1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers deformed and plain stainless-steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut lengths and coils used in applications requiring resistance to corrosion or controlled magnetic permeability. The standard sizes and dimensions of deformed bars and their numerical designation shall be those listed in Table 1. The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.1.1 Supplementary requirement (S1) of an optional nature is provided. It shall apply only when specified by the purchaser. In order to obtain a controlled magnetic permeability product, steel conforming to Supplementary Requirement S1 should be ordered.
1.2 The chemical composition of the stainless steel alloy shall be selected for suitability to the application involved by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser. This is an important consideration in achieving the desired corrosion resistance or controlled magnetic permeability, or both, because these properties are not provided by all stainless steels.
Note 1—The alloys shown in Table 2 have found the most use in North America. Other alloys may also provide desired properties; consult with the manufacturer for stainless steel alloy properties and availability.
1.3 Requirements for the relative deformation area of three-sided deformed bars are contained in Annex A4.
1.4 Bars are of three minimum yield strength levels, namely, 40 000 [280 MPa], 60 000 [420 MPa], and 75 000 psi [520 MPa], designated as Grade 40 [280], Grade 60 [420], and Grade 75 [520], respectively.
1.5 Plain rounds in sizes up to and including 2 in. [50.8 mm] in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered, shall be furnished under this specification in Grade 40 [280], Grade 60 [420], and Grade 75 [520], respectively. Bending properties, when required, shall be by agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser. Requirements providing for deformations and marking shall not be applicable to plain bars.
1.6 Weldability of most stainless steel compositions is generally good, however, pre-weld or post-weld procedures, or both, are necessary. Where material is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or service shall be used. Retesting of physical properties should be considered following welding procedures depending upon the steel composition and welding operation involved.
Note 2—It is recommended that the user consult the manufacturer for information available from the Nickel Development Institute (NIDI) (Toronto, Canada).
1.7 This specification is applicable for orders in either inch-pound units (as Specification A955) or in SI units (as Specification A955M).
1.8 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Bar
Designation
No. | Nominal Weight, lb/ft [Nominal Mass, kg/m]A | | Nominal DimensionsB | | Deformation Requirements, in. [mm] |
|---|
| 400 Series; Duplex Alloys | 300 Series | | Diameter, in. [mm] | Cross-Sectional Area, in.2 [mm2] | Perimeter, in. [mm] | | Maximum Average Spacing | Minimum Average Height | Maximum Gap per SideC |
|---|
| | Two-Sided
Bar | Three-Sided
Bar |
|---|
| 3 [10] | 0.374 [0.556] | 0.378 [0.562] | | 0.375 [9.5] | 0.11 [71] | 1.178 [29.9] | | 0.262 [6.7] | 0.015 [0.38] | 0.143 [3.6] | 0.097 [2.5] |
| 4 [13] | 0.679 [1.011] | 0.686 [1.021] | | 0.500 [12.7] | 0.20 [129] | 1.571 [39.9] | | 0.350 [8.9] | 0.020 [0.51] | 0.191 [4.9] | 0.129 [3.3] |
| 5 [16] | 1.048 [1.559] | 1.058 [1.575] | | 0.625 [15.9] | 0.31 [199] | 1.963 [49.9] | | 0.437 [11.1] | 0.028 [0.71] | 0.239 [6.1] | 0.162 [4.1] |
| 6 [19] | 1.495 [2.225] | 1.511 [2.248] | | 0.750 [19.1] | 0.44 [284] | 2.356 [59.8] | | 0.525 [13.3] | 0.038 [0.97] | 0.286 [7.3] | 0.194 [4.9] |
| 7 [22] | 2.038 [3.032] | 2.059 [3.064] | | 0.875 [22.2] | 0.60 [367] | 2.749 [69.8] | | 0.612 [15.5] | 0.044 [1.12] | 0.334 [8.5] | 0.226 [5.8] |
| 8 [25] | 2.685 [3.995] | 2.713 [4.037] | | 1.000 [25.4] | 0.79 [510] | 3.142 [79.8] | | 0.700 [17.8] | 0.050 [1.27] | 0.383 [9.7] | 0.259 [6.6] |
| 9 [29] | 3.396 [5.053] | 3.441 [5.106] | | 1.128 [28.7] | 1.00 [645] | 3.544 [90.0] | | 0.790 [20.1] | 0.056 [1.42] | 0.431 [10.9] | 0.292 [7.4] |
| 10 [32] | 4.312 [6.416] | 4.358 [6.484] | | 1.270 [32.3] | 1.27 [819] | 3.990 [101.3] | | 0.889 [22.6] | 0.064 [1.63] | 0.487 [12.4] | 0.329 [8.3] |
| 11 [36] | 5.296 [7.880] | 5.352 [7.964] | | 1.410 [35.8] | 1.56 [1006] | 4.430 [112.5] | | 0.987 [25.1] | 0.071 [1.80] | 0.540 [13.7] | 0.365 [9.3] |
| 14 [43] | 7.64 [11.37] | 7.72 [11.49] | | 1.693 [43.0] | 2.25 [1452] | 5.32 [135.1] | | 1.185 [30.1] | 0.085 [2.16] | 0.648 [16.5] | 0.438 [11.1] |
| 18 [57] | 13.59 [20.22] | 13.72 [20.43] | | 2.257 [57.3] | 4.00 [2581] | 7.09 [180.1] | | 1.58 [40.1] | 0.102 [2.59] | 0.864 [21.9] | 0.584 [14.8] |
A The 400 and Duplex-Alloy Series is based on a density of 489.59 lb/ft3 [7833.4 kg/m3]. The 300 Series is based on a density of 494.78 lb/ft3 [7916.5 kg/m3]. Density varies with alloy content which may result in a variation of several percent.
B The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [metre] as the deformed bar.
C The maximum gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the deformations shall not exceed 25 %/n of the nominal perimeter of the bar, where n is the number of longitudinal gaps or longitudinal ribs around the perimeter of the bar.
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements of Typical AlloysA
UNS
Designation | | Composition % |
|---|
| Type | Carbon | Manganese | Phosphorus | Sulfur | Silicon | Chromium | Nickel | Molybdenum | Nitrogen |
|---|
|
| S24000 | XM-29 | 0.08 | 11.50-
14.50 | 0.060 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 17.00-
19.00 | 2.25-
3.75 | .... | 0.20-
0.40 |
| S24100 | XM-28 | 0.15 | 11.00-
14.00 | 0.060 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 16.50-
19.00 | 0.50-
2.50 | .... | 0.20-
0.45 |
| S30400 | 304 | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 18.00-
20.00 | 8.00-
10.50 | .... | 0.10 |
| S31603 | 316L | 0.03 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 16.00-
18.00 | 10.00-
14.00 | 2.00-3.00 | 0.10 |
| S31653 | 316LN | 0.03 max | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 16.00-
18.00 | 10.00-
14.00 | 2.00-3.00 | 0.10-
0.16 |
| S31803 | .... | 0.03 | 2.00 | 0.030 | 0.020 | 1.00 | 21.00-
23.00 | 4.50-
6.50 | 2.50-3.50 | 0.08-
0.20 |
A Maximum, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel (Metric)
A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing
U.S. Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
U.S. Federal Standard
Fed.âStd.â Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Keywords
concrete reinforcement; corrosion resistance; deformations (protrusions); magnetic properties; stainless steel bars ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.140.60 (Steel bars and rods)
DOI: 10.1520/A0955_A0955M-11E01
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