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ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL DATA ON STEEL REINFORCEMENT

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About OneSteel Reinforcing

OneSteel Reinforcing is a leading supplier of steel reinforcing solutions Reinventing reinforcing with innovative construction and mining solutions
for commercial, residential, civil construction including rural, industrial 500PLUS® REBAR – The first high strength reinforcing bar
and mining applications.
PFX - The Prefab Experts - PFX is the new name for Australia’s prefab experts
A national branch and distributor network services customers Australia who you can rely on at every step of the prefab process through planning,
wide by supplying quality steel reinforcing products to Australia’s production and delivery. Our prefab solutions include five innovative products
largest construction companies through to the home renovator. such as PROPILE, PROCAGE, CUSTOMCAGE, BAMTEC® and BARMAT™.
OneSteel Reinforcing was one of the first rebar and mesh processors 500PLUS® ROMTECH® – An innovative tunnel support system of rebar girders
in Australia to receive Quality Compliance Certification from the
Australian Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (ACRS). ONESLAB® – Our complete supply package for housing slabs
This helps to ensure that Australia's construction standards are ONEMESH® – Wide range of square, rectangular and trench meshes
met with the use of compliant materials. HANDIMESH® – General purpose welded wire mesh sheets and rolls
UTEMESH® – Compact, easy to carry mesh for driveways, paths and patios
MINEMESH™ – Tailored roof support system for coal & metalliferous mines
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Along with REODATA, we also have a range of reinforcing essentials,

guides and resources that will benefit your next project, including:
REO CALCULATOR – for steel reinforcement area calculations.
REO WIRE GAUGE – for measuring REOMESH® wire diameters.
REO BAR GAUGE – for measuring REBAR diameters.
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Contents

BAMTEC 36
BARMAT 36
OneSteel Reinforcing and Green Star Steel Credit Points 5 CUSTOMCAGE 37
Green Building Council Documentation Requirements 6 500PLUS® ROMTECH® Tunnel Girders 38
REBAR & REO WIRE Product Designations 7 POOLSTEEL® 39
500PLUS® REBAR Identification Markings 8 ONEMESH® Square & Rectangular 40
500PLUS® REBAR Stock Lengths & Approximate Lengths per Tonne 10 ONEMESH® Trench Mesh 41
500PLUS® REBAR Detailing Information 11 Lapped Splices for ONEMESH® Mesh in Tension or Compression 42
Stress Development & Lap Splicing of Straight Deformed ONEMESH® Identification Markings 43
Bars in Tension 13 Footing Cages 44
Positioning Tolerances for Reinforcement to AS 3600 : 2009 23 UTEMESH® 45
Calculating Reinforcing & Accessory Quantities 24 Accessories - Concrete & Building 46
500PLUS® REBAR Standard Hooks and Cogs 25 Reinforced Concrete Thesaurus 48
Minimum Dimensions for Standard Hooks and Cogs Processed Imperial to Metric Units Conversion Table 53
to AS 3600 : 2009 26 Mass Densities of Materials 54
Processing 500PLUS® REBAR to AS 3600 : 2009 27 Basic Support Reaction, Bending Moment & Deflection Formulae 55
Processing 500PLUS® REBAR and Wire to AS 3600 : 2009 28 Steel Reinforcement Standards & Relevant Concrete
Bending & Rebending 500PLUS® REBAR 29 Construction Standards 56
Heating & Welding 500PLUS® REBAR 31 OneSteel Reinforcing REOMESH® & REBAR are ACRS accredited 61
Threading 500PLUS® REBAR 32 Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia (SRIA) Technical Notes 62
500PLUS® REIDBAR™ 33 OneSteel Reinforcing Branch Locations 63
PFX Product Solutions 34
PROPILE and PROCAGE 35
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OneSteel Reinforcing & Green Star Steel Credit Points

In 2015, the Green Building Council of Australia updated its Design and As Built Guidelines.
The following lists the Steel Credit points available under the current guidelines v1.1:
• Life Cycle Impacts - Steel
Credit 19B.2 - Points available: 1
One point is available where project teams can demonstrate a 5% reduction in the
mass of reinforcing steel used in the building when compared to standard practice
• Responsible Building Materials
Credit 20 - Points available: 1
One point is available where 95% of the building's steel (by mass) is sourced from a
responsible steel maker; and at least 60% (by mass) of all reinforcing bar and mesh is
produced using an energy reducing process in its manufacture (measured by average
mass by steel maker annually).
• Additionally, OneSteel Reinforcing can assist in the achievement of additional points
under the Sustainable Products Credit 21. Under path 21C OneSteel Reinforcing can
provide an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) - Product Specific.

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OneSteel Reinforcing can help achieve How OneSteel Reinforcing can assist in
the Green Star® steel credit requirements the reduction of steel mass
which are outlined below: • Engineered Reinforcing Bar Carpet (BAMTEC) - Reinforcing bars
fabricated offsite for rolling out onsite. Bars can be spaced to match
• OneSteel has a valid ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in place. original design intent.
• OneSteel is a member of the World Steel Association's Climate Action • Engineered/Customised mesh (BARMAT) - Run-to-length, tailored Class
Programme. N and high ductility, special size, engineered mesh, variable wire/bar
• At least 60% of OneSteel Reinforcing steel is produced using Polymer diameters and spacings.
injection Technology - an energy reducing process in manufacturing. • Prefabricated Reinforcing Cages (PFX) - Prefabricated Reinforcing
• At least 95% of all OneSteel Reinforcing REBAR and REOMESH® meets Cages for concrete elements such as slabs, walls, cores, columns, piles
or exceeds 500 MPa strength grade. and beams.
• A 5% reduction in the mass of reinforcing steel used in the building when • Couplers - OneSteel Reinforcing can provide the best coupler option to
compared to standard practice. reduce lapping for columns and beams.
For more information on Green Star® related products visit
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REBAR & REO WIRE – Product Designations
AS/NZS 4671* OneSteel Yield Stress Ductility
Product Description Source Material Type Size Range
Designation Designation** (MPa) Class***
TEMPCORE (TC)
Hot rolled deformed rebar N12 – N40 straight stock lengths
D5OON_ N_ 500 MICROALLOY (MA)
(500PLUS®REBAR) N10, N12, N16 and N20 off coil
CONTISTRETCH (CS)
N R6, R10, R12 off coil
R250N_ R_ Hot rolled round rebar
250 R16 – R28 straight stock lengths
Hot rolled deformed rebar
D25ON_**** S_ S12 straight stock lengths
(POOLSTEEL®)
Mild Steel
RW5 – RW12 off coil and
D5OOL_ RW_ Cold rolled ribbed wire
straight stock lengths
500 L
W4 – W12 off coil and
R5OOL_ W_ Cold drawn round wire
straight stock lengths
* AS/NZS 4671 : 2001 Steel reinforcing materials D = Deformed, R = Round, N = Normal Ductility, L = Low Ductility, S = Structural, RW = Ribbed Wire, W = Wire
** _ indicates bar diameter (mm)
*** Uniform Strain Limits N : Normal (≥5%) L : Low (≥1.5%)
**** POOLSTEEL®

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Identification Markings

Sydney Bar Mill

Identification markings are rolled into the different types of REBAR
so the manufacturing facility of origin and steel type can be identified.
The identifiers for REBAR have been standardised as a combination of
horizontal and/or diagonal marks placed between the ribs at intervals
as shown pictorially for each mill:

REBAR REBAR
TEMPCORE MICROALLOY

500N TEMPCORE (TC) 250N S12 POOLSTEEL

REBAR
CONTISTRETCH
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REBAR
Identification Markings
Newcastle Rod Mill Laverton Bar Mill Laverton Rod Mill

500N MICROALLOY (MA) CONTISTRETCH 500N TEMPCORE (TC) 500N MICROALLOY (MA)

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Approximate Lengths per Tonne

REBAR

Bar diameter Length (m) Length Mass

(mm) (m/t) (kg/m)*
6 7 8 9 10 12 15
10 254 - - - - - - 1522 0.657
12 176 151 132 117 106 88 - 1057 0.946
16 99 85 75 66 59 50 - 595 1.682
20 63 54 48 42 38 32 25 380 2.629
24 44 38 33 29 26 22 18 264 3.786
28 32 28 24 22 19 16 13 194 5.153
32 25 21 19 17 15 12 10 149 6.730
36 20 17 15 13 12 10 8 117 8.518
40 - - - - - - 6 95 10.516

Note: Shaded areas are standard stock lengths. Not all stock lengths and diameters are available at all branches.
* Invoice weight – includes rolling margin of 4%
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500PLUS® REBAR – Detailing Information

Cross-sectional area (mm2)

Bar diameter (mm)
Number of Bars 10 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 REBAR
1 78 113 201 314 452 616 804 1020 1260
2 156 226 402 628 904 1232 1608 2040 2520
3 234 339 603 942 1356 1848 2412 3060 3780
4 312 452 804 1256 1808 2464 3216 4080 5040
* Invoice weight - includes rolling
5 390 565 1005 1570 2260 3080 4020 5100 6300 margin of 4%
6 468 678 1206 1884 2712 3696 4824 6120 7560 ** Minimum hole diameter for clearance
7 546 791 1407 2198 3164 4312 5628 7140 8820
8 624 904 1608 2512 3616 4928 6432 8160 10080
9 702 1017 1809 2826 4068 5544 7236 9180 11340
10 780 1130 2010 3140 4520 6160 8040 10200 12600
Mass (kg/m)* 0.657 0.946 1.682 2.629 3.786 5.153 6.730 8.518 10.516
Min. Hole Dia. (mm)** 12 15 20 25 29 34 39 44 49

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Detailing Information

Cross-sectional area per unit width (mm2/m)

Bar diameter (mm)
Bar Spacing* (mm) 10 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 REBAR
100 780 1130 2010 3140 4520 6160 8040 10200 12600
125 624 904 1608 2512 3616 4928 6432 8160 10080
150 520 753 1340 2093 3013 4107 5360 6800 8400
175 446 646 1149 1794 2583 3520 4594 5829 7200
200 390 565 1005 1570 2260 3080 4020 5100 6300
225 347 502 893 1396 2009 2738 3573 4533 5600
250 312 452 804 1256 1808 2464 3216 4080 5040
275 284 411 731 1142 1644 2240 2924 3709 4582
300 260 377 670 1047 1507 2053 2680 3400 4200
*Measured centre-to-centre
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AS 3600 : 2009, Clause 13.1.2.2 requires that the basic development The value of Lsy.tb so calculated shall be multiplied by 1.3 if lightweight
length (Lsy.tb) to develop the yield stress (fsy) of a straight deformed bar concrete (as defined in AS 3600) is used and/or by 1.3 for structural
in tension shall be calculated as follows: elements built with slip forms.

0.5k1k3fsydb In accordance with Clause 13.1.2.3 of AS 3600 : 2009, the refined

Lsy.tb = ≥ 29k1db where
development length (Lsy.t) shall be determined as follows:
k2 √f’c
k1 = 1.3 for horizontal bars with cd = the least clear concrete cover Lsy.t = k4k5Lsy.tb with 0.7≤ k3k4k5≤1.0 where
more than 300 mm of (mm) to the bars (c), or half the
concrete cast below the bars; or clear distance between adjacent k4 = [0.7≤ {1.0 - Kλ} ≤ 1.0]
= 1.0 for all other bars parallel bars developing stress (a), k5 = [0.7≤ {1.0 - 0.04ρp} ≤ 1.0]
k2 = (132 - db) /100 whichever is the lesser (mm), noting
that the upper and lower bounds K & λ account for transverse reinforcement -
k3 = [0.7 ≤ {1.0 - 0.15(cd-db)/db}≤ 1.0] on k3 mean that db ≤ cd ≤ 3db when see fig. 13.1.2.3(B) of AS 3600 : 2009
fsy = characteristic yield stress of the substituted into the formula for k3 ρp = transverse compressive pressure at ultimate load (MPa)
reinforcing bars (500 MPa)
f’c = the concrete compressive strength
db = nominal bar diameter (mm) grade, but not to exceed 65 MPa
when substituted into above formula

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In accordance with Clause 13.2.2 of AS 3600 : 2009, the same Case of 100% of bars spliced together in one plane (no splices staggered):
formulae shall be used appropriately to calculate the basic lap length
(Lsy.tb.lap) or refined lap length (Lsy.t.lap). Due account shall be taken of the
presence of lapped bars when determining clear distance (a) to calculate
cd – see figure (opposite). For bars lapped in the same plane, clear distance
(a) shall be determined assuming contact lapped splices, i.e. lapped bars
touching each other, even if the lapped splices are non-contact.
A factor k7 also has to be applied in the calculations, according to the
following equations (viz. k7= 1.25, unless the cross-sectional area of the
bars outside the laps equals at least twice the area required for strength,
and no more than half the bars are spliced at any section, i.e. splices are Non-contact lapped splices have these same values of lap length (Lsy.tb.lap and
staggered according to Fig. 13.2.2(ii) of AS 3600, in which case k7 = 1.0): Lsy.t.lap) in wide elements or members (e.g. beam flanges, band beams, slabs,
walls, blade columns) and also in narrow elements or members where the clear
distance (sb) between each pair of bars being spliced does not exceed 3db.
Lsy.tb.lap = k7Lsy.tb ... (basic) Otherwise, in narrow elements or members, lap lengths increase to Lsy.tb + 1.5sb

Lsy.t.lap = k7Lsy.t ≥ 29k1db ... (refined)

or Lsy.t + 1.5sb, if larger.
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AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table – Tensile  narrow elements or members, the clear distance (sb) between each
• In
Development Lengths (Basic Lsy.tb and Refined Lsy.t) and pair of bars being spliced does not exceed 3db. This requirement does
Tensile Lap Lengths (Basic Lsy.tb.lap and Refined Lsy.t.lap) not apply to splices in wide elements or members like slabs.
(Above Table: refer to page 22) • As a practical limit, bar diameter (db) does not exceed 20 mm in 20 MPa
concrete.
The Table has been derived (with values given in millimetres rounded
• The maximum centre-to-centre spacing between adjacent parallel bars
up to the nearest 10 mm, and also in multiples of bar diameter (db)),
being spliced is 300 mm.
with the following assumptions applying:
•k  1 = 1.0. i.e. horizontal bars do not have more than 300 mm of concrete
• For beam webs and columns, and other types of “narrow” elements or
cast below them (which for example, excludes horizontal bars in walls),
members, the clear concrete cover (c) shall be the minimum distance
or else the bars are vertical. In accordance with Clause 13.1.2.2
from the representative bar to any adjacent concrete surface.
development and lap lengths can increase by up to 30% if more
• The clear distance (a) between adjacent parallel bars developing stress than 300 mm of concrete is cast below the bars.
equals at least twice the clear concrete cover (c). A longer lap might
• The detrimental effects of lightweight concrete or slip-forming need
be required if this condition is not satisfied.
to be allowed for separately according to Clause 13.1.2.2
• Clear concrete cover (c) shall not be less than bar diameter (db).

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 ap lengths have been calculated conservatively by ignoring any beneficial

L Refined development and lap lengths (Lsy.t and Lsy.t.lap) have been
effects of possible staggering or lower bar stress levels, i.e. k7 has been calculated assuming the product k3k4k5 = 0.7, i.e. the maximum possible
assumed to equal 1.25. benefit is provided by confinement from transverse reinforcement and/or
The design solutions are presented in five groups according to the different pressure. It follows that, depending on the value of k3, 0.7 ≤ k4k5 ≤ 1.0.
combinations of minimum concrete cover (c) and concrete compressive It is left up to the designer to confirm that there is sufficient transverse
strength grade (f’c) given in Table 4.10.3.2 of AS 3600 : 2009, for common reinforcement (accounted for by k4) and/or transverse pressure
Exposure Classifications A1, A2, B1 and B2, that apply when standard (accounted for by k5) to justify using a refined development or lap length
formwork and compaction are used. if it is less than the corresponding basic development or lap length
For A1 or A2 Exposure Classification, for cases when bar diameter (db) (Lsy.tb or Lsy.tb.lap).
exceeds the minimum allowable concrete cover (c) (according to Table Where reinforcing bars of different sizes are lapped together, the
4.10.3.2), design solutions have been determined by assuming c = 25, 30, tensile lap length should equal the larger of the tensile lap length
35, 40 or 40 mm for db = 24, 28, 32, 36 or 40 mm respectively, (Lsy.tb.lap or Lsy.t.lap) for the smaller diameter bar, or the tensile
and are shown in bold in the AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table. development length (Lsy.tb or Lsy.t) for the larger diameter bar.
The solutions represent the maximum development or lap length required
for all possible combinations of c and f’c applicable to each particular group.
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Bar Diameter db (mm)
Exposure Classification Development or Lap Length 10 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
390 500 740 1000 1100 1330 1580 1840 2170
Lsy.tb (39.0) (41.7) (46.3) (50.0) (45.8) (47.5) (49.4) (51.1) (54.3)
320 390 540 700 770 940 1120 1310 1520
A1 Lsy.t mm (32.0) (32.5) (33.8) (35.0) (32.1) (33.6) (35) (36.4) (38.0)
f’c = 20 or 25 MPa Lsy.tb.lap (bar diameters) 490 630 930 1250 1380 1660 1970 2300 2720
(49.0) (52.5) (58.1) (62.5) (57.5) (59.3) (61.6) (63.9) (68.0)
400 490 670 880 970 1180 1400 1640 1900
Lsy.t.lap (40.0) (40.8) (41.9) (44.0) (40.4) (42.1) (43.8) (45.6) (47.5)
310 400 590 790 980 1180 1390 1630 1920
Lsy.tb (31.0) (33.3) (36.9) (39.5) (40.8) (42.1) (43.4) (45.3) (48.0)
260 310 430 550 690 830 990 1160 1340
A1 Lsy.t mm (26.0) (25.8) (26.9) (27.5) (28.8) (29.7) (30.9) (32.2) 33.5)
f’c ≥ 32 MPa Lsy.tb.lap (bar diameters) 380 500 730 990 1220 1470 1740 2040 2400
(38.0) (41.7) (45.6) (49.5) (50.8) (52.5) (54.4) (56.7) (60.0)
320 390 540 690 860 1040 1230 1450 1680
Lsy.t.lap (32.0) (32.5) (33.8) (34.5) (35.8) (37.1) (37.1) (40.3) (42.0)

AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table

Tensile Development Lengths – (Lsy.tb and Lsy.t) & Tensile Lap
Lengths (Lsy.tb.lap and Lsy.t.lap) of Straight D500N Bars

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320 390 600 830 1070 1330 1580 1840 2170

Lsy.tb (32.0) (32.5) (37.5) (41.5) (44.6) (47.5) (49.4) (51.1) (54.3)
320 390 540 700 780 940 1120 1310 1520
A2 Lsy.t mm (32.0) (32.5) (33.8) (35.0) (32.5) (33.6) (35.0) (36.4) (38.0)
f’c ≥ 20 MPa Lsy.tb.lap (bar diameters) 400
(40.0)
490
(40.8)
750
(46.9)
1030
(51.5)
1340
(55.8)
1660
(59.3)
1970
(61.6)
2300
(63.9)
2720
(68.0)
400 490 680 870 970 1180 1400 1640 1900
Lsy.t.lap (40.0) (40.8) (42.5) (43.5) (40.4) (42.1) (43.8) (45.6) (47.5)
290 350 480 690 930 1190 1470 1770 2090
Lsy.tb (29.0) (29.2) (30.0) (34.5) (38.8) (42.5) (45.9) (49.2) (52.3)
290 350 480 620 780 940 1120 1320 1520
B1 Lsy.t mm (29.0) (29.2) (30.0) (31.0) (32.5) (33.6) (35.0) (36.7) (38.0)
f’c ≥ 25 MPa Lsy.tb.lap (bar diameters) 360
(36.0)
440
(36.7)
600
(37.5)
860
(43.0)
1160
(48.3)
1480
(52.9)
1830
(57.2)
2210
(61.4)
2620
(65.5)
360 440 600 780 970 1180 1400 1640 1900
Lsy.t.lap (36.0) (36.7) (37.5) (39.0) (40.4) (42.1) (43.8) (45.6) (47.5)
290 350 460 610 820 1050 1290 1560 1850
Lsy.tb (29.0) (29.2) (28.8) (30.5) (34.2) (37.5) (40.3) (43.3) (46.3)
290 350 460 550 690 830 990 1160 1350
B2 Lsy.t mm (29.0) (29.2) (28.8) (27.5) (28.8) (29.6) (30.9) (32.2) (33.8)
f’c ≥ 32 MPa Lsy.tb.lap (bar diameters) 360
(36.0)
440
(36.7)
580
(36.3)
760
(38.0)
1030
(42.9)
1310
(46.8)
1620
(50.6)
1950
(54.2)
2310
(57.8)
360 440 580 690 860 1040 1230 1450 1680
Lsy.t.lap (36.0) (36.7) (36.3) (34.5) (35.8) (37.1) (38.5) (40.3) (42.0)
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It can be seen from the AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table that: is given in Table 4.10.3.2, the AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table
• D
 evelopment and lap lengths generally reduce as the Exposure for B1 Exposure Classification may be used directly.
Classification becomes more severe, i.e. moving from A1 to B2, which
It follows that for db = 16 mm, Lsy.tb = Lsy.t = 480 mm or 30.0 db, i.e. the
is due to the general increase in concrete cover (c); and
basic and refined tensile development lengths are equal in this case.
• B
 asic development and lap lengths (Lsy.tb and Lsy.tb.lap) can be
significantly longer than refined lengths (Lsy.t and Lsy.t.lap), particularly 2. Lap same bars as in Example 1, in either contact or non-contact splices,
for large diameter bars, which can justify additional calculations for to fully develop fsy outside lapped splices which are not staggered.
beams and columns with confining fitments, etc. Clear distance, a = 250 - 2 x 16 = 218 > 2c, which has to be satisfied for
Examples: the AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table to be used. Since a slab is a
1. F
 ully anchor horizontal N16@250 crs in top face of a 250 mm deep wide member, there is no restriction on the value of sb for non-contact
cast-in-situ slab, f’C= 32 MPa and top cover (c) of 40 mm for B1 splices. It follows that Lsy.tb.lap = Lsy.t.lap = 600 mm or 37.5 db, i.e. the
Exposure Classification. basic and refined tensile lap lengths are also equal in this case, but
25% greater than their corresponding development length.
 Clear distance, a= 250-16 = 234 > 2c, which has to be satisfied for the
Quick Reference Table to be used. Since this combination of f’C and c

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In AS 3600 : 2001, Clause 13.1.2.1 requires that the development length In accordance with Clause 13.2.2, the same formula shall be used to calculate
(Lsy.t) to develop the yield stress (fsy) of a straight, deformed bar in tension the tensile lap length (Lsy.t.lap), with due account taken of the presence of the
shall be calculated as follows: lapped bars when determining the clear distance, sc. For bars in the same
plane, the clear distance should be determined assuming contact lapped
k1k2fsyAb splices, i.e. lapped bars touch each other, while non-contact lapped splices
Lsy.t = ≥ 29k1db where are equally acceptable and have the same value of tensile lap length (Lsy.t.lap).
(2a + db)√f’c AS 3600 : 2001 Quick Reference Table – Tensile
k1 = 1.25 for horizontal bars with more db = nominal bar diameter (mm) Development Length (Lsy.t) and Tensile Lap Length (Lsy.t.lap)
than 300 mm of concrete cast Ab = cross-sectional area of a single
below the bars; or reinforcing bar (mm2) The AS 3600 : 2001 Quick Reference Table of tensile development
= 1.0 for all other bars 2a = twice the cover to the bars (c), length (Lsy.t) and tensile lap length (Lsy.t.lap) has been derived based
k2 = 1.7 for bars in slabs and walls if the or the clear distance between on the same assumptions, when applicable, to those on which the
clear distance between adjacent adjacent parallel bars developing
parallel bars developing stress is stress (sc), whichever is the lesser, AS 3600 : 2009 Quick Reference Table is based. Also, k2 = 1.7 for bars
not less than 150 mm; noting that in the formula its value in slabs or walls, so clear distance (sc) has to be at least 150 mm.
= 2.2 for longitudinal bars in beams should be bounded according to
or columns with fitments; or 2db ≤ 2a ≤ 6db (mm) Note: Clear distance (sc) is represented by the symbol “a” in AS 3600 : 2009.
= 2.4 for all other longitudinal bars f’c = the concrete compressive strength
grade, but not to exceed 65 MPa
fsy = characteristic yield stress of the when substituted into above
reinforcing bars (500 MPa) formula
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Bar Diameter db (mm)
Exposure Classification Development or Lap Length 10 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
300 410 680 1000 1040 1190 1340 1490 1780
Slab/Wall (30.0) (34.2) (42.5) (50.0) (43.3) (42.5) (41.9) (41.4) (44.5)
A1 mm 390 530 880 1290 1340 1540 1730 1930 2300
Beam/Column (39.0) (44.2) (55.0) (64.5) (55.8) (55.0) (54.1) (53.6) (57.5)
f’c = 20 or 25 MPa (bar diameters)
420 580 960 1400 1470 1680 1890 2110 2510
Other (42.0) (48.3) (60.0) (70.0) (61.3) (60.0) (59.1) (58.6) (62.8)
290 350 540 790 920 1050 1180 1320 1570
Slab/Wall (29.0) (29.2) (33.8) (39.5) (38.3) (37.5) (36.9) (36.7) (39.3)
A1 mm 310 420 700 1020 1190 1360 1530 1710 2040
Beam/Column
f’c ≥ 32 MPa (bar diameters) (31.0) (35.0) (43.8) (50.5) (49.6) (48.6) (47.8) (47.5) (51.0)
330 460 760 1110 1300 1480 1670 1860 2220
Other (33.0) (38.3) (47.5) (55.5) (54.2) (52.9) (52.2) (51.7) (55.5)

AS 3600 : 2001 Quick Reference Table

Tensile Development Length (Lsy.t) & Tensile
Lap Length (Lsy.t.lap) of Straight D500N Bars

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Straight Deformed Bars in Tension

290 350 480 470 920 1190 1340 1490 1780

Slab/Wall (29.0) (29.2) (30.0) (29.4) (38.3) (42.5) (41.9) (41.4) (44.5)
A2 mm 290 380 620 910 1190 1540 1730 1930 2300
Beam/Column
f’c ≥ 20 MPa (bar diameters) (29.0) (31.7) (38.8) (45.5) (49.6) (55.0) (54.1) (53.6) (57.5)
300 410 680 990 1300 1680 1890 2110 2510
Other (30.0) (34.2) (42.5) (49.5) (54.2) (60.0) (59.1) (58.6) (62.8)
290 350 470 580 730 940 1080 1320 1570
Slab/Wall (29.0) (29.2) (29.4) (29.0) (30.4) (33.6) (33.8) (36.7) (39.3)
B1 mm 290 350 470 700 950 1220 1400 1710 2040
Beam/Column
f’c ≥ 25 MPa (bar diameters) (29.0) (29.2) (29.4) (35.0) (39.6) (43.6) (43.8) (47.5) (51.0)
290 350 520 760 1040 1330 1520 1860 2220
Other (29.0) (29.2) (32.5) (38.0) (43.3) (47.5) (47.5) (51.7) (55.5)
290 350 470 580 700 820 950 1090 1300
Slab/Wall (29.0) (29.2) (29.4) (29.0) (29.2) (29.3) (29.7) (30.3) (32.5)
B2 mm 290 350 470 580 750 980 1230 1410 1680
Beam/Column
f’c ≥ 32 MPa (bar diameters) (29.0) (29.2) (29.4) (29.0) (31.3) (35.0) (38.4) (39.2) (42.0)
290 350 470 590 820 1070 1340 1530 1830
Other (29.0) (29.2) (29.4) (29.0) (34.2) (38.2) (41.9) (42.5) (45.8)
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Positioning Tolerances for
Reinforcement to AS 3600 : 2009
In accordance with Clause 17.5.3:

Application Allowable Deviation

Beams, slabs, columns and walls -5, +10 mm

Position controlled by cover Slabs on ground -10, +20 mm

Footings cast in ground -10, +40 mm

End of reinforcement 50 mm
Position not controlled by cover The spacing of bars in walls and slabs and 10% of the specified spacing or
of fitments in beams and columns 15 mm whichever is greater

Note: A positive value indicates the amount the cover may increase and a negative
value indicates the amount the cover may decrease relative to the specified cover.

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Accessory Quantities

Accessories for REOMESH® REBAR

Mesh Round Up: Slab Area (m2) ÷ 12.5 = No. of 6 x 2.4 m sheets
Bar Chairs: Slab Area (m2) ÷ 0.56 = No. of bar chairs
No. of Bars: Round Up
( Coverage Length (m)
(Bar Spacing (m) ) ) +1

Polythene Film: Slab Area (m2) ÷ 180 = No. of 200 m2 rolls Bar Length: Concrete dimension (mm) – ∑ {cover each end (mm)}
Duct Tape: 2 rolls per 200 m2 roll of polythene film Stock Bars: Allow for lapping of bars when calculating No. of Bars
Accessories for REBAR Spirals
Bar Chairs: Slab area (m2) ÷ 0.56 = No. of bar chairs Diameter: Concrete dimension (mm) - cover each side (mm)
Tie Wire: 3 kg per tonne of REBAR (for bar sizes up to 20 mm) Pitch: Specified on drawing. Maximum of half diameter of spirals

( )
1.5 kg per tonne of REBAR (for bar sizes above 20 mm) No. of Turns: Round Up Coverage Length (m) + 3
Accessories for Strip Footings (Bar Spacing (m) )

Trench Mesh: Footing Length (m) ÷ 5.4 = No. of 6 m lengths

Prefab Cages: Footing Length (m) ÷ 5.4 = No. of 6 m cages
Support Chairs: 7 chairs per 6 m length
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500PLUS® REBAR – Standard Hooks and Cogs REBAR

In accordance with Clause 13.1.2.6 of AS 3600 – 2009, where a deformed bar ends in a standard hook or cog complying with Clause 13.1.2.7, the tensile
development length of that end of the bar, measured from the outside of the hook/cog, shall be taken as 0.5Lys.t or 0.5Lst as applicable. The details of the
standard hook or cog are as shown in the Table below.

o
a. A hook consisting of a 180 bend around the appropriate pin complying with Clause 17.2.3.2 with a straight
extension of 4db or 70 mm, whichever is greater.
Standard Hook
o
b. A hook consisting of a 135 bend with the same internal diameter and length as Item (a).

o
c. A cog consisting of a 90 bend with a nominal internal diameter complying with Clause 17.2.3.2 but not
Standard Cog o
greater than 8db and having the same total length as required for a 180 hook of the same diameter bar.

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Clause 13.1.2.7 of AS 3600 : 2009

Minimum Dimensions:
D500N bar 180o hook 135o hook 90o cog
diameter, db Pin diameter factor
a b c
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
4db for fitments 100 120 140
10
5db 105 130 155
4db for fitments 110 130 155
12
5db 115 145 170
4db for fitments 120 150 185
16
5db 130 165 205
4db for fitments 140 180 220
20
5db 150 200 245
4db for fitments 170 220 265
24
5db 180 240 295
28 5db 210 280 345
32 5db 240 320 395
36 5db 270 355 440
40 5db 300 395 490
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Processing 500PLUS REBAR ®

to AS 3600 : 2009
Technical Note:
Rebar Bending and Rebending / Straightening • Care must be taken when bending, straightening or rebending is
performed on a construction site to ensure that the bend radii are
Standard names and use: not formed below the prescribed minimum sizes in AS 3600.
• Bending of 500PLUS® REBAR should be carried out in accordance • OneSteel Reinforcing recommends that 500PLUS® TEMPCORE® be
with Clause 17.2.3 of AS 3600 : 2009 used as pull-out bars rather than MICROALLOY or CONTISTRETCH rebar.
• If engineers/builders request pin diameters smaller than those
required by AS 3600, such bends can only be supplied if the
engineer gives written approval.
•R
 ebending 500PLUS® REBAR on site – due to limitations of adequate REBAR
rebending facilities on site, we recommend that the customer’s
attention is drawn to the guidelines set out in AS 3600 and in the
OneSteel Reinforcing 500PLUS® technical notes.

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and Wire to AS 3600 : 2009

Bending Reinforcing Bars to Clause 17.2.3.2: Standard Processing Tolerances to Clause 17.2.2:
Product Use Product Description Pin f Allowable
Product Use Tolerance
Ribbed or round 500L wire Tolerance
3db
(a) Fitments & 250N rebar
On any overall dimension ≤ 600 mm overall -25, +0 mm
D500N rebar 4db for bars or mesh except
(b) Reinforcement that is to be galvanized ≤ 16 mm diameter 5db where used as a fitment > 600 mm overall -40, +0 mm
or epoxy coated (before or after bending) ≥ 20 mm diameter 8db
On any overall dimension Deformed bars and mesh -15, +0 mm
≤ 16 mm diameter 4db for bars or mesh used as
(c) Reinforcement in which the bend is Plain round bars and wire -10, +0 mm
a fitment
intended to be straightened or rebent * 20 or 24 mm diameter 5db
(Note: Not for galvanized)
≥ 28 mm diameter 6db For offset dimension of
-0, +10 mm
a cranked bar
(d) Other than specified in (b) or (c) Reinforcement of any grade 5db

The nominal internal diameter of a reinforcement bend or hook shall be taken as the diameter of the pin around which the reinforcement is bent. The diameter of the pin shall be not less than
the value determined from the above table as appropriate. Note: TEMPCORE®, MICROALLOY and CONTISTRETCH and all galvanized rebar have differing bending characteristics.
* Must be indicated on drawing that bars are to be straightened or rebent.
• OneSteel Reinforcing recommends that 500PLUS® TEMPCORE® be used as pull-out bars
rather than MICROALLOY or CONTISTRETCH rebar.
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Bending & Rebending
500PLUS® REBAR
Bending/Rebending Bending Properties
A number of situations may arise where bars must be bent or 500PLUS® 500PLUS® MICROALLOY
Diameter AS 3600
rebent on site, or where pre-bent bars must be straightened. TEMPCORE® or CONTISTRETCH Galvanized Bars*
(mm) Requirements
For smaller diameter bars (i.e., 10, 12 & 16 mm), this is preferably Capability Capability
performed at ambient temperature. In accordance with Clause 5db generally,
17.2.3.1 of AS 3600 : 2009, to cold bend D500N bars not ≤ 16 but 4db for 2db @ 180 deg 3db @ 180 deg 5db @ 180 deg
exceeding 16mm in diameter: fitments
• t he initial bend should be performed around a mandrel or 5db generally,
Not
former of diameter not less than 4db; ≥ 20 but 4db for 3db @ 180 deg 8db @ 180 deg
produced
fitments
• d
 o not use impact blows to bend or rebend the steel; and
• t ake care to minimise mechanical damage to the bar surface * The bending limits shown in this column have been specified in AS 3600 to minimise spalling of galvanized coating.
Note: 500PLUS® TEMPCORE, MICROALLOY and CONTISTRETCH bending limits are subject to engineer approval.
and visually inspect rebent area for cracks.
 ebending or straightening should be performed using a
R
powered bending tool, or a pipe with an internal diameter
not greater than 2x the nominal bar diameter. REBAR

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500PLUS® REBAR

Rebending Properties
For larger diameter bars, the application of heat (e.g. from an acetylene MICROALLOY &
flame) may be used to reduce the bending force, but a reduction in bar 500PLUS®
Diameter CONTISTRETCH AS 3600
strength may result. Ref: AS 3600 : 2009 Clause 17.2.3.1 (b). TEMPCORE®
(mm) 500PLUS® Limits
Capability
Further details on bending/rebending and welding 500PLUS® REBAR Capability
can be found at www.reinforcing.com
≤ 16 2db @ 180 deg 3db @ 180 deg 4db
A pipe must not be used to make the initial bend, or to rebend back
past the straight position. Rebending of bars that have been bent 20 ≤ db ≤ 24 3db @ 180 deg Not produced 5db
prior to galvanizing is not recommended, as cracking on the inside
of the original bend may result. 28 ≤ db ≤ 36 6db - 6db

REBAR
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Heating & Welding – 500PLUS® REBAR REBAR

After heating, the resultant ambient temperature properties of reinforcing iv) if during heating the temperature of the bar exceeds 450oC, the
steels may be significantly altered. This is an important consideration if characteristic yield stress (fsy) of the steel after bending shall be
heat has been applied to assist with bending bars through welding or the taken as 250 MPa.
effect of fire. To effectively control the temperature during the heating or
welding process the use of temperature control crayons is recommended. Welding
500PLUS® REBAR produced by the TEMPCORE®, MICROALLOYED and
Heating CONTISTRETCH processes has maximum carbon equivalent (Ceq) of
Heating should be avoided if the original bar properties are required. 0.44 and, as such, requires no pre-heating prior to welding.
Bending should always be around a former of the appropriate size (refer Pre-heating is not required when bars are welded in accordance with
processing to AS 3600). AS 3600 : 2009 in Clause 17.2.3.1 states that AS/NZS 1554.3: 2014 Structural steel welding Part 3: Welding of
reinforcement may be bent hot, provided that all of the following are reinforcing steels. Hydrogen controlled electrodes are required for all
complied with: weld types, and matching strength electrodes are required for butt welds.
i) t he steel is heated uniformly through & beyond the portion to be bent; Note: Some types of welded splices can reduce the ductility of the
ii) the temperature of the steel does not exceed 600oC; connected bars.
iii) t he bar is not cooled by quenching; and

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Threading 500PLUS® REBAR

REBAR

The design tensile capacities of fine-threaded 500PLUS® REBAR can be

Bar Normal Stress 500PLUS® REBAR
determined in accordance with AS 4100*. Based on the results of testing,
Diameter Thread Size Area Design Tensile Capacity
fine-threaded 500PLUS® REBAR has a reduced characteristic yield
(mm) (mm) (mm2) (kN)
stress equal to 75% of the normal characteristic yield stress (500 MPa)
and a reduced characteristic tensile strength equal to 85% of the lower N12 M10 58 21
characteristic tensile strength (540 MPa) based on the thread stress area. N16 M12 84 31
It follows that OneSteel Reinforcing 500PLUS® REBAR when cut with N20 M16 157 58
AS 1275** metric threads and fitted with AS 1112*** Property Class 5 nuts, N24 M20 245 90
has the values of design tensile capacity specified in the adjoining table. N28 M24 353 130
These design tensile capacities are based on the effective tensile stress
N32 M30 561 205
areas (As) from AS 1275**, a strength reduction factor f = 0.8, and
a characteristic tensile strength equal to 0.85 x 540 = 459 MPa. N36 M33^ 694 255
N40 M36 817 300
Design Tensile Capacity = f As x 0.85 x TS where TS = 540 MPa ^ D
 enotes second choice thread size. Nuts may be difficult to obtain. N.B. Engineers
should be aware that threading reinforcing bars this way also reduces the ductility to
*
AS 4100 : 1998 Steel structures, less than the minimum requirements for Class N bars specified in AS/NZS 4671.
**
AS 1275 : 1985 Metric screw threads for fasteners
***
AS 1112 : 2015 ISO metric hexagon nuts
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REIDBAR
Bar Diameter (mm) 500PLUS® REIDBAR™ is a hot-rolled, continuously coarse-threaded, steel
RB12 RBA16 RBA20 RB25 RB32 reinforcing bar that complies with the requirements in AS/NZS 4671
Cross sectional Area (mm2) 113 201 314 491 804 for Class N reinforcement. When used in conjunction with REIDBAR™
accessories, it offers the designer flexibility to overcome challenging
Yield Stress (MPa) 500 500 500 500 500
design or buildability issues. These tables list the material properties and
Design Yield Capacity (kN) 56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0 the common accessories available for 500PLUS® REIDBAR™.
Design Tensile Capacity (kN) 61.0 108.5 169.6 265.1 434.2 A 500PLUS® REIDBAR™ Design Guide and case studies are available from
Max. Tensile Working Load (kN) 39.0 70.0 109.0 171.0 281.0 OneSteel Reinforcing or www.reinforcing.com

Design Shear Capacity Coupler RB12C RBA16C RBA20C RB25C RB32C

(0.62 min ult) (kN) 37.8 67.3 105.2 164.4 269.2
Threaded Insert* RB12TI RBA16TI RBA20TI RB25TI RB32TI
Minimum Hole for Grout Sleeve – RBA16GS RBA20GS RB25GS RB32GS
Clearance (mm) 15 20 24 29 38
Nut** RB12N RBA16N RBA20N RB25N RB32N
All accessories, except nuts, develop the breaking strength of 500PLUS® REIDBAR™ .
Galvanized fittings available in most sizes.
145 185 230 295 365 * The load that a threaded insert can provide is dependent on its anchorage (refer to REIDBAR™
Minimum Length ‘a’ for L bar Design Guide) ** Nuts have a minimum strength corresponding to a bar stress of 1.15fsy
with Coupler (mm) (5db pin)
Note: O
 neSteel Reinforcing does not recommend the use of REIDBAR™ for formwork ties.
FWB: 880 MPa Formwork bar is available for this application.

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CERTIFICATION
Lifting certification available upon request
BENEFITS
• Enhanced quality – made in controlled
environment
• Increased site safety
• Improved efficiency

All PFX solutions comply with relevant Australian standards • Reduction of wast and on-site labour
AS/NZS 1554.3, AS 3600 and AS 5100, offer Green Star and • Speed and simplicity of construction
Infrastructure Sustainability credits, and lifting certificates • Customised to meet project requirements
are available. Being manufactured in our OneSteel Reinforcing
Note: Please check with your local PFX
factory environments, they deliver enhanced on-site safety
representative for availability of products &
and reduced on-site labour costs and dependency on
services and to discuss your requirements.
favourable weather conditions.
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PFX - PRODUCT SOLUTIONS

Fabricated using machine and manual Customised to suit project specific requirements,
processes, PROPILE provides accuracy, regular shaped bars are fabricated off-site to
flexibility, robustness, and offers lifting an agreed weld pattern. In-factory fabrication
peace of mind. Plus, downtime on site is is predominantly manual, solving commonly
reduced, because off-site fabrication isn’t encountered site problems.
weather dependent. APPLICATIONS: Columns, beams, footings,
APPLICATIONS: Bored Piers, precast piles walls, pile caps

Cage Dia. Cage Dia. Cage Cage Bar

Bar Spiral
(Machine (Manual Cage Spiral Pitch Configuration Length Sizes (mm)
Sizes Sizes
Made) Fabrication) Length (mm)
(mm) (mm) Round, Square, Rectangle Up to 15m 10 - 40
(mm) (mm)
250 – 1950 160 – 500 Up to 15m 12 – 40 10, 12 & 16 50–300

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BARMAT is fabricated off-site, using automated

machine manufacturing that allows steel to be
Machine manufactured, BAMTEC is the world’s prefabricated with variable bar sizes and spacing in a
fastest steel fixing system and a revolutionary variety of mat shapes, configurations and sizes.
approach to placing steel reinforcing. By simply
rolling out ‘carpets’ of reo detailed to fit designated APPLICATIONS: Precast panels & culverts, parapet,
areas, installation time is slashed, accuracy is diaphragm walls, shotcrete walls, suspended slab
imporved, and fewer onsite fixers are required.
Mat Bar size
APPLICATIONS: Slab on ground, suspended Const. Configuration Bar space Add on
Dimensions (mm)
slabs, CRCP, wind farm foundation, precast panels
Any shape, with 8, 10, 12
Trimmer and
Up to 4m penetration & 16
Machine- Variable to additional
(width) x (if required) (Class N),
Carpet Bar size made suit, bespoke bars to suit
Const. Carpet length Bar space 12m (length) to suit 8&9
weight (mm) design
requirements (Class L)
Variable to suit,
Machine-made Up to 12m Up to 1.5 tonnes 10 – 32
bespoke
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Factory fabricated using manual processes,

CUSTOMCAGE is highly customised and made
up from a variety of custom shaped, solution
specific bars.
APPLICATIONS: Columns, beams, footings,
diaphragm walls

Cage Configuration Cage Length Bar Sizes (mm) For more information visit the PFX website at www.pfxreinforcing.com
Custom shape Up to 15m 10 – 40 OR call us on 1800 ONE REO

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Tunnel Girders

500PLUS® ROMTECH® Lattice Girders, in conjunction with shotcrete, are

becoming an increasingly popular strata control method in tunnelling.
Suitable for use in hard rock or soft ground conditions, 500PLUS® ROMTECH®
Lattice Girders provide a high strength-to-weight ratio.
ROMTECH Lattice Girders are manufactured in specialised jigs to ensure their
accuracy. However, the fact that the units can be fabricated just days before
being required, means last minute changes to profiles can be incorporated,
and the various sections manufactured to suit the required excavation and
installation sequence.
The light weight sections simplify transport and handling, and simple connection
details makes them easy to install on site.
Depending on the ground conditions, they may be held in place during
construction by soil or rock anchors, and are supported by standard
or adjustable footplates at the invert of the tunnel.
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POOLSTEEL ®

Specifically developed for use in concrete swimming pools, OneSteel

Reinforcing’s 250N Grade 12 mm POOLSTEEL® is a ductile steel that
is widely preferred by pool builders around Australia.
Having a deformed profile enables a superior bond to be achieved with the
concrete ensuring a quality result.
Ground movement can exert extreme forces on the walls of a swimming pool.
The strength and ductility of POOLSTEEL® enables these forces to be
resisted while controlling cracking, thereby contributing to the longevity of
the pool structure.
• Provides maximum design flexibility
• Specially developed for concrete pool construction
• Independently certified by ACRS
• Easy to bend and form

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Square & Rectangular

ONEMESH® Square Meshes (SL) with edge lap wires Rectangular Meshes (RL)
Properties
Slab Mesh SL53 *
SL63 *
SL52 SL62 SL72 SL82 SL92 SL102 SL81 RL718 RL818 RL918 RL1018 RL1118 RL1218
(WA Only) (WA Only)
(6 x 2.4 m)

Cross- Longitudinal 60 94 89 141 179 227 290 354 454 358 454 581 709 899 1112
sectional Wires 157 190 247 302 372 495 390 495 634 774 982 1215
Area Cross 60 94 89 141 179 227 290 354 454 227 227 227 227 227 227
(mm2/m) Wires 152 192 243 311 380 470 243 243 243 243 243 243
Sheet Mass (kg) 15 21 20 33 42 53 66 80 105 67 79 93 109 130 157

* SL53 and SL63 are 6 x 2.3 m

Note: Cross-sectional areas (mm2/m) shown in bold are average rather than minimum values that apply to meshes lap-spliced in accordance with
AS 3600 : 2009. See Technical Note 6 "Design to AS 3600 : 2001 of Suspended Concrete Floors Reinforced with Class L Mesh"
at www.sria.com.au for more design information.
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ONEMESH ®

Trench Mesh

L8TM200 L8TM300 L8TM400 L11TM200 L11TM300 L11TM400 L12TM200 L12TM300 L12TM400

Width (mm) 200 300 400 200 300 400 200 300 400
Mass (kg) 7.0 9.1 11.2 13.5 17.8 22.0 15.8 21.2 26.5
Nominal Wire f (mm) 8 8 8 11 11 11 12 12 12
No. 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5
Longitudinal
Wires Cross-sectional 136 181 227 270 360 450 334 445 556
Area (mm2)

Standard length = 6 m

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Mesh in Tension or Compression

In AS 3600 : 2009, Clause 13.2.3 states that the two outermost transverse
wires of one sheet of mesh must overlap the two outermost transverse
wires of the sheet being lapped, as shown below. The minimum length if
overlap shall equal 100 mm.

Overlap of ends of sheets

(with overhang)

Overlap of sides of sheets

Overlap of side and end of sheets

These requirements can be satisfied by using ONEMESH®.

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Reinforcing wire/mesh identifiers

ONEMESH Identification Markings
®
for manufacturing facilities
AS/NZS 4671 Grade 500L: 5 – 12 mm
• Identification markings are rolled into the wire in REOMESH® to identify the
manufacturing facility of origin.
• The identifiers for REOMESH® have been standardised as a combination of
horizontal and diagonal marks placed between the ribs at intervals. Brisbane - Acacia Ridge™ - /-
•B
 efore 2010, OneSteel Reinforcing rolled the word ‘one’ into wire for REOMESH . ®

Sydney – Revesby™ - \ -
Melbourne – Sunshine™ // -

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Footing Cages

8TM200
L8TM Top & Bottom L11TM Top & Bottom L12TM Top & Bottom Top & 11TM200
Bottom
Cage Width (mm)
Depth (mm) Product Code 200 300 200 300 200 300 200
SE QLD ZC110 ZC12 ZC111 ZC11 - - -
200
NSW 8ZC2020 8TC3020 11ZC2020 11TC3020 12ZC020 - -
SE QLD ZC210 ZC17 ZC711 ZC18 ZC9Y - ZC7A
300
NSW 8ZC2028 8TC3030 11ZC2028 11TC3030 12ZC2028 12TC3028 -
SE QLD ZC310 FC19 ZC811 FC20 - - FC8A
400
NSW 8ZC2040 - 11ZC2040 - 12ZC2040 - -
Note: Standard length = 6 m
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Reduced Flying Ends Reduced Edge Lap

UTEMESH®
UTEMESH® is the compact 4 x 2 m mesh that’s legal to transport
on utes and small trucks without overhang.
UTEMESH® design features include reduced flying ends to 20 mm,
minimising the risk of injury when loading, unloading, carrying,
placing and tying.
UTEMESH® offers more cost-efficient mesh cover and economy
in the number of sheets used. The redesigned reduced edge lap
can improve cover by up to 8%.
UTEMESH® is well-suited for small slabs such as driveways,
patios, sheds and pavements.
UTEMESH® complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4671 : 2001
Steel reinforcing materials and is ACRS Certified.

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Concrete & Building

Development length of headed reinforcement in tension - AS 3600 : 2009, Clause 13.1.4

A head used to develop a deformed bar in tension shall consist of a nut or plate, having either
a round, elliptical or rectangular shape, attached to the end(s) of the bar by welding, threading
or swaging of suitable strength to avoid failure of the steel connection at ultimate load.
In addition - (a) the bar diameter (db) shall not exceed 40 mm; and (b) the net bearing area of
head shall be not less than 4 times the cross-sectional area of the bar. See other requirements
in AS 3600 : 2009 Clause 13.1.4
If the cross-sectional area of the head of the headed reinforcement, or the area of the end plate
for deformed bars mechanically anchored with an end plate in the plane perpendicular to the
axis of the bar, is at least 10 times the cross-sectional area of the bar, the bar shall be considered
to have a tensile development length (Lsy.t) measured from the inside face of the head equal to
0.8 times the development length of a hooked bar (with a 180˚degree bend) of the same diameter.
Splicing of Reinforcement – AS 3600 : 2009, Clause 13.2.1 (b)
The splice shall be made by welding, by mechanical means, by end-bearing or by lapping.
Fixing of Reinforcement – AS 3600 : 2009, Clause 17.2.5
All reinforcement, including secondary reinforcement provided for the purpose of maintaining
main reinforcement and tendons in position, shall be supported and maintained in position
within the tolerances given in Clause 17.5.3 until the concrete has hardened. Bar chairs, spacers
and tie wires used for this purpose shall be made of concrete, steel or plastics, as appropriate.

For more complete detail refer to AS 3600 : 2009

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Accessories - Concrete & Building
Vapour barriers and damp-proofing membranes
AS 2870 : 2011, Clause 5.3.3.1
The raft or slab shall be provided with a vapour barrier, or where required,
a damp-proofing membrane.
AS 2870 : 2011, Clause 5.3.3.2
The materials required for vapour barriers and damp-proofing membrane
are as follows:
 00 μm (0.2 mm) thick polyethylene film in accordance with
(a) 2
Clause 5.3.3.3 (a)
(b) Film branded continuously ‘AS 2870 Concrete underlay, 0.2 mm –
Medium (or high as appropriate) impact resistance’, together with
manufacturer's or distributor's name, trademark or code.

accessories
concrete&building

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Reinforced Concrete Thesaurus

Column - A narrow vertical member in a building as distinct from a wall,

normally under combined compression and bending.
Ast.fsy - Product of reinforcing steel area (Ast),mm2 and reinforcement yield Compression - An internal state of compressive stress perpendicular to a
stress (fsy), MPa - gives nominal tensile capacity of a reinforcing bar - units cross-section.
generally kilo Newtons (kN) by dividing product by 1000. Compression Member - A structural member predominantly in compression.
Band Beam - Wide beam with width significantly greater than depth, Cover - Minimum clear distance from an exposed concrete surface to
generally about 1200 to 2400 wide, used in buildings and carparks to closest bar - for durability design not just to main bars but to closest bar
minimuse structural floor depth. Either reinforced or post-tensioned concrete which is generally a stirrup or a tie. Insufficient cover is a major cause of
depending on the span and design loads. reinforcement corrosion in concrete.
Beam - A narrow member in a building structure predominantly acting in Creep - Property of concrete (dependant upon its constituents and internal
flexure, generally horizontal. state of stress) where a concrete element will deform due to sustained
Bending Moment - Internal action effect due to bending, normally resolved stress during its life. This is very important in the calculation of long-term
about a principal axis at a cross-section of a structural member. deflections, and in prestressed/post-tensioned concrete design as an element
Bond Strength - Normally expressed as the average ultimate stress that can lose a significant proportion of its prestress.
can develop at the interface between a bar and concrete when longitudinal Decking - Profiled steel sheeting or structural steel decking used as a dual
slip occurs. formwork, reinforcement system.
500N CONTISTRETCH (CS) - 500 MPa, Class N low carbon bar : strength Deflection - Normally the maximum vertical or horizonal movement of a
achieved by continuous stretching process. structural member or a building frame, measured relative to the member
Centre Heave - Generally refers to deformation of a housing slab caused supports or between adjacent floor levels in the case of sway.
by the contraction of the expansive (clay) soils around the edge of a house -
generally caused by drying out of the soils around house edge - opposite
would be edge heave.
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Embedment - The length of reinforcement measured past a critical section
that is bonded to the concrete.
Design Load - The combination of factored loads (e.g. imposed, wind etc.) Finite Element Analysis - A sophisticated form of numerical analysis
for the applicable limit state (e.g. serviceability, stability, strength, fire, etc.), traditionally used to model complex components or members acted on by
assumed to be applied to a structural member or building. different actions including temperature and increasingly being used to model
Detailing - Process whereby an engineer’s sketch is transformed into an whole 3-D concrete structures.
engineering drawing - generally performed by a draftsman - this is then used Flexural Tensile Strength - The maximum tensile stress reached in the
by the reinforcing scheduler. extreme tensile fibre before the concrete cracks, normally measured in a small
Ductility (Reinforcement) - See Uniform Strain or Elongation. concrete beam test.
Ductility (Member) - Ability of a member to deform under load - relevant In Situ - In the actual position at the job site.
to moment redistribution and especially important for seismic design Lapping of Mesh - The over-lapping of two or more adjacent sheets of mesh
of structures. which is necessary in order to achieve continuity of the reinforcement.
Edge Beam - The beam around a floor perimeter, generally cast integrally Ligatures - General term for stirrups or ties - term more used in
with a concrete slab, which may form part of the beam flange. reinforcing manufacture than in design. Superseded by the general term
Edge Heave - Generally refers to deformation of a housing slab caused by “fitments” in AS 3600 : 2009.
swelling of the expansive (clay) soils around the edge of a house - generally Lightweight Concrete - AS 3600 : 2009 defines lightweight concrete
caused by excessive moisture around house edge - opposite would be as “Concrete having a saturated surface-dry density in the range
centre heave. 1800 - 2100 kg/m3“.
Edge Rebate - Notch cast in corner of beam - common in edge beam footing Lintel - Beam type element generally supporting masonry over an opening.
of brick veneer house to allow for brickwork to start below level of timber Can be concrete but more often than not is a steel angle.
framing - done for aesthetic and waterproofing reasons.
Elastic Design - When the design action effects associated with a redundant
member of a building are computed assuming elastic behaviour of the steel
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Perimeter Edge Footing - Edge beam around outside edge of a house –

may or may not be cast integrally with slab.
Piles - Elements used to support a structure in poor soil/foundation
Load Factor - Factor by which a load is increased when computing design conditions - based on the pile bearing on a good stratum at some distance
loads for the applicable limit state, e.g. serviceability, stability, strength, below the structure to be supported – typically are steel, precast or cast in situ
fire, etc). concrete – steel and precast used for long lengths and would be generally end
500N MICROALLOY (MA) - 500 MPa, Class N bar : strength achieved by bearing piles onto rock – cast in situ used for shorter length, and combination
additions of alloying elements. of end bearing onto a soil plus skin friction on the surrounding soil.
Modulus of Elasticity - Slope of elastic portion of stress/strain curve for a Positive Bending Moment - A bending moment that causes a tensile change
particular material, e.g. steel or concrete (same as Young’s modulus) in stress on the opposite face of a member. e.g. on the underside of a slab
- symbol generally E. loaded from above.
Moment Redistribution - In design, adjustment of the bending moment Positive Reinforcement - Main tensile reinforcement in a positive moment
diagram at the strength limit state relative to the elastically-calculated design region of a horizontal member of a building.
bending moment diagram and the actual distribution of design strength in Post-Tensioned Concrete - Concrete elements where the concrete is poured
bending, while maintaining equilibrium with the design loads. with hollow ducts containing steel strand or bar subsequently stressed and
Negative Bending Moment - A bending moment that causes a tensile change normally grouted at the ends for bond. Extensively used in bridges, and
in stress on the nearer face of a member, e.g. on the topside of a slab loaded beams and slabs of high-rise buildings. Strand has the ability to be “draped”
from above. (held towards the top of a member at the ends and towards the bottom of the
Negative Moment Region - Area of negative bending moment. member at mid-span) so as to induce an uplift force in the member. trand is
Negative Reinforcement - Main tensile reinforcement in a negative more suitable than bar where long lengths are required.
moment region.
Normal-Weight Concrete - AS 3600 : 2009 defines normal-weight concrete
as having a saturated surface-dry density in the range 2100 to 2800 kg/m3.
Concrete density is usually assumed to be 2400 kg/m3.
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Precast Concrete - Concrete elements that are cast in the factory or yard Slump - Simple on-site measure of consistency (and possibly workability)
and lifted into position on site. Precast prestressed or post-tensioned beams of concrete in the as-mixed fluid state - involves a standard test using a
for bridge construction are popular in Australia. metal cone.
Prestressed Concrete - Generic term for any beam, slab or column containing Slipform - Form of construction used for building service cores, towers, roads,
stressed strands or bars - but normally refers to a concrete element cast etc - involves formwork moving continuously as concrete and reinforcement
around previously placed and stressed strand - just about all prestressed are placed.
concrete is precast but not vice versa - main examples would be hollowcore Spacing of Reinforcement - The distance between adjacent reinforcing bars,
planks - strands are stressed in long lengths, concrete poured, cured and set normally measured centre-to-centre.
then strands cut - long members cut to required lengths - not to be confused Stack Cast - Flat slabs which are cast alternately, one on top of the other.
with Post-Tensioned Concrete. Starter Bars - Short reinforcing bars which are cast in or screwed into inserts
Raft - Usually applied to slabs where the whole area of the slab is considered at a joint to provide continuity of bending and shear strength across the joint.
to act as a “raft” which relies on the underlying ground for support. Stiffness - Under flexural conditions, it is a function of EI/L - modulus of
Reinforcement Surface Condition - The state of the surface on the elasticity (normally of the concrete) (E) times effective second moment of area
exterior of reinforcing bars. Note: hot-rolled bars normally have a thin layer (l) of the composite uncracked and cracked sections divided by the length or
of mill scale on the surface. Rust on the surface of reinforcement is not span (L) of the element.
normally deleterious to the bond developed between the steel and concrete. Stirrups - Same as ligatures. Generally provided in a beam as shear and
Shear Reinforcement - The reinforcement which caters for vertical or torsional reinforcement (determined from engineering design) and hold the
transverse shear forces in the member. main bars in position. Superseded by the general term "fitments" in
Shrinkage - Shortening of concrete due to autogenous shrinkage or drying AS3600 : 2009.
shrinkage, which may be restrained in the direction of embedded steel,
e.g. rebar, or by adjacent members or supports.

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Reinforced Concrete Thesaurus

Strain - Ratio of elongation to original length. There are no units to strain. Tilt Up - Process of casting flat wall panels on the concrete floor on site and
Strain Localisation - Uneven distribution of tensile strain in longitudinal steel then lifting and securing in place using a mobile crane.
reinforcement at flexural cracks due to bond transfer. Torsion - Twisting of a building element (beam, slab, etc.) requiring additional
Strength - Used synonymously with capacity in Australian Standards, and can reinforcement such as closed fitments in beams or additional corner bars in slabs.
relate to axial force, shear force, bending moment, torsion, etc. Ultimate Strength Design - Design using the ultimate strength of materials
Stress - Local internal pressure that can arise due to action effects, restraint, to calculate the design strength of critical cross-sections or regions of
etc. Units MPa or kPa. concrete members which must exceed the ultimate design action effects.
Strip Footing - Beam around the perimeter of a house, generally supporting Uniform Strain or Elongation - Axial strain of steel bar up to the point where
a continuous line of masonry - generally not connected to the floor slab. the stress/strain curve starts to turn down (at the point of maximum load) -
TEMPCORE® (TC) - 500 MPa, Class N bar : Quenched and self-tempered straight symbolised as Agt or εu and expressed as %.
length Grade 500 reinforcing bar. Yield Strength - Alternative term for Yield Stress used in AS 3600.
Tensile Development Length - A term in AS 3600 referring to the length of Yield Stress (Proof Stress) - Stress at which steel yields, the definition of
embedment of a straight reinforcing bar into concrete required to develop the which depends on the shape of the stress-strain curve. In design, a lower
yield stress of the reinforcement in axial tension. Related to bond stress (or characteristic value is used to define the strength grade of the steel.
strength). Young’s Modulus - Slope of elastic portion of stress/strain curve (same as
Tensile Strength - The maximum or ultimate tensile stress that can develop in a Modulus of Elasticity) - Symbol generally E for steel or concrete.
reinforcing bar, at which necking is initiated and fracture ensues.
Ties - Used in columns for various purposes including to prevent main bars from
buckling at ultimate load should the cover spall - generally more closely spaced
than stirrups in beams. See AS 3600 : 2009 for new rules concerning core-
confinement for concrete >50 MPa and also new type of internal fitment with
one leg. Superseded by the general term "fitments" in AS3600 : 2009.
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Imperial to Metric Units – Conversion Table
Unit Imperial Metric Conversion Unit Imperial Metric Conversion
1 acre 0.405 ha Moment 1 lb.ft 1.356 N.m
Area 1 yd2 0.836 m2 1 hp 0.746 kW
Power
1 ft2 0.0929 m2 1 Btu/h 0.293 W
1 lbf 4.448 N Pressure 1 lbf/in2 6.895 kPa
Force
1 tonf 9.964 kN Temperature F 5/9 x(0F -32) 0C
0

Fuel Consumption 1 mpg 0.354 km/L 1 ft/s 0.305 m/s

1 mile 1.609 km Speed 1 mile/h 1.609 km/h
1 yd 0.914 m 1 knot 1.852 km/h
Length
1 ft 0.305 m 1 yd3 0.765 m3
1 in 25.4 mm 1 ft3 0.0283 m3
Volume
1 ton (long) 1.016 t 1 gal 4.546 litre
Mass 1 lbm 0.4536 kg 1 in3 16.387 mL
1 oz 28.35 g 1 ft3/s 0.0283 m3/s
Volume Flow Rate
Note: For US gallon reduce value by 16.74%.
1 ft3/min 0.472 m3/s

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Mass Densities of Materials

Material kg/m3 Metric Conversion kg/m3 Metric Conversion kg/m3

Aluminium 2700 Granite 2600 Sand damp 1690
Brass 8400-8600 Gravel mixed grading 1930 Sand wet 1840
Cast Iron 7000-7400 Ice 900 Sandstone 1510
Clay dry 1480 Lead 11370 Shale 1250
Clay wet 1660 Mercury 13570 Steel 7850
Concrete 2400 Rockfill 75% rock, 25% earth 1960 Top Soil 950
Copper 8900 Rockfill 50% rock, 25% earth 1720 Water fresh 1000
Earth dry 1280 Rockfill 25% rock, 75% earth 1570 Water salt 1030
Earth wet 1760 Rubber 960-1300 Wood soft 480
Glass 2400-2800 Sand dry 1420 Wood hard 800
Note: Figures
 for soils can vary greatly depending on moisture content, particle size and compaction.
Figures provided are averages.
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Moment & Deflection Formulae
Reaction at Support
Load Case Maximum Moment Maximum Deflection
Ra Rb
wL wL wL2 5wL4
2 2 8 384 EI

P P PL PL3
2 2 4 48 EI

PL3 a
( 1 _(La( ( a 0.5
2 3
Pb Pa Pab
3 which applies for
≤
L L L 27 EI L L

wa - wa2
2
wa4
8 EI (1 + 4b
3a (

P - Pa Pa3
3 EI (1 + 3b
2a (

w = load per unit length. I = second moment of area for whole width of member.
Effect of self weight of member to be considered separately to load case shown.

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Concrete Construction Standards

Relevant Concrete Construction Standards:

• AS/NZS 4671 : 2001 Steel reinforcing materials • AS 1554.3 : 2008 Part 3: Welding of reinforcing steels
• AS 3600 : 2001 Concrete structures • AS 1100-Part 501 : 2002 - Technical drawing - Structural engineering drawing
• AS 3600 : 2009 Concrete structures • AS 3727 : 1993 Guide to residential pavements
• AS 5100.5 : 2004 Bridge design: Concrete • AS 2870 : 2011 Residential slabs and footings - Construction
• AS/NZS 1170 : 2002 Structural design actions • AS 2783 : 1992 Use of reinforced concrete for small swimming pools
• AS 2327.1 : 2003 Composite structures, Part: 1 Simply supported beams
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Relevant Concrete
Construction Standards
Relevant Concrete Construction Standards: • References AS/NZS 4671
• Amendment 2, 2004 provided modified rules for the design of
AS/NZS 4671 : 2001 Steel reinforcing materials
Class L steel in floors
• Specification of steel bars, wire and mesh for use in reinforced
• AS 3600 : 2009 published December 2009: Amendment 1, 2010
concrete structures that have been designed in accordance with
contains mainly typographical corrections.
AS 3600 : 2001, AS 3600 : 2009 or AS 5100 : 2004
• Amendment 1: 2003 refers to latest ISO Standards, etc. AS 5100.5 : 2004 Bridge design: Concrete
• 250 & 500 MPa, Class N & L reinforcing bar and mesh. • Minimum requirements for the design and construction of concrete
bridges and associated structures including members that contain
AS 3600 : 2009 Concrete structures reinforcing steel and tendons, or both
• Design and detailing of concrete structures and elements, with • Although AS 5100.5 closely follows the design rules of AS 3600.
or without steel reinforcement or prestressing tendons, based There are some differences in regard to the detailing of reinforcing
on the principles of structural engineering mechanics steel in concrete elements. Recent developments in AS 3600 : 2009
• Previous version referenced in BCA published in 2001, have yet to be considered.
i.e. AS 3600 : 2001 not expected to be withdrawn until July 2012

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Construction Standards

AS/NZS 1170 : 2002 Structural design actions • T

 he main changes are related to the design of shear connectors,
stud location, distinction between open and closed rib profiles,
Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions (Loading code)
500 MPa longitudinal shear reinforcement and some new
• S
 pecifies permanent, imposed, static liquid pressure, ground water, reference material.
rainwater ponding and earth pressure actions to be used in the limit
state design of structures and parts of structures AS 1554.3 : 2008 Part 3: Welding of reinforcing steels
• Ref AS/NZS 1170 - Loading Standards • T
 he welding of reinforcing steel used in concrete structures that
are designed and constructed in accordance with AS 3600 and
• Amendments 1 & 4 - April 2005 other appropriate standards.
AS 2327.1 : 2003 - Composite structures • Reference: AS/NZS 4671
Part 1: Simply supported beams AS 110O-Part 501 : 2002 - Technical drawing -
• S
 ets out minimum requirements for the design, detailing and Structural engineering drawing
construction of simply supported composite beams composed • T
 his Standard references AS/NZS 4671 : 2001 and thus covers the
of a steel beam and a concrete slab interconnected with shear use of 500 MPa reinforcing bar and mesh.
connectors, including applications where the slab incorporates
profiled steel sheeting.
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AS 3727 : 1993 Guide to residential pavements

• Guidelines for the selection and construction of pavements • Treats Class N and L reinforcing steels as fully equivalent to each
associated with residential buildings consisting of single houses other as main or secondary reinforcement
or multiple dwellings in medium density housing development • Previous version referenced in BCA published in 2001,
• Recommends mesh sizes for concrete slabs, depending on the i.e. AS 2870 : 1996
service requirements AS 2783 : 1992 Use of reinforced concrete for small
• Loading categories - foot traffic, light and medium vehicles, swimming pools
as well as joint spacing
• Structural design and construction of reinforced concrete pools
• R
 eferences AS 3600 & AS 3735 - Concrete structures for
AS 2870 : 2011 Residential slabs and footings – retaining liquids
Construction
• This standard covers slab on ground for housing
• Classification of a site and the design and construction of a footing
system for a single dwelling house, townhouse or the like which may
be detached or separated by a party wall or common wall, but not
situated vertically above or below another dwelling

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Construction Standards

Does reinforcing bar and mesh comply with • Australian Standards require steel reinforcement to have the
Australian Standards? necessary chemical and mechanical properties, strength and level
• Commercial buildings, bridges, civil structures, house slabs, patios, of ductility appropriate to the engineering design assumptions on
extensions, driveways, footpaths, etc, should be built with steel which they are based.
reinforcement with the correct chemical and mechanical properties. • The Building Code of Australia (BCA) references Australian Standards.
• Not all rebar and reomesh meets Australian Standards. Materials are ACRS certified steel reinforcing materials comply with the relevant
sourced widely in Australia and from overseas, and manufactured to Australian Standards and therefore the requirements of the BCA.
varying standards, so you need to check and be sure of what you are
getting or specifying.
• There are potentially serious consequences as a result of using non-
compliant materials. For example: serviceability (excessive cracking
or deflections due to poor bond); ultimate strength (reduced strength
and safety due to low yield stress or inadequate ductility).
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OneSteel Reinforcing REOMESH® &

REBAR are ACRS accredited
ACRS – The Australian Certification Authority
for Reinforcing Steels
• ACRS is an independent third party assessment body which
checks Reinforcement for compliance to AS/NZS 4671 Steel
reinforcing materials
• ACRS certification independently confirms the Standards
compliance of the materials you buy
• Ask for proof that the reinforcing mesh and bar you are supplied
complies with AS/NZS4671 Steel reinforcing materials
• The easiest way to check this is ask to see your supplier’s
ACRS Certificate.
Full details of ACRS can be found at acrs.net.au

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(SRIA) Technical Notes

OneSteel Reinforcing is proud to be a member of the SRIA. The following

Technical Notes are available for download from the SRIA website.
Technical Note 1: Surface Condition of Steel Reinforcement
Technical Note 2: Substitution of N12 Rebar in AS 2870 Residential Slabs & Footings
Technical Note 3: Restrictions on the Use of Wire Bar Chairs
Technical Note 4: Fabrication and Site Handling of Reinforcing Bars
Technical Note 5: Guidelines for Economical Assembly of Reinforcement
Technical Note 6: Design to AS 3600 : 2001 of Suspended Concrete Floors www.sria.com.au
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