ASTM A944-05
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Comparing Bond Strength of Steel Reinforcing Bars to Concrete Using Beam-End Specimens
Standard Test Method for Comparing Bond Strength of Steel Reinforcing Bars to Concrete Using Beam-End Specimens
ABSTRACT
This test method deals with the standard procedures for establishing the relative bond strength of steel reinforcing bars in concrete using beam-end specimens. This test method shall determine the effects of surface preparation or condition (such as bar coatings) on the bond strength of deformed steel reinforcing bars to concrete. The bond strengths obtained using this test method shall not be directly applicable to the design of reinforced concrete members. The beam-end test specimen shall be fabricated by casting, and conditioned by curing prior to tensile load test. The test system shall consist of the loading system, compression reaction plate, and bar displacement measurement device.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes procedures to establish the relative bond strength of steel reinforcing bars in concrete.
1.2 This test method is intended to determine the effects of surface preparation or condition (such as bar coatings) on the bond strength of deformed steel reinforcing bars (of sizes ranging from No. 10 to No. 36 [No. 3 to No. 11]) to concrete.
1.3 The bond strengths obtained using this test method are not directly applicable to the design of reinforced concrete members.Note 1
The bond strengths obtained using this test method are generally higher than obtained in development or splice tests using beams with the same embedment lengths. The results obtained using this test method should only be used for comparisons with results for other reinforcing bars tested using this method.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.5 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:A944–05
Standard Test Method for
Comparing Bond Strength of Steel Reinforcing Bars to
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Concrete Using Beam-End Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A944; 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* E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
1.1 This test method describes procedures to establish the
semblies
relative bond strength of steel reinforcing bars in concrete.
1.2 This test method is intended to determine the effects of
3. Terminology
surface preparation or condition (such as bar coatings) on the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
bond strength of deformed steel reinforcing bars (of sizes
3.1.1 bond strength, n—maximum measured load in a
ranging from No. 10 to No. 36 [No. 3 to No. 11]) to concrete.
tensile bond test of a steel reinforcing bar.
1.3 The bond strengths obtained using this test method are
3.1.2 bonded length, n—the length of the test bar that is in
not directly applicable to the design of reinforced concrete
contact with concrete.
members.
3.1.3 concrete cover, n—minimum distance between the
NOTE 1—The bond strengths obtained using this test method are
surface of the test bar and the top or bottom of the test
generally higher than obtained in development or splice tests using beams
specimen.
with the same embedment lengths. The results obtained using this test
3.1.4 embedment length, n—thedistancefromthesurfaceof
method should only be used for comparisons with results for other
the concrete test specimen to the installed end of the steel
reinforcing bars tested using this method.
reinforcing bar. This equals the sum of the lead length and the
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
bonded length.
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
3.1.5 lead length, n—the length of the test bar that is not in
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
contact with concrete but is between the surface of the concrete
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
test specimen and the bonded length.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 relative rib area, n—ratio of the projected rib area
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
normal to bar axis to the product of the nominal bar perimeter
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and the center-to-center rib spacing.
3.2 Symbols:
2. Referenced Documents
C = Concrete cover, mm [in.].
2 b
2.1 ASTM Standards:
d = Nominal diameter of reinforcing bar, mm [in.].
b
A775/A775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Rein-
l = Embedment length, mm [in.].
e
forcing Bars
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
4. Apparatus
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
4.1 Equipment—A schematic of a suitable testing system is
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
shown in Fig. 1. The loading system shall be capable of
measuring the forces to an accuracy within 62 % of the
applied load, when calibrated in accordance with Practices E4.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
The test system shall have sufficient capacity to prevent
Stainless Steel, and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
yielding of its various components and shall ensure that the
A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement.
applied tensile load remains parallel to the axis of the steel
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
reinforcing bar during testing.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as A944 – 99 (2004).
DOI: 10.1520/A0944-05.
4.2 Compression Reaction Plate—The compression reac-
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tionplateshallbeplacedaminimumcleardistanceequalto0.9
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
l measured from the center of the test bar to the edge of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on e
the ASTM website. reaction plate.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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A944–05
FIG. 1 Schematic of Test Apparatus
4.3 Bar Displacement Measurements—Displacements of Transverse steel reinforcing bars similar to those illustrated in
the loaded and free ends of the steel reinforcing bar shall be Fi
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