ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System
- Abbreviation
- BRANZ-CM-1024 Rev 3
- Version
- Revision 3
- Valid from
- 14/07/2022
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Author
- Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
- Information type
- Product Certificate (CodeMark)
- Format
Description
The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System includes ReidBar™ Grout Sleeves (including Ramset™ POZIFLO™ HS grout), ReidBar™ Threaded Inserts, ReidBar™ Flange Nuts, ReidBar™ Couplers, ReidBar™ continuously threaded reinforcement bars, and Ramset™ Epcon™ C8 Xtrem™ epoxy filler to make the connections.
The ReidBar™ Grout Sleeves, ReidBar™ Threaded Inserts, ReidBar™ Flange Nuts, ReidBar™ Couplers and the ReidBar™ reinforcing bars are identified with part and batch numbers. Part numbers are listed in Section 7 of this certificate. Ramset™ POZIFLO™ HS grout and Ramset™ Epcon™ C8 Xtrem™ filler are identifiable by the name and
batch number.
The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System incorporates different solutions for connecting ReidBar™ reinforcing bars within concrete elements.
The system is for use as reinforcement bar mechanical connectors and anchors as specified in NZS 3101 for use with in-situ and pre-cast concrete structural elements.
Scope
Conditions and Limitation of use
- The reinforcing bars used in the ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System must be ReidBar™ reinforcing bars.
- The final orientation of the ReidBar™ Grout Sleeve connectors in service shall be vertical.
- The system must not be used where the in-service temperature drops below -5°C.
- Only ReidBar™ Flange Nuts made of steel and ReidBar™ Threaded Couplers made of steel may be used where connection may be subjected to high cycle fatigue, all other connectors covered by this certificate shall not be used when the system may be subjected to high cycle fatigue.
- Concrete cover to the connectors must meet the minimum requirements of NZS 3101.1 Clause 3.11.3 and Table 3.6 as appropriate.
- The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System is subject to specific engineering design by a Chartered Professional Engineer and the installation of the system must be carried out by pre-cast concrete manufacturers or building contractors under the guidance of a Chartered Professional Engineer.
- The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System must be designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and limitations of this Product Certificate and the Reference Documents.