Reinforced

Steel Bars
ASTM A615
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SCOPE
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This specification covers deformed and plain
carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement
in cut lengths and coils. Steel bars containing
alloy additions, such as with the AISI and
SAE series of alloy steels, are permitted if the
resulting product meets all the other
requirements of this specification.
BARS ARE OF THREE MINIMUM YIELD
LEVELS

40 000 60 000 d75 000 psi

[280 MPa] [420 MPa] [520 MPa]
Grade 40 [280] Grade 60 [420] Grade 75 [520]
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Hot-rolled plain rounds, in sizes up to and
including 2 in. [50.8 mm] in diameter in coils
or cut lengths, when specified for dowels,
spirals and structural ties or supports shall be
furnished under this specification in Grade 40
[280], Grade 60 [420], and Grade 75 [520].
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For ductility properties (elongation and
bending), test provisions of the nearest
smaller nominal diameter deformed bar
size shall apply. Requirements
providing for deformations and marking
shall not be applicable.
 NOTE 1
Welding of the material in this specification
should be approached with caution since no
specific provisions have been included to
enhance its weldability. When steel is to be
welded, a welding procedure suitable for the
chemical composition and intended use or
service should be used. The use of the latest
edition of ANSI/AWS D 1.4 is recommended
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This specification is applicable for
orders in either inch-pound units (as
Specification A 615) or in SI units (as
Specification A 615M).
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The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI
units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text,
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values
stated in each system are not exact equivalents;
therefore, each system must be used independently
of the other. Combining values from the two
systems may result in nonconformance with the
specification.
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TERMINOLO
GY
steel bar with protrusions; a bar
that is intended for use as
reinforcement in reinforced
concrete construction.

—deformed bar
The surface of the bar is provided with lugs or
protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement
of the bar relative to the concrete surrounding
the bar in such construction. The lugs or
protusions conform to the provisions of this
specification.

—Discussion
protrusions on a deformed bar

—deformations
steel bar without protrusions

—plain bar
longitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar

—rib
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ORDERING
INFORMATIO
N
ORDERING INFORMATION
It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
requirements that are necessary for material ordered to this
specification. Such requirements shall include but are not limited to
the following:

Quantity (weight) [mass]

Name of the material

Size

Cut lengths or coils

Deformed or plain
ORDERING INFORMATION
It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
requirements that are necessary for material ordered to this
specification. Such requirements shall include but are not limited to
the following:

Grade

Packaging

ASTM designation and

year of issue

Certified mill test

reports
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MATERIAL
AND
MANUFACTU
RE
MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURE
The bars shall be
rolled from
properly identified
heats of mold cast
or strand cast steel
using the electric-
furnace, basic-
oxygen, or open-
hearth process
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CHEMICAL
COMPOSITIO
N
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
An analysis of each heat of
steel shall be made by the
manufacturer from test
samples taken preferably
during the pouring of the
heats. The percentages of
carbon, manganese,
phosphorus, and sulfur, shall
be determined. The
phosphorus content thus
determined shall not exceed
0.06 %
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

A product check, for

phosphorus, made by the
purchaser shall not exceed
that specified in 6.1 by
more than 25 %.
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REQUIREMENT
S FOR
DEFORMATION
 Requirements
For
Deformation
Deformations shall be spaced along the
bar at substantially uniform distances.
The deformations on opposite sides of
the bar shall be similar in size, shape,
and pattern.
 Requirements
For
Deformation
The deformations shall be placed with respect to the
axis of the bar so that the included angle is not less
than 45°. Where the line of deformations forms an
included angle with the axis of the bar from 45 to
70° inclusive, the deformations shall alternately
reverse in direction on each side, or those on one
side shall be reversed in direction from those on the
opposite side. Where the line of deformations is
over 70°, a reversal in direction shall not be
required.
 Requirements
For
Deformation
The average spacing or distance between
deformations on each side of the bar shall not
exceed seven tenths of the nominal diameter
of the bar
 Requirements
For
Deformation
The overall length of deformations shall be such that the
gap (measured as a chord) between the ends of the
deformations on opposite sides of the bar shall not
exceed 121⁄2 % of the nominal perimeter of the bar.
Where the ends terminate in a longitudinal rib, the width
of the longitudinal rib shall be considered the gap. Where
more than two longitudinal ribs are involved, the total
width of all longitudinal ribs shall not exceed 25 % of the
nominal perimeter of the bar; furthermore, the
summation of gaps shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal
perimeter of the bar. The nominal perimeter of the bar
shall be 3.1416 times the nominal diameter.
 Requirements
For
Deformation

The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall

conform to the requirements
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MEASUREMEN
TS
OF
DEFORMATION
 Measurements
Of
Deformation
The average spacing of deformations shall be
determined by measuring the length of a minimum
of 10 spaces and dividing that length by the
number of spaces included in the measurement.
The measurement shall begin from a point on a
deformation at the beginning of the first space to a
corresponding point on a deformation after the last
included space. Spacing measurements shall not
be made over a bar area containing bar marking
symbols involving letters or numbers
 Measurements
Of
Deformation
The average height of deformations shall be
determined from measurements made on not less
than two typical deformations. Determinations
shall be based on three measurements per
deformation, one at the center of the overall length
and the other two at the quarter points of the
overall length
 Measurements
Of
Deformation
Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential
coverage, or excessive spacing of deformations
shall not constitute cause for rejection unless it has
been clearly established by determinations on each
lot tested that typical deformation height, gap, or
spacing do not conform to the minimum
requirements prescribed. No rejection shall be
made on the basis of measurements if fewer than
ten adjacent deformations on each side of the bar
are measured.
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PHYSICAL
TEST
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TEST
SPECIMENS
 TEST SPECIMENS
Tension test specimens shall be the full
section of the bar as rolled. The unit stress
determination shall be based on
the nominal bar area.
TEST SPECIMENS
The bend-test specimens shall be the full
section of the
bar as rolled.
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TEST REPORTS
 Test Reports

When specified in the purchase order,

report the
following information, on a per heat
basis. Additional items
may be reported as requested or desired.
Test Reports

Bend test.
 Test Reports

Chemical analysis including carbon,

manganese,
phosphorus, and sulfur.
Test Reports

Tensile properties.
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