ASTM D3963/D3963M-21

Standard Specification for Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the fabrication and jobsite requirements for deformed and plain steel reinforcing bars with protective epoxy coating. The fabrication of steel reinforcing bars after coating shall meet the requirements prescribed. The storage, handling and placement at the jobsite of epoxy-coated steel reinforcing bars shall meet the requirements prescribed. The repair method of damage incurred during fabrication and incurred during shipment and handling at the job sites shall meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and jobsite requirements for deformed and plain steel reinforcing bars with protective epoxy coating applied in accordance with Specification A775/A775M.  
1.2 This specification is applicable for orders in either SI units (as Specification D3963M) or inch-pound units (as Specification D3963).  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2021
• ICS: 77.140.60 - Steel bars and rods
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.05 - Steel Reinforcement

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3963/D3963M −21
Standard Specification for
Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coated Steel
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Reinforcing Bars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3963/D3963M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D374/D374M Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electri-
cal Insulation
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and jobsite
D2967 Test Method for Corner Coverage of Powder Coat-
requirementsfordeformedandplainsteelreinforcingbarswith
ings
protective epoxy coating applied in accordance with Specifi-
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
cation A775/A775M.
ASTM Test Methods
1.2 This specification is applicable for orders in either SI
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
units (as Specification D3963M) or inch-pound units (as
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Specification D3963).
G20 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coat-
ings
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
2.2 Federal Highway Administration Report
inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
FHWA-RD-74-18 Nonmetallic Coatings for Concrete Rein-
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each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
forcing Bars
must be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the
3. Coating Repair Materials
specification.
3.1 The patching material shall be recommended by the
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
powder coating manufacturer, inert in concrete, and feasible
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
for repairs at the applicator, fabricator, or in the field. The
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
patching material shall meet the requirements of Annex A2 of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Specification A775/A775M prior to use.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 The patching material manufacturer shall specify the
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
method of metal surface preparation and the patching applica-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tion procedures to be used in the field.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Handling and Identification
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Coated bars shall be transported and handled with care.
All systems for handling coated bars shall have padded contact
2. Referenced Documents
areas. All bundling bands shall be padded, or suitable banding
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
shall be used to prevent damage to the coating. All bundles of
A775/A775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Rein- coated bars shall be lifted with a strong back, spreader bar,
forcing Bars
multiple supports, or a platform bridge to prevent bar-to-bar
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus abrasionfromsagsinthebundles.Thebarsorbundlesshallnot
be dropped or dragged.
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4.2 The identification (including heat number, mill test
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
results, date and type of coating system used, etc.) of all
A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement.
reinforcingbarsshallbemaintainedthroughoutthecoatingand
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
fabrication processes to the point of shipment.
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3963/D3963M – 15.
DOI: 10.1520/D3963_D3963M-21.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312, http://www.ntis.gov.
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5. Fabrication of St
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Designation: D3963/D3963M − 15 D3963/D3963M − 21
Standard Specification for
Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coated Steel
1
Reinforcing Bars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3963/D3963M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and jobsite requirements for deformed and plain steel reinforcing bars with protective
epoxy coating applied in accordance with Specification A775/A775M.
1.2 This specification is applicable for orders in either SI units (as Specification D3963M)D3963M) or inch-pound units (as
Specification D3963).D3963).
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A775/A775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D374D374/D374M Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation (Metric) D0374_D0374M
D2967 Test Method for Corner Coverage of Powder Coatings
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
G20 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
2.2 Federal Highway Administration Report
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FHWA-RD-74-18 Nonmetallic Coatings for Concrete Reinforcing Bars
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.05
on Steel Reinforcement.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015May 1, 2021. Published August 2015May 2021. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20072015 as
D3963/D3963M – 01 (2007).D3963/D3963M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D3963_D3963M-15.10.1520/D3963_D3963M-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161,5301 Shawnee Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312,
http://www.ntis.gov.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Coating Repair Materials
3.1 The patching or repair material shall be compatible with the coating, recommended by the powder coating manufacturer, inert
in concrete, and feasible for repairs at the applicator, fabricator, or in the field. This The patching material shall be approved in
accordance with meet the requirements of Annex A2 of Specification A775/A775M prior to use.
3.2 The patching material manufacturer shall specify the method of metal surface preparation,preparation and the patching
application procedures to be used in the field.
4. Handling and Identification
4.1 Coated bars shall be transported and handled with care. All systems for handling coated bars shall have padded contact areas.
All bundling bands shall be padded, or suitable banding shall be used to prevent damage to the coating. All bundles of coated bars
shall be lifted with a strong
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