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Designation: A615/A615M − 16 American Association State Highway and

Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M 31

Standard Specification for

Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A615/A615M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 1.3 Plain bars, in sizes up to and including 21⁄2 in. [63.5 mm]
1.1 This specification covers deformed and plain carbon- in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered shall be
steel bars in cut lengths and coils for concrete reinforcement. furnished under this specification in Grade 40 [280], Grade 60
Steel bars containing alloy additions, such as with the Asso- [420], Grade 75 [520], Grade 80 [550], and Grade 100 [690].
ciation for Iron and Steel Technology and the Society of For ductility properties (elongation and bending), test provi-
Automotive Engineers series of alloy steels, are permitted if sions of the nearest smaller nominal diameter deformed bar
the resulting product meets all the other requirements of this size shall apply. Requirements providing for deformations and
specification. The standard sizes and dimensions of deformed marking shall not be applicable.
bars and their number designations are given in Table 1. NOTE 3—Welding of the material in this specification should be
1.2 Bars are of five minimum yield strength levels: namely, approached with caution since no specific provisions have been included
40 000 psi [280 MPa], 60 000 psi [420 MPa], 75 000 psi [520 to enhance its weldability. When this steel is to be welded, a welding
procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or
MPa], 80 000 psi [550 MPa], and 100 000 psi [690 MPa], service should be used. The use of the latest edition of AWS D1.4 ⁄ D1.4M
designated as Grade 40 [280], Grade 60 [420], Grade 75 [520], is recommended. The AWS D1.4 ⁄ D1.4M Welding Code describes the
Grade 80 [550], and Grade 100 [690], respectively. proper selection of the filler metals and preheat/interpass temperatures, as
well as performance and procedure qualification requirements.
NOTE 1—Grade 100 [690] reinforcing bars were introduced in this
specification in 2015. In contrast to the lower grades, which have ratios of 1.4 Requirements for alternate bar sizes are presented in
specified tensile strength to specified yield strength that range from 1.31 Annex A1. The requirements in Annex A1 only apply when
to 1.5, Grade 100 [690] reinforcing bars have a ratio of specified tensile
strength to specified yield strength of 1.15. Designers should be aware that specified by the purchaser (see 4.2.5).
there will, therefore, be a lower margin of safety and reduced warning of
failure following yielding when Grade 100 [690] bars are used in
1.5 The text of this specification references notes and
structural members where strength is governed by the tensile strength of footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
the reinforcement, primarily in beams and slabs. If this is of concern, the footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as
purchaser has the option of specifying a minimum ratio of tensile strength requirements of the specification.
to actual yield strength. Consensus design codes and specifications such as
“Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)” may not 1.6 This specification is applicable for orders in either
recognize Grade 100 [690] reinforcing bars: therefore the 125 % of inch-pound units (as Specification A615) or in SI units (as
specified yield strength requirements in tension and compression are not
applicable. Mechanical and welded splices should meet a minimum
Specification A615M).
specified tensile strength of 115 000 psi [790 MPa]. 1.7 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
NOTE 2—Designers need to be aware that design standards do not
recognize the use of the No. 20 [64] bar, the largest bar included in this
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
specification. Structural members reinforced with No. 20 [64] bars may SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
require approval of the building official or other appropriate authority and system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
require special detailing to ensure adequate performance at service and shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
factored loads. from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
specification.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, 1.8 This specification does not purport to address all of the
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement. responsibility of the user of this specification to establish
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as A615/A615M – 15aɛ1. appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
DOI: 10.1520/A0615_A0615M-16. applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Nominal Weight, Nominal DimensionsA Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Bar Designation lb/ft Cross-Sectional Maximum Minimum Maximum Gap
No. [Nominal Mass, Diameter, Perimeter,
Area, Average Average (Chord of 12.5 % of
kg/m] in. [mm] in. [mm]
in. 2 [mm2] Spacing Height Nominal Perimeter)
3 [10] 0.376 [0.560] 0.375 [9.5] 0.11 [71] 1.178 [29.9] 0.262 [6.7] 0.015 [0.38] 0.143 [3.6]
4 [13] 0.668 [0.994] 0.500 [12.7] 0.20 [129] 1.571 [39.9] 0.350 [8.9] 0.020 [0.51] 0.191 [4.9]
5 [16] 1.043 [1.552] 0.625 [15.9] 0.31 [199] 1.963 [49.9] 0.437 [11.1] 0.028 [0.71] 0.239 [6.1]
6 [19] 1.502 [2.235] 0.750 [19.1] 0.44 [284] 2.356 [59.8] 0.525 [13.3] 0.038 [0.97] 0.286 [7.3]
7 [22] 2.044 [3.042] 0.875 [22.2] 0.60 [387] 2.749 [69.8] 0.612 [15.5] 0.044 [1.12] 0.334 [8.5]
8 [25] 2.670 [3.973] 1.000 [25.4] 0.79 [510] 3.142 [79.8] 0.700 [17.8] 0.050 [1.27] 0.383 [9.7]
9 [29] 3.400 [5.060] 1.128 [28.7] 1.00 [645] 3.544 [90.0] 0.790 [20.1] 0.056 [1.42] 0.431 [10.9]
10 [32] 4.303 [6.404] 1.270 [32.3] 1.27 [819] 3.990 [101.3] 0.889 [22.6] 0.064 [1.63] 0.487 [12.4]
11 [36] 5.313 [7.907] 1.410 [35.8] 1.56 [1006] 4.430 [112.5] 0.987 [25.1] 0.071 [1.80] 0.540 [13.7]
14 [43] 7.65 [11.38] 1.693 [43.0] 2.25 [1452] 5.32 [135.1] 1.185 [30.1] 0.085 [2.16] 0.648 [16.5]
18 [57] 13.60 [20.24] 2.257 [57.3] 4.00 [2581] 7.09 [180.1] 1.58 [40.1] 0.102 [2.59] 0.864 [21.9]
20 [64]B 16.69 [24.84] 2.500 [63.5] 4.91 [3167] 7.85 [199.5] 1.75 [44.5] 0.113 [2.86] 0.957 [24.3]
A
The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [metre] as the deformed bar.
B
Refer to Note 2.

2. Referenced Documents 3. Terminology

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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Specification:
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled 3.1.1 deformations, n—transverse protrusions on a de-
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling formed bar.
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 3.1.2 deformed bar, n—steel bar with protrusions; a bar that
of Steel Products is intended for use as reinforcement in reinforced concrete
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for construction.
Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and 3.1.2.1 Discussion—The surface of the bar is provided with
Alloy Steel protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement of the bar
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods relative to the concrete surrounding the bar in such construc-
for Steel Products for Shipment tion. The protrusions conform to the provisions of this speci-
A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low- fication.
Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
3.1.3 plain bar, n—steel bar without protrusions.
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
cal Analysis of Steel Products 3.1.4 rib, n—longitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
4. Ordering Information
Determine Conformance with Specifications
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductil- 4.1 Orders for carbon-steel bars for concrete reinforcement
ity under this specification shall contain the following informa-
2.2 ACI Standard:3 tion:
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Con- 4.1.1 Quantity (weight) [mass],
crete 4.1.2 Deformed or plain,
4.1.3 Bar designation number (size) of deformed bars, or
2.3 AWS Standard:4
nominal diameter (size) of plain bars
AWS D1.4 ⁄D1.4M Structural Welding Code—Reinforcing
4.1.4 Cut lengths or coils,
Steel
4.1.5 Grade, and
2.4 U.S. Military Standard:5 4.1.6 ASTM designation and year of issue.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
2.5 U.S. Federal Standard:5 4.2 The purchaser shall have the option to specify additional
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) requirements, including but not limited to, the following:
4.2.1 Require bars in each bundle to be supplied from a
single heat (19.1),
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 4.2.2 Requirements for inspection (17.1),
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 4.2.3 Special package marking requirements (20.2),
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 4.2.4 Other special requirements, if any, and
the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
4.2.5 Optional requirements of Annex A1.
Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.concrete.org.
4
Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, 5. Material and Manufacture
Miami, FL 33166-6672, http://www.aws.org.
5
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
5.1 The bars shall be rolled from properly identified heats of
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// mold-cast or strand-cast steel. The steel shall be made by any
www.dodssp.daps.mil. commercially accepted process.

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6. Chemical Composition ing point on a deformation after the last included space.
6.1 The chemical analysis of each heat of steel shall be Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area
determined in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers.
Terminology A751. The manufacturer shall make the analysis 8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined
on test samples taken preferably during the pouring of the heat. from measurements made on not less than two typical defor-
The percentages of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur mations. Determinations shall be based on three measurements
shall be determined. The phosphorus content thus determined per deformation, one at the center of the overall length and the
shall not exceed 0.06 %. other two at the quarter points of the overall length.
6.2 A product check, for phosphorus, made by the purchaser 8.3 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential
shall not exceed that specified in 6.1 by more than 25 %. coverage, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not
constitute cause for rejection unless it has been clearly estab-
7. Requirements for Deformations lished by determinations on each lot (Note 4) tested that typical
7.1 Deformations shall be spaced along the bar at substan- deformation height, gap, or spacing do not conform to the
tially uniform distances. The deformations on opposite sides of minimum requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection
the bar shall be similar in size, shape, and pattern. shall be made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten
7.2 The deformations shall be placed with respect to the axis adjacent deformations on each side of the bar are measured.
of the bar so that the included angle is not less than 45°. Where NOTE 4—As used within the intent of 8.3, the term “lot” shall mean all
the line of deformations forms an included angle with the axis the bars of one bar size and pattern of deformations contained in an
of the bar from 45 to 70° inclusive, the deformations shall individual shipping release or shipping order.
alternately reverse in direction on each side, or those on one
side shall be reversed in direction from those on the opposite 9. Tensile Requirements
side. Where the line of deformations is over 70°, a reversal in 9.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens, shall
direction shall not be required. conform to the requirements for tensile properties prescribed in
7.3 The average spacing or distance between deformations Table 2.
on each side of the bar shall not exceed seven tenths of the 9.2 The yield point or yield strength shall be determined by
nominal diameter of the bar. one of the following methods:
7.4 The overall length of deformations shall be such that the 9.2.1 The yield point shall be determined by the drop or halt
gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the deforma- of the gauge of the tensile testing machine, where the steel
tions shall not exceed 12.5 % of the nominal perimeter of the tested has a sharp-kneed or well-defined yield point.
bar. Where the ends terminate in a rib, the width of the rib shall 9.2.2 Where the steel tested does not have a well-defined
be considered as the gap between these ends. The summation yield point, the yield strength shall be determined by the offset
of the gaps shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal perimeter of method (0.2 % offset), as described in Test Methods and
the bar. The nominal perimeter of the bar shall be 3.1416 times Definitions A370.
the nominal diameter. 9.3 When material is furnished in coils, the test specimen
7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall shall be taken from the coil and straightened prior to placing it
conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1. in the jaws of the tensile testing machine. (See Note 5.)
NOTE 5—Straighten the test specimen to avoid formation of local sharp
8. Measurements of Deformations bends and to minimize cold work. Insufficient straightening prior to
8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be deter- attaching the extensometer can result in lower-than-actual yield strength
mined by measuring the length of a minimum of ten spaces and readings.
dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the 9.3.1 Test specimens taken from post-fabricated material
measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a shall not be used to determine conformance to this specifica-
deformation at the beginning of the first space to a correspond- tion. (See Note 6.)

TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements

Grade 40 Grade 60 Grade 75 Grade 80 Grade 100
[280]A [420] [520] [550] [690]
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 90 000 [620] 100 000 [690] 105 000 [725] 115 000 [790]
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 40 000 [280] 60 000 [420] 75 000 [520] 80 000 [550] 100 000 [690]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %
Bar Designation No.
3 [10] 11 9 7 7 7
4, 5 [13, 16] 12 9 7 7 7
6 [19] 12 9 7 7 7
7, 8 [22, 25] ... 8 7 7 7
9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36] ... 7 6 6 6
14, 18, 20 [43, 57, 64] ... 7 6 6 6
A
Grade 40 [280] bars are furnished only in sizes 3 through 6 [10 through 19].

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TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements
Pin Diameter for Bend TestsA
Bar Designation No.
Grade 40 [280] Grade 60 [420] Grade 75 [520] Grade 80 [550] Grade 100 [690]
3, 4, 5 [10, 13, 16] 31⁄2 d B 3 1⁄ 2 d 5d 5d 5d
6 [19] 5d 5d 5d 5d 5d
7, 8 [22, 25] ... 5d 5d 5d 5d
9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36] ... 7d 7d 7d 7d
14, 18 [43, 57] (90°) ... 9d 9d 9d 9d
20 [64] (90°) ... 10d 10d 10d ...
A
Test bends 180° unless noted otherwise.
B
d = nominal diameter of specimen.

NOTE 6—Multiple bending distortion from mechanical straightening 12. Finish

and fabricating machines can lead to excessive cold work, resulting in
higher yield strengths, lower elongation values, and a loss of deformation 12.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec-
height. tions.
9.4 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in 12.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall
Table 2. not be cause for rejection, provided the weight [mass], nominal
dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a
10. Bending Requirements hand wire brushed test specimen are not less than the require-
10.1 The bend-test specimen shall withstand being bent ments of this specification.
around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent 12.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those speci-
portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of fied in 12.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens
pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in containing such imperfections fail to conform to either tensile
coils, the test specimen shall be straightened prior to placing it or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited
in the bend tester. to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers, cooling or casting cracks, and
10.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient mill or guide marks.
length to ensure free bending and with apparatus that provides: NOTE 7—Deformed reinforcing bars intended for epoxy coating appli-
10.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force cations should have surfaces with a minimum of sharp edges to achieve
throughout the duration of the bending operation. proper coverage. Particular attention should be given to bar marks and
10.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of deformations where coating difficulties are prone to occur.
contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to NOTE 8—Deformed reinforcing bars destined to be mechanically-
spliced or butt-spliced by welding may require a certain degree of
rotate. roundness in order for the splices to adequately achieve strength require-
10.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin ments.
during the bending operation.
13. Number of Tests
10.3 It shall be permissible to use other methods of bend
testing as described in Test Methods E290, such as placing a 13.1 One tension test and one bend test shall be made of
specimen across two round bearings free to rotate and applying each bar size rolled from each heat.
the bending force with a fixed rounded-tip mandrel conforming 13.2 One set of dimensional property tests including bar
to the specified bend radius, allowing the bar to pass through weight [mass] and spacing, height, and gap of deformations
with sufficient clearance. When failures occur under other shall be made of each bar size rolled from each heat.
methods of bend testing, retests shall be permitted under the
bend-test method prescribed in 10.2. 14. Retests
14.1 If the results of an original tension test specimen fail to
11. Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass] meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000
11.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the psi [14 MPa] of the required tensile strength, within 1000 psi
basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weight [mass] determined [7 MPa] of the required yield strength, or within two percent-
using the measured weight [mass] of the test specimen and age units of the required elongation, a retest shall be permitted
rounding in accordance with Practice E29, shall be at least on two random specimens for each original tension test
94 % of the applicable weight [mass] per unit length prescribed specimen failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall meet
in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any the requirements of this specification.
deformed bar be the cause for rejection. 14.2 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical
11.2 Weight [mass] variation for plain bars shall be com- reasons or flaws in the specimen as described in 14.4.2 and
puted on the basis of permissible variation in diameter. For 14.4.3, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens
plain bars smaller than 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] in diameter, use from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the
Specification A510/A510M. For larger plain bars up to and requirements of this specification. The retest shall be per-
including 21⁄2 in. [63.5 mm] in diameter, use Specification formed on test specimens that are at air temperature but not less
A6/A6M. than 60°F [16°C].

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14.3 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than flaws 16.1.2 Tensile properties.
in the specimen as described in 14.4.3, a retest shall be 16.1.3 Bend test results.
permitted on two random specimens from the same lot. Both
16.2 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or
retest specimens shall meet the requirements of this specifica-
similar document printed from or used in electronic form from
tion.
an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be
14.4 If the original test or any of the random retests fails regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in
because of any reasons listed in 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3, the the certifier’s facility. The content of the EDI transmitted
test shall be considered an invalid test: document shall meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
14.4.1 The elongation property of any tension test specimen standard(s) and conform to any EDI agreement between the
is less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside purchaser and the manufacturer. Notwithstanding the absence
the middle half of the gage length, as indicated by scribe marks of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI transmis-
on the specimen before testing; sion is responsible for the content of the report.
NOTE 9—Marking specimens with multiple scribe or punch marks can NOTE 12—The industry definition invoked here is: EDI is the computer
reduce the occurrence of fracture outside or near these marks and the need to computer exchange of business information in a standard format such
for declaring the test invalid. as ANSI ASC X12.
14.4.2 Mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equip-
ment or improper specimen preparation; and 17. Inspection
14.4.3 Flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before or 17.1 Inspection of the carbon-steel reinforcing bars shall be
during the performance of the test. agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer as
14.5 The original results from 14.4.1, 14.4.2, or 14.4.3 shall part of the purchase order or contract.
be discarded and the test shall be repeated on a new specimen
from the same lot. 18. Rejection and Rehearing
15. Test Specimens 18.1 Any rejection based on testing undertaken by the
purchaser shall be promptly reported to the manufacturer.
15.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance
with Test Methods and Definitions A370. In case of any 18.2 Samples tested that represent rejected material shall be
conflict between the requirements in this specification and the preserved for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to
requirements of Test Methods and Definitions A370, the the manufacturer. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of
requirements in this specification shall prevail. the tests, the manufacturer shall have the right to make claim
15.2 Tension test specimens shall be the full section of the for a rehearing within that time.
bar as rolled. Unit stress determinations for yield and tensile
strength shall be based on the nominal bar area. 19. Marking
15.2.1 Tension test specimens shall be long enough to 19.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly
provide for an 8-in. [200-mm] gage length, a distance of at separated and tagged with the manufacturer’s heat or test
least two bar diameters between each gage mark and the grips. identification number. Unless otherwise specified, it shall be
NOTE 10—It is recommended that sufficient additional length of the test permissible for the manufacturer to make a full-size bundle at
specimen be provided to fill the grips completely, leaving some excess the end of a heat by adding bars from a consecutively rolled
length protruding beyond each grip. The grips should be shimmed so that heat of the same nominal chemical composition. The manu-
no more than 1⁄2 in. [13 mm] of a grip protrudes from the head of the facturer shall identify a bundle consisting of bars from two
tensile testing machine. heats with the identification number of the first heat rolled or
15.2.2 Gage Marks—The 8-in. [200-mm] gage length shall identify both heats. The manufacturer shall maintain records of
be marked on the specimen using a preset 8-in. [200-mm] the heats contained in each bundle.
punch or, alternately, may be punch marked every 2 in. [50
NOTE 13—It is recommended that the manufacturer provide mill
mm] along the 8-in. [200-mm] gage length, on one of the certificates from both heats in bundle.
longitudinal ribs, if present, or in the clear spaces between
transverse deformations. Punch marks shall not be placed on a 19.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of their
transverse deformation. marking system.
NOTE 11—Light punch marks are desirable because deep marks 19.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain
severely indent the bar and may affect the results. bars which shall be tagged for grade, shall be identified by a
15.3 Bend test specimens shall be the full section of the bar distinguishing set of marks legibly rolled onto the surface of
as rolled. one side of the bar to denote in the following order:
19.3.1 Point of Origin—Letter or symbol established as the
16. Test Reports manufacturer’s mill designation.
16.1 The following information shall be reported on a per 19.3.2 Size Designation—Arabic number corresponding to
heat basis. Report additional items as requested or desired. bar designation number of Table 1.
16.1.1 Chemical analysis including the percentages of 19.3.3 Type of Steel—Letter S indicating that the bar was
carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. produced to this specification, or for Grades 60 [420] and 80

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[550] bars only, letters S and W indicating that the bar was for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of Grade 75, a
produced to meet both this specification and Specification metric size bar of Grade 550 for the corresponding inch-pound
A706/A706M. size bar of Grade 80, and a metric size bar of Grade 690 for the
19.3.4 Minimum Yield Strength Designation—For Grade 60 corresponding inch-pound size bar of Grade 100.
[420] bars, either the number 60 [4] or a single continuous
longitudinal line through at least five deformation spaces offset 20. Packaging and Package Marking
from the center of the bar side. For Grade 75 [520] bars, either 20.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be
the number 75 [5] or two continuous longitudinal lines through in accordance with Practices A700.
at least five deformation spaces offset each direction from the
center of the bar. For Grade 80 [550] bars, either the number 80 20.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract, and
[6] or three continuous longitudinal lines through at least five for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the U.S.
deformation spaces. For Grade 100 [690] bars, either the Government, marking for shipment, in addition to require-
number 100 [7] or four continuous lines through at least five ments specified in the purchase order or contract, shall be in
deformation spaces, or the letter C. No marking designation is accordance with MIL-STD-129 for military agencies and with
required for Grade 40 [280] bars. Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
19.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute: a metric size bar
of Grade 280 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of 21. Keywords
Grade 40, a metric size bar of Grade 420 for the corresponding 21.1 concrete reinforcement; deformations (protrusions);
inch-pound size bar of Grade 60, a metric size bar of Grade 520 steel bars

ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. ALTERNATE BAR SIZES

A1.1 The following requirements shall apply only when

specified in the purchase order or contract. When specified, the
following Table A1.1, Table A1.2, and Table A1.3 replace
Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3, respectively.

TABLE A1.1 Deformed Bar Designations, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Bar Nominal DimensionsD Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Nominal Weight, lb/
Desig- Maximum Gap
ftB [Nominal Mass, Diameter, Cross-Sectional Area Perimeter, Maximum Average Minimum Average
nation kg/m]C (Chord of 12.5 % of
No.A in. [mm] in.2 [mm2] in. [mm] Spacing Height
Nominal Perimeter)
10 0.414 [0.617] 0.394 [10.0] 0.12 [79] 1.237 [31.4] 0.276 [7.0] 0.016 [0.40] 0.151 [3.8]
12 0.597 [0.888] 0.472 [12.0] 0.18 [113] 1.484 [37.7] 0.331 [8.4] 0.019 [0.48] 0.181 [4.6]
16 1.061 [1.578] 0.630 [16.0] 0.31 [201] 1.979 [50.3] 0.441 [11.2] 0.028 [0.72] 0.241 [6.1]
20 0.657 [2.466] 0.787 [20.0] 0.49 [314] 2.474 [62.8] 0.551 [14.0] 0.039 [1.00] 0.301 [7.7]
25 2.589 [3.853] 0.984 [25.0] 0.76 [491] 3.092 [78.5] 0.689 [17.5] 0.049 [1.25] 0.377 [9.6]
28 3.248 [4.834] 1.102 [28.0] 0.95 [616] 3.463 [88.0] 0.772 [19.6] 0.055 [1.40] 0.422 [10.7]
32 4.242 [6.313] 1.260 [32.0] 1.25 [804] 3.958 [100.5] 0.882 [22.4] 0.063 [1.60] 0.482 [12.2]
36 5.369 [7.990] 1.417 [36.0] 1.58 [1018] 4.453 [113.1] 0.992 [25.2] 0.071 [1.80] 0.542 [13.8]
40 6.629 [9.865] 1.575 [40.0] 1.95 [1257] 4.947 [125.7] 1.102 [28.0] 0.79 [2.00] 0.603 [15.3]
50 10.36 [15.41] 1.969 [50.0] 3.04 [1963] 6.184 [157.1] 1.378 [35.0] 0.098 [2.50] 0.753 [19.1]
60 14.91 [22.20] 2.362 [60.0] 4.38 [2827] 7.421 [188.5] 1.654 [42.0] 0.106 [2.70] 0.904 [23.0]
A
The bar designations are based on the number of millimetres of the nominal diameter of the bar.
B
The assumed weight of a cubic foot of steel is 490 lb/ft3 in accordance with Specification A6/A6M.
C
The assumed mass of a cubic metre of steel is 7850 kg/m3 in accordance with Specification A6/A6M.
D
The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [metre] as the deformed bar.

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TABLE A1.2 Tensile Requirements
Grade 40 Grade 60 Grade 75 Grade 80 Grade 100
[280]A [420] [520] [550] [690]
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 90 000 [620] 100 000 [690] 105 000 [725] 115 000 [790]
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 40 000 [280] 60 000 [420] 75 000 [520] 80 000 [550] 100 000 [690]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %
Bar Designation No.
10 11 9 7 7 7
12, 16 12 9 7 7 7
20 12 9 7 7 7
25 ... 8 7 7 7
28, 32, 36 ... 7 6 6 6
40, 50, 60 ... 7 6 6 6
A
Only bar sizes 10 through 20 are covered by this specification for Grade 40 [280].

TABLE A1.3 Bend Test Requirements

Pin Diameter for Bend TestsA
Bar Designation No.
Grade 40 [280] Grade 60 [420] Grade 75 [520] Grade 80 [550] Grade 100 [690]
10, 12, 16 31⁄2 d B 3 1⁄ 2 d 5d 5d 5d
20 5d 5d 5d 5d 5d
25 ... 5d 5d 5d 5d
28, 32, 36 ... 7d 7d 7d 7d
40, 50, 60 (90°) ... 9d 9d 9d 9d
A
Test bends 180° unless noted otherwise.
B
d = nominal diameter of specimen.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M – 15aɛ1) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Jan. 15, 2016.)

(1) Revised Sections 4 and 17.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M – 15) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July 1, 2015.)

(1) Added 4.2.1 and revised 19.1. (2) Revised Section 15.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A615/A615M – 14) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2015.)

(1) Revised 3.1.2.1. (5) Added bar size No. 20 [64], which required revision of
(2) Revised 16.1 and Section 4 to require the manufacture to Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3, and addition of new Note 2.
furnish test results.
(3) Revised 2.1 and 10.3.
(4) Added Grade 100 [690], which required revision of 1.2,
1.3, 19.3.4, and 19.3.5, in addition of new Note 1, and revision
of Table 2, Table 3, Table A1.2, and Table A1.3.

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