bar to denote in the following order:
21.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be
20.3.1 Point of Origin—Letter or symbol established as the
in accordance with Practices A700.
manufacturer’s mill designation.
20.3.2 Size Designation—Arabic number corresponding to 21.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
bar designation number of Table 1. procurement by or direct shipment to the U.S. government,
20.3.3 Type of Steel—Letter CS indicating that the bar was marking for shipment, in addition to requirements specified in
produced to this specification. the contract or order, shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-
20.3.4 Minimum Yield Designation—For Grade 100 [690] 129 for military agencies and with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil
bars, either the number 100 [6] or three continuous longitudinal agencies.
lines through at least five spaces offset each direction from the
center of the bar. For Grade 120 [830] bars, either the number 22. Keywords
120 [8] or four continuous longitudinal lines through at least
22.1 concrete reinforcement; deformations (protrusions);
five spaces offset each direction from the center of the bar.
low-carbon, chromium steel bars
20.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute: a metric size bar
for the corresponding inch-pound size bar.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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