:: COMPANY NEWS ::

Rebar Guidelines

Considering the size and importance of the loads being placed on rebar sticks, it’s not surprising that the guidelines for the use of these reinforced bars begin with engineers, get handed off to contractors, and end up with the construction crew.

Engineers create the spacing drawings that illustrate how the rebar sticks will be used in a structure. With often very specific placements, contractors and rebar specialists have to figure out how to make the rebar sticks structure work with the other aspects and dimensions of the building. When properly embedded, concrete will protect the rebar sticks and cut down on the chances of rusting or other wear.

Though it is possible to weld reinforced bars together, doing so impacts the structural integrity and may lead to early fatigue in the rebar joints. In lieu of welding it is recommended that rebar sticks are tied together with wire using a variety of knots, such as the snap tie or the saddle tie. It is recommended that fully annealed stainless steel tie-wire is used.

Stringent rebar guidelines are also present at the manufacturing level in order to preserve tensile strength and integrity for future structures. Stainless steel rebar sticks should not make metal-to-metal contact with carbon steel rebar sticks or other carbon steel components. Though rebar is durable and reliable, it does need to be protected from surface staining, corrosion, and rust.

Rebar sticks are an important part of any building, concrete or mortar, and as a result have to be protected by guidelines present at every level of their life cycle.