American Association State Highway and

Designation: A615/A615M 09b Transportation Officials Standard

AASHTO No.: M 31

Standard Specification for

Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A615/A615M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units

1.1 This specification covers deformed and plain carbon- are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are
steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut lengths and coils. shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
Steel bars containing alloy additions, such as with the Ameri- exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
can Iron and Steel Institute and the Society of Automotive pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
Engineers series of alloy steels, are permitted if the resulting may result in nonconformance with the specification.
product meets all the other requirements of this specification. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
The standard sizes and dimensions of deformed bars and their safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
number designations are given in Table 1. The text of this responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specification references notes and footnotes which provide priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of the 2. Referenced Documents
specification.
1.2 Bars are of four minimum yield strength levels: namely, 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
40 000 [280 MPa], 60 000 [420 MPa], 75 000 psi [520 MPa], A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
and 80 000 [550 MPa], designated as Grade 40 [280], Grade 60 Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
[420], Grade 75 [520], and Grade 80 [550], respectively. A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
1.3 Plain bars, in sizes up to and including 212 in. [63.5 mm] of Steel Products
in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered shall be A510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire
furnished under this specification in Grade 40 [280], Grade 60 Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
[420], Grade 75 [520], and Grade 80 [550]. For ductility A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire
properties (elongation and bending), test provisions of the Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel (Metric)
nearest smaller nominal diameter deformed bar size shall A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Meth-
apply. Requirements providing for deformations and marking ods for Steel Products for Shipment
shall not be applicable. A706/A706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed
and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
NOTE 1Welding of the material in this specification should be A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
approached with caution since no specific provisions have been included
cal Analysis of Steel Products
to enhance its weldability. When steel is to be welded, a welding
procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
service should be used. The use of the latest edition of AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M Determine Conformance with Specifications
is recommended. This document describes the proper selection of the filler 2.2 AWS Standard:3
metals and preheat/interpass temperatures, as well as performance and AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M Structural Welding CodeReinforcing
procedure qualification requirements. Steel
1.4 This specification is applicable for orders in either
inch-pound units (as Specification A615) or in SI units (as
Specification A615M).

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement. Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as A615/A615M 09a. Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd.,
DOI: 10.1520/A0615_A0615M-09B. Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.

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TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Nominal Weight, Nominal DimensionsA Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Bar Designation lb/ft Cross-Sectional Maximum Minimum Maximum Gap
No. [Nominal Mass, Diameter, Perimeter,
Area, Average Average (Chord of 12.5 % of
kg/m] in. [mm] in. [mm]
in.2 [mm2] Spacing Height Nominal Perimeter)
3 [10] 0.376 [0.560] 0.375 [9.5] 0.11 [71] 1.178 [29.9] 0.262 [6.7] 0.015 [0.38] 0.143 [3.6]
4 [13] 0.668 [0.994] 0.500 [12.7] 0.20 [129] 1.571 [39.9] 0.350 [8.9] 0.020 [0.51] 0.191 [4.9]
5 [16] 1.043 [1.552] 0.625 [15.9] 0.31 [199] 1.963 [49.9] 0.437 [11.1] 0.028 [0.71] 0.239 [6.1]
6 [19] 1.502 [2.235] 0.750 [19.1] 0.44 [284] 2.356 [59.8] 0.525 [13.3] 0.038 [0.97] 0.286 [7.3]
7 [22] 2.044 [3.042] 0.875 [22.2] 0.60 [387] 2.749 [69.8] 0.612 [15.5] 0.044 [1.12] 0.334 [8.5]
8 [25] 2.670 [3.973] 1.000 [25.4] 0.79 [510] 3.142 [79.8] 0.700 [17.8] 0.050 [1.27] 0.383 [9.7]
9 [29] 3.400 [5.060] 1.128 [28.7] 1.00 [645] 3.544 [90.0] 0.790 [20.1] 0.056 [1.42] 0.431 [10.9]
10 [32] 4.303 [6.404] 1.270 [32.3] 1.27 [819] 3.990 [101.3] 0.889 [22.6] 0.064 [1.63] 0.487 [12.4]
11 [36] 5.313 [7.907] 1.410 [35.8] 1.56 [1006] 4.430 [112.5] 0.987 [25.1] 0.071 [1.80] 0.540 [13.7]
14 [43] 7.65 [11.38] 1.693 [43.0] 2.25 [1452] 5.32 [135.1] 1.185 [30.1] 0.085 [2.16] 0.648 [16.5]
18 [57] 13.60 [20.24] 2.257 [57.3] 4.00 [2581] 7.09 [180.1] 1.58 [40.1] 0.102 [2.59] 0.864 [21.9]
A
The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [metre] as the deformed bar.

2.3 U.S. Military Standard:4 5. Material and Manufacture

MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage 5.1 The bars shall be rolled from properly identified heats of
2.4 U.S. Federal Standard:4 mold-cast or strand-cast steel using the electric-furnace, basic-
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) oxygen, or open-hearth process.

3. Terminology 6. Chemical Composition

3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 6.1 The chemical analysis of each heat of steel shall be
3.1.1 deformations, ntransverse protrusions on a de- determined in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and
formed bar. Terminology A751. The manufacturer shall make the analysis
3.1.2 deformed bar, nsteel bar with protrusions; a bar that on test samples taken preferably during the pouring of the heat.
is intended for use as reinforcement in reinforced concrete The percentages of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur
construction. shall be determined. The phosphorus content thus determined
3.1.2.1 DiscussionThe surface of the bar is provided with shall not exceed 0.06 %.
lugs or protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement of the 6.2 A product check, for phosphorus, made by the purchaser
bar relative to the concrete surrounding the bar in such shall not exceed that specified in 6.1 by more than 25 %.
construction. The lugs or protusions conform to the provisions
of this specification. 7. Requirements for Deformations
3.1.3 plain bar, nsteel bar without protrusions. 7.1 Deformations shall be spaced along the bar at substan-
3.1.4 rib, nlongitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar. tially uniform distances. The deformations on opposite sides of
the bar shall be similar in size, shape, and pattern.
4. Ordering Information 7.2 The deformations shall be placed with respect to the axis
4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify of the bar so that the included angle is not less than 45. Where
all requirements that are necessary for material ordered to this the line of deformations forms an included angle with the axis
specification. Such requirements shall include but are not of the bar from 45 to 70 inclusive, the deformations shall
limited to the following: alternately reverse in direction on each side, or those on one
4.1.1 Quantity (weight) [mass], side shall be reversed in direction from those on the opposite
4.1.2 Name of the material (deformed and plain carbon- side. Where the line of deformations is over 70, a reversal in
steel bars for concrete reinforcement), direction shall not be required.
4.1.3 Size, 7.3 The average spacing or distance between deformations
4.1.4 Cut lengths or coils, on each side of the bar shall not exceed seven tenths of the
4.1.5 Deformed or plain, nominal diameter of the bar.
4.1.6 Grade, 7.4 The overall length of deformations shall be such that the
4.1.7 Packaging (see Section 20), gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the deforma-
4.1.8 ASTM designation and year of issue, and tions shall not exceed 12.5 % of the nominal perimeter of the
4.1.9 Certified mill test reports (if desired). (See Section bar. Where the ends terminate in a rib, the width of the rib shall
16.) be considered as the gap between these ends. The summation
of the gaps shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal perimeter of
the bar. The nominal perimeter of the bar shall be 3.1416 times
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// 7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall
www.dodssp.daps.mil. conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.

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TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
Grade 40 Grade 60 Grade 75 Grade 80
[280]A [420] [520] [550]
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 90 000 [620] 100 000 [690] 105 000 [725]
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 40 000 [280] 60 000 [420] 75 000 [520] 80 000 [550]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %
Bar Designation No.
3 [10] 11 9 7 7
4, 5 [13, 16] 12 9 7 7
6 [19] 12 9 7 7
7, 8 [22, 25] ... 8 7 7
9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36] ... 7 6 6
14, 18 [43, 57] ... 7 6 6
A
Grade 40 [280] bars are furnished only in sizes 3 through 6 [10 through 19].

8. Measurements of Deformations 75 000 psi [520 MPa] for Grade 75 [520], and a minimum of
8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be deter- 80 000 psi [550 MPa] for Grade 80 [550]. The value of stress
mined by measuring the length of a minimum of ten spaces and corresponding to a tensile strain of 0.0035 shall be reported in
dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the the test report (16.1.2).
measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a 9.3 When material is furnished in coils, the test specimen
deformation at the beginning of the first space to a correspond- shall be taken from the coil and straightened prior to placing it
ing point on a deformation after the last included space. in the jaws of the tensile testing machine. Straightening of test
Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area specimens shall be done carefully to avoid formation of local
containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers. sharp bends and to minimize cold work. (See Note 3.)
8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined 9.3.1 Test specimens taken from post-fabricated material
from measurements made on not less than two typical defor- shall not be used to determine conformance to this specifica-
mations. Determinations shall be based on three measurements
tion.
per deformation, one at the center of the overall length and the
other two at the quarter points of the overall length. NOTE 3Insufficient straightening prior to attaching the extensometer
8.3 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential cover- can result in lower-than-actual yield strength readings. Multiple bending
age, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute distortion from mechanical straightening and fabricating machines can
cause for rejection unless it has been clearly established by lead to excessive cold work, resulting in higher yield strengths, lower
determinations on each lot (Note 2) tested that typical defor- elongation values, and a loss of deformation height.
mation height, gap, or spacing do not conform to the minimum 9.4 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in
requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection shall be Table 2.
made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten adjacent
deformations on each side of the bar are measured. 10. Bending Requirements
NOTE 2As used within the intent of 8.3, the term lot shall mean all 10.1 The bend-test specimen shall withstand being bent
the bars of one bar size and pattern of deformations contained in an
around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent
individual shipping release or shipping order.
portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of
9. Tensile Requirements pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in
9.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens, shall coils, the test specimen shall be straightened prior to placing it
conform to the requirements for tensile properties prescribed in in the bend tester.
Table 2. 10.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient
9.2 The yield point or yield strength shall be determined by length to ensure free bending and with apparatus which
one of the following methods: provides:
9.2.1 The yield point shall be determined by the drop or halt 10.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force
of the gage of the tensile testing machine, where the steel tested throughout the duration of the bending operation.
has a sharp-kneed or well-defined type of yield point. 10.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of
9.2.2 Where the steel tested does not have a well-defined
contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to
yield point, the yield strength shall be determined by the offset
rotate.
method (0.2 % offset), as described in Test Methods and
Definitions A370. A second tensile test result shall also be 10.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin
required as indicated in 9.2.2.1. during the bending operation.
9.2.2.1 When the offset method is used to determine the 10.3 It is permissible to use more severe methods of bend
yield strength, the material, as represented by the test speci- testing, such as placing a specimen across two pins free to
mens shall conform to an additional requirement: the stress rotate and applying the bending force with a fixed pin. When
corresponding to a tensile strain of 0.0035 shall be a minimum failures occur under more severe methods, retests shall be
of 60 000 psi [420 MPa] for Grade 60 [420], a minimum of permitted under the bend-test method prescribed in 10.2.

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TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements
Pin Diameter for Bend TestsA
Bar Designation No.
Grade 40 [280] Grade 60 [420] Grade 75 [520] Grade 80 [550]
3, 4, 5 [10, 13, 16] 312 d B 3 1 2 d 5d 5d
6 [19] 5d 5d 5d 5d
7, 8 [22, 25] ... 5d 5d 5d
9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36] ... 7d 7d 7d
14, 18 [43, 57] (90) ... 9d 9d 9d
A
Test bends 180 unless noted otherwise.
B
d = nominal diameter of specimen.

11. Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass] 13.3 For all bar sizes one set of dimensional property tests
11.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the including bar weight [mass] and spacing, height, and gap of
basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weight [mass] determined deformations shall be made of each bar size rolled from each
using the measured weight [mass] of the test specimen and heat.
rounding in accordance with Practice E29, shall be at least
14. Retests
94 % of the applicable weight [mass] per unit length prescribed
in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any 14.1 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to
deformed bar be the cause for rejection. meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000
11.2 Weight [mass] variation for plain bars shall be com- psi [14 MPa] of the required tensile strength, within 1000 psi
puted on the basis of permissible variation in diameter. For [7 MPa] of the required yield strength, or within two percent-
plain bars smaller than 38 in. [9.5 mm] in diameter, use age units of the required elongation, a retest shall be permitted
Specification A510 [Specification A510M]. For larger bars up on two random specimens for each original tension specimen
to and including 212 in. [63.5 mm] in diameter, use Specifica- failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the
tion A6/A6M. requirements of this specification.
14.2 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical
12. Finish reasons or flaws in the specimen as described in 14.4.2 and
14.4.3, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens
12.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec-
from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the
tions.
requirements of this specification. The retest shall be per-
12.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall
formed on test specimens that are at air temperature but not less
not be cause for rejection, provided the weight, dimensions,
than 60F [16C].
cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a hand wire
14.3 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than flaws
brushed test specimen are not less than the requirements of this
in the specimen as described in 14.4.3, a retest shall be
specification.
permitted on two random specimens from the same lot. Both
12.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those speci- retest specimens shall meet the requirements of this specifica-
fied in 12.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens tion.
containing such imperfections fail to conform to either tensile 14.4 If the original test or any of the random retests fails
or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited because of any reasons listed in 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3, the
to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers, cooling or casting cracks, and test shall be considered an invalid test:
mill or guide marks. 14.4.1 The elongation property of any tension test specimen
NOTE 4Deformed reinforcing bars intended for epoxy coating appli- is less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside
cations should have surfaces with a minimum of sharp edges to achieve the middle half of the gage length, as indicated by scribe marks
proper coverage. Particular attention should be given to bar marks and on the specimen before testing;
deformations where coating difficulties are prone to occur.
NOTE 5Deformed reinforcing bars destined to be mechanically- NOTE 6Marking specimens with multiple scribe or punch marks can
spliced or butt-welded may require a certain degree of roundness in order reduce the occurrence of fracture outside or near these marks and the need
for the splices to adequately achieve strength requirements. for declaring the test invalid.
14.4.2 Mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equip-
13. Number of Tests ment or improper specimen preparation; and
13.1 For bar sizes No. 3 to 11 [10 to 36], inclusive, one 14.4.3 Flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before or
tension test and one bend test shall be made of the largest size during the performance of the test.
rolled from each heat. If, however, material from one heat 14.5 The original results from 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3 shall
differs by three or more designation numbers, one tension and be discarded and the test shall be repeated on a new specimen
one bend test shall be made from both the highest and lowest from the same lot.
designation number of the deformed bars rolled.
13.2 For bar sizes Nos. 14 and 18 [43 and 57], one tension 15. Test Specimens
test and one bend test shall be made of each size rolled from 15.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance
each heat. with Test Methods and Definitions A370 including Annex A9.

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15.2 Tension test specimens shall be the full section of the 18.2 Samples tested that represent rejected material shall be
bar as rolled. The unit stress determination shall be based on preserved for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to
the nominal bar area. the manufacturer. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of
15.3 The bend-test specimens shall be the full section of the the tests, the manufacturer shall have the right to make claim
bar as rolled. for a rehearing within that time.
16. Test Reports 19. Marking
16.1 When specified in the purchase order, the following 19.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly
information shall be reported on a per heat basis. Report separated and tagged with the manufacturers heat or test
additonal items as requested or desired. identification number.
16.1.1 Chemical analysis including carbon, manganese, 19.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of his
phosphorus, and sulfur. marking system.
16.1.2 Tensile properties. 19.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain
16.1.3 Bend test. bars which shall be tagged for grade, shall be identified by a
16.2 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or distinguishing set of marks legibly rolled onto the surface of
similar document printed from or used in electronic form from one side of the bar to denote in the following order:
an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be 19.3.1 Point of OriginLetter or symbol established as the
regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in manufacturers mill designation.
the certifiers facility. The content of the EDI transmitted 19.3.2 Size DesignationArabic number corresponding to
document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM bar designation number of Table 1.
standard(s) and conform to any EDI agreement between the 19.3.3 Type of SteelLetter S indicating that the bar was
purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the absence of a produced to this specification, or for Grade 60 [420] bars only,
signature, the organization submitting the EDI transmission is letters S and W indicating that the bar was produced to meet
responsible for the content of the report. both this specification and Specification A706/A706M.
NOTE 7The industry definition invoked here is: EDI is the computer 19.3.4 Minimum Yield Strength DesignationFor Grade 60
to computer exchange of business information in a standard format such [420] bars, either the number 60 [4] or a single continuous
as ANSI ASC X12. longitudinal line through at least five spaces offset from the
17. Inspection center of the bar side. For Grade 75 [520] bars, either the
number 75 [5] or two continuous longitudinal lines through at
17.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
least five spaces offset each direction from the center of the bar.
free entry, at all times while work on the contract of the
For Grade 80 [550] bars, either the number 80 [6] or three
purchaser is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturers
continuous longitudinal lines through at least five spaces. (No
works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered.
marking designation for Grade 40 [280] bars.)
The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable
19.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute: a metric size bar
facilities to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in
of Grade 280 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of
accordance with this specification. All tests (except product
Grade 40, a metric size bar of Grade 420 for the corresponding
analysis) and inspection, shall be made at the place of
inch-pound size bar of Grade 60, and a metric size bar of Grade
manufacture prior to shipment, unless otherwise specified, and
520 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of Grade 75, and
shall be so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the
a metric size bar of Grade 550 for the corresponding inch-
operation of the works.
pound size bar of Grade 80.
17.2 For Government Procurement OnlyExcept as other-
wise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for 20. Packaging and Package Marking
the performance of all inspection and test requirements speci-
fied herein. The contractor shall be permitted to use his own or 20.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be
any other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspec- in accordance with Practices A700.
tion and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved 20.2 For Government Procurement OnlyWhen specified
by the purchaser at the time of purchase. The purchaser shall in the contract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct
have the right to perform any of the inspections and tests at the shipment to the U.S. Government, marking for shipment, in
same frequency as set forth in this specification, where such addition to requirements specified in the contract or order, shall
inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for military agencies and
conforms to prescribed requirements. with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.

18. Rejection and Rehearing 21. Keywords

18.1 Any rejection based on testing undertaken by the 21.1 concrete reinforcement; deformations (protrusions);
purchaser shall be promptly reported to the manufacturer. steel bars

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M 09a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 15, 2009.)

(1) Added 9.2.2.1.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M 09) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2009.)

(1) Added new strength level Grade 80 [550]. Revised 1.2,

1.3, 19.3.4, 19.3.5, and Tables 2 and 3.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M 08b) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2009.)

(1) Deleted Footnote A under Table 1 and relabeled subse- (2) Revised 2.1, 6.1, and Table 2.
quent footnotes.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M 08a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2008.)

(1) Revised 9.2.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M 08) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2008.)

(1) Revised 9.2.2 and 9.4. (2) Added 9.3, 9.3.1, and Note 3.

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