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A706/A706M-16 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement, 2016

Designation: A706/A706M–16

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy

Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement 1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A706/A706M; 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 (ε) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

IN THIS STANDARD:
Section 1 Scope
Section 2 Referenced Documents
Section 3 Terminology
Section 4 Ordering Information
Section 5 Material and Manufacture
Section 6 Chemical Composition
Section 7 Requirements for Deformations
Section 8 Measurements of Deformations
Section 9 Tensile Requirements
Section 10 Bending Requirements
Section 11 Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass]
Section 12 Finish
Section 13 Number of Tests
Section 14 Retests
Section 15 Test Specimens
Section 16 Test Reports
Section 17 Inspection
Section 18 Rejection and Rehearing
Section 19 Marking
Section 20 Packaging and Package Marking
Section 21 Keywords
ANNEX
A1 ALTERNATE BAR SIZES
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Footnotes

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1.1 General—This specification covers deformed and plain low-alloy steel bars in cut lengths and coils for concrete reinforcement intended for
applications where restrictive mechanical properties and chemical composition are required for compatibility with controlled tensile property
applications or to enhance weldability. The standard sizes and dimensions of deformed bars and their number designations are given in Table
1.

TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Bar Nominal DimensionsA Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Nominal Weight, lb/ft
Desig- Maximum Gap
[Nominal Mass, Diameter, Cross-Sectional Area Perimeter, Maximum Average Minimum Average
nation (Chord of 12.5 % of
kg/m] in. [mm] in. 2 [mm 2] in. [mm] Spacing Height
No. 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.
1.2 Grade—Bars are of two minimum yield strength levels: namely, 60 000 psi [420 MPa] and 80 000 psi [550 MPa], designated as Grade 60
[420] and Grade 80 [550], respectively.
1.3 Plain bars, in sizes up to and including 21/2 in. [63.5 mm] in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered, shall be furnished under this
specification. For ductility properties (elongation and bending), test provisions of the nearest smaller nominal diameter deformed bar size
shall apply. Requirements providing for deformations and marking shall not be applicable.
1.4 Controlled Tensile Properties—This specification limits tensile properties (Table 2) to provide the desired yield/tensile properties for
controlled tensile property applications.

TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements

Grade 60 [420] Grade 80 [550]
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 80 000 [550]A 100 000 [690]A
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 80 000 [550]
Yield strength, max, psi [MPa] 78 000 [540] 98 000 [675]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %
Bar Designation Nos.
3, 4, 5, 6 [10, 13, 16, 19] 14 12
7, 8, 9, 10, 11 [22, 25, 29, 32, 36] 12 12
14, 18 [43, 57] 10 10
(A) Tensile strength shall not be less than 1.25 times the actual yield strength.
1.5 Welding—This specification limits chemical composition (6.2) and carbon equivalent (6.4) to enhance the weldability of the material.
When this steel is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or service should be used. The
use of the latest edition of AWS D1.4/D1.4M is recommended. The AWS D1.4/D1.4M Welding Code describes the proper selection of the
filler metals, preheat/interpass temperatures, as well as, performance and procedure qualification requirements.
1.6 Requirements for alternate bar sizes are presented in Annex A1. The requirements in Annex A1 only apply when specified by the purchaser
(see 4.2.5).
1.7 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those
in tables, shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.
1.8 This specification is applicable for orders in either inch-pound units (Specification A706) or in SI units [Specification A706M].
1.9 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with this specification.
1.10 This specification does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of
this specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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2
2.1 ASTM Standards:

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A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and Alloy Steel
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
3
2.2 AWS Standard:
AWSD1.4/D1.4M Structural Welding Code—Reinforcing Steel
4
2.3 U.S. Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
4
2.4 U.S. Federal Standard:
Fed.Std.No.123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

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3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Specification:
3.1.1 deformations, n—transverse protrusions on a deformed bar.
3.1.2 deformed bar, n—steel bar with protrusions; a bar that is intended for use as reinforcement in reinforced concrete and related
construction.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The surface of the bar is provided with lugs or protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement of the bar relative to the
concrete surrounding the bar in such construction. The lugs or protrusions conform to the provisions of this specification.
3.1.3 plain bar, n—steel bar without protrusions.
3.1.4 rib, n—longitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar.

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4.1 Orders for low-alloy steel bars for concrete reinforcement under this specification shall contain the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity (weight) [mass],
4.1.2 Deformed or plain,
4.1.3 Bar designation number (size) of deformed bars, or nominal diameter (size) of plain bars,
4.1.4 Cut lengths or coils,
4.1.5 Grade, and
4.1.6 ASTM designation and year of issue.
4.2 The purchaser shall have the option to specify additional requirements, including but not limited to, the following:
4.2.1 Requirements for inspection (17.1),
4.2.2 Special package marking requirements (20.2),
4.2.3 Require bars in each bundle to be supplied from a single heat (16.1),
4.2.4 Other special requirements, if any, and
4.2.5 Optional requirements of Annex A1, if applicable.

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5.1 The bars shall be processed from properly identified heats of mold-cast or strand-cast steel. The steel shall be made by any commercially
accepted process.

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6.1 The chemical analysis of each heat shall be determined in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751. The
manufacturer shall make the analysis on test samples taken preferably during the pouring of the heat. The percentages of carbon, manganese,
phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium shall be determined.
6.2 The chemical composition as shown by heat analysis shall be limited by the following:
Element max, %

Carbon 0.30
Manganese 1.50
Phosphorus 0.035
Sulfur 0.045
Silicon 0.50
6.3 Choice and use of alloying elements, combined with carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur to produce the mechanical properties prescribed in
Table 2 and Table 3, shall be made by the manufacturer. Elements commonly used include manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium,
molybdenum, vanadium, columbium, titanium, and zirconium.

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TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements

Pin Diameter for 180° Bend Tests
Bar Designation No.
Grade 60 [420] Grade 80 [550]
3, 4, 5 [10, 13, 16] 3d A 31 / 2 d A
6, 7, 8 [19, 22, 25] 4d 5d
9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36] 6d 7d
14, 18 [43, 57] 8d 9d
(A) d = nominal diameter of specimen.
6.4 The heat analysis shall be such as to provide a carbon equivalent (C.E.) not exceeding 0.55 % as calculated by the following formula:

6.5 Product (Check) Verification Analysis—A product check analysis made by the purchaser shall not exceed the following percentages:
Element max, %

Carbon 0.33 %
Manganese 1.56 %
Phosphorus 0.043 %
Sulfur 0.053 %
Silicon 0.55 %

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7.1 Deformations shall be spaced along the bar at substantially uniform distances. The deformations on opposite sides of the bar shall be
similar in size, shape, and pattern.
7.2 The deformations shall be placed with respect to the axis of the bar so that the included angle is not less than 45°. Where the line of
deformations forms an included angle with the axis of the bar from 45 to 70°, inclusive, the deformations shall reverse alternately in direction
on each side, or those on one side shall be reversed in direction from those on the opposite side. Where the line of deformation is over 70°, a
reversal in direction shall not be required.
7.3 The average spacing or distance between deformations on each side of the bar shall not exceed 7/10 of the nominal diameter of the bar.
7.4 The overall length of deformations shall be such that the gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the deformations shall not exceed
12.5 % of the nominal perimeter of the bar. Where the ends terminate in a rib, the width of the rib shall 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 the nominal diameter.
7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.

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8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be determined by measuring the length of a minimum of 10 spaces and dividing that length by
the number of spaces included in the measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a deformation at the beginning of the first
space to a corresponding point on a deformation after the last included space. Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area
containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers.
8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined from measurements made on not less than two typical deformations.
Determinations shall be based on three measurements per deformation, one at the center of the overall length and the other two at the quarter
points of the overall length.
8.3 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential coverage, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute cause for rejection
unless it has been clearly established by determinations on each lot (see Note 1) tested that typical deformation height, gap, or spacing do not
conform to the minimum requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection shall be made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten
adjacent deformations on each side of the bar are measured.
NOTE 1: As used within the intent of 8.3, the term “lot” shall mean all the bars of one bar size and pattern of deformations contained in an individual shipping release or
shipping order.

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9.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens, shall conform to the requirements for tensile properties prescribed in Table 2.
9.2 The yield point or yield strength shall be determined by one of the following methods:
9.2.1 The yield point shall be determined by the drop of the beam or halt in the gauge of the tensile testing machine, where the steel tested
has a sharp-kneed or well-defined yield point.
9.2.2 Where the steel does not have a well-defined yield point, the yield strength shall be determined by the offset method (0.2 % offset) as
described in Test Methods and Definitions A370.
9.3 When material is furnished in coils, the test specimen shall be taken from the coil and straightened prior to placing it in the jaws of the
tensile testing machine. (See Note 2.)
NOTE 2: Straighten the test specimen to avoid formation of local sharp bends and to minimize cold work. Insufficient straightening prior to attaching the extensometer can
result in lower-than-actual yield strength readings.

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9.3.1 Test specimens taken from post-fabricated material shall not be used to determine conformance to this specification. (See Note 3.)
NOTE 3: Multiple bending distortion from mechanical straightening and fabricating machines can lead to excessive cold work, resulting in higher yield strengths, lower
elongation values, and a loss of deformation height.
9.4 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in Table 2.

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10.1 The bend test specimen shall withstand being bent around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent portion. The
requirements for degree of bending and sizes of pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in coils, the test specimen shall be
straightened prior to placing it in the bend tester.
10.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient length to ensure free bending and with apparatus that provides:
10.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force throughout the duration of the bending operation,
10.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to rotate,
10.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin during the bending operation.
10.3 It shall be permissible to use other methods of bend testing as described in Test Methods E290, such as placing a specimen across two
round bearings free to rotate and applying the bending force with a fixed rounded-tip mandrel conforming to the specified bend radius,
allowing the bar to pass through with sufficient clearance. When failures occur under other methods of bend resistance, retests shall be
permitted under the bend-test method prescribed in 10.2.

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11.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weight [mass] determined using the measured
weight [mass] of the test specimen and rounding in accordance with Practice E29, shall be at least 94 % of the applicable weight [mass] per
unit length prescribed in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any deformed bar be cause for rejection.
11.2 Weight [mass] variation for plain bars shall be computed on the basis of permissible variation in diameter. For plain bars smaller than
3/ in. [9.5 mm] in diameter, use Specification A510/A510M. For larger plain bars up to and including 21/ in. [63.5 mm] in diameter, use
8 2
Specification A6/A6M.

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12.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfections.
12.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall not be cause for rejection, provided the weight [mass] , nominal dimensions, cross-
sectional area, and tensile properties of a hand wire brushed test specimen are not less than the requirements of this specification.
12.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those specified in 12.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens containing such
imperfections fail to conform to either tensile or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers,
cooling or casting cracks, and mill or guide marks.
NOTE 4: Deformed reinforcing bars intended for epoxy coating applications should have surfaces with a minimum of sharp edges to achieve proper coverage. Particular
attention should be given to bar marks and deformations where coating difficulties are prone to occur.
NOTE 5: Deformed reinforcing bars destined to be mechanically-spliced or butt-spliced by welding may require a certain degree of roundness in order for the splices to
adequately achieve strength requirements.

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13.1 One tension test and one bend test shall be made of each bar size rolled from each heat.
13.2 One set of dimensional property tests including bar weight [mass] and spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall be made of each bar
size rolled from each heat.

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14.1 If the results of an original tension test specimen fail to meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000 psi [14 MPa] of the
required tensile strength, within 1000 psi [7 MPa] of the required yield strength, or within two percentage units of the required elongation, a
retest shall be permitted on two random specimens for each original tension test specimen failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall
meet the requirements of this specification.
14.2 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical 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 from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the requirements of this specification. The retest
shall be performed on test specimens that are at air temperature but not less than 60°F [16°C].
14.3 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than flaws in the specimen as described in 14.4.3, a retest shall be permitted on two random
specimens from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the requirements of this specification.
14.4 If the original test or any of the random retests fails because of any reasons listed in 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3, the test shall be considered an
invalid test:
14.4.1 The elongation property of any tension test specimen is less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside the middle half
of the gage length, as indicated by scribe marks on the specimen before testing;
NOTE 6: Marking specimens with multiple scribe or punch marks can reduce the occurrence of fracture outside or near these marks and the need for declaring the test
invalid.
14.4.2 Mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper specimen preparation; and

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14.4.3 Flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before or during the performance of the test.
14.5 The original results from 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3 shall be discarded and the test shall be repeated on a new specimen from the same lot.

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15.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370. In case of any conflict between the
requirements in this specification and the requirements of Test Methods and Definitions A370, the requirements in this specification shall
prevail.
15.2 Tension test specimens shall be the full section of the bar as rolled. Unit stress determinations for yield and tensile strength shall be based
on the nominal bar area.
15.2.1 Tension test specimens shall be long enough to provide for an 8-in. [200-mm] gage length, a distance of at least two bar diameters
between each gage mark and the grips.
NOTE 7: It is recommended that sufficient additional length of the test specimen be provided to fill the grips completely, leaving some excess length protruding beyond
each grip. The grips should be shimmed so that no more than 1/2 in. [13 mm] of a grip protrudes from the head of the tensile testing machine.
15.2.2 Gage Marks—The 8-in. [200-mm] gage length shall be marked on the specimen using a preset 8-in. [200-mm] punch or, alternately,
may be punch marked every 2 in. [50 mm]) along the 8-in. [200-mm] gage length, on one of the longitudinal ribs, if present, or in the clear
spaces between transverse deformations. Punch marks shall not be placed on a transverse deformation.
NOTE 8: Light punch marks are desirable because deep marks severely indent the bar and may affect the results.
15.3 Bend test specimens shall be the full section of the bar as rolled.

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16.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly separated and tagged with the manufacturer’s heat or test identification number.
Unless otherwise specified, it shall be permissible for the manufacturer to make a full-size bundle at the end of a heat by adding bars from a
consecutively rolled heat of the same nominal chemical composition. The manufacturer shall identify a bundle consisting of bars from two
heats with the identification number of the first heat rolled or identify both heats. The manufacturer shall maintain records of the heats
contained in each bundle.
16.1.1 Chemical analysis including the percentages of carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium,
molybdenum, and vanadium.
16.1.2 Carbon equivalent in accordance with 6.4.
16.1.3 Tensile properties.
16.1.4 Bend test results.
16.2 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or similar document printed from or used in electronic form from an electronic data
interchange (EDI) transmission shall be regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in the certifier's facility. The content of
the EDI transmitted document shall meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM standard(s) and conform to any EDI agreement between the
purchaser and the manufacturer. Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI transmission is responsible
for the content of the report.
NOTE 9: The industry definition invoked here is: EDI is the computer to computer exchange of business information in a standard format such as ANSI ASC X12.

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17.1 Inspection of the low-alloy steel reinforcing bars shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the purchase
order or contract.

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18.1 Any rejection based on testing undertaken by the purchaser shall be promptly reported to the manufacturer.
18.2 Samples tested that represent rejected material shall be preserved for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to the manufacturer.
In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the tests, the manufacturer shall have the right to make claim for a rehearing within that time.

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19.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly separated and tagged with the manufacturer's heat or test identification number.
19.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of their marking system.
19.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain bars, which shall be tagged for grade, shall be identified by a distinguishing set of
marks legibly rolled onto the surface of one side of the bar to denote in the following order:
19.3.1 Point of Origin—Letter or symbol established as the manufacturer's mill designation.
19.3.2 Size Designation—Arabic number corresponding to bar designation number of Table 1.
19.3.3 Type of Steel—Letter W indicating that the bar was produced to this specification, or letters W and S indicating that the bar was
produced to meet both this specification and Specification A615/A615M.
19.3.4 Minimum Yield Strength Designation—For Grade 60 [420] bars, the marking shall be either the number 60 [4] or a single continuous
longitudinal line through at least five spaces offset from the center of the bar. For Grade 80 [550] bars, the marking shall be either the
number 80 [6] or three continuous longitudinal lines through at least five spaces.
19.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute a metric size bar of Grade 420 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of Grade 60, and a metric
size bar of Grade 550 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of Grade 80.

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20.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be in accordance with Practices A700.
20.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract, and for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the U.S. Government, marking for
shipment, in addition to requirements specified in the purchase order or contract, shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for military
agencies and with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.

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21.1 alloy steel; concrete reinforcement; deformations (protrusions); steel bars

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(Mandatory Information)

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A1.1 The following requirements shall apply only when specified in the purchase order or contract. When specified, the following Table A1.1,
Table A1.2, and Table A1.3 replace Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3, respectively.

TABLE A1.1 Deformed Bar Designations, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Bar Nominal DimensionsD Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Nominal Weight,
Desig- Maximum Gap
lb/ftB [Nominal Mass, Diameter, Cross-Sectional Area Perimeter, Maximum Average Minimum Average
nation (Chord of 12.5 % of
kg/m]C in. [mm] in. 2 [mm 2] in. [mm] Spacing Height
No.A Nominal Perimeter)
10 0.414 [0.617] 0.394 [10.0] 0.12 [79] 1.237 [31.4] 0.276 [7.0] 0.016 [0.40] 0.151 [3.8]
12 0.597 [0.888] 0.472 [12.0] 0.18 [113] 1.484 [37.7] 0.331 [8.4] 0.019 [0.48] 0.181 [4.6]
16 1.061 [1.578] 0.630 [16.0] 0.31 [201] 1.979 [50.3] 0.441 [11.2] 0.028 [0.72] 0.241 [6.1]
20 1.657 [2.466]† 0.787 [20.0] 0.49 [314] 2.474 [62.8] 0.551 [14.0] 0.039 [1.00] 0.301 [7.7]
25 2.589 [3.853] 0.984 [25.0] 0.76 [491] 3.092 [78.5] 0.689 [17.5] 0.049 [1.25] 0.377 [9.6]
28 3.248 [4.834] 1.102 [28.0] 0.95 [616] 3.463 [88.0] 0.772 [19.6] 0.055 [1.40] 0.422 [10.7]
32 4.242 [6.313] 1.260 [32.0] 1.25 [804] 3.958 [100.5] 0.882 [22.4] 0.063 [1.06] 0.482 [12.2]
36 5.369 [7.990] 1.417 [36.0] 1.58 [1018] 4.453 [113.1] 0.992 [25.2] 0.071 [1.80] 0.542 [13.8]
40 6.629 [9.865] 1.575 [40.0] 1.95 [1257] 4.947 [125.7] 1.102 [28.0] 0.79 [2.00] 0.603 [15.3]
50 10.36 [15.41] 1.969 [50.0] 3.04 [1963] 6.184 [157.1] 1.378 [35.0] 0.098 [2.50] 0.753 [19.1]
60 14.91 [22.20] 2.362 [60.0] 4.38 [2827] 7.421 [188.5] 1.654 [42.0] 0.106 [2.70] 0.904 [23.0]
† Editorially corrected.
(A) The bar designations are based on the number of millimetres of the nominal diameter of the bar.
(B) The assumed weight of a cubic foot of steel is 490 lb/ft3 in accordance with Specification A6/A6M.
(C) The assumed mass of a cubic metre of steel is 7850 kg/m3 in accordance with Specification A6/A6M.
(D) 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.

TABLE A1.2 Tensile Requirements

Grade 60 [420] Grade 80 [550]
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 80 000 [550]A 100 000 [690]A
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 80 000 [550]
Yield strength, max, psi [MPa] 78 000 [540] 98 000 [675]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %
Bar Designation No.
10, 12, 16, 20 14 12
25, 28, 32, 36 12 12
40, 50, 60 10 10
(A) Tensile strength shall not be less than 1.25 times the actual yield strength.

TABLE A1.3 Bend Test Requirements

Pin Diameter for 180° Bend Tests
Bar Designation No.
Grade 60 [420] Grade 80 [550]
10, 12, 16 3d A 31/2 d A
20, 25 4d 5d

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40, 50, 60 8d 9d
(A) d = nominal diameter of specimen.

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(1) Revised Table A1.2.
(2) Revised Section 15.
(3) Revised 2.1 and 10.3.
(4) Revised 3.1.4.
(5) Added 4.2.3 and revised 16.1.

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