Work Item
ASTM WK88961

Revision of A706/A706M-22a Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

Rationale

The bending pin diameters listed in the table are understood by many to be the maximum allowable bending diameters. Bending around a smaller diameter pin than those specified in the table is a more challenging and conservative bend test. There are instances where manufacturers are not able to bend around pin diameters with the exact dimensions listed in the table. In some cases, a pin with the exact dimensions may not be available, or a pin may be worn and have a smaller diameter than originally designed. The proposed revision adds the word “Maximum” to allow manufacturers to bend around a smaller diameter pin those specified in the table. The superscript A in the table is also corrected to apply to the entire table.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: A01.05

Committee: A01

Staff Manager: W Scott Orthey

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-13-2023

Technical Contact: Ryan Pelter

Item: 004

Ballot: A01.05 (24-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

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