Designation: A 1035/A 1035M – 05

Standard Specification for

Deformed and Plain, Low-carbon, Chromium, Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 1035/A 1035M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* 1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units

1.1 This specification covers low-carbon, chromium, steel are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are
bars, deformed and plain for concrete reinforcement in cut shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
lengths and coils. The standard sizes and dimensions of exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
deformed bars and their number designations are given in pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
Table 1. The text of this specification references notes and may result in nonconformance with the specification.
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and 2. Referenced Documents
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
considered as requirements of the specification. 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
1.2 Bars are of a single minimum yield strength level as A 6/A 6M Specification for General Requirements for
defined in 9.2: namely, 100 000 psi [690 MPa]. Rolled Structural, Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet
Piling
NOTE 1—Caution: Designers need to be aware that typical design A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
standards limit the design strength to 80 000 psi [550 MPa], except for
of Steel Products
prestressing steel. Members reinforced with bars with yield strengths that
are considerably above 80 000 psi [550 MPa] may exhibit behavior that A 510/A 510M Specification for General Requirements for
differs from that expected of conventional reinforced concrete members or Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
may require special detailing to ensure adequate performance at service A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
and factored loads. Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
1.3 Deformed bars shall have a minimum yield strength and A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
other tensile properties in accordance with Table 2. Hot-rolled Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
plain rounds in sizes up to and including 2.25 in. [57.2 mm] in E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
diameter in coils or cut lengths when specified for dowels, Determine Conformance with Specifications
spirals, structural ties or bar supports shall be furnished under 2.2 U.S. Military Standards:
this specification and shall also meet the tensile properties MIL STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage3
requirements of Table 2. Ductility properties for plain rounds MIL STD-163 Steel Mill Products Preparation for Shipment
shall be those of the nearest smaller nominal diameter de- and Storage3
formed bar size in Table 2. Requirements covering deformation 2.3 U.S. Federal Standard:
dimensions and marking are not applicable to plain rounds. Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)3
NOTE 2—Welding of the material in this specification should be 3. Terminology
approached with caution since no specific provisions have been included
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
to enhance its weldability. When this steel is to be welded, a welding
procedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended use or 3.1.1 deformations, n—protrusions on a deformed bar.
service should be used. 3.1.2 deformed bar, n—steel bar with protrusions; a bar that
is intended for use as reinforcement in reinforced concrete
1.4 This specification is applicable for orders in either
construction.
inch-pound units (as Specification A 1035) or in SI units (as
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The surface of the bar is provided with
Specification A 1035M).
lugs or protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement of the

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TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformation Requirements
Nominal DimensionsB Deformation Requirements, in. [mm]
Bar Designation Nominal Weight, lb/ft Cross-Sectional Maximum Minimum Maximum Gap
No.A [Nominal Mass, kg/m] Diameter, Perimeter
Area, Average Average (Chord of 12.5 % of
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]
A
Bar numbers are based on the number of eighths of an inch included in the nominal diameter of the bars [bar numbers approximate the number of millimeters of the
nominal diameter of the bar].
B
The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [meter] as the deformed bar.

TABLE 2 Tensile Properties Requirements shall make the analysis on test samples taken preferably during
Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 150 000 [1030] the pouring of the heat. The percentages of carbon, manganese,
Yield strength (0.2 % offset), min, psi [MPa] 100 000 [690] phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, chromium, and nitrogen, shall be
Stress corresponding to an extension under load 80 000 [550]
of 0.0035 in./in. (0.0035 mm/mm), min, psi [MPa] determined and reported as required in Section 16.
Elongation in 8 in. [203.2 mm], min. %: 6.2 The chemical composition as shown by heat analysis
Bar Designation No. shall be limited by the following:
3 through 11 [10 through 36] 7
14, 18 [43, 57] 6 Element max,A
Carbon 0.15 %
Chromium 8.0 to 10.0 %
Manganese 1.5 %
Nitrogen 0.05 %
bar relative to the concrete surrounding the bar in such Phosphorus 0.035 %
construction. The lugs or protrusions conform to the provisions Sulfur 0.045 %
of this specification. Silicon 0.50 %
A
Maximum unless range is indicated Percentages refer to weight percentages.
3.1.3 lot, n—all the bars of one bar size or pattern of
deformation contained in an individual shipping release or 7. Requirements for Deformation
shipping order. 7.1 Deformations shall be spaced along the bar at substan-
3.1.4 plain bar, n—steel bar without protrusions. tially uniform distances. The deformations on opposite sides of
3.1.5 rib, n—longitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar. the bar shall be similar in size, shape, and pattern.
7.2 The deformations shall be placed with respect to the axis
4. Ordering Information
of the bar so that the included angle is not less than 45°. Where
4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify the line of deformations forms an included angle with the axis
all requirements that are necessary for material ordered to this of the bar from 45 to 70° inclusive, the deformations shall
specification. Such requirements shall include but are not alternately reverse in direction on each side, or those on one
limited to the following: side shall be reversed in direction from those on the opposite
4.1.1 Quantity (weight) [mass], side. Where the line of deformations is over 70°, a reversal in
4.1.2 Name of material: low-carbon, chromium, steel bars direction shall not be required.
for concrete reinforcement, 7.3 The average spacing or distance between deformations
4.1.3 Size, on each side of the bar shall not exceed seven tenths of the
4.1.4 Cut lengths or coils, nominal diameter of the bar.
4.1.5 Deformed or plain, 7.4 The overall length of deformations shall be such that the
4.1.6 Packaging (see Section 21), gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the deforma-
4.1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and tions on opposite sides of the bar shall not exceed 121⁄2 % of
4.1.8 Certified mill test reports. the nominal perimeter of the bar. Where the ends terminate in
a longitudinal rib, the width of the longitudinal rib shall be
5. Materials and Manufacture considered the gap. Where more than two longitudinal ribs are
5.1 The bars shall be rolled from properly identified heats of involved, the total width of all longitudinal ribs shall not
mold cast or strand cast steel using the basic oxygen, electric- exceed 25 % of the nominal perimeter of the bar; furthermore,
furnace, or open-hearth process. the summation of gaps shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal
perimeter of the bar. The nominal perimeter of the bar shall be
6. Chemical Composition 3.1416 times the nominal diameter.
6.1 The chemical analysis of each heat shall be determined 7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall
in accordance with Test Methods A 751. The manufacturer conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.

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8. Measurements of Deformation TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements
Pin Diameter for
8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be deter- Bar Designation No.
Bend TestsA
mined by measuring the length of a minimum of 10 spaces and
3, 4, 5, [10, 13, 16] 31⁄2 dB
dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the 6, 7, 8 [19, 22, 25] 5d
measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a 9,10,11 [29, 32, 36] 7d
deformation at the beginning of the first space to a correspond- 14, 18 [43, 57] (90°) 9d
A
ing point on a deformation after the last included space. B
Test bends 180° unless otherwise agreed.
d = nominal diameter of specimen.
Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area
containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers.
8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined 10.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of
from measurements made on not less than two typical defor- contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to
mations. Determinations shall be based on three measurements rotate.
per deformation, one at the center of the overall length and the 10.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin
other two at the quarter points of the overall length. during the bending operation.
8.3 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential cover- 10.3 It is permissible to use more severe methods of bend
age, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute testing, such as placing a specimen across two pins free to
cause for rejection unless it has been clearly established by rotate and applying the bending force with a fixed pin. When
determinations on each lot tested that typical deformation failures occur under more severe methods, retests shall be
height, gap, or spacing do not conform to the minimum permitted under the bend test method prescribed in 10.2.
requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection shall be
made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten adjacent 11. Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass]
deformations on each side of the bar are measured. 11.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the
basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weight [mass] determined
9. Tensile Requirements using the measured weight [mass] of the test specimen and
9.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens, shall rounding in accordance with Practice E 29, shall be at least
conform to the requirements for tensile properties prescribed in 94 % of the applicable weight [mass] per unit length prescribed
Table 2. in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any
9.2 The yield strength shall be determined by the offset deformed bar be the cause for rejection. Weight [mass]
method (0.2 % offset), described in Test Methods and Defini- variation for plain rounds shall be computed on the basis of
tions A 370. In addition, the stress corresponding to a tensile permissible variation in diameter. For plain bars smaller than 3⁄8
strain of 0.0035 shall be a minimum of 80 000 psi [550 MPa]. in. [9.5 mm], use Specification A 510/A 510M. For larger bars
up to and including 2.25 in. [57.2 mm], use Specification
NOTE 3—The stress-strain curves for bars meeting this specification do A 6/A 6M.
not have a well-defined yield point (that is, yield is not characterized by
a sharp knee or discontinuity similarly to stainless steel bars). The
provisions of 9.2 require that the yield strength (minimum 100 000 psi) be
12. Finish
measured by the 0.2 % offset method and that the stress corresponding to 12.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec-
a strain of 0.0035 be a minimum of 80 000 psi. Experimental results for tions.
concrete beams reinforced with bars meeting this specification show that 12.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale oxida-
the flexural strength of under-reinforced members is conservatively tion shall not be cause for rejection, provided the mass,
predicted based the yield strength measured using the 0.2 % offset
method. The minimum stress corresponding to a tensile strain of 0.0035 is
dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a test
required to ensure that the specified steel is at least as stiff at lower strains specimen are not less than the requirements of this specifica-
as lower-strength reinforcing bars. tion.
12.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those speci-
9.3 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in fied in 12.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens
Table 2. containing such imperfections fail to conform to either tensile
or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited
10. Bending Requirements to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers, cooling or casting cracks, and
10.1 The bend test specimen shall withstand being bent mill or guide marks.
around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent
NOTE 4—Deformed bars intended to be mechanically spliced or spliced
portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of by welding may require a certain degree of roundness in order for the
pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in splices to adequately achieve strength requirements.
coils, the test sample shall be straightened prior to placement in
the bend tester. 13. Number of Tests
10.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient 13.1 One tension test and one bend test shall be made of
length to ensure free bending and with apparatus, which each bar size rolled from each heat. If, however, material from
provides: one heat differs by three or more size designation numbers, one
10.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force tension and one bend test shall be made from both the highest
throughout the duration of the bending operation. and lowest designation number of the deformed bars rolled.

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14. Retests facilities to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in
14.1 If any tensile property of any tension test specimen is accordance with this specification. All tests (except product
less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside analysis) and inspection shall be made at the place of manu-
the middle third of the gage length, as indicated by scribe facture prior to shipment, unless otherwise specified, and shall
scratches marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall be so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the
be allowed. operation of the works.
14.2 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to 17.2 For Government Procurement Only—Except as other-
meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000 wise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for
psi [14 MPa] of the required tensile strength, within 1000 psi the performance of all inspection and test requirements speci-
[7 MPa] of the required yield point, or within two percentage fied herein. The contractor shall be permitted to use his own or
units of the required elongation, a retest shall be permitted on any other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspec-
two random specimens for each original tension specimen tion and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved
failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the by the purchaser at the time of purchase. The purchaser shall
requirements of this specification. have the right to perform any inspections and tests at the same
14.3 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical frequency as set forth in this specification, where such inspec-
reasons or flaws in the specimen as described in 14.5 and 14.6, tions are deemed necessary to ensure that material conforms to
a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens from the prescribed requirements.
same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the requirements of
this specification. The retest shall be performed on test speci- 18. Rejection
mens that are at air temperature but not less than 60°F [16°C]. 18.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
14.4 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than flaws made in accordance with 6.2 shall be reported to the manufac-
in the specimen as described in 14.6, a retest shall be permitted turer within five working days from the receipt of samples by
on two random specimens from the same lot. Both retest the purchaser.
specimens shall meet the requirements of this specification.
18.2 Material that shows injurious defects subsequent to its
14.5 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical
acceptance at the manufacturer’s works shall be rejected, and
reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper
the manufacturer shall be notified.
specimen preparation, a replacement specimen shall be permit-
ted.
19. Rehearing
14.6 If flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before or
during the performance of the test, a replacement specimen 19.1 Samples tested in accordance with 6.2 that represent
shall be permitted from the same heat and bar size as the rejected material shall be preserved for two weeks from the
original. date rejection is reported to the manufacturer. In case of
dissatisfaction with the results of the tests, the manufacturer
15. Specimen Preparation shall have the right to make claim for a rehearing within that
15.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance time.
with Test Methods and Definitions A 370 including Annex A9.
15.2 Tension test specimens shall be the full section of the 20. Marking
bar as rolled. The unit stress determination shall be based on 20.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly
the nominal bar area. separated and tagged with the manufacturer’s heat or test
15.3 The bend-test specimens shall be the full section of the identification number.
bar as rolled. 20.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of their
marking system.
16. Test Reports
20.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain
16.1 When specified in the purchase order, the following round bars which shall be tagged, shall be identified by a
information shall be reported on a per heat basis. Report distinguishing set of marks legibly rolled onto the surface of
additional items as requested or desired. one side of the bar to denote in the following order:
16.1.1 Chemical analysis including percentages of carbon,
20.3.1 Point of Origin—Letter or symbol established as the
chromium, manganese, nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon, and sul-
manufacturer’s mill designation.
fur.
16.1.2 Tensile properties. 20.3.2 Size Designation—Arabic number corresponding to
16.1.3 Bend test results. bar designation number of Table 1.
20.3.3 Type of Steel—Letter CS indicating that the bar was
17. Inspection produced to this specification.
17.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have 20.3.4 Minimum Yield Designation—Either the number 100
free entry at all times while work on the contract of the [6] or three continuous longitudinal lines through at least five
purchaser is being performed to all parts of the manufacturer’s spaces offset each direction from the center of the bar.
works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered. 20.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute: a metric size bar
The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable for the corresponding inch-pound size bar.

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21. Packaging MIL-STD-163. The applicable levels shall be as specified in
the contract. Marking for shipment of such material shall be in
21.1 When specified in the purchase order, packaging shall
accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and
be in accordance with the procedures in Practices A 700.
MIL-STD-129 for military agencies.
21.2 For Government Procurement Only--When specified in
the contract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct 22. Keywords
shipment to the U.S. government, material shall be preserved, 22.1 concrete reinforcement; deformations (protrusions);
packaged, and packed in accordance with the requirements of low-carbon, chromium steel bars

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