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ISO 15630-1:2019 Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete — Test methods Part 1: Reinforcing bars, rods and wire
ISO 15630-1:2019
Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete — Test methods
Part 1: Reinforcing bars, rods and wireISO 15630-1 is an international standard that specifies test methods for determining the mechanical properties of steel bars, rods, and wire used for the reinforcement of concrete structures. These methods ensure that the steel materials used are of consistent quality, meet specific strength and elongation requirements, and are suitable for their intended application in reinforced concrete (RC) and prestressed concrete (PC) structures.
Concrete, while possessing high compressive strength, is weak in tension. Steel reinforcement, therefore, plays a pivotal role in supplementing this inherent tensile weakness. As such, the quality and mechanical properties of the steel used are of paramount importance to ensure the safety, durability, and performance of concrete structures. ISO 15630-1 establishes reliable test procedures that allow for the consistent evaluation of steel reinforcement's mechanical properties. Adopting these standardized tests ensures that the reinforcing steel will behave predictably under load, preventing structural failures and increasing the longevity of infrastructure.
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