Steel reinforcing bars are produced from molten steel, by forming it into large rectangular billets and then running it through a series of dies, which shape the steel into reinforcing bars. properties and their applicability to take sufficient role in reinforced concrete structure. Steel bars are important engineering materials for structural application. The effect of corrosion attack on mechanical properties of reinforcement is investigated through physical tests on bars with simulated and real corrosion damage and through a simple numerical model. Rebar Properties. The mechanical properties of reinforcing steel are controllable in the manufacturing process, but variations between manufacturers and between heats for the same manufacturer do exist. Mechanical Properties. … This paper presents the results of an experimental study of the mechanical properties of FRP reinforcement bars, used as internal reinforcement in concrete structures, at elevated temperatures. Ductility and Yield/Tensile Strength Ductility and strength of reinforcing steel are important to prevent brittle failure of reinforced concrete. The deterioration of the mechanical properties of yield strength and modulus of elasticity is considered as the primary element affecting the performance of steel structures under fire. Introduction. Assessment Of Mechanical Properties Of Reinforcing Steel Used In Construction Works At F.C.T, Abuja. 1. The investigation was based on data supplied by Pacific Steel Ltd and on data generated from mechanical tests carried out in the In this study, the ultimate strength, yield strength, percentage elongation at fracture, steel rebar having diameters 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm and 20 mm were tested and compared according to ACI, EC2 and BS4449. BY Apeh Abah Joseph, Dept of Building, F.U.T,Minna, Nigeria Abstract. Mechanical Properties of GPH Rebar: Grades of Steel. The material properties of the various types of steel reinforcement produced for use in the U.S. are described. This project was carried out to investigate the distribution of mechanical properties for NZS 3402 Grade 300, and the micro-alloyed Grade 430 reinforcing steel manufactured by Pacific Steel Ltd. Types of steel reinforcement defined in this report include deformed reinforcing bars, plain and deformed wire, welded wire reinforcement, bar mats, and prestressing reinforcement. Actual mechanical properties of the reinforcing steel allow evaluating the expected variability of reinforced concrete (RC) performance, and thus reduce the uncertainty in the seismic response assessment of structural systems. Yield Strength (min) Tensile Strength (min) Percent Elongation (min) UTS/YS. In Nigeria, due to incessant building collapse occurrences, it is important to further investigate some of the mechanical and chemical properties of reinforcing steel bars produced from scrap metals in order to ascertain their compliance with the required standard. Mechanical Properties of Concrete and Steel Reinforced Concrete (RC, also called RCC for Reinforced Cement Concrete) is a widely used construction material in many parts the world. In this study, hot-rolled S220 and S420 reinforcement steel rebars were subjected to high temperatures to investigate the fire performance of these materials. Mechanical Properties. The study assessed the mechanical properties (Yield stress, ultimate tensile stress and ductility) of reinforcing steel (ribbed bars) used in construction works in Results may be influenced by several factors including, but not limited to the rate of