ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1084 (2019)
- Amendment
- 10/09/2021
- Valid from
- 13/12/2019
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System incorporates different solutions for connecting ReidBar™ reinforcing bars with concrete elements .
The system includes:
- ReidBar™ Grout Sleeves,
- ReidBar™ Threaded Inserts,
- ReidBar™ Flange Nuts,
- ReidBar™ Couplers,
- ReidBar™ continuously threaded reinforcement bars and
- Ramset grout and epoxy filler to make the connections.
Scope
1. The ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System has been appraised for use as a reinforcement bar mechanical connectors and anchors as specified in NZS 3101 for use with in-situ and precast concrete structural elements.
2. The following conditions and limitations apply to the ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System:
- the reinforcing bars used in the ReidBar™ Reinforcing Bar Connection System must be ReidBar™ reinforcing bars; and,
- the final orientation of the ReidBar™ Grout Sleeve connectors in-service shall be vertical; and,
- the system must not be used where the in-service temperature may drop below –5°C; and ,
- the system must not be used when it is 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; and,
- installations must be subject to specific engineering design by a Chartered Professional Engineer and installed under the supervision of a Chartered Professional Engineer.