Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

Abbreviation
Practice Advisory 1
Valid from
1/12/2016

Information provider
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Information type
Practice advisory
Format
Website

Description

Incorrect bending can severely affect the performance of steel reinforcement in service. Results can be premature fracture, which will affect the capacity of the building elements to carry design loads. Of particular concern is the practice of bending reinforcing steel to too small a diameter. Bending then straightening (rebending) the reinforcing on site is of even greater concern.

Scope

This Practice Advisory includes:

  • Issues of concern
  • Background
    • Don't
    • Do
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Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

Description

Incorrect bending can severely affect the performance of steel reinforcement in service. Results can be premature fracture, which will affect the capacity of the building elements to carry design loads. Of particular concern is the practice of bending reinforcing steel to too small a diameter. Bending then straightening (rebending) the reinforcing on site is of even greater concern.

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Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules
Description

Incorrect bending can severely affect the performance of steel reinforcement in service. Results can be premature fracture, which will affect the capacity of the building elements to carry design loads. Of particular concern is the practice of bending reinforcing steel to too small a diameter. Bending then straightening (rebending) the reinforcing on site is of even greater concern.

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Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

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