ISO 6934-5:2024

Steel for the prestressing of concrete - Part 5: Hot-rolled steel bars with or without subsequent processing

This document specifies requirements for round high tensile strength steel bars for the prestressing of concrete. The surface can be plain or threaded.

Acier pour armatures de précontrainte — Partie 5: Barres en acier laminées à chaud avec ou sans transformation ultérieure

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Aug-2024
• ICS: 77.140.15 - Steels for reinforcement of concrete
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 17/SC 16 - Steels for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 17/SC 16 - Steels for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 06-Aug-2024
• Due Date: 17-Feb-2025
• Completion Date: 06-Aug-2024

Relations

• Revises: ISO 6934-5:1991 - Steel for the prestressing of concrete - Part 5: Hot-rolled steel bars with or without subsequent processing
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

Overview

ISO 6934-5:2024 is an international standard that specifies the technical requirements for hot-rolled steel bars used in the prestressing of concrete. These bars are designed with high tensile strength and are intended to enhance the load-bearing capacity of concrete structures. The bars covered by this standard can have either a plain or threaded surface and are manufactured following stringent quality and performance criteria. This standard applies to round steel bars with nominal diameters ranging from 15 mm to 75 mm, ensuring consistency and reliability in prestressing applications.

Key Topics

• Steel Specification and Manufacturing Conditions
  The steel used must meet the general requirements defined in ISO 6934-1 and be hot-rolled to achieve specified mechanical properties. Bars can be delivered either just hot-rolled or with subsequent processing, depending on purchaser requirements.

• Surface Configuration
  The bars may feature a plain or threaded surface. For threaded bars, parameters such as rib height, spacing, inclination, and core diameter are controlled to ensure proper performance in prestressing applications.

• Mechanical Properties
  The standard defines critical mechanical properties including:

  • Tensile strength (ranging from 980 N/mm² to 1230 N/mm² depending on steel grade)
  • Total elongation (minimum 3.5% at maximum force)
  • Bendability, fatigue resistance, relaxation, and durability requirements

• Threaded Bars
  Threaded ends are cold rolled with parameters agreed upon by purchaser and manufacturer. Threaded bars must have multiple rows of threads evenly spaced around the bar's perimeter to optimize bonding with concrete.

• Testing and Quality Assurance
  The standard specifies testing methods for tensile strength, relaxation, fatigue, and corrosion resistance where applicable. Retesting protocols are outlined if initial test results fail to meet requirements.

• Designation and Identification
  Bars are designated according to diameter, tensile strength, and surface type (plain or threaded), providing clear identification for ordering and verification.

Applications

ISO 6934-5:2024 steel bars are essential components in the construction industry, particularly for:

• Prestressed Concrete Structures
  These bars are integral to prestressing techniques used in bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects to enhance strength and durability.

• Load-Bearing Concrete Elements
  High tensile steel bars improve the resistance of concrete beams, slabs, and columns to tension forces, helping manage and transfer loads more effectively.

• Civil Engineering Projects
  The consistent quality and mechanical properties enable reliable use in tunnels, dams, and other large-scale civil works where prestressed concrete technology is employed.

• Custom Engineering Solutions
  Thanks to the option of specifying threaded or plain surfaces and various diameters, engineers can select bars that best meet specific structural design requirements.

Related Standards

• ISO 6934-1: General requirements for steel for prestressing concrete, setting foundational characteristics for steel grades and quality.
• ISO 15630-3: Defines methods for testing prestressing steel, including tensile, bend, fatigue, and relaxation tests relevant to ISO 6934-5 bars.
• ISO 404: Covers general technical delivery requirements for steel and steel products, applicable to retesting and quality control procedures.
• ISO 6934 series: Includes other parts for different types of prestressing steels, providing comprehensive coverage of materials for prestressed concrete.

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By adhering to ISO 6934-5:2024, manufacturers and construction professionals ensure the use of high-quality, reliable steel bars optimized for the prestressing of concrete, enhancing structural performance and safety in a variety of engineering applications.

Standards Content (Sample)

International
Standard
ISO 6934-5
Second edition
Steel for the prestressing of
2024-08
concrete —
Part 5:
Hot-rolled steel bars with or
without subsequent processing
Acier pour armatures de précontrainte —
Partie 5: Barres en acier laminées à chaud avec ou sans
transformation ultérieure
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Conditions of manufacture . 1
4.1 Steel .1
4.2 Welds .2
4.3 Threaded ends .2
5 Surface configuration . 2
6 Properties . 4
6.1 Total elongation at maximum force .4
6.2 Tensile properties .4
6.3 Bendability .4
6.4 Relaxation .4
6.5 Fatigue .4
6.6 Durability .5
7 Designation . 5
8 Delivery conditions . 5
9 Retest. 5

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 17, Steel, Subcommittee SC 16, Steels for the
reinforcement and prestressing of concrete.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6934-5:1991), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the normative references, steel grade and test method have been revised;
— Table 1 have been split to Table 1 and Table 2;
— retest requirements have been added (see Clause 9).
A list of all parts in the ISO 6934 series can be found on the ISO website.
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