500PLUS REIDBAR Design Guide

Reinforcing

Solutions in Concrete Construction

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Contents
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INTRODUCTION APPLICATION EXAMPLES REINFORCING

Specifications & Sizes Performance Comparisons Components Anchoring in Concrete Typical Construction Details Starter Bar Systems Frequently Asked Questions

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SOIL & ROCK ANCHORING

Specifications & Working Loads Anchorage with Cement Grout Anchorage with Resins Installation of Resin Anchors Rock Expansion with Expansion Anchors Anchoring into Existing Concrete

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BRACING & TIE DOWN

Wind Bracing Tie Down Bars

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WELDING
RB12 MICROALLOY RB16-32 TEMPCORE

The extent of engineering and materials technology and specifications are constantly changing. To the best of our knowledge the information presented in this manual was correct at the time of printing, however we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE CRITICAL TO YOUR PROJECT, PLEASE CHECK WITH OneSteel Reinforcing.

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Introduction
500PLUS REIDBAR is a continuously threaded steel reinforcing system manufactured and marketed in Australia by OneSteel Reinforcing and REID Construction Systems. The 500PLUS REIDBAR technology was developed by REID engineers after many years of research and was released in 1995. A more efficient and simple way of joining reinforcing bar was needed by the industry. REID engineers observed that the normal deformation of rebar was like a thread, but could not be used for this purpose. They developed the concept of deformations forming a continuous right hand thread, which could then be adapted into a number of engineering solutions for connections in concrete construction. Other mechanical splicing systems are commonly used but need special joining equipment, training for operators and add to the complexity of the process on site. In addition, they are generally a much more expensive solution. The joining of reinforcing bar using conventional lapping is the most utilised method, mainly due to its relatively low cost. However, it is not as efficient and does not have the predictable performance of mechanical systems. In a tension application, lapped bars are offset to each other, which means that eccentricities need to be considered. Furthermore, wastage on site is typically estimated as 10% or more. 500PLUS REIDBAR was the solution and overcame these problems. It provides an alternate solution to joining reinforcing bar on-site. The simple method of applying a thread to the bar provides an effective method for joining, and has led to a wide range of benefits in other types of connections required in concrete construction. A major benefit of the 500PLUS REIDBAR system is that the cost is comparable with current practice, and is more economical than any other mechanical system available. The 500PLUS REIDBAR engineering principle is extremely effective when applied to starter bars for connecting slab sections, and replacing hooked bars in connecting pre-cast panels as it overcomes the lack of embedment depth for anchorage. 500PLUS REIDBAR provides a more effective engineered connection in replacing the practice of bending reinforcing bars into hooks and stirrups. Another major benefit on-site is the lack of problems in the use of 500PLUS REIDBAR, as it is simple to work with, and no special lengths are required. Connections are easy, the bar can be cut as required, the rugged threads are resistant to damage and the ability to join shorter lengths reduces wastage. The introduction of 500PLUS REIDBAR has changed the way engineers approach the design of reinforcing, and offers significant benefits in reducing labour and material costs. It also facilitates improved engineering performance and reliable connections in concrete construction. The product now has wide acceptance by the consulting industry and offers major benefits for rock anchoring, soil nailing and wind bracing applications. 500PLUS REIDBAR has been developed through University Research Projects, extensive in house testing and by use in major engineering projects, both in Australia and New Zealand. OneSteel Reinforcing and REID have teams of engineers working on new products and engineering solutions to continue the refinement of the product and the development of new ways that 500PLUS REIDBAR can benefit the construction and building industry. Research work is fundamental to the OneSteel Reinforcing and REID approach to product development and for providing up to the minute solutions to the construction industry. The 500PLUS REIDBAR system has generated innovative solutions to the precast construction of multi storey buildings. REIDs current research program is at the University of Auckland (Assessing the Seismic Performance of Reinforcement Coupler Systems by Anselmo Bai supervised by Dr. Jason Ingham) and includes the design and testing of precast seismic beam column joints utilising the latest product ideas. OneSteel Reinforcing also has research programs at the Centre for Construction Technology & Research at the University of Western Sydney under the direction of Professor Mark Patrick.

Previous University research applicable to the REID approach include: DATE August 93 Sept 96 Sept 96 Feb 97 Oct 98 June 2000 July 2003 DESCRIPTION Tensile capacity of steel connectors with short embedment lengths in concrete Tensile capacity of hooked bar anchorages with short embedment lengths in concrete Tensile capacity of headed anchors with short embedment lengths in concrete The performance of 500PLUS REIDBAR couplers in seismic resistant frame structures Anchorage plates and mechanical couplers in seismic resistant concrete frames with threaded bar Methods of joining precast components to form structural walls Important new design provisions for mechanical and welded splices in AS 3600 Assessing the seismic performance of reinforcement coupler systems AUTHOR Restrepo-Posada & Park Nigel Watts Barry Magee Bassim Bahar Aliloom KL Young Maureen Ma M.Patrick, P.Berry. L.Zhang & W.Marsden* Anselmo Bai & Dr. Jason Ingham INSTITUTION Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury Auckland Auckland Auckland CCTR UWS *OneSteel Reinforcing Auckland

2003/2004

These papers are held in the corresponding libraries of the Universities.

Future research programs will support investigations into seismic solutions for Beam/Column Joints, Thin Walls, Floor/Wall Joints, Column Bases, Shell Beams.

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Application Examples
More detail on these examples can be found in our 500PLUS REIDBAR Applications leaflet.

Reinforcing

500PLUS REIDBAR GROUT SLEEVES

A grouted method of providing a continuous connection for 500PLUS REIDBAR in precast panels and structural elements.

STARTER BARS
A screw-in method of connecting concrete structural elements including floors and walls.

REIDBOX SYSTEM
A system for rapidly installing threaded connections for starter bars.

Rock & Soil Anchoring

SOIL NAILS/ANCHORS
Used to provide soil stabilisation in earthwork construction.

COUPLERS
A threaded method of providing continuity in reinforcement.

ROCKBOLTS MINING
Used for rock stabilisation in mining and civil construction.

Cathodic Protection & Earthing

500PLUS REIDBAR can be used for grounding of lightning strikes and cathodic protection from stray electric currents.

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Application Examples

Fastening
HOLD DOWN BOLTS
The 500PLUS REIDBAR threaded nut system can be used for fastening of structural elements.

Bracing
Can be used to provide bracing and stabilising of any structure.

Lifting
Earthquake bracing

500PLUS REIDBAR threaded nut and plate system can be used to lift any size concrete element.

Wind bracing

Tie back

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REINFORCING
Features and benefits
A continuously threaded, hot rolled, Grade 500N reinforcing bar that can be cut at any point along its length, then simply joined at any point end to end by a coupler. This unique feature enables an entirely new approach to reinforcement placing and fixing. Improved structural integrity. Ductility can be guaranteed at all column/beam/slab joints. Ultimate strength development is possible with short embedment depths. Suitable for very thin concrete sections, such as wall panels. Conforms to recognised industry Standards Provides simple solutions for construction problems, reducing both labour and material costs. Increases productivity on site Full range of threaded fittings for joining, anchoring and terminating. Simplifies the detailing and fixing of rebar. Economical to splice at any point along the bar without specialised splicing equipment. Reduces bar congestion problems; laps, cogs, eliminated in heavily reinforced areas. Eliminates cast-in starter bars to simplify transport and handling of precast units. Easy to provide anchorage for starter bars for in-situ concrete pours. Eliminates the need to drill holes in formwork and shutters for starter bars. Offcuts have many other uses and the ability to join shorter lengths reduces wastage.

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
500PLUS REIDBAR 500MPa

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Specifications and sizes

TABLE 1 Code Grade Nom Thread Pitch mm Mass Min Yield Stress MPa Min Yield Strength kN Min Ultimate Strength kN Max Ultimate Strength kN Min Shear (.62 min ult) kN Nom Area sq mm Min Hole Dia to Pass Bar

kg/m

RB12* RBA16 RBA20 RB25 RB32

500N 500N 500N 500N 500N

8 9 11 12.9 16.4

500 500 500 500 500

56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0

61.0 108.5 169.6 265.1 434.2

na na na na na

37.8 67.3 105.2 164.4 269.2

0.88 1.58 2.47 3.85 6.31

113 201 314 491 804

15 20 24 29 38

AS/NZS4671 defines the characteristic value as that value which has a 95% probability that it will not be lower than 95% of the minimum listed value, and not be higher than 105% above the upper listed value. Note: In the table above and subsequent tables Char Min = Characteristic Minimum, Char Max = Characteristic Maximum. * RB12 is MICROALLOY 500N other sections are TEMPCORE 500N

Youngs modulus (E) for both steel types is nominally 200GPa. 500PLUS REIDBAR satisfies the requirements of the standard for Steel Reinforcing Materials, AS/NZS4671:2001. The bars are hot rolled with the deformations forming a continuous right hand thread. 500PLUS REIDBAR supplied in Australia is a quenched and self tempered bar manufactured by the TEMPCORE process, except for RB12 which is manufactured by the MICROALLOY process. Both manufacturing processes provide 500PLUS REIDBAR that meets the grade 500N designation. The two types of bar require different welding techniques as shown in the welding section on page 38. 500PLUS REIDBAR is part of a system using a range of fittings to simplify reinforcement detailing (nuts, threaded inserts, couplers, grout sleeves, anchorage plates etc). All construction system fittings develop the breaking strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR. (All nuts develop 1.15 x yield strength.) TEMPCORE, 500PLUS and REIDBAR are registered trademarks authorised for use by OneSteel Reinforcing Pty Ltd.

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Performance comparisons
Hooked or bent Grade 500 rebars require an embedment depth of approximately 15 bar diameters if they are to meet concrete design standards and are to be fully effective as flexural reinforcement. This is often not possible in thin structural panels. DETAIL 1 Ldh Detail 1a

Ldh = approx 15db

Standard 90 or 180 hook

Ldh<15db Local crushing Bar Slip

Standard 90 or 180 hook

Common starter detail in a thin panel where embedment lengths may not meet code requirements.

500PLUS REIDBAR inserts and footplates overcome the under strength and slip deflection problems caused by using bent bars, which have insufficient embedment.

Anchorage of 500PLUS REIDBAR into concrete is efficient and simple

500PLUS REIDBAR is easily anchored using headed reinforcement principles (refer to the REID Studrail Design Guide for details) by screwing on foot plates or threaded inserts. The anchoring foot is embedded with sufficient depth to develop the strength of the bar (see table 2 [page 13] and typical details 2, 4, 5, 13, 19 & 20).

Typical cantilevered footing detail

DETAIL 2 120mm or 150mm Tilt Panel

RB12 anchored with foot plate in order to develop full panel cantilever at floor level. (Typically RB12 at 300 centres extending 3m up panel)

RB12 starter bar screwed into RB12TI insert, typically at 300 centres

600 x 300 footing with four longitudinal rebar and stirrups 2FA170 foot anchor puddled into footing at 2m centres.

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Performance comparisons
Compare the performance of a REIDBAR Anchorage
Tests carried out at Auckland University show that a cantilevered wall connection using REIDBAR anchored with footplates will significantly out perform the common hooked bar detail in thin panels.

150

120

LOAD

Wall Panel

RB12@300

RB12@150

1400

Interface left by Steel Cone

270

150

1000

RB12

50

Applied Load vs Displacement at the Load Point RB12 FOOTPLATES

RB12FP

70 150

120

LOAD

RB12@150

Wall Panel

RB12 @ 300

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1000

Base Block

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RB12@300 Hook Bar

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Applied Load vs Displacement at the Load Point RB12 BENT STARTERS

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Components
REIDBAR Coupler
Code Overall Length mm Hex Size A/F A/C mm mm Body OD mm Thread Depth mm Weight kg

RB12C RBA16C RBA20C RB25C RB32C

90 102 129 162 210

25 30 37 45 57

29 34 43 52 66

22 30 35 43 55

43 47 61 78 102

0.23 0.31 0.50 1.16 2.30

Also available galvanized

REIDBAR Nuts
Code NUT Bar Yield x 1.15 Length mm Code Hex size may vary depending on manufacturer Hex Size mm

RB12N* RBA16N RBA20N RB25N RB32N

40 35 45 50 65

25 0 36 46 50
Also available galvanized

RBA nuts are identified by a V groove machined into the hexagon at the half length or by stamping RBAon the end face. * RB12N achieves maximum ultimate strength of bar

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REIDBAR Foot Plate/Flange Nut
Code Overall Length mm Hexagon Size Body Foot Weight A/F Overall Dia. Overall Dia. kg mm mm mm

RB12FP RBA16FP RBA20FP RB25FP RB32FP

40 51 66 70 95

30 37 46 57

22 30 35 80 101

38 50 64 80 101

0.13 0.24 0.38 0.61 1.26

Also available galvanized

REIDBAR Threaded Insert

Code Overall Length mm Body Overall Dia. mm Foot Threaded Overall Dia. Depth mm mm Weight kg

RB12TI RBA16TI RBA20TI RB25TI

100 118 148 191

22 30 35 43

38 50 64 80

43 47 61 78

0.23 0.47 0.72 1.27

Note 1: RB12TI, 16TI are also available hot forged with tri head RHINO FOOT. Stamped NZ on underside of head. 2: RBA--TI if cast are identified with a hexagon shape at the foot end of the body.: 3: RBA16TI is also available hot forged with tri head RHINO FOOT. Stamped A on underside of head. Also available galvanized

REIDBAR Threaded Insert Chair

Code Chair RB12TICH RB16TICH RB20TICH RBTIC RBTIC RBTIC Comprises Adaptor RB12ADP RB16ADP RB20ADP Legs NIL 3 3 Minimum Panel Thickness mm 125 150 175

Note 1: The chair will take all threaded inserts from RB12 to RB20 2: The chair can be used in 125mm to 200mm panel thicknesses

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Components
REIDBAR Grout Sleeve
Code Overall Thread Body Length Depth ID mm mm mm Body OD mm Nom Bar Embedment Grout Vol Min Max ml mm mm Weight kg

RB12GS RBA16GS RBA20GS RB25GS RB32GS

200 240 290 360 385

45 47 61 78 109

48-36 32 40 48 55

58-46 50 60 70 75

200 200 350 550 750

110 140 174 234 328

150 190 224 274 368

1.1 1.4 2.3 3.7 6.2

Note 1: RB32GS new design (485mm length) will be available during 2004

Bar embedment depth

REIDBAR Grout Sleeve Setting Hardware

Code RB16GSSET RB20GSSET RB25GSSET RB32GSSET Thread length 80 80 80 80 Thread diameter M8 M8 M8 M8 Rubber Plug OD 32 40 48 55 also fits RBA16GS and RB32C also fits RBA20GS

REIDBAR Domed Base Plates & Spherical Washers

Code BPLATE20100 RB20SW BPLATE32150 RB32SW Dimensions 100 x 100 x 6.3 x 14 high 50 OD x 24 ID x 18 thick 150 x 150 x 10 x 24 high 70 OD x 37 ID x24 thick Weight kg 0.50 0.15 1.70 0.31

Also available galvanized

CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT MAY ALTER PRODUCT DIMENSIONS. CHECK WITH REID IF CRITICAL TO YOUR APPLICATION. Commonly used accessories are available. These include Plastic Nail Plates for RB12, RB16, RB20 and RB25; and Bearer Plates.

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Anchoring in Concrete
Minimum embedment depths for threaded inserts & footplates in 25MPa and 30MPa concrete TABLE 2 Code Grade L1 Depth to develop Min Yield Strength mm 25MPa 82 110 137 171 219 30MPa 78 103 129 161 206 Char Min Yield Strength kN L2 Depth to develop Char Max Ult Strength mm 25MPa 97 130 162 203 260 30MPa 92 122 153 191 244 Char Max Ult tren kN Threaded Insert Length plus 8mm*

RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32

Note 1: Note 2:

500N 500N 500N 500N 500N

56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0

79 140.8 219.9 343.7 562.9

108 126 156 199 -

The adoption of embedment depth L2 will ensure that the failure mechanism will be ductile rather than by brittle shear cone pullout. Embedment depth is calculated using the formulas developed by Haeussler. The general form is given as P = 0.972 x L2 x B2/3 where: P = pullout capacity of shear cone in Newtons L = effective embedment depth in mm B = concrete compressive strength in MPa (Test results have shown that pull out calculated with Haeussler will be about 15% conservative) (P.T. 2001) * Screw in plastic nail plates recess the insert by 8mm

Depth, edge and centre distance effects

The design strength of concrete anchoring systems is dependent on many factors. The five most critical are: 1. The compressive strength of the concrete. 2. The depth of embedment of the anchor foot. REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full ultimate breaking strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at the embedment depth L2 shown in table 2. At shallower depths the full breaking strength may not be reached and designers should apply the following reduction factors to ascertain they have sufficient design strength. Reduction factors for reduced depths. To be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in table 2. Depth Tensile reduction factor 1L 1.0 0.9L 0.80 0.8L 0.65 0.7L 0.50 0.6L 0.35

unlikely to develop the full breaking strength of the bar before concrete rupture. (Bent bars at these centres and embedment depths can be expected to provide significantly less capacity). Reduction factors for reduced bar centres to be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in table 2. Bar centres Tensile reduction factor 6L 1.0 4L 0.87 2L 0.50 1L 0.26 0.5L 0.13

This table applies to a single row of starters. If another row is required within 6L from this row, refer application to OneSteel. Correctly designed headed anchorages will always outperform hooked bars with the same effective depth. Reduction factors given will also apply to hooked bars. 5. Proximity to edges. REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full load capacity of 500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at least 3 times the minimum embedment (L2) from the edge of a concrete component. Closer distances to edges will lead to the following reductions in tensile capacity. Reduction factor for reduced edge distances. To be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in table 2. Distance to edge Tensile reduction factor 3L 1.0 2L 0.87 1L 0.50 0.5L 0.26

3. The shape of the anchor foot. REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates provide a fully effective anchorage unlike a hooked bar with the same embedment depth. 4. The proximity to other anchors. REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full load capacity of the 500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at centres 6 times the minimum embedment L2 shown in table 2. At closer spacing the full breaking strength of the bar may not be reached. For example RB12 bars screwed into RB12TI (threaded inserts) at 300 centres in 25MPa concrete will still develop the characteristic yield strength (500MPa) of the bar but are

FOR COMBINATION OF FACTORS SIMPLY MULTIPLY TOGETHER.

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Typical Construction Details

Domestic basement wall
DETAIL 3 DPC HD PVC tube around bar if wanting to screw in verticals after laying blocks RB12N and washer Timber bottom plate Typically RB12 at 600 centres Cavity filled with 17.5 block mix Header block RB12TI at 600 centres RB12NP to support threaded insert (until concrete cures)

Common retaining wall footing

DPC DETAIL 4

RB12N and washer

2~RB12 bars RB12 at 600 centres (typical)

Cavity filled with 17.5 block mix RB12NP to support threaded insert (until concrete cures) RB12TI at 600 centres

Strip foundation in unstable ground

DETAIL 5

Previous pour RB____C

Current pour RB____

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Anchorage for column starters
DETAIL 6

Pre-cast column elements

DETAIL 6A

These column starters are temporarily terminated at floor level to provide a flat obstruction-free floor for use as a precasting bed.

RB___C

Thread in prior to joining on site. (Alternatively, the vertical bars could extend through the column base and into the grout sleeve, provided this does not cause handling problems.) Fill cups with recommended grout before placing RB___GS

Threaded insert to edge of precast panel

DETAIL 7 Steel panel mould

Timber Liner

Fillet Strip RB___TI

Plastic plug

NP___RB Screw or nail to timber liner or directly to mould

Coupling to edge of precast panel

DETAIL 8 Steel panel mould

Fillet Strip

RB___C

RB___

Always ensure that the coupler is firmly screwed onto nail plate. Nail plates WILL NOT support foot traffic. Support the bar close to the coupler.

NP___RB Screw through mould into nail plate

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Grout sleeve to edge of precast panel
DETAIL 9 Steel panel mould RB___GSSET RB___GS Plastic plug (Grout tubes optional)

RB___

Grout sleeve to edge of rebated precast panel

DETAIL 10 RB___GS

Rigid PVC tube

STEEL PANEL MOULD RB___ RB___GSSET

Footplate set deep in edge of precast panel

DETAIL 11 Steel panel mould Used where anchorage depth varies from standard Threaded Insert Length. RB___WN RB___

Fillet strip

Rigid PVC tube

RB___FP

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Horizontal structural joint for two precast panels
DETAIL 12

Horizontal structural joint for rebated precast panels

DETAIL 13 RB___

RB___ Grout tubes RB___C Flood joint with approved with grout

INSIDE FACE

Flood joint with approved grout RB___ Screw start bars into coupling before lowering into position (Alternatively, vertical bars could extend into the grout sleeve, provided this does not cause handling problems) RB___GS RB___

RB___

Seismic Floor/Wall Connection detail

RB12 500PLUS REIDBAR @ 600 Ctrs. Anchored with RB12 Footplate Attachment Hangers 2 per section SPS 20 Superplus Bolt 2FA170 Swiftlift Stud

DETAIL 14
Probable movement when floor pulled away from angle support

50 x 50 x 6 washer 25

DRILL 22

6mm FILLET

6mm FILLET RIGHT ROUND

306

C
68

SECTION BB

SECTION AA
190

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PART SECTION CC

NOTE: THIS DETAIL COULD ALSO BE USED WITH FLAT SLABS AND TEE SECTIONS

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Typical Shear Wall Connection
DETAIL 15

Threaded Insert to Face of Precast Panel

DETAIL 16 RB12 Nail Plate

Panel 2 INFILL POUR

Panel 1

RB12 Headed Stud or Footplate

R6 Hairpins at top and bottom of joint

RB12 Coupler RB12 Bars alongside heads of studs

RB12TI IN 125 PANEL RB16 Nail Plate

Tests on the arrangement detailed have shown that REID headed studs will transfer the shear stress across a joint better than conventional hairpins of an equivalent steel area. Small hairpins at the upper and lower ends of the joint add to the confinement and help to control local deformation at ultimate loads.

RBA16TI IN 150 PANEL

RB20TI IN 250 PANEL Australia only

Joining 500PLUS REIDBAR to Deformed Bar

Deformed bar Flood joint with approved grout

DETAIL 17 RB___GS RB___

18 R E I N V E N T I

Support sleeve, seal inner end with a stiff high-strength mortar and fill with approved grout

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Starter Bar Systems

500PLUS REIDBAR starter bar systems have been developed to provide full strength and positive connections between precast concrete panels, floor slabs and insitu suspended floors. The system comprises 500PLUS REIDBAR Threaded Inserts, 500PLUS REIDBAR Starter Bars, specially designed Placement Chairs, Nailing Plates and Antenna Caps. The versatility of the system allows the contractor to set up the Threaded Inserts prior to the panel being poured or to puddle them in before the panel is floated off. Whatever the method used, 500PLUS REIDBAR starter bar systems offer strength, stability, price effectiveness and ease of operation that you just dont get with standard NBar starter bars. Features: Available in RB12, RBA16 and RBA20 diameters off the shelf. Thread diameter is true to size not a N20 bar with a thread turned down to 16mm. Coarse thread on the bar resists damage and minimizes foreign materials blocking the threads of the cast-in Threaded Insert. Coarse thread results in speed of application when screwing the Insert and Starter together. System components are purpose designed and offer speed of set up and installation either in the Precast yard or on site. Non standard lengths are easily catered for as starter bars are cut from standard 6 or 12 metre lengths of Threaded Reinforcing Bar.

Comparison Table 500PLUS REIDBAR Starter Bars vs N-bar Starter Bars TABLE 3 BAR SIZE GRADE MPa 500N 500N 500N 500N 500N 500N 500N 500N METRIC THREAD M10 RB12 M12 RB16 M16 RB20 M20 RB25 STRESSED fsy AREA mm2 kN 58 113.1 84.3 201 157 314 245 491 21.8 56.5 31.6 100.5 58.9 157.1 91.9 245.5 Limit state strength fsy kN 17.4 45.2 25.3 80.4 47.1 125.7 73.5 196.4

System Components

N12 RB12 N16 RBA16 N20 RBA20 N24 RB25

TISK Big Foot Insert

Nailing Plates

Antenna Caps

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Ultimate Tensile Load Capacity Table (A) CANTILEVERED DETAIL For 500PLUS REIDBAR starter bars with 500PLUS REIDBAR Threaded Inserts Big Foot Ferrules
TABLE 5
Threaded Insert Size Embed. Edge Centres depth distance distance 15MPa 20MPa 25MPa 30MPa 32MPa (L) (E) (C) ULTIMATE TENSILE CAPACITY (KN) 23.5 35.2 47.6 60.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 24.5 36.8 49.7 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0

Ultimate Tensile Load Capacity Table (B) SUSPENDED FLOOR For 500PLUS REIDBAR starter bars with 500PLUS REIDBAR Threaded Inserts Big Foot Ferrules
TABLE 6
Threaded Insert Size Embed. depth (L) Edge distance (E) Centres distance (C) 25MPa 30MPa ULTIMATE TENSILE CAPACITY (KN) 34.9 45.7 55.8 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 39.4 51.6 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0 61.0

Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 61 kN RB12TISK 108 75 150 14.8 17.9 20.8 RB12TISK 108 100 200 22.1 26.8 31.2 RB12TISK 108 125 250 29.9 36.3 42.1 RB12TISK 108 150 300 37.7 45.7 53.1 RB12TISK 108 175 350 45.2 54.8 61.0 RB12TISK 108 200 400 52.1 61.0 61.0 RB12TISK 108 225 450 58.1 61.0 61.0 RB12TISK 108 250 500 61.0 61.0 61.0 RB12TISK 108 275 550 61.0 61.0 61.0 RB12TISK 108 300 600 61.0 61.0 61.0 RB12TISK 108 325 650 61.0 61.0 61.0 Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 108.5 kN RBA16TISK 126 150 300 42.2 51.2 59.5 RBA16TISK 126 175 350 51.3 62.3 72.3 RBA16TISK 126 200 400 60.1 72.9 84.7 RBA16TISK 126 225 450 68.4 82.9 96.3 RBA16TISK 126 250 500 75.8 91.9 106.7 RBA16TISK 126 275 550 82.2 99.7 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 300 600 87.4 106.0 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 325 650 91.3 108.5 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 350 700 93.8 108.5 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 375 750 94.7 108.5 108.5 Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 169.6 kN RBA20TI 153 150 300 48.1 58.3 67.7 RBA20TI 153 175 350 59.1 71.7 83.2 RBA20TI 153 200 400 70.2 85.1 98.9 RBA20TI 153 225 450 81.1 98.4 114.2 RBA20TI 153 250 500 91.6 111.1 129.0 RBA20TI 153 275 550 101.5 123.0 142.9 RBA20TI 153 300 600 110.5 134.0 155.6 RBA20TI 153 325 650 118.6 143.8 167.0 RBA20TI 153 350 700 125.5 152.2 169.6 RBA20TI 153 375 750 131.2 159.0 169.6 RBA20TI 153 400 800 135.4 164.2 169.6 RBA20TI 153 425 850 138.2 167.6 169.6 RBA20TI 153 450 900 139.6 169.6 169.6

Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 61 kN RB12TISK 108 75 150 RB12TISK 108 100 200 RB12TISK 108 125 250 RB12TISK 108 150 300 RB12TISK 108 175 350 RB12TISK 108 200 400 RB12TISK 108 225 450 RB12TISK 108 250 500 RB12TISK 108 275 550 RB12TISK 108 300 600 RB12TISK 108 325 650

67.2 81.7 95.7 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5

70.2 85.3 99.9 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5

Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 108.5 kN RBA16TISK 126 150 300 77.9 RBA16TISK 126 175 350 88.7 RBA16TISK 126 200 400 98.5 RBA16TISK 126 225 450 107.3 RBA16TISK 126 250 500 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 275 550 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 300 600 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 325 650 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 350 700 108.5 RBA16TISK 126 375 750 108.5 Characteristic min. ultimate strength of bar = 169.6 kN RBA20TI 153 150 300 96.6 RBA20TI 153 175 350 110.9 RBA20TI 153 200 400 124.3 RBA20TI 153 225 450 136.9 RBA20TI 153 250 500 148.5 RBA20TI 153 275 550 158.9 RBA20TI 153 300 600 168.3 RBA20TI 153 325 650 169.6 RBA20TI 153 350 700 169.6 RBA20TI 153 375 750 169.6 RBA20TI 153 400 800 169.6 RBA20TI 153 425 850 169.6 RBA20TI 153 450 900 169.6

88.0 100.2 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5

76.5 94.1 111.7 129.1 145.8 161.5 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6

79.9 98.2 116.6 134.8 152.2 168.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6

109.1 125.3 140.5 154.7 167.7 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6 169.6

If the bar is being used to provide a moment connection and the compressive reaction is applied within the shear cone boundary, it is likely that the anchorage capacity will be improved.

(A) CANTILEVERED DETAIL FOR 500PLUS REIDBAR STARTER BARS

(B) SUSPENDED FLOORS FOR 500PLUS REIDBAR STARTER BARS

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How far into the coupler must the bar be threaded?

Tests show that to achieve the ultimate strength of the connection the thread engagement MUST BE AT LEAST 80% of the maximum available in the fitting. Correct bar insertion is critical to the performance of the 500PLUS REIDBAR system. We recommend that good practice REQUIRES the user to mark the bar at half coupler length back from the inserted end so that a visual check is available.

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What end treatment is required before coupling?

If difficulty is encountered because of burring or distortion of the end during cutting or shearing then a light dressing with an angle grinder to remove the damage is all that is required.

What type of nuts should I use and when?

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Is tightening torque critical in the performance of 500PLUS REIDBAR components?

Provided the bar is screwed tightly against the centre stop, or fully through the component, whichever is appropriate, the full breaking strength of the bar will be developed. Does not apply to nuts as shown on page 10. We recommend using a wrench with a minimum length of 300mm to ensure the bar is fully engaged.

A1 For most splicing and anchoring applications the primary fittings (couplers, foot plates, inserts, grout sleeves) may be used without additional nuts. Tests have demonstrated code compliance to meet the seismic requirement of clause 7. 5. 1. 3 of NZS 3101:1995 when the components are tested whilst embedded in concrete. In order to satisfy the code, the spliced bar must not deflect more than 1.1 times the deflection for an equivalent gauge length of plain bar. Standard REIDBAR splices without nuts met the requirement. (A diagram of the test rig is shown on page 9). Nuts are not required with Grout Sleeves. A2 Flange nuts (modified foot plates) and torque nuts. These are used for all designs where the nut is required to develop the full breaking strength of the bar e.g. terminations for rock bolts, ground anchors, hold-down bolts, tensioning applications etc. Torque nuts and flange nuts develop higher strengths to meet the requirements of NZ3101 for mechanical connectors. A3 In critical applications (in plastic hinge zones) additional nuts may be required to fully transfer load reversal under seismic events. In this case double nuts or torque nuts are used. Refer to questions/answers opposite on slip and pre load.

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How much slip occurs in the thread of a coupler as it is loaded?

Recent tests have shown that up to 0.5mm of slip can occur in each end of the coupler at loads approaching yield. If this is an issue with crack widths at serviceability limit state then couplers should be filled with REID Swiftchem polyester resin at assembly. Tests with epoxy filled RB16 couplers show slips around 0.2mm per end at 75% of bar yield. The effect of slip can be further reduced by staggering alternate couplers. An appropriate stagger distance would be the development length of the bar size being used. It should be noted however that in most cases the 500PLUS REIDBAR fittings will be used at construction joints which typically have crack widths well above the coupler slip value.

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How much slip occurs in the thread of a coupler if nuts are fitted?
Theory suggests that if we can induce a tension preload into a coupler which exceeds the required bar tension then no additional slip will be seen across the coupler until that pretension load is exceeded. Tests carried out at Auckland University in 2002 have shown that if the correct preload is applied using nuts tightened against the coupler ends, the coupled bar assembly will be stiffer than an unspliced bar at the same gauge length. Coupler slips measured across this gauge length are typically around 0.1mm. Refer critical applications to REID.

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What is the best way of cutting 500PLUS REIDBAR before joining?

With an abrasive cutoff wheel or cutoff saw. Sheared or cropped ends usually present problems. Poorly maintained equipment will leave a misshaped core diameter and excessive burr on the bar end making nuts and couplers hard to thread on. RB 12 can normally be cut with a bolt cutter. Oxy acetylene cutting is a simple and quick way of cutting large bars on site. Note: Starting the cut on the ridge of a 500PLUS REIDBAR thread minimises heat input. (Refer Anselmo Bai/Dr. Jason Ingham test results page 3)

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I want to bend large diameter bars. Can I heat 500PLUS REIDBAR to assist in bending?

A1 RB12 is a micro alloyed bar and there will be minimal change to the mechanical properties if the bar is allowed to cool in still air. A2 RB16-32 are TEMPCORE bars and should not be heated if the original mechanical properties are required.
Gauge length (345mm)

Can I straighten an accidentally bent 500PLUS REIDBAR on site?

125 API linepipe x 250 long

Cyclic loading + 0.95fy -0.95fy Deflections measured at less than 1.1 times the gauge length of an equivalent length of bar.

A1 RB12MA; YES, but with caution, especially if the bend radius is very small. Avoid using impact. It is better to heat the bar to a cherry red and rebend slowly. Allow to cool in still air. A2 RB16-32TC; May be straightened cold provided due care is exercised and an appropriate method used to straighten the bar. The bar should be closely examined after straightening to ensure that there are no visible cracks in the bar at the rebend position.

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Can I weld cast 500PLUS REIDBAR fittings?

Although Cast S.G. Iron fittings are weldable using specialised techniques we do not recommend the practice because the process will degrade the strength and ductility of the fitting and therefore it will not meet its performance characteristics as stated in this manual. Hot forged nuts can be welded. Nuts manufactured from free machining steels can also be welded but caution needs to be exercised if load capacity is critical. Contact REID for further information regarding welding.

Diagram of test arrangement

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What testing has been done for 500PLUS REIDBAR?

During the development of 500PLUS REIDBAR, extensive tests were conducted by REID to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, including the special seismic requirements of New Zealand Reinforcement and Structural Design Standards. Tests have included cyclic tension load tests, pullout tests to check embedment anchorage, slip tests,etc. OneSteel Reinforcing and REID continually monitor the systems quality using accredited testing laboratories in an ongoing program of testing and development. Research continues to be undertaken.

Can 500PLUS REIDBAR be hot dip galvanised without loss of properties?

A1 RB12 is a micro alloyed bar with stable properties and may be bent without the risk of cracking after galvanising. All bending/rebending should use the largest possible bend radius. (Note: heavy coatings of galvanising on 500PLUS REIDBAR may prevent components being fitted. Refer all galvanising applications to REID local distributor. A2 RB16-32TC will not generally be affected by hot dip galvanising. However, it is not recommended that bars bent prior to galvanising be rebent. If this must be performed careful checking for cracking should be carried out. All bending / rebending should use the largest possible bend radius. Note: A galvanising thickness of 100 microns is allowed in the design of galvanised fittings.

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Bending and rebending

500PLUS REIDBARs are highly ductile. 500PLUS REIDBAR can be cold bent and rebent around the minimum former diameters specified in AS/NZS4671:2001 and NZS3402 without fracture. The 500PLUS REIDBAR system can solve structural connection problems often encountered in thin sections or joints with thin panels. Refer detail 1a and 2 on page 8.

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Q Does 500PLUS REIDBAR lose mechanical strength when machined?
A1 RB12, being a micro alloyed bar, will have homogeneous mechanical strengths across the full cross section. A2 RB16-32 are TEMPCORE bars and will not have homogeneous mechanical strengths across the full cross section. are liable to damage and to be bent which makes erection difficult. Immediately prior to final placing a starter bar of the correct length is screwed into the coupler and non-shrink grout is poured into the grout sleeve cup. The units are then brought together into the final position, levelled and propped. Note: this pre-grout method avoids the necessity for casting-in grout tubes and the need for a separate grouting operation. (See typical detail 6A and 12). NOTE: TO EFFECTIVELY ANCHOR A GROUT SLEEVE IT REQUIRES AT LEAST A LAP LENGTH OF BAR PROTRUDING SCREWED INTO THE THREADED END

How does 500PLUS REIDBAR starter bar compare with a metric threaded starter bar?
There are four issues here:

A1 The minimum core diameter of reinforcing bars do not allow the same diameter metric thread to be cut to a full profile. A2 The thread cutting process will induce a notch effect at the distal end of the thread and further reduce the bar strength, e.g., tests with M32 thread on a YD32 bar had an ultimate capacity of 327kN compared with 504kN ultimate for the unthreaded bar. RB32 bar maximum ultimate 562kN. A3 500PLUS REIDBAR threaded inserts have an effective depth allowing ductile failure at full bar strength. Metric threaded inserts tend to be shorter. A4 See TEMPCORE machining notes above.

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What grout can I use in 500PLUS REIDBAR grout sleeves?

Most general purpose grouts with a 28-day compressive strength exceeding 65Mpa when used in a flowable consistency. REID grout sleeves have been tested with Fosroc Conbextra GP, Sika Grout 212, MBT 830.

What are the minimum cover requirements for 500PLUS REIDBAR and components.

A1 Code requirements e.g. AS3600 requirements for reinforcement must be observed. A2 Components. The two main factors to be considered are Fire and Corrosion. Sufficient protection for the components should be specified by the designer according to the fire, corrosion and other serviceability requirements of the application, taking into consideration the relevant codes and the following notes which provide a guide for designers. A3 Fire. The temperature of the steel reinforcing is affected by the cover of concrete over the full extent of the embedded bar. The temperature is averaged over the steel by conduction along its length which acts to quickly dissipate any localised temperature variations. A minor reduction in the cover in a very localised area (e.g. at a coupler) would therefore not lead to any significant increase in steel temperature and no increased reduction in strength. A4 Corrosion. (1) 12mm (RB12 series) 500PLUS REIDBAR components and selected other fittings are made from normal steels and require the same cover as the bar itself unless galvanised or otherwise protected. (2) 500PLUS REIDBAR components in sizes larger than RB12 are generally manufactured from specially alloyed, high strength, ductile iron. Ductile iron corrodes at about 30% of the rate of reinforcing steels and the products of the corrosion are not expansive. As such ductile iron does not lead to the spalling and flaking problems commonly associated with the corrosion of steels in concrete. Cover to Ductile Iron components can be reduced because of this good corrosion resistance. We would suggest that cover be maintained to at least 50% of code requirements for reinforcing steel. The exception to the better corrosion resistance of ductile iron is sea water and in that case it is preferable to use the same cover limitations as the bar

TABLE 7 Code Grade Thread Type M10 RB12 M12 RB16 M16 RB20 M24 RB25 M30 RB32 Stressed Yield Area sq Strength mm (1) kN 58 113 84 201 157 314 353 491 561 804 21 56 31 100 58 157 130 245 205 402

RB12 RB12 RBA16 RB16 RBA20 RB20 RB25 RB25 RB32 RB32

500N (2) 500N 500N (2) 500N 500N (2) 500N 500N (2) 500N 500N (2) 500N

1. Stressed area from AS 4291 Pt 1 2. 500N values taken from OneSteel 500PLUS Brochure

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How do I connect one precast concrete element to another using 500PLUS REIDBAR?
Easily with the 500PLUS REIDBAR grout sleeve. A 500PLUS REIDBAR grout sleeve is cast into the top of the lower element and a coupler into the bottom of the upper element. This eliminates the need for any starter bars protruding from the precast elements and which

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Can I use the 500PLUS REIDBAR system at temperatures below freezing?

All low temperature applications should be considered carefully, especially where impact loads are also present. AS/NZS 4671:2001 has no impact test requirement. Recent tests have shown values of Charpy impact resistance for RB32 at -15C at around 17 joules. Grade 500/7 SG Iron is not recommended for service at temperatures below freezing if impact loads are present.

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Is the performance of threaded inserts affected by cracks?

Yes. We recommend that the ultimate capacity of threaded inserts be reduced by 25% for crack widths of 0.4mm and 30 - 40% for crack widths of 0.8mm. DO NOT PLACE THREADED INSERTS IN THE LIKELY BURSTING ZONE OF COVER CONCRETE TO TENSION STEEL.

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What is the relationship between torque applied to the nut and tension induced in the bar?
The relationship of Torque versus tension in 500PLUS REIDBAR systems is reasonably linear up to about 25% of the bar yield strength. After this load, increasing torque may not translate into increasing tension. For reliable tension loads above 25% of bar yield the bar must be stressed by hydraulic or mechanical jacking.

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Can I use SG Iron REIDBAR components for lifting?

No. In casting processes there is always a potential for casting defects. While vigilant QA procedures are in place, 100% inspection is not possible.

INCREASING TORQUE ABOVE THESE VALUES MAY NOT RELATE TO INCREASED TENSION

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SOIL & ROCK ANCHORING

Features and benefits
500PLUS REIDBAR has closely defined mechanical properties which provide consistent performance under long term anchor loading. Unlike strand tendons the solid anchors have no constructional losses. Supplied in the hot rolled condition which is effectively stress-free. The high ductility and smooth, relatively flat rate of strain hardening ensures a high margin of safety against tensile/shear overload in the case of transverse movements in the rock or soil. Resists dynamic loads (e.g. traffic wheel loads). Preloading to the full working load ensures that the load transmitted to the anchorage medium (rock or soil) is constant i.e. live loads are not transmitted to the anchorage medium. A range of chemical and expansion anchors enhance the versatility of the system. Rugged thread is resistant to damage. May be tensioned, released and re-tensioned with ease Simplicity in applying the prestress with jacks, torque wrenches or air operated tools Recoverable anchors may be removed to simplify later excavations The rigidity of the anchors makes them easy to install especially in overhead applications. High shear bond as deformations are designed for shear interlock with concrete or resin. Transmits the anchor forces efficiently to the grout body without additional fittings. Standard stock lengths may be stored and cut to suit the application. Offcut bars may be used for all standard concrete reinforcement applications in the construction site whilst small pieces are ideal for formwork, starter bars or hangers in underground works. Can be cut and spliced at any point along its length Can be welded

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Specifications & Working Loads

TABLE 9 Mechanical properties and working loads for 500PLUS REIDBAR. Code Grade Char Yield Stress MPa Char Min Yield Strength kN Char Min Ult Strength kN Char Min Shear .62 min Ult kN Max Tensile Working Load kN

RB12 RBA16 RBA20 RB25 RB32

500N 500N 500N 500N 500N

500 500 500 500 500

56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0

61 108.5 169.6 265.1 434.2

37.8 67.3 105.2 164.4 269.2

39 70 109 171 281

Anchorage with Cement Grout

Rock anchors
Rock anchors have traditionally been grouted with cement grouts. The ultimate strength of an anchor in sound competent rock is dependent on many factors. Among the more important of these is the unit bond stress capacity of the rock/grout interface, the unit bond stress capacity of the bar/grout interface, the length of the anchor and the consequences of failure. The capacity of the cement grout to both bond to and protect the bar as well as to bond with the substrate is largely dependent on the water cement ratio. The bond and shear characteristics of a cement grout are also determined largely by the water cement ratio. The ideal water cement ratio lies in the range 0.35 to 0.4 (Hyett et al., 1992). Cement grouts above 0.4 will cure with excessive micro porosity and grouts below 0.35 could be difficult to pump and may be susceptible to void forming and incomplete wetting of the strata. As a practical guide a grout with a cement water ratio 0.35 is described as sticks readily to and hangs from the hand when upturned and a 0.4 grout readily sticks to the hand but can be shaken free.

Rock/grout interface
The rock/grout interface is subject to so many vagaries that the choice of a suitable bond stress value is often difficult. As a general guide the ultimate bond stress for competent rock can be taken as 10% of uniaxial compressive stress (where the uniaxial compressive strength is above 20MPa and the bond stress is limited to a max of 4.2MPa) (after Littlejohn and Bruce 1977). Test bores will give a guide to the initial selection but on site proof load tests are always advisable. The ability of rock to adequately confine the grout column reduces as the anchor length decreases below 1 metre (after Morris and Sharp 1973). We suggest that the bond strength of the first 600mm of the hole depth be ignored unless massive unfractured rock is at the surface.

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TABLE 10 A guide to the ultimate strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR in cement grouted holes (typically 20MPa min) (bond stresses after Littlejohn and Bruce 1977, Table 25 BS 8081 1989) Material Soft Shale Sandstone Slate & Hard Shale Soft Limestone Granite & Basalt Concrete Ultimate Bond N/mm2 0.21 - 0.83 0.83 - 1.73 0.86 - 1.38 1.0 - 1.52 1.72 - 3.10 1.38 - 2.76 ULTIMATE STRENGTH IN KN PER METRE FOR NOMINATED HOLE DIA 65mm 75mm 90mm 100mm 150mm 42 - 169 169 - 350 175 - 281 204 - 310 351 562 281 - 562 49 - 195 195 407 202 - 325 235 - 358 405 - 562 325 - 562 59 - 234 234 - 486 243 - 390 282 - 429 486 - 562 390 - 562 65 260 260 - 543 270 - 433 314 - 477 540 - 562 433 - 562 98 - 391 391 - 562 405 - 562 471 - 562 562 - 562 562 562

NB: For working loads apply a factor of safety of at least 2.5 to these ultimate loads. The bond developed by added length of embedment may not be proportional to the additional length. The load transfer mechanism between grout and fissured rock is much less certain and it is advisable to consolidate and seal the cracked rock by pregrouting before installation of the anchor.

Non-shrink grouts
For sites with limited or very restricted access, shrinkage compensated, cement-based grout capsules are available. These capsules are supplied as a ready-to-use powder encapsulated in a water permeable skin. When required for use the capsules are simply soaked in water for about 5 mins which penetrates the skin and wets the powder, forming a plastic non-shrink grout. Capsules are 25mm diameter x 320mm long.

TABLE 11 Ultimate bond stress with rock are not less than the values in Table 5 Code RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32 Max Bar OD 14.2 18.4 22.5 28.6 35.9 Min. Recomm. Hole Diameter 25 25 28 35 42 Capsules per Metre 3 2 2 3 4

REID product code GROUTCAP

Soil anchors
The following tables (Tables 12 & 13) give guide values for the load transfer capacity of various broad classifications of non-cohesive and cohesive soils. A test anchor should be made to reliably determine the load capacity. The following information is provided for guidance only. A geotechnical engineer should be consulted to determine the appropriate design requirements. TABLE 12 A guide to working bond strengths between non-cohesive soils and cement grout Soil types Sandy gravels Condition Very dense Dense Medium dense Very dense Dense Medium dense Dense Medium dense Bond strength MPa 0.38 0.30 0.20 0.25 0.20 0.17 0.19 0.11

Medium coarse sands with gravel

Fine to medium sands

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Table 13 A guide to working adhesive strengths between cohesive soils and cement grout Clay Condition Field test Unconfined Typical Compressive undrained Strength Shear Strength (qu) (Cu) kPa kPa 10 18 40 75 150 300 5 9 20 37 75 150 Working Strength Adhesion Short term kPa 1 2 4 7 15 30 Working Strength Adhesion ong term kPa 2 4 8 14 30 60

Very soft Soft Medium strength Firm Stiff Hard

Exudes between fingers when squeezed in fist Easily penetrated by thumb Difficult to penetrate with thumb Easily indented with thumb nail Readily indented with thumb nail Difficult to indent with thumb nail

* Working strength short term based on 0.5Cu/2.5 as the drilling operation causes temporary remoulding of the clay at the edge of the bore hole. ** Working strength long term based on Cu/2.5

Typical Grouted Anchor

To position bar centrally in drilled holes a Bar Centraliser is used ALSO SUITABLE FOR USE EITHER HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY. RB20/16 CEN SHOWN. THIS PRODUCT SUITS A NOMINAL HOLE DIAMETER OF 100mm.
NOM . 0.5 R MET

Grout
ES

. 1.5 NOM

MET

RES

Grout tube taped to bar

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Anchorage with Resins

A more recent development for securing rock bolts, tie backs or rock dowels is to use resin to bond the 500PLUS REIDBAR over part or all of the 500PLUS REIDBAR length. Very fast installation can be achieved using resin anchors. Each bore hole must be cleaned out with air or water after drilling and before the resin cartridge is installed. Table 14 shows the correct cartridge to be used for each 500PLUS REIDBAR size and bore hole diameter. Failure to use the correct diameters may result in inadequate mixing of the two part resin and reduced final bond strength. Optimum performance of the 500PLUS REIDBAR anchor is achieved when the applied preload from final stressing exceeds the maximum applied working load of the anchor. In certain applications pre-stress is not required and the anchors may be proof loaded to ensure integrity according to the design requirement. Stressing of 500PLUS REIDBAR is simple with either: 1) a hollow bore hydraulic jack or 2) a large torque wrench or air wrench. Refer Questions and Answers, from page 21. The anchorage length can be determined from the following table according to the calculated anchor load determined from site conditions and design requirements. TABLE 14 Bond length in mm for resin anchors to achieve bar ultimate strength Code Bore hole diameter mm 18* 25 27 32 40 Resin Cartridge 90 MPa Granite 200 225 250 300 400 50 MPa Limestone 250 300 375 450 575 30 MPa Concrete 360 480 600 750 960 14 MPa Sandstone 400 550 700 910 1175 5 MPa Mudstone 625 850 1120 1500 1950

RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32

RS25G7330 RS25G7330 RS32G7450 RS36G7500

RS25G7330 = 320 x 25 dia. = 157cc

* Minimum of 18 or as close as possible. Anchor capacity will reduce as hole size increases.

TABLE 15 Number of resin cartridges per bore hole to achieve Table 14 strengths Code Bore hole diameter mm 18* 25 27 32 40 Resin Cartridge 90 MPa Granite 1 1 1 1 1 50 MPa Limestone 1 1 1 1 1 14MPa Sandstone 2 2 2 2 2 5MPa Mudstone 3 3 3 3 3

RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32

RS25G7330 RS25G7330 RS32G7450 RS36G7500

Note: 1. The above resin usage does not include a waste allowance for over-drilling. Site trials should be conducted to confirm resin requirements. 2. Due to the short shelf life resin anchors may not always be available ex stock. * Minimum of 18 or as close as possible. Anchor capacity will reduce as hole size increases.

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Installation of Resin Anchors

Drill and clean hole
Drill a hole with diameter in accordance with Table 14. For deep holes it may be necessary to drill a larger hole initially and reduce to the correct bore diameter in the deeper region. Remove all debris from drilled hole. Flush clean with oil-free compressed air.

Apply Pre-stress Load

A pre-stress or clamping load can be applied to the anchor once the resin has cured. Curing time varies according to temperature and type of resin but total pre-stress can normally be applied after five (5) minutes. Pre-stress is applied with a hydraulic jack, torque wrench or air wrench. Refer Questions and Answers, from page 21. Tension/torque relationships for 500PLUS REIDBAR Anchors are not consistent due to the wide range of variables. Where tensions must be preset use a calibrated jack. See Questions and Answers section, from page 21.

Insert Resin Cartridge

Insert the required number of resin cartridges into the hole and carefully push them to the end. If an active anchorage is required, use the Duo-speed cartridge system which has a fast setting resin at the leading end and slower setting resin at the tail end which sets after pre-stress has been applied.

Insert 500PLUS REIDBAR

Spin the 500PLUS REIDBAR anticlockwise for right hand threaded bar and clockwise for left hand threaded bar. Use an electric or air drill spinning at approximately 100 RPM. With the bar spinning, push the bar through the cartridges until the bar reaches the base of the hole. Spin for a further ten (10) seconds or shorter time if the torque on the drill becomes excessive. Spin times are critical. Spin too short incomplete mixing, spin too long bar and resin interface will be destroyed. Refer to instructions on resin cartridge packaging.

Assemble End Hardware

If the 500PLUS REIDBAR is not perpendicular to the bearing face a special bearer plate and spherical washer is used. This arrangement will accommodate inclination up to 20. See diagram below. A bearer plate is not required when the Flange Nut bears directly onto concrete with a compressive strength greater than 25MPa. A bearer plate must be used when bearing onto low strength concrete, timber or natural soil or rock.

DETAIL 24 RB___ Max 20

RB___N RB___SW B Plate

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Anchoring into Existing Concrete

There are several methods available to anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into concrete or other homogenous substrates. Starter bars are frequently located in critical stress zones and consequently the following tables are based on the NZ 3101:1995 requirement that bars in these zones develop the full breaking strength of the bar at the interface of the new and old concrete. (This exceeds the less stringent requirements of AS 3600 which suggests 1.1fy). If starter bars are not in a critical stress zone, i.e. floor topping starters which will act mainly in shear, the hole depths and amount of resins can be reduced. As a general rule, REID epoxy and polyester injection systems as well as standard glass phials can be expected to develop a approximately 14MPa adhesion between the resin plug and a good quality 30MPa concrete substrate. Hammer-in glass capsules can be expected to provide approximately 12MPa adhesion. Three common methods used to anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into existing stone or concrete:

METHOD 1 USING REID HAMMER IN CAPSULES Description

REID Hammer In Capsules will anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into rock, concrete or other homogeneous substrates. Because of the unique design of the glass capsules the 500PLUS REIDBAR can be simply hammered into the drilled hole in the substrate without any spinning of the bar. The glass capsule contains a measure of resin and hardener with the hardener arranged in such a way that mixing will occur without the need to spin the bar.

Directions for Use

1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling equipment, e.g. REID Multishank Carbide Drills. 2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from REID. Compressed air or clean water is also commonly used. 3. Once the hole is prepared insert the correct capsule (or capsules). 4. Hammer the end of the 500PLUS REIDBAR through the glass capsule until the bar reaches the bottom of the hole.

TABLE 17 Capsule details. Note: Concrete strength min 30MPa 500PLUS REIDBAR size RB12 RB16 Hole Diameter 18 25 *Recom hole depth 134 191

Caution: Always wear safety glasses when using hammer-in capsules Number of capsules 2 2 **Curing time @ 20C 1 hour 1 hour

Capsule HIC12/CAC HIC/CAC16

Note: 1. Hole depths given achieve bar ultimate strength. 2. * Hole depths can be halved and a single Hammer In Capsule used where the 500PLUS REIDBARS are located in non-critical stress zones. 3. Hole diameter is critical to load transfer. 4. **Temperature of substrate.

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METHOD 2 USING REID CHEMICAL INJECTION SYSTEMS Description
REID offers a range of high strength epoxy and polyester chemical injection systems which will anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into rock, concrete or other homogeneous substrates. All of these systems utilise cartridges with self-mixing nozzles that automatically mix the resins and hardeners as the product is gunned into the drilled hole.

Directions for Use

1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling equipment, e.g. REID Multishank Carbide Drills. 2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from REID. Compressed air or clean water is also commonly used. 3. Once the hole is prepared insert the nozzle of the injection gun into the hole and inject the resin into the base of the hole. 4. Push the 500PLUS REIDBAR through the mixed resin and hardener until the bar reaches the bottom of the hole. Rotate the bar four times by hand in an anti-clockwise direction.

TABLE 18 Resin details. Note: Concrete strength min 30MPa SWIFTCHEM 3+3 **Curing time Approx @ 20C holes per pack RIC 12 EPOXY **Curing time Approx @ 20C holes per pack
(Epoxy/Concrete Bond Stress 11.7MPa)

500PLUS Hole REIDBAR dia. size mm

*Recom. depth hole mm

(Epoxy/Conc Bond Stress 11.7MPa)

RIC24 EPOXY **Curing time Approx @ 20C holes per pack

(Epoxy/Concrete Bond Stress 15MPa)

RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32

18 25 27 32 40

134 191 239 292 382

1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour

60 35 10 6 3

2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours

100 55 15 10 5

24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours

100 55 15 10 5

Note: 1. Hole depths given achieve bar ultimate strength. 2. *Hole depths can be reduced where the 500PLUS REIDBARs are located in non-critical stress zones. 3. Hole diameter is critical to load transfer. 4. **Temperature of substrate.

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METHOD 3 USING NON SHRINK GROUTS
Description REID offers a non shrink, medium strength grout system which will anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into rock, concrete or other homogeneous substrates. Directions for Use 1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling equipment, e.g. REID Multishank Carbide Drills. 2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from REID. Compressed air (oilfree) or clean water is also commonly used. 3. Once the hole is prepared fill with grout to 3/4 depth. 4. Push the 500PLUS REIDBAR through the grout until the bar reaches the bottom of the hole. Slowly rotate the bar four times. Remove excess grout or top up as necessary. 5. If core drills are used the hole should be chemically etched to roughen the bore.

TABLE 19 Based on a concrete strength of 30MPa Code Maximum Bar OD Recomd Hole dia. Minimum Hole Depth to Reach Bar Ultimate Strength mm 205 276 384 481 656 Grout to Bar Bond Stress MPa 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 Grout to Concrete Bond Stress MPa 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Ultimate Strength of Bar KN 79 141 220 344 563

mm RB12 RB16 RB20 RB25 RB32 14.2 18.4 22.5 28.6 35.9

mm 20 25 28 35 42

Note: 1. Value extrapolated between Hemel Laboratories report on Conbextra GP and Restrapo and Wilkenson 1997 2. Bars O/D to edge concrete not less than 4db (Restrapo and Wilkenson SE50C V10c2 1997) 3. Bars centre to centre not less than 8db (Restrapo and Wilkenson SE50C V10c2 1997) 4. Extra care must always be taken with installations between horizontal and 70 to ensure complete wetting 5. Grout strength at 28 days = 65MPa min

Also refer to Table 11 for grout capsules

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Bracing & Tie Down

Features and benefits
Bracing: Simple bracing system for all applications where rod bracing can be used. Very cost effective saves time and money over traditional methods. Uses standard end fittings and 500PLUS REIDBAR. No more welding of special fittings for bracing assemblies. No more threading of bar or rod. No more fabrication of bracing components. Versatile a range of standard end connections used with standard 500PLUS REIDBAR fits most applications and situations. May be galvanized and used with galvanized 500PLUS REIDBAR for added durability. Tie down: 500PLUS REIDBAR provides cost effective solution to transfer tension/uplift forces to secure supports e.g. roof to foundation connection. Suits most construction methods and materials. The REID range of chemical anchors and 500PLUS REIDBAR fittings allow a variety of solutions for anchoring 500PLUS REIDBAR to concrete foundations/ supports. Standard 500PLUS REIDBAR, nuts and associated components of the 500PLUS REIDBAR system are readily available and do not require additional preparation. No more welding of special fittings for bracing assemblies. No more threading of bar or rod.

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Wind Bracing
500PLUS REIDBAR is ideal for use as wind bracing in all types of building construction. Because the bar is threaded along its full length it overcomes the problems of having to prefabricate conventional tie bars and site weld anchorage cleats to close tolerances. Example: A tilt-up building wall resits lateral wind/seismic loads by means of a cantilevered footing and an in-plane truss at roof level.

DETAIL 25 Use Reids Liebig anchors

Typical detail at rafter connection

DETAIL 26

R=2kN/m

W=0.5kPa

R=2kN/m

Max load in diagonal tie = (24-6) x 152 + 62 15 = 19.4 kN Use RB12 diagonal tension ties

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Tie Down Bars

500PLUS REIDBARS are ideal for tie-down bars for lightweight masonry, brick, steel framed, timber framed or solid timber structures. In extreme wind conditions such as Northern Australia 12mm 500PLUS REIDBAR (RB12) greatly simplifies compliance with building code requirements for cyclone tie-downs for all types of building construction. Using designers can simply and economically provide a continuous tie from the building footing to roof truss that can even be post tensioned to improve the structural performance of the wall unit. Post tensioning wall ties can provide many advantages. Reduces flexural tensile stress in masonry walls. Improves stiffness of wall diaphrams. Reduces the likelihood of leakage due to shrinkage cracks in concrete or masonry. Reduces deflections in structural elements. Reduces thermal movement in solid timber construction systems.

DETAIL 27

L Bkt Masonry RB12TN RB12 bar RB12TI Timber framing Solid timber

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WELDING
Features and benefits
500PLUS REIDBAR systems are designed to eliminate or reduce the need to weld reinforcing bars. Site conditions can often make it difficult to control both welding procedures and proper consumable selection.

References, standards
AS1554 Part 3 1983 and the WTIA technical note 1.

Joint design
Refer to AS1554 Part 3

Choice of welding process

This grade of steel is readily weldable by either metal manual arc (MMA) or semi-automatic and automatic (SUBARC) or inert gas shielded (MIG) processes. Optimum results are obtained with MIG and automatic processes.

Consumables
When using MMA welding processes, we recommend the use of Hydrogen Controlled electrodes.

Note: 500PLUS REIDBAR 12mm origin is micro alloyed bar and can be welded using the procedures outlined. 500PLUS REIDBAR 16-32mm is manufactured by the TEMPCORE process and can be welded using the procedures outlined.

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RB12 MICROALLOY
Concrete reinforcing and welding
Careful design, process specification, qualification and control is vital for the integrity of weldments. Welding processes can produce undesirable metallurgical defects in the steels being welded and in other adjacent materials subject to arc strikes and weld spatter. Defects introduced during welding can embrittle steel and provided sites which act as stress concentrators, causing unexpected modes of failure. For this reason some codes prohibit, or restrict the welding of reinforcing bars used in concrete construction. As a general rule we do not recommend welding of reinforcing bars especially on site where the required level of quality and supervision can be difficult to maintain. Where welding is required it should be critically supervised and carried out under carefully controlled conditions by suitably qualified welders and welding processes. Where bars are to be positioned in pre-fabricated cages, consideration should be given to tying rather than welding bars. Mechanical connection of bars using the benefits of 500PLUS REIDBAR provide effective alternatives for joining bars both in the factory and on site.

Welding arc energy (heat input)

We recommend that a minimum welding arc energy of 2kJ/mm be used for all processes. The use of well controlled, high heat input processes is especially important for tack welds, to reduce the risk for undesirable hardening in the heat affected zones adjacent to the welds. Choose the largest diameter electrode possible for the job. The electrode chosen should never be less than 3.2mm As a guide the following minimum electrode sizes should be used for all welds including tack welds:

Electrode diameters. TABLE 20 500PLUS REIDBAR diameter 12, 16, 20 25, 32 over 32 Minimum electrode diameter 3.25 4 5-6

Effect of heating on mechanical properties

There are two methods for achieving the required mechanical strengths of reinforcing bars: Addition of alloying elements to the steel Thermally treating the bar (cold water quenching and tempering) Bars which are cold worked or thermally treated to increase their strength, loose mechanical strength after heating. These bars cannot be heated before bending and can be adversely affected by welding processes. Great care and control must be exercised when applying heat to such bars to ensure that they do not exceed the critical heating temperature at any point. This is recognised by AS3600 Clause 19.2.3.1 which limits the design strength to 250MPa for bars heated in excess of 450C. RB12 500PLUS REIDBAR is microalloyed and retains its full strength and ductility on cooling after being heated to temperatures in excess of 600C. RB12 500PLUS REIDBAR may be heated to assist bending without risk of reducing the mechanical properties, unlike cold worked or thermally treated bars. See Questions and Answers section, pages 21-22.

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Preheating
Heating of steels prior to welding reduces the risk of cracking in the heat affected zones. Regardless of the grade of steel, the best welds are achieved when the steel temperature prior to welding is at least 2025C. Welds should never be attempted at temperatures below 0C without preheating. In cold weather where such temperatures are expected it is essential to preheat the steel to 20-25C. Whilst good quality welds can be achieved in many steels at ambient temperatures above 0C, the weldability and resistance to cracking depends on the steel chemistry and a number of factors which influence the rate of cooling from the welding temperature. These include the initial temperature of the steel, the physical size and mass of the pieces being joined, the size and shape of the weld, the welding heat input and the ambient temperature. No additional preheat is required for any size of 500PLUS REIDBAR when the welding arc energy exceeds 2kJ/mm. Bars of 32mm diameter and larger require higher levels of preheat only when welded with arc energies less than 2kJ/mm. In practice it is unlikely that such low arc energies would be used for welding bars of this size.

Hydrogen controlled electrodes (EXX15, EXX16, EXX18, EXX28, EXX48) or semi-automatic and automatic welding processes Electrode diameter 3.25 Arc energy kJ/mm E 1< E < 1.5 4 1.5 < E < 2.0 4 2.0 < E < 2.5 5 2.5 < E < 3.5 6 3.5 < E

Bar diameter
< 25 32 40 50 < 25

Preheat temperature C
Preheat not required Preheat not required 50 75 50 Preheat not required

Metal manual arc welding with non-hydrogen controlled electrodes (EXX10, EXX11, EXX12, EXX13, EXX14, Exx20, EXX24, Exx27)

Electrode diameter
3.25 4 5 6

Bar diameter
< 25 32 40 50

Preheat temperature C
Preheat not required 50 75 100 50 75 Preheat not required Preheat not required

Tack Welds
Tack welds should be made with high heat inputs. In practice, this may be achieved by selecting the largest possible size of electrode to ensure adequate heat input. AS 1554 provides appropriate requirements for tack welds. We recommend that tack welds on large diameter bars be made by MIG processes. In practice it is doubtful that tack welds on bars larger than 25 mm would be made with MMA.

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RB16-32 TEMPCORE
500N 500PLUS REIDBAR produced by the TEMPCORE process has a carbon equivalent (CE) limit of 0.44 max and, as such, requires no pre-heating prior to welding. Users should also be aware that hydrogen controlled electrodes will be required for all weld types, and matching strength electrodes will be required for butt welds.

Welding Technique & heat Input

Best results are achieved using stringer beads where heat input will generally not exceed 2.5kj/mm. Weaving is not recommended.

GENERAL RULES FOR THE WELDING OF 500N 500PLUS REIDBAR

All welding must conform to the requirements of AS/NZS 1554 part 3, 2002.

Welding Practice Notes

Observe 200C maximum limit on interpass temperatures for TEMPCORE. For multiple welds, interpass temperature rise can be minimised by laying weld beads on separate joints in sequence thus allowing each weld to cool between runs. As interpass temperatures are likely to increase throughout, check the interpass temperature prior to commencing each weld run. Balance welding on each side of joint as required to minimise distortion. For butt welds, back grind root run prior to completing the joint. Clean and dress each weld run prior to deposition of subsequent runs. Refer to electrode manufacturers recommended current ranges and shielding gasses.

Preheat
Not required

Post Heat
Not required

Electrode Type
Hydrogen controlled welding processes and electrodes such as GMAW (MIG), FCAW and low hydrogen MMAW (sticks) must be used for all weld types. Correct control, storage and drying of electrodes is essential. Matching strength W55x (E55xx) or W62x (E62xx) type consumables are required for all load bearing butt welds. Under-matching W50x (E48xx) and W41 (E40xx) electrodes may also be used for lap and other weld types with appropriate weld lengths as shown in the following sections. Select electrode diameter to be compatible with size of bars being joined.

General Notes
Non-symmetric joints such as lap welds may not be suitable for use in seismic applications specialist advice should be sought in such cases.

Interpass Temperature
This should be limited to 200C maximum for all joints.

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RB16-32 TEMPCORE
Locational Tack Welds
Electrode Type
Under-matching strength electrodes are preferred but matching strength may be used.

General Notes
Single sided lap welds, because of their greater length, have less tendency to rotate, but should only be used with the permission of the supervising engineer when access to the second side is not available or impractical. These welds may also be formed in two parts as shown provided total weld lengths noted are used.

Weld Length
Not less than the size of the smaller bar.

General Notes
These are usually used for positioning and holding purposes, and in prefabricated elements. They must not be used for lifting purposes unless prior approval has been obtained from the design engineer (see AS/NNS 1554.3). They do not affect the strength of 500PLUS.

Strap Welds
Electrode Type
Matching and under-matching strength electrodes may be used.

Weld Lengths
Welded one side: 5d for each individual weld Welded both sides: 3d for each individual weld

Double Sided Tack Welds

Electrode Type
Matching and under-matching strength electrodes may be used.

General Notes
Full parent bar properties are generated by strap welds. The total sectional area of the splice bars must not be less than the cross sectional area of the parent bar. The gap between parent bars must not exceed 20mm. Strap welds may be welded either on one side or both sides noting minimum effective weld lengths above. Strap welds are bulkier than lap or butt splice joints thus may not be suitable for use in applications where concrete cover is minimal. Where doubt exists, verify suitability with the supervising engineer.

Weld Length
Minimum total weld length is 5d

General Notes
The short length of conventional double sided lap splice welds may cause excessive rotation at the splice when loaded in tension, and thus contribute to concrete spalling. Longer weld lengths than that required to develop full strength have therefore been recommended. This tendency to rotate can be further minimised by forming the weld in two parts as shown, thus increasing the effective geometric length. In this case, the gap between lap welds should not exceed the total weld length.

Butt Welds
Electrode Type
Matching strength electrodes are essential to develop full strength in the butt weld.

General Notes

Single Sided Lap Welds

Electrode Type
Matching and under-matching strength electrodes may be used.

Observe 200C maximum interpass temperature by allowing weld to cool between runs, particularly towards end of welding for TEMPCORE.

Weld length
Matching strength electrodes: 8d Under-matching W50x (E48xx) type electrodes: 9d Under-matching W41x (E41xx) type electrodes: 10d

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Head Office
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