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Reinforcement steel bars are used for reinforcement of concrete structures, manufacture of anchor bolts, etc. Reinforcing bars or rebars can be either smooth or deformed. They are produced by a hot rolling process with subsequent superficial hardening by heat treatment. Rebar is necessary to compensate for the fact that whilst concrete is strong in compression, it is relatively weak in tension. By casting rebar into concrete, it is able to carry tensile loads and so increase overall strength.
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Best practices to follow
for steel reinforcement
Steel has proved itself to be an ideal material for the construction industry
across the globe. When it is heated, it will expand or contract. You will have
to cut and bend steel so that it forms a shape and can improve the structure
of any project. Reinforcing steel helps to improve the strength of the concrete
and limits cracking by the support of it.
Steel reinforcement is a kind of concrete where you can embed steel in it. A
lot of construction firms are using steel-reinforced concrete because it makes
their work easy, flexible, and better.
Below are some best practices that you can follow for reinforcement steel
bar:
Material procurement: Whenever you use any kind of material like
black-bar, welded wire fabric, etc. you need to ensure that they meet
the safety standards. These standards assure that good quality of the
material is used in reinforced concrete products.
Storage: All the materials should be stored elevated from the ground -
preferably in racks where it supports reinforcement and prevents
contaminants. Always prevent it from sun, rain, snow and ice so that it
is protected from weathering and oxidation of steel before use in any
project.
Fabrication: All the reinforced steel must be fabricated according to the
guidelines. Carefully measure, cut, and bend to ensure accuracy. If you
are bending or cutting the steel in cold weather then it needs to preheat
to prevent it from cracking.
Repair damage and look for warning signs: If any damage is seen then
it should be repaired using an appropriate patching material with the
material manufacturer’s confirmation. Double-check it and see if there
are any small cracks. Always check the steel temperature and ambient
temperature to discard any compromised reinforcement.
Approved variation: If any changes are done with the variation or size
then it has to be approved by the plant personnel. You cannot use larger
sizes or change them without approval because it will not build a
stronger structure.
Gulf Steel is ranked as one of the most reputed rebar exporters. Led by a
strong team, the company focuses on technological excellence geared towards
the production of high-quality steel products.
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