This part of SS 2 specifies technical requirements for ribbed bars designed for reinforcement in ordinary concrete structures and for non-prestressed reinforcement in prestressed concrete structures.
One grade of steel is defined. The grade, RB 500W, is readily welded by conventional welding procedures.
This part of SS 2 applies to hot-rolled steel without subsequent treatment and to hot-rolled steel with controlled cooling and tempering. The production process is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
It also applies to reinforcement supplied in coil form. The requirements of this part of SS 2 apply to the straightened product.
Ribbed bars produced from finished products, such as plates and railway rails, are excluded. Steel bars for use as lifting hooks are also not included.
SS 2 Pt.2-1999 history
1999SS 2 Pt.2-1999 SPECIFICATION FOR Steel for the reinforcement of concrete