भारतीय मानक IS 16172 : 2023

Indian Standard

कंक्रीट में प्रयुक्त इस्पात सरियों के यांत्रिक

संबंधन हेतु प्रबलन युग्मक — त्रित्रित्रि
( पहला पनु रीक्षण )

Reinforcement Couplers for

Mechanical Splices of Steel Bars in
Concrete ― Specification
( First Revision )

ICS 77.140.15

 BIS 2023

भारतीय मानक ब्यरू ो

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
मानक भवन, 9 बहादरु शाह ज़फर मार्ग, नई ददल्ली - 110002
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110002
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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
Various method of reinforcement splicing that are in use include lapping, welding and by mechanical means.
Lapping of reinforcement bars using binding wires has been the conventional method and is still widely used in
construction projects.
Mechanical means of splicing of reinforcement bars involve joining of two reinforcement bars end to end using a
reinforcement coupler and is a relatively new method being adopted in various projects. Mechanical splices may
be reliable under conditions of cyclic loading into the inelastic range and may also be advantageous at locations
where inelastic yielding may occur. Mechanical splicing of large diameter bars are often advantageous as this
results in less congestion during concreting and faster construction. However, the condition and quality of the
concrete and minimum clear cover requirements are to be ensured even in case of mechanical splicing of bars.
Further, the material of the reinforcement coupler should be compatible with the material of the reinforcement bar
to be spliced and as well as with the concrete.
With increased use of mechanical splicing systems and reinforcement couplers in construction, this standard was
first formulated in 2014 so as to cover the requirements for reinforcement couplers for use with reinforcing bars
conforming to IS 1786 : 2008 ‘High strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete reinforcement
(second revision)’. In this version of the standard, the requirements for couplers were based on the properties of
reinforcing bars of grade Fe 550D of IS 1786. It was so done because the product was new, and the need was felt
to rationalize varieties so as to avoid difficulty in storing/stacking; for ease of identification by users (including
construction workers); and to avoid inadvertent wrong use of couplers at construction sites. It was therefore
decided by the committee to restrict the standard to cover couplers corresponding to the highest commonly used
grade, that is Fe 550D. It was, however, also provided then, that for specific projects which may require use of
reinforcement bars of grades lower than Fe 550D only, the requirements for such couplers may be as agreed
between the purchaser and the manufacturer or as specified by the engineer-in-charge of the project, subject to
meeting the minimum requirements specified in the standard. Similarly, in view of limited production and use of
reinforcement bars of Fe 600 grade at that time, requirements of couplers to be used with such bars were also not
covered, and their specifications were also to be mutually agreed.
With the further increased use of couplers in various projects and experience gained over the years, the
committee now decided that the standard should cover reinforcement couplers corresponding to each of the
grades covered in IS 1786, for appropriate use by the concerned stakeholders.
Accordingly, in this revision of the standard the following major changes have been incorporated:
a) The title of the standard has been modified from ‘Reinforcement couplers for mechanical splices of bars
in concrete — Specification’ to ‘Reinforcement couplers for mechanical splices of steel bars in concrete
— Specification’.
b) The scope of the standard has been extended to cover reinforcement couplers corresponding to all the
grades covered in IS 1786.
c) Definitions of some terms have been modified for more clarity and new terms and their definitions have
also been added.
d) Hybrid couplers have been included.
e) Provisions on reducer/transition couplers have been added.
f) Disengagement test for threaded couplers has been incorporated.
g) The provisions on tensile strength, cyclic test, high cycle fatigue test have been modified to cover
requirements for various grades of couplers.
h) Slip test requirements have been modified to address swaged coupling sleeves, grout/steel filled coupling
sleeve, etc, having length more than 100 mm.
 j) Provisions on information to be provided in the test report of static tensile test have been modified, for
clarity.
k) Provisions on packing of couplers have been added.
m) The frequency of sampling and criteria for conformity for acceptance test has been modified considering
the requests received from the industry as well as keeping in view the provisions for the same in the
international standard. The sampling plan has been based on consignment sizes normally encountered and
in accordance with IS 2500 (Part 1) : 2000/ISO 2589-1 : 1999 ‘Sampling procedure for inspection by
attributes: Part 1 Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
(third revision)’.
n) The validity period of various type tests has also been modified in view of practical considerations.
p) Quality control checks to be practiced during mechanical splicing of reinforcing bars using couplers have
been included for guidance.
This standard covers requirements that apply to reinforcement couplers only. This standard does not cover the
performance requirements of mechanically spliced joints in the field. Information on commonly used
reinforcement couplers are given in Annex A. Users may ascertain the limitations associated with use of different
types of reinforcement couplers and are encouraged to follow minimum precautionary installation measures, as
applicable. Quality control checks to be practiced at construction site during mechanical splicing of reinforcing
bars using couplers covered by this standard have been covered in Annex G for guidance.
Users are also encouraged to carry out corrosion test in the coupler-bar connections exposed to marine or severe
environmental conditions to rule out any risk of galvanic corrosion. Specialist literature may be referred to in such
cases.
The provisions on splicing of reinforcement bars are covered in IS 456 : 2000 ‘Plain and reinforced concrete —
Code of practice (fourth revision)’.
Assistance has been derived from the following International Standards in the formulation of this standard:
International Standard Title
ISO 15835-1 : 2018 Steels for the reinforcement of concrete — Reinforcement couplers for mechanical
splices of bars — Part 1: Requirements
ISO 15835-2 : 2018 Steels for the reinforcement of concrete — Reinforcement couplers for mechanical
splices of bars — Part 2: Test methods
ISO 15835-3 : 2018 Steels for the reinforcement of concrete — Reinforcement couplers for mechanical
splices of bars — Part 3: Conformity assessment scheme
Keeping in consideration the design principles applicable for reinforced concrete, construction practices
followed, installation techniques and equipment used in field and the skill level of construction workers,
deviations have been made in this standard from the International Standards. The major deviations are:

a) Requirements have been aligned for use of couplers with reinforcement bars conforming to IS 1786;
b) Varieties as covered in the previous version of IS 16172, that is, Class L and Class H have been retained,
unlike the ISO standard which now covers three varieties, namely, basic, fatigue and seismic. As most
parts of the country is earthquake prone, low cycle fatigue test requirement has been specified for all
classes of couplers;
c) Changes have been made in the requirement of low cycle fatigue test, considering the earthquake
vulnerability of India and relevant testing facilities available in the country;
d) A cyclic test of 100 cycles in tension has been specified which simulate to loading experienced in tall and
stack like structures; and
e) Standard temperature conditions prevailing in the country have been adopted in the test methods.

The technical committee responsible for the formulation of this standard has opined that use of reinforcement
couplers conforming to the requirements given in this standard is very important for ensuring structural safety of
structures wherein they are adopted.
The composition of the Committee and the Working Group responsible for formulation of this standard
is given in Annex H.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 2022 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (second revision)’. The number of significant places
retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 16172 : 2023

Indian Standard
REINFORCEMENT COUPLERS FOR MECHANICAL SPLICES
OF STEEL BARS IN CONCRETE ― SPECIFICATION
( First Revision )

1 SCOPE IS No. Title

1.1 This standard covers the requirements and tests IS 12872 : 2021 Metallic materials —
applicable to reinforcement couplers to be used in /ISO 9513 : 2012 Calibration of extensometer
reinforced concrete constructions for mechanical systems used in uniaxial
splicing of reinforcement bars conforming to testing (second revision)
IS 1786.
3 TERMINOLOGY
1.2 The provisions of this standard applies to tension
and tension-compression couplers subject to For the purpose of this standard, the terms and
satisfying the performance criteria of this standard. definitions given in IS 1786 and the following shall
apply.
1.3 This standard does not cover compression-only
couplers such as end bearing sleeves and coupling 3.1 Mechanical Splice — Complete assembly of a
sleeve and wedge. coupler including any additional intervening
material or other components providing a splice of
2 REFERENCES
two reinforcing bars.
The standards given below contain provisions
3.2 Reinforcement Coupler — Coupling sleeve or
which, through reference in this text, constitute
threaded coupler or hybrid coupler for mechanical
provision of this standard. At the time of
splices of reinforcement bars (see Annex A) for the
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All purpose of providing transfer of axial tensile force
standards are subject to revision, and parties to and compressive force from one bar to the other.
agreements based on this standard are encouraged
to investigate the possibility of applying the most 3.3 Coupler Length — Actual length of the
reinforcement coupler including all load transferring
recent editions of these standards:
parts, if more than one, and including lock nuts, if
IS No. Title any.
IS 1608 (Part 1) : 2022 Metallic materials —
3.4 Length of Mechanical Splice — Length of
/ISO 6892-1 : 2019 Tensile testing: Part 1
reinforcement coupler plus two times the nominal
Method of test at room
bar diameter at both ends of the coupler
temperature (fifth revision)
(see Fig. 1).
IS 1786 : 2008 High strength deformed NOTE — This is a conventionally accepted definition to
steel bars and wires take into account the affected zone in an approximate way.
for concrete reinforcement
— Specification (fourth 3.5 Slip — The permanent extension of a
revision) mechanical splice after being loaded to a defined
load level.
IS 1828 (Part 1) : 2022 Metallic materials —
/ISO 7500-1: 2018 Calibration and verification 3.6 Slip Measurement Device — The assembly
of static uniaxial testing constituted by the extensometer and any system used
machines: Part 1 Tension/ to fix it to the mechanical splice.
Compression testing 3.7 Tests
machines — Calibration
and verification of the 3.7.1 Type Tests — Tests carried out to prove
force-measuring system conformity with the standard. These are intended for
(fifth revision) product/type approval and are carried out whenever
a change is made in the type of the reinforcement
IS 4905 : 2015 Random sampling and coupler or manufacturing process/conditions or
/ISO 24153 : 2009 randomization procedures crimping method or forging or threading machine.
(first revision)

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3.7.2 Acceptance Tests — Tests carried out on 8 NOMINAL SIZES

samples taken from a lot passing type tests for the
The nominal sizes of reinforcement couplers based
purpose of acceptance of the lot.
on their internal diameter shall correspond to the
4 TYPES OF REINFORCEMENT COUPLERS nominal sizes of bars covered under IS 1786.
There are various types of reinforcement couplers 9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
used in mechanical splicing of bars in reinforced 9.1 All reinforcement couplers shall meet the
concrete constructions. Some of the commonly used performance requirements of 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.1.
mechanical splicing systems based on the type of Class H couplers in addition to above, shall also
reinforcement coupler used in them have been meet the requirements of 9.5.2.
described in Annex A.
9.1.1 The requirements apply to the reinforcement
5 CLASSIFICATION coupler even though the above tests on the coupler
are carried out on a mechanical splice that has been
5.1 Reinforcement couplers supplied in accordance
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
with this standard shall be classified into the
written instructions.
following classes:
9.2 Static Tensile Test
a) Class H; and
b) Class L. 9.2.1 Tensile Strength
The tensile strength of the mechanical splice when
5.1.1 Couplers which meet both low cycle fatigue
tested in accordance with the details given in Annex
test and high cycle fatigue test requirements of 9.5.1
B shall meet either of the following requirements:
and 9.5.2 respectively shall be classified and
designated as class H coupler. a) It shall not be less than 130 percent of fy
(where, fy = specified minimum yield stress
5.1.2 All other couplers which meet only low cycle or 0.2 percent proof stress given in IS 1786
fatigue test requirement of 9.5.1 shall be classified for the grade of reinforcement bar to be
and designated as class L coupler. spliced) irrespective of the location of
NOTE — Class H couplers are recommended for use in failure; or
concrete structures which are subjected to high cycle of b) If it is less than 130 percent of fy (where,
fatigue like road bridges, railway bridges, machine
foundations, tall buildings, slender structures like stack, etc.
fy = specified minimum yield stress or
0.2 percent proof stress given in IS 1786 for
6 MANUFACTURE the grade of reinforcement bar to be
Reinforcement couplers shall have adequate spliced), the failure shall occur in the bar
strength, length and internal threads (in case of outside the length of the mechanical splice
threaded couplers) as per manufacturer’s design to (see 3.4).
be able to meet the performance requirements of this In case of reducer/transition coupler which are used
standard. for splicing reinforcement bars of two different
7 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH sizes, the above criteria as in Sl No. (a) or (b) shall
be measured with respect to lower size bar.
7.1 All reinforcement couplers shall be finished 9.2.1.1 Disengagement test for threaded couplers
smooth and shall be free from burrs, cracks and other
manufacturing defects. The threads of threaded The safety margin in threading of reinforcing bar
couplers and hybrid coupler (wherever applicable) and coupler design shall be such that required
shall be cleanly formed and shall be free from performance for static tensile test as per Annex B is
imperfections. ensured even if 15 percent of the total thread’s
length, equally distributed on both sides (7.5 percent
7.2 The thread quality of the coupler, wherever on both sides), are out of coupler.
applicable shall be verified after manufacturing,
with the help of suitable ‘GO’ and ‘NO GO’ gauge 9.2.2 Percentage Elongation
duly calibrated. The test frequency shall be 1 piece The minimum percentage elongation at maximum
at production start-up and 5 pieces per hour of force (also termed as uniform elongation) when
manufacturing per diameter of the same cast of the measured in accordance with the method given in
raw material. Whenever desired by the purchaser, Annex B in the reinforcing bar outside the length of
the records of these tests shall be made available to the mechanical splice shall be minimum 3 percent
them by the manufacturer. before the failure of the test piece.

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9.3 Slip Test 10 TESTS

The total slip value, ∆Ls, when measured in 10.1 Classification of Tests
accordance with the test procedure described in
Annex C shall be as given below: 10.1.1 The static tensile test shall constitute
acceptance test.
a) ∆Ls ≤ 0.10 mm for coupler length ≤ 100 mm;
b) ∆Ls ≤ 0.20 mm for coupler length 10.1.2 The following shall constitute type tests:
≥ 300 mm; and a) Static tensile test;
c) Slip value shall be interpolated for coupler b) Slip test;
lengths between 100 mm and 300 mm (see c) Cyclic tensile test;
Note below). d) Low cycle fatigue test; and
NOTE — This standard applies to tension and e) High cycle fatigue test for class H couplers
tension-compression couplers such as threaded only.
couplers, swaged coupling sleeves, grout/steel
filled coupling sleeve, etc. Length of threaded 10.2 Selection and Preparation of Test Sample
coupler used for splicing of reinforcement bars in
civil construction is less than 100 mm. Swaged for Performance Tests
coupling sleeves, grout/steel filled coupling
sleeves are more than 100 mm in length, where 10.2.1 All tests specified under 10.1.1 and 10.1.2
higher slip value can be permitted. Longer the and described in Annex B to Annex E shall be
coupler length, larger the volume of concrete carried out on mechanical splices assembled in the
through which the coupler slip will dissipate. manner as they are prepared for normal use, with a
9.4 Cyclic Tensile Test reinforcement bar conforming to minimum yield
stress or 0.2 proof stress in IS 1786 for the grade of
The mechanical splice shall withstand 100 cycles of reinforcement bar to be spliced. The above tests
the stress variation from 5 percent to 90 percent of shall be conducted on selected sample to ensure
fy (where, fy = specified minimum yield stress or conformity with the performance requirements laid
0.2 percent proof stress given in IS 1786 for the down in 9.2 to 9.5.
grade of reinforcement bar to be spliced) when
tested in accordance with the details given in NOTE — Assembled and prepared for normal use implies
Annex D without loss of static tensile strength to carry out the assembling according to the manufacturer’s
capacity when compared with like specimen. The installation instructions.
static tensile strength capacity of the test piece shall
be determined by testing it statically to failure in 10.2.2 A reference bar from the same heat and
accordance with the procedure given in Annex B conforming to the grade of IS 1786 for which the
after subjecting it to stress cycles. coupler is intended, shall be tested to determine its
actual mechanical properties. The performance of
9.5 Fatigue Test some types of mechanical splices is dependent on
There are two types of fatigue tests namely low the rib geometry of the steel reinforcing bar. The
cycle fatigue test and high cycle fatigue test. All specified rib geometry shall be provided by the
reinforcement couplers shall satisfy the requirement supplier and recorded with the test results, however,
for low cycle fatigue test as specified in 9.5.1. this requirement shall not apply to threaded
Couplers of class H in addition to above shall also couplers.
meet the high cycle fatigue test requirement as
specified in 9.5.2. 10.2.3 The test pieces shall be prepared according to
9.5.1 Low Cycle Fatigue Test the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer. The coupler shall be positioned in the
The mechanical splice shall withstand 10 000 middle of the test piece.
cycles of alternating tension and compression load
when tested in accordance with the method given in 11 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR
Annex E. CONFORMITY
9.5.2 High Cycle Fatigue Test for Class H
Reinforcement Coupler Only 11.1 The sampling procedure and the criteria for
conformity shall be as given in Annex F.
The mechanical splice, when tested in accordance
with the method given in Annex E, shall withstand 11.2 Where at a project site, reinforcement coupler
2 000 000 cycles of varying axial tensile load with a is used for splicing of two different sizes of
stress range, 2σa , of 60 MPa without failure. The reinforcing bars (referred as reducer or transition
upper stress, σMax , in the test shall be 0.6fy, where coupler), as the weaker section will be the lower
fy = specified minimum yield stress or 0.2 percent diameter, type test reports of higher diameter bar
proof stress given in IS 1786 for the grade of coupler shall be acceptable.
reinforcement bar to be spliced.

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12 PACKING indelibly and clearly marked indicating the class

All couplers shall be protected against rust by designation of the coupler and the nominal size and
application of rust prevention methods/measures or the highest grade of reinforcing bar for which it is
by packing in volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) intended.
bags. The couplers shall be packed in stackable 15.2 Each reinforcement coupler shall be indelibly
wooden boxes for delivery to site as per and clearly marked by the manufacturer or supplier
manufacturer’s delivery lot size. with its nominal size and batch number from which
13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS the original cast of the raw material and the date of
manufacturing can be traced. Every facility shall be
The manufacturer/supplier shall provide written
given to the purchaser or his authorized
installation instructions. The installation
representative for tracing the reinforcement couplers
instructions shall be clear and understandable. The
to the cast from which they were made. Each coupler
described installation procedure of the
shall be identifiable by marks/brands which indicate
reinforcement coupler shall be repeatable and able
the name of the manufacturer or their brand name.
to achieve its performance under different job site
circumstances. 15.3 BIS Certification Marking
14 QUALITY CONTROL AT SITE The reinforcement coupler conforming to the
The quality control checks to be practiced at project requirements of this standard may be certified as per
site during mechanical splicing of reinforcing bars the conformity assessment schemes under the
using couplers covered by this standard, are given in provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,
Annex G for guidance. 2016 and the Rules and Regulations framed
thereunder, and the reinforcement coupler may be
15 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING marked with the Standard Mark.
15.1 Each reinforcement coupler container shall be

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ANNEX A
(Foreword and Clause 4)
DIFFERENT MECHANICAL SPLICING SYSTEMS BASED ON TYPE OF
REINFORCEMENT COUPLER USED

A-1 MECHANICAL SPLICING SYSTEMS thread length is not through and through and the
BASED ON THREADED COUPLER middle portion of the coupler is solid.
NOTE — The effect of reduction in bar diameter at the ends
A-1.1 In these types of mechanical splicing systems, due to threading, on strength capacity of the reinforcement
the threaded ends of the reinforcing bar are joined bars should be kept in consideration when using such
together using internally threaded coupler and with splicing systems.
appropriate tightening (see A-1.1.1, A-1.1.2 and A-2 MECHANICAL SPLICING SYSTEMS
A-1.1.3). BASED ON COUPLING SLEEVE
A-1.1.1 Mechanical Splicing Systems with Parallel A-2.1 Mechanical Splicing Systems with a
Threaded Couplers Crimped Sleeve
A mechanical splice system with parallel threaded Use of mechanical splicing systems with a crimped
couplers is one in which the ends of the sleeve is applicable to all deformed reinforcing bars.
reinforcement bars are sawn square and a parallel It consists of the introduction of the bars to be
thread is formed on the ends, which are then spliced into a sleeve which is crimped by means of
connected by a coupler having matching internal a hydraulic crimping tool onto the deformed bars in
parallel threads. order to fill the voids between them and the inner
NOTE — The occurrence and impact of play between the
surface of the sleeve. The deformations on the bar
reinforcement bars and the coupler should be kept in penetrate into the relatively softer steel of the sleeve
consideration when using such splicing systems. The effect and the deformations work in shear.
of reduction in bar diameter at the ends due to threading, on
NOTE — The impact of lengthening of the sleeve during
strength capacity of the reinforcement bars should also be
crimping should be kept in consideration while using such
considered.
splicing systems.
A-1.1.2 Mechanical Splicing Systems with Upset A-2.2 Mechanical Splicing Systems with Injected
Parallel Threaded Couplers Sleeves
A mechanical splice system with upset parallel In these mechanical splicing systems, the space
threaded coupler is one in which the ends of the between the reinforcing bars and the sleeve is
reinforcement bars are sawn square and then filled/injected with special molten metal or grout or
hydraulically enlarged by cold forging, such that epoxy resin, which forms a rigid interlocking layer
the core diameter of the bar is increased to a pre- between the bar deformations surface and the
determined diameter. A parallel thread is cut or preformed frictional surface inside the sleeve.
formed onto the upsized/enlarged end of the
reinforcing bars, which are then connected by a A-3 MECHANICAL SPLICING SYSTEMS
coupler having matching internal parallel threads. BASED ON SHEAR BOLTING

NOTE — The occurrence and impact of play between the In these mechanical splicing systems, the sleeve
reinforcement bars and the coupler should be kept in contains high-strength radially-arranged shear bolts
consideration when using such splicing systems. of appropriate sizes which are tightened by using
appropriate torque to provide an interlocking
A-1.1.3 Mechanical Splicing Systems with Tapered mechanism between the reinforcing bar
Threaded Couplers deformations and the interior surface of the sleeve.
A mechanical splice system with tapered threaded
A-4 MECHANICAL SPLICING SYSTEMS
coupler is one in which the ends of reinforcement
BASED ON HYBRID CONNECTIONS
bars are sawn square and a tapered thread is formed
onto the bar to suit the taper threads inside the A-4.1 In this mechanical splicing systems, the rebars
coupler. The reinforcement bars are then connected are connected with combination of any of the
by the coupler having matching internal threads. The systems specified in A-1, A-2 and A-3.

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ANNEX B
(Clauses 9.2.1, 9.2.1.1, 9.2.2, 9.4, 10.2.1, D-3.2 and E-3.1)
METHOD OF STATIC TENSILE TEST

B-1 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE same bar used for the preparation of spliced
specimen shall be performed to establish actual
The test piece for the tensile test shall be prepared in
tensile strength of the reinforcing bar.
accordance with 10.2. It shall be sufficiently long to
ensure a free length between the grips of the testing For the calculation of stresses, the effective cross-
machine to allow determination of percentage sectional area of the reinforcing bar shall be used.
elongation at maximum force. The minimum
B-3.2 Percentage Elongation at Maximum Force
sufficient free length of the test piece for the tensile
test (L3) in millimeters shall be 400 + L, where L is The gauge length for determining percentage
the length of the mechanical splice (see 3.4 and elongation at maximum force for both spliced and
Fig. 1). un-spliced specimens shall be the same. In spliced
specimens, it shall be located outside the length of
B-2 TESTING EQUIPMENT
the mechanical splice in both the bars (see Fig. 1).
The testing equipment shall conform to IS 1608
(Part 1). The percentage elongation at maximum force shall
be tested and measured according to IS 1608 (Part 1)
B-3 TEST PROCEDURE outside the length of the mechanical splice on both
B-3.1 Tensile Strength sides of the connection. Both values shall be
The tensile strength shall be determined by means of recorded and the largest shall be used to assess
test carried out in accordance with IS 1608 (Part 1). conformity.
A tensile test on an un-spliced specimen from the

FIG. 1 DEFINITION OF LENGTHS FOR MEASURING ELONGATION AND SLIP OF THE MECHANICAL SPLICE

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B-4 Test Report c) Load-extension curve to the smaller of

B-4.1 Each individual test report on both the spliced 2 percent strain or the strain at
and un-spliced specimens shall include at least the specified tensile strength of the
following information: reinforcing bar; and
a) Tensile strength; d) Location of failure for spliced
b) Total percentage elongation at specimen.
maximum force;

ANNEX C
(Clause 9.3)
METHOD OF SLIP TEST

C-1 PRINCIPLE 10.2. The gauge length of the extensometers shall be

between (L1 + 2d) and (L1 + 6d), as close to (L1 + 2d)
The slip (∆Ls) across the mechanical splice shall be
as possible. The minimum sufficient free length of
found as the difference between the measured gauge
the test piece for the slip test (L3) in millimeters shall
length after unloading the mechanical splice from a
be 250 + L, where L is the length of mechanical
load level of at least 0.6 fy (where
splice (see 3.4 and Fig. 1).
fy = specified minimum yield stress or 0.2 percent
proof stress in IS 1786 for the grade of NOTE — Some types of extensometers have a fixed gauge
length, which may not be equal to the length of the
reinforcement bar to be spliced) and the gauge
mechanical splice (see 3.4). In case of choice, a shorter
length prior to loading: gauge length is preferable.
Ls Lg2 Lg1 C-3 TESTING EQUIPMENT
where
Lg2 = gauge length measured after releasing the C-3.1 The tensile testing machine to be used shall
load; and conform to IS 1608 (Part 1).
Lg1 = gauge length measured after gripping the C-3.2 The extensometer used shall be of Class 1 or
sample in the tensile testing machine and better and shall be in accordance with IS 12872. The
prior to loading. extensometer used to determine the slip shall be at
C-2 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE least a two-point (averaging) type, but preferably a
three-point (averaging) type (see Fig. 2).
The test piece shall be prepared in accordance with

FIG. 2 PRINCIPLE OF SLIP MEASUREMENT

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C-3.3 The slip measurement device shall be rigid d) The gauges shall be set to zero after closure
enough, and fixed securely, so that the slip can be of the jaws of the tensile testing machine.
measured with an accuracy of not less than 0.01 mm.
e) An axial tensile load shall be applied such
C-3.3.1 The accuracy of slip measurement device
that the tensile stress in the reinforcing bar
should be checked periodically (for example,
equals 0.6 fy (where fy = specified minimum
annually and always, if there is a change in the
yield stress or 0.2 percent proof stress in
testing conditions) by performing the test on a
IS 1786 for the grade of reinforcement bar to
control bar with the same gauge length. The be spliced). The force to be applied shall be
measurement accuracy is computed as the sum of determined using the nominal cross-sectional
the accuracy of the extensometer (as stated by its
area of the reinforcing bar. The load shall be
manufacturer) plus the error that could be generated
maintained until a steady reading is obtained
by the fixing devices. The measurement accuracy is
on both dial indicators, and shall not deviate
the reading after the load is returned to zero. from the theoretical load by more than
C-4 TEST PROCEDURE ± 3 percent. The recommended maximum
speed of loading is 500 MPa/min.
a) The test piece shall be gripped in the tensile
testing equipment in such a way that the load f) The load shall then be reduced to 10 MPa
is transmitted axially and as much as and the readings of the two/three
possible free of any bending moment on the extensometers, as applicable shall be taken.
whole length of the test piece.
g) Sum the value of the readings and divide the
b) The slip measurement device shall then be resultant sum by two or three as the case
attached such that the dial indicators are may be. The result shall be reported as total
180º apart in case of two-point slip.
extensometers and 120º apart in case of
three-point extensometers. Zero them out. h) The slip measurement device shall then be
removed and an axial tensile load sufficient
c) The slip measurement shall be conducted
to cause failure of the test piece shall be
with the minimum possible pre-load applied
applied to it.
to the test piece. Any load applied to the
sample during gripping shall not exceed j) The load shall be recorded and the type and
10 MPa. location of failure and any necking of the bar
NOTE — Preloading of the test piece will shall be noted. The maximum load attained
normally take most of the slip out. A preloading shall be recorded as maximum test load.
does not normally occur for spliced bars in a
structure.

ANNEX D
(Clause 9.4)
METHOD OF CYCLIC TENSILE TEST

D-1 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE is defined as an increase from the lower load to
higher load and return. The load shall vary cyclically
The test piece shall be prepared in accordance with
according to a wave-form of constant frequency.
B-1.
The frequency shall be 0.5 Hz for bar sizes ≥ 36 mm
D-2 TESTING EQUIPMENT and 0.7 Hz for bars of smaller size.
The testing equipment shall conform to IS 1608
(Part 1). D-3.2 If the specimen does not fail at the end of
100 cycles, the axial tensile load shall be increased
D-3 TEST PROCEDURE statically to cause failure in the specimen and its
D-3.1 The test specimen shall be subjected to 100 static tensile strength capacity shall be determined in
cycles of stress variation specified in 9.4. One cycle accordance with Annex B.

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ANNEX E
(Clauses 9.5.1 and 9.5.2)
METHOD OF FATIGUE TEST

E-1 The purpose of fatigue testing of mechanical testing machine shall be calibrated as per IS 1828
splices for steel reinforcing bars is to determine the (Part 1) and the accuracy shall be ± 1 percent or
fatigue strength of the mechanical splice. The better and the machine shall be capable of
fatigue performance of a mechanically spliced bar maintaining the upper stress level, σMax , within
will normally be lower than that of the un-spliced
bar. ± 2 percent of the specified value and the lower
stress level, σMin, within ± 2 percent of the
E-2 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE
specified value.
The test piece for the fatigue test shall be prepared
in accordance with 10.2 and shall be sufficiently E-4.3 Test Procedure
long to ensure a free length between the grips of the a) The test piece shall be gripped in the testing
testing machine, which is larger than the length of equipment in such a way that the load is
the mechanical splice. transmitted axially and as much as possible
E-3 LOW CYCLE FATIGUE TEST free of any bending moment on the whole
test piece.
E-3.1 Test Procedure
b) The temperature in the testing laboratory
The fatigue test shall be conducted on the sample should be 27 °C ± 2 °C.
by loading it to + 173 MPa to - 173 MPa for 10 000
c) The test piece shall be subjected to
cycles. The load shall vary cyclically according to a
waveform of constant frequency. The frequency sinusoidally varying axial tensile load with a
shall be 0.5 Hz for bars of size ≥ 36 mm and stress range, 2σa, of 60 MPa. The upper
0.35 Hz for bars size < 36 mm. If the specimen stress, σMax, in th atest shall be as specified in
does not fail at the end of 10 000 cycles, the axial 9.5.2 (see Fig. 3).
tensile load shall be increased statically to cause d) The frequency of load cycles shall be
failure in the specimen and its static tensile strength constant during the test and shall be between
capacity shall be determined in accordance with 1 Hz and 200 Hz.
Annex B. NOTE — A frequency of less than 60 Hz
normally gives an acceptable temperature of the
E-4 HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE TEST samples throughout the test.
E-4.1 Principle e) The test is terminated upon fracture of the
In the high cycle fatigue test, the test piece is test piece or upon reaching the specified
subjected to an axial tensile load which varies number of cycles (2 000 000 cycles) without
cyclically according to a sinusoidal waveform of fracture.
constant frequency in the elastic range. f) If the test piece fails in the gripping zone,
and the mechanical splice is still intact, the
E-4.2 Testing Equipment
test may be continued after re-gripping the
The fatigue test shall be carried out by means of test piece.
a hydraulic ram under load control. The fatigue

FIG. 3 LOAD CYCLE DIAGRAM FOR HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE TEST

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ANNEX F
(Clause 11)
SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

F-1 ACCEPTANCE TESTS defectives found in the first sample lies between the
F-1.1 Acceptance tests are carried out on samples corresponding acceptance and rejection numbers
selected from a lot for the purpose of acceptance of given in col (6) and (7), a second sample of the size
the lot. given in col (4) shall be taken and examined for
these requirements. The lot shall be considered to
F-1.2 Lot have satisfied these requirements if the number of
In any consignment, all the reinforcement couplers defectives found in the cumulative sample is less
of the same size, type, grade, class, material than or equal to the corresponding acceptance
traceable to the same cast and manufactured under number given in col (6), otherwise not.
similar conditions of production shall be grouped F-2 TYPE TESTS
together to constitute a lot. A lot shall represent a
maximum number of 10 000 couplers. F-2.1 Type tests are intended to prove the suitability
F-1.3 For ascertaining the conformity of the lot to and performance of a new type of coupler or a new
the requirements of the standard, samples shall be manufacturing process. Such tests therefore need to
tested from each lot separately. The number of be applied only when a change is made in the type
couplers to be selected from the lot shall depend on of the coupler or in manufacturing process
the size of the lot and shall be according to Table 1. conditions or crimping method or forging or
threading machine.
F-1.4 The couplers shall be selected at random from
the lot and in order to ensure the randomness of F-2.1.1 Slip Test
selection, random number table shall be used. For For this type test, the manufacturer or the supplier
guidance and use of random number tables, IS 4905 shall furnish to the testing authority a minimum of
may be referred to. three samples of coupler of all sizes, grades, types
and classes (selected preferably from a regular
F-1.4.1 Static Tensile Test
production lot).
For the purpose of static tensile test, the number of
samples given for the first sample in col (4) of F-2.1.1.1 The samples so selected shall be tested for
Table 1 shall be taken from the lot and subjected to compliance with requirements of slip test as given in
this test. A coupler failing to satisfy the requirements 9.3.
given in 9.2.1, 9.2.1.1 (wherever applicable) or 9.2.2 F-2.1.1.2 If all the samples pass the requirements of
shall be considered as defective. The lot shall be slip test, the type of coupler or the change under
deemed to have satisfied the requirement if the consideration shall be considered to be eligible for
number of defectives found in the first sample is less type approval which shall be normally valid for a
than or equal to the corresponding acceptance period of one year.
number given in col (6). The lot shall be deemed not
to have met these requirements, if the number of F-2.1.1.3 At the end of the validity period (normally
defectives found in the first sample is greater one year) or earlier, if necessary, the testing
than or equal to the corresponding rejection authority may call for fresh samples for type test
number given in col (7). If, however, the number of for the purpose of type approval.

Table 1 Scale of Sampling and Criteria for Conformity

(Clauses F-1.3 and F-1.4.1)

Sl No. of Couplers Sample Sample Size Cumulative Acceptance Rejection

No. in the Lot Number Sample Size Number Number
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
i) Up to 500 First 5 5 0 2
Second 5 10 1 2
ii) 501 to 3 200 First 8 8 0 2
Second 8 16 1 2
iii) 3 201 to 10 000 First 13 13 0 2
Second 13 26 1 2

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F-2.1.2 100 Cycle Test F-2.1.3.2 If all the samples pass the requirements of
For this type test, the manufacturer or the supplier low cycle fatigue test, the type of coupler or the
shall furnish to the testing authority a minimum of change under consideration shall be considered to be
three samples of coupler of the largest size, three eligible for type approval which shall be normally
samples of the medium size and three samples of the valid for a period of five years.
smallest size of each grade (selected preferably from F-2.1.3.3 At the end of the validity period (normally
a regular production lot). five years) or earlier, if necessary, the testing
F-2.1.2.1 The samples so selected shall be tested for authority may call for fresh samples for type test for
compliance with requirements of 100 cycle test as the purpose of type approval.
given in 9.4. F-2.1.4 High Cycle Fatigue Test (for Class H
F-2.1.2.2 If all the samples pass the requirements of Coupler only)
100 cycle test, the type of coupler or the change For this type test, the manufacturer or the supplier
under consideration shall be considered to be shall furnish to the testing authority a minimum of
eligible for type approval which shall be normally three samples of coupler of the largest size, three
valid for a period of five years. samples of the medium size and three samples of the
F-2.1.2.3 At the end of the validity period (normally smallest size of each grade (selected preferably from
five years) or earlier, if necessary, the testing a regular production lot).
authority may call for fresh samples for type test for
F-2.1.4.1 The samples so selected shall be tested for
the purpose of type approval.
compliance with requirements of high cycle fatigue
F-2.1.3 Low Cycle Fatigue Test test as given in 9.5.2.
For this type test, the manufacturer or the supplier F-2.1.4.2 If all the samples pass the requirements of
shall furnish to the testing authority a minimum of high cycle fatigue test, the type of coupler or the
three samples of coupler of the largest size, three change under consideration shall be considered to be
samples of the medium size and three samples of the eligible for type approval which shall be normally
smallest size of each grade (selected preferably from valid for a period of five years.
a regular production lot).
F-2.1.4.3 At the end of the validity period (normally
F-2.1.3.1 The samples so selected shall be tested for five years) or earlier, if necessary, the testing
compliance with requirements of low cycle fatigue authority may call for fresh samples for type test for
test as given in 9.5.1. the purpose of type approval.

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ANNEX G
(Clause 13)
QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS AT SITE

G-1 The quality control checks as given in G-2 to The major diameter of threads on parallel
G-6 shall be followed for mechanical splicing threaded reinforcing bars shall be checked
systems with different types of couplers. by ‘GO’ and ‘NO GO’ gauges. Threads that
G-2 QUALITY CHECKS FOR THREADING failed the control shall be cut-off and the
OF REINFORCING BARS AT SITE rebars shall be reprocessed.
The following shall be the minimum process d) Proof load check of threaded reinforcing
requirement for threading of reinforcing bars at site. bars — Every threaded reinforcing bar end
Each manufacturer may stipulate additional shall undergo a load test prior to actual use.
processes that should also be followed. The minimum test loading shall be
equivalent to 80 percent of the minimum
a) Cutting — The ends of reinforcement bars specified yield strength/proof strength of
shall be sawn cut or square cut by suitable reinforcing bar. The proof load test
cutting machine to get a perfect plain end equipment shall have digital display for
surface, perpendicular to the axis of the bar. automatic setting and control of pressure
The tolerance to perpendicular axis cutting and proof load imparted to each reinforcing
to be as per manufacturer’s design and bar. The equipment shall be managed in
recommendation. Disc-cutting or gas automatic mode with display of setting
cutting is not permitted as these raise pressure and actual pressure applied, and
quality risks due to over-heating of rebars shall be accepted if applied pressure is equal
and non-perpendicular cut. to or higher than setting pressure. A positive
NOTE — The tolerance to perpendicularity indication shall be punched on the
is generally maintained within ± 3 degrees. reinforcing bar by the load testing machine
b) Cold forging (wherever applicable) — to indicate that this operation has been
After cutting, the ends of the bar shall be carried out and the bar end has qualified for
hydraulically enlarged by cold forging so specified strength. No manual punching of
that the area of cross-section after threading the bars shall be permitted.
shall not be less than the area of cross-
section of the parent bar. The length of cold e) Disengagement test — Disengagement test
forging shall be adequate for proposed as given in 9.2 shall be carried out as per the
thread length as per manufacturer’s design. frequency given in Annex F.
In case ribs of reinforcing bar are too big, f) After threading is completed, the threaded
these can be smoothened before the cold- length of the bars shall be protected by
forging activity so as to ensure uniform providing plastic caps before taking the bars
geometry throughout the required length, as out of the fabrication shop. This cap shall be
per manufacturer’s recommendation. removed only when next bar is to be
Double cold forging of bars is not permitted. attached and then cleaned before joining the
In case of improper cold forging, the end of next bar.
the bar shall be square or sawn cut and fresh G-3 SWAGING OF THE REINFORCING
cold forging shall be undertaken. A visual BARS WITH SWAGED COUPLER
inspection shall be carried out after cold
forging to ensure that there is no obvious G-3.1 Swaging of reinforcing bars shall be done at
cracking of the rebar. site. The various stages involved in swaging shall be
as given below:
c) Threading process to create the required
profile on the end of the reinforcing bar — a) Straighten and clean the rebars to be swaged.
The threads in bars shall be parallel type in b) Each rebar end to be marked at a distance
case of parallel threaded couplers and equal to half the length of swaging coupler.
tapered in case of taper threaded couplers c) Swaging to be done from centre towards
as per manufacturer's design and the end of the coupler. The hydraulic jack
recommendations. The thread length and used for swaging operation should
depth shall also be as per manufacturer's have adequate dies and preparation as per
design.

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manufacturer’s design and recommendation. followed including the specification and

The pressure to be applied for swaging shall preparation of the non-shrink grout to be used.
be as per manufacturer’s design and Alternative grouts, even with the same
recommendation. compressive strength, may not provide equivalent
G-4 SPLICING OF THE REINFORCING performance, and therefore shall not be permitted.
BARS WITH BOLTED COUPLER The location of the starter bars and the couplers
shall be carefully controlled using templates to
The bolted coupler’s dimensions, number of bolts, ensure the position and alignment. Prior to
etc, shall be as per manufacturer’s design. The
installation of the grouted coupler, the grout
coupler shall be provided with suitable arrangement
material’s quality checks including compressive
inside the coupler to ensure that the connecting
strength shall be carried out. Also, the length of
reinforcing bars are at centre. This is particularly
important to ensure proper tightening and the starter bar should be verified to ensure
connection. The first rebar to be inserted in the sufficient engagement. A visual check on the
bolted coupler shall be pushed inside the coupler inside of the grout coupler shall also be carried
until the centre of the coupler. The tightening of the out to ensure absence of foreign materials.
bolts shall then to be carried out in accordance with Formwork and seals may be necessary to ensure
the manufacturer’s installation instruction. that the grout is confined in the areas where it is
intended to be used. Temporary supports for the
In case the reinforcing bars inside the fixed coupler elements shall be left in place until the minimum
are not straight or the bolts do not shear-off, it is grout strength is achieved, as per manufacturer’s
recommended to gas cut the reinforcing bar and
recommendations.
replace the coupler. In case some bolt heads do not
shear-off, but the recommended torque specified by
G-6 SPLICING OF REINFORCING BARS
manufacturer’s design is achieved, it is acceptable to
WITH HYBRID COUPLERS
install the coupler.
The installation instructions shall be in accordance
G-5 SPLICING OF REINFORCING BARS with the combination of two respective splice
WITH GROUTED COUPLERS methods, given in G-2 to G-5.
The manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be

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ANNEX H
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee, CED 54

Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (No. 17, Nalanda Apartments, SHRI G. SHARAN (Chairperson)
D-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi 110018)

Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI A. K. RAJDEV

SHRI SAUROBH KUMAR (Alternate)

Central Water Commission, New Delhi DIRECTOR (HCD-NW&S)

DIRECTOR (HCD-N&W) (Alternate)

Construction Industry Development Council, SHRI SUNIL MAHAJAN

New Delhi SHRI O. P. GUPTA (Alternate)

CSIR - Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee DR S. R. KARADE

DR R. SIVA CHIDAMBARAM (Alternate)

CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, SHRI K. SARAVANAN

Karaikudi DR J. DANIEL RONALD JOSEPH (Alternate I)
DR M. ASHOK (Alternate II)

CSIR - Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi DR RAJEEV GOEL

SHRI S. S. GAHARWAR (Alternate)

CSIR - National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur REPRESENTATIVE

CSIR - Structural Engineering Research Centre, DR B. H. BHARATH KUMAR

Chennai DR SMITHA GOPINATH (Alternate)

Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi CHIEF ENGINEER (DESIGN)

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (DESIGN) II/
CDO (Alternate)

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, New Delhi SHRI NAVNEET KUMAR KOTHARI
SHRI SANJEEV KUMAR GARG (Alternate)

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development SHRI SHISHIR BANSAL

Corporation Ltd, New Delhi

Dextra India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai SHRI SUNIL DESAI

SHRI JITENDRA H. PATHAK (Alternate)

Engineers India Limited, New Delhi SHRI ANURAG SINHA

SHRI DEEPAK AGRAWAL (Alternate I)
SHRI VISHAL KUMAR (Alternate II)

Gammon Engineers and Contractors Pvt Ltd, Mumbai SHRI ANIRWAN SENGUPTA
SHRI GIRISH JOSHI (Alternate)

Hindustan Construction Company, Mumbai SHRI MUKESH VALECHA

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Organization Representative(s)
Indian Association of Structural Engineers, SHRI HARI OM GUPTA
New Delhi SHRI MANOJ K. MITTAL (Alternate)

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi DR DIPTI RANJAN SAHOO

PROF B. BHATTACHARJEE (Alternate)

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad DR SURIYA PRAKASH

DR MEENAKSHI SHARMA (Alternate)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai DR RADHAKRISHNA G. PILLAI

DR RUPEN GOSWAMI (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee PROF PRAMOD KUMAR GUPTA
PROF AKHIL UPADHYAY (Alternate)

Indian Stainless Steel Development Association, SHRI ROHIT KUMAR

New Delhi SHRI KARAN KUMAR PAHUJA (Alternate)

Institute of Steel Development and Growth SHRI LAKSHMANA RAO PYDI

(INSDAG), Kolkata SHRI SAJAL KUMAR GHORAI (Alternate)
IRCON Ltd, New Delhi SHRI ROHIT KHANNA
SHRI NRIPENDRA KUMAR ROY (Alternate)

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, New Delhi SHRI AJAY AGARWAL
SHRI S. K. PRADHAN (Alternate)

JSW Steel Ltd, Raigad SHRI PRATAP K. PATRA

Larsen and Toubro Ltd (ECC Construction Division), SHRI S. KANAPPAN

Chennai SHRI STHALADIPTI SAHA (Alternate)

Military Engineer Services, Engineer-in-Chief's SHRI P. K. JAIN

Branch, Integrated HQ of MOD (Army), SHRI SOMESH KUMAR (Alternate)
New Delhi

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, New Delhi DR S. K. VERMA

DR SANJAY WAKCHAURE (Alternate)

Ministry of Steel (Govt of India), New Delhi SHRI S. K. BHATNAGER

SHRI ANIL KUMAR MISHRA (Alternate)
National Council for Cement and Building Materials, SHRI P. N. OJHA
Ballabgarh SHRI AMIT TRIVEDI (Alternate I)
SHRI BRIJESH SINGH (Alternate II)
National Highways and Infrastructure Development REPRESENTATIVE
Corporation Ltd, New Delhi

National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi SHRI R. K. PANDEY

SHRI S. K. MISHRA (Alternate)

National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology, SHRI RAJIB KUMAR PAUL

Mandi Gobindgarh SHRI SANDEEP PAL SINGH (Alternate)

NBCC (India) Ltd, New Delhi SHRI ARUN KUMAR SHARMA

SHRI PRANAY JAIN (Alternate)

Nirma University, Ahmedabad DR URMIL V. DAVE

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Organization Representative(s)
NTPC Limited, Noida SHRI S. KHADANGA
SHRI A. P. SRIVASTAVA (Alternate)

Nuclear Power Corporation India Limited, Mumbai SHRI Y. T. PRAVEENCHANDRA

SHRI R. N. SARANGI (Alternate)

P.S.L. Limited, Mumbai SHRI R. RADHAKRISHNAN

SHRI RAMNATH BHAT (Alternate)

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd, Visakhapatnam SHRI C. H. SRINIVASA RAO

SHRI G. RAJA LINGAM (Alternate)

Research Design and Standards Organization, SHRI MAHENDRA PRATAP SINGH

Ministry of Railways, Lucknow SHRI ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY (Alternate)

Steel Authority of India Limited, Durgapur Steel Plant, SHRI A. N. BANARJEE

Durgapur SHRI ABHIJIT DATTA (Alternate)

Steel Authority of India Limited, R&D Centre for Iron DR V. KUMAR

and Steel, Ranchi DR P. SARAVANAN (Alternate)

Steel Re-Rolling Mills Association of India, Kolkata SHRI B. M. BERIWALA

SHRI SWAPAN KUMAR CHAKRAVORTY (Alternate)

STUP Consultants Pvt Limited, Mumbai SHRI AMIT KUMAR CHAKRABORTY

SHRI ANIRBAN SENGUPTA (Alternate)

Sunflag Iron and Steel Co Ltd, New Delhi SHRI R. K. MALHOTRA

SHRI JAGANNATHAN SOMU (Alternate)

Tata Steel Limited, Jamshedpur SHRI BISWAJIT GHOSH

DR ANUP KUMAR (Alternate)

Tata Steel Global Wires, Mumbai SHRI SHISHIR V. DESAI

SHRI SURESH MAHAJAN (Alternate)

Weldmesh Manufacturer’s Association, Mumbai SHRI VIJAY LACHMANDAS DODEJA

SHRI ZAKIR NISSAR AHMED (Alternate I)
SHRI BIPIN KEDIA (Alternate II)

In Personal Capacity (House No. 131, Sector 11D, SHRI V. V. ARORA

Faridabad - 121006)

In Personal Capacity (CJ-331 Salt Lake City, Kolkata DR ANIL K. KAR

- 700091)

BIS Directorate General SHRI ARUNKUMAR S., SCIENTIST 'E'/DIRECTOR AND

HEAD (CIVIL ENGINEERING) [REPRESENTING
DIRECTOR GENERAL (Ex-officio)]

Member Secretary
SHRIMATI MADHURIMA MADHAV
SCIENTIST ‘D’/JOINT DIRECTOR
(CIVIL ENGINEERING), BIS

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Working Group for Review of IS 16172, CED 54/WG 4

Organization Representative(s)

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, SHRI Y. T. PRAVEENCHANDRA (Convener)

Mumbai
CSIR - Central Building Research Institute, DR SUKHDEO R. KARADE
Roorkee DR R. SHIVA CHIDAMBARAM (Alternate)

Dextra India Private Limited, Mumbai SHRI JITENDRA H. PATHAK

HCC Limited, Mumbai SHRI MUKESH VALECHA

Leviat India Pvt Ltd, Thane SHRI SACHET PAWAR

SHRI ANIL VISHE (Alternate)

National Council for Cement and Building SHRI P. N. OJHA

Materials, Ballabgarh SHRI AMIT TRIVEDI (Alternate I)
SHRI BRIJESH SINGH (Alternate II)

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