Rebar is reinforcing steel that keys into concrete through the ribs on its surface and carries the tensile forces in a reinforced concrete structure. Concrete resists compression and steel tension; the two work together.
The common grades in Türkiye are B420C and B500C; the standards are TS 708 and EN 10080.
Technical specifications
| Diameter | Ø8 – Ø32 mm |
|---|---|
| Grade | B420C, B500C |
| Standard | TS 708 / EN 10080 |
| Form | Bar and coil |
| Length | 12,000 mm |
| Use | Reinforced concrete, infrastructure, precast |
Why the ribs are there
The ribs stop the bar slipping inside the concrete. A plain-surfaced bar pulls out of the concrete under load; a ribbed bar keys in and transfers the load.
Rib geometry is set by the standard; its shape and spacing vary between producers but stay within the limits of the standard.
Bar or coil?
Bar form is cut and bent directly on site; it is the most common form.
Coil form suits prefabricated reinforcement producers working with automatic cutting and bending machines; it reduces waste.
Whose job is choosing the grade
The choice of grade belongs to the structural calculation for the project; B420C and B500C have different yield strengths and the calculation is made accordingly.
Our job as supplier is to provide the grade specified in the project, together with its certificate.