Specialty Rebar

Advances in engineering and design have brought Rebar in contact with Structural Steel and are appearing more often in Steel Projects. By integrating the steel and rebar the structure will develop a seamless interface that;

• Transfers and distributes energy evenly throughout the structure.
• Locks the rebar and slab to the steel columns.
• Prevents Concrete Slab failure or tear-away.

Project plans will indicate the diameters, lengths and connection methods.

Specialty Rebar Grades

• ASTM A-706 Weldable
• Epoxy Coated
• Hot Dip Galvanized
• Stainless Steel
• Fiberglass

Corrosion Protection and Coatings

For locations where corrosion or concrete spalling may be a factor coated rebar will be required. This involves epoxy coated or “Green Rebar” or Hot Dip Galvanized Rebar. In extreme cases the architect will call for Stainless Steel Rebar.

Rebar Connections

Standard Rebar, Grade 40, 60, and 80, provide excellent tensile strength however they have a higher carbon content and as a result do not weld as securely as lower carbon steel will. To connect these grades to steel members Rebar Anchors (Rebar Half Couplers) will be required. These are manufactured with a bevel at the base to allow for full penetration welds. The three prevalent methods of joining the rebar to the connector are;

• Tension indication set screws
• Straight thread (UNC)
• Tapered thread

The Steel Supply Company carries Rebar Anchors,

Half Couplers, Full Couplers, and Connectors

Rebar Accessories

• DBR Couplers
• Form Savers
• Rebar Couplers
• Rebar End Anchor Disc