ASTM A955/A955M-12e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ABSTRACT
This specification covers deformed and plain stainless steel bars for concrete reinforcement proposed to be used in applications requiring corrosion resistance or controlled magnetic permeability. For each specimen, one tension test, one bend test, if required, and one set of dimensional property tests shall be made. For martensitic materials, two hardness tests shall be performed per lot of material. If the results of the test fail to meet the specified minimum requirements, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens for each original tension specimen failure from the lot. If a specimen fails a bend test due to reasons other than mechanical or flaws, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens from the same lot.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers deformed and plain stainless-steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut lengths and coils used in applications requiring resistance to corrosion or controlled magnetic permeability.
1.2 The chemical composition of the stainless steel alloy shall be selected for suitability to the application involved by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser. This is an important consideration in achieving the desired corrosion resistance or controlled magnetic permeability, or both, because these properties are not provided by all stainless steels.
1.3 Requirements for the relative deformation area of three-sided deformed bars are contained in Annex A4.
1.4 Bars are of two minimum yield strength levels, namely, 60 000 [420 MPa] and 75 000 psi [520 MPa], designated as Grade 60 [420] and Grade 75 [520], respectively.
1.5 Plain bars in sizes up to and including 2 in. [50.8 mm] in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered, shall be furnished under this specification in Grade 60 [420] and Grade 75 [520], respectively. Bending properties, when required, shall be by agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser. Requirements providing for deformations and marking shall not be applicable to plain bars.
1.6 Weldability of most stainless steel compositions is generally good, however, pre-weld or post-weld procedures, or both, are necessary. Where material is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or service shall be used. Retesting of physical properties should be considered following welding procedures depending upon the steel composition and welding operation involved. Note 2—It is recommended that the user consult the manufacturer for information available from the Nickel Development Institute (NIDI) (Toronto, Canada).
1.7 This specification is applicable for orders in either inch-pound units (as Specification A955) or in SI units (as Specification A955M).
1.8 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.9 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: A955/A955M −12
StandardSpecification for
Deformed and Plain Stainless-Steel Bars for Concrete
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This standard is issued under the fixed designationA955/A955M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to 23.3.4 in November 2012.
1. Scope* shallbebyagreementbetweenthemanufacturerandpurchaser.
Requirements providing for deformations and marking shall
1.1 This specification covers deformed and plain stainless-
not be applicable to plain bars.
steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut lengths and coils
used in applications requiring resistance to corrosion or con- 1.6 Weldability of most stainless steel compositions is
trolled magnetic permeability. The standard sizes and dimen- generally good, however, pre-weld or post-weld procedures, or
sionsofdeformedbarsandtheirnumericaldesignationshallbe both, are necessary. Where material is to be welded, a welding
those listed in Table 1. The text of this specification references procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended
notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These use or service shall be used. Retesting of physical properties
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall should be considered following welding procedures depending
not be considered as requirements of the specification. upon the steel composition and welding operation involved.
1.1.1 Supplementary requirement (S1) of an optional nature
NOTE 2—It is recommended that the user consult the manufacturer for
isprovided.Itshallapplyonlywhenspecifiedbythepurchaser.
information available from the Nickel Development Institute (NIDI)
In order to obtain a controlled magnetic permeability product,
(Toronto, Canada).
steel conforming to Supplementary Requirement S1 should be
1.7 This specification is applicable for orders in either
ordered.
inch-pound units (as Specification A955) or in SI units (as
1.2 The chemical composition of the stainless steel alloy Specification A955M).
shall be selected for suitability to the application involved by
1.8 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.This is
be regarded separately as standard.Within the text, the SI units
an important consideration in achieving the desired corrosion
are shown in brackets.The values stated in each system are not
resistance or controlled magnetic permeability, or both, be-
exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used inde-
cause these properties are not provided by all stainless steels.
pendentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthetwosystems
may result in nonconformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—The alloys shown in Table 2 have found the most use in North
America. Other alloys may also provide desired properties; consult with
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the manufacturer for stainless steel alloy properties and availability.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 Requirements for the relative deformation area of three-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sided deformed bars are contained in Annex A4.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Bars are of two minimum yield strength levels, namely,
60 000 [420 MPa] and 75 000 psi [520 MPa], designated as
2. Referenced Documents
Grade 60 [420] and Grade 75 [520], respectively.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.5 Plain bars in sizes up to and including 2 in. [50.8 mm]
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered, shall be
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
furnished under this specification in Grade 60 [420] and Grade
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
75 [520], respectively. Bending properties, when required,
A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly
Magnetic Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A955/A955M – 11 . Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/A0955_A0955M-
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