February 1979

U.D.C.: 669.14422.1:691.328

Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete

with an improved bonding action
Dimensiona, Mass, Tolerances
General requirements

EURONORM

8279
Sheet 1

Contents

SCOPE

4.3 Length

DEFINITIONS

4.4 Straightness

DESIGNATION

DIM ENSIONS AND TOLERANCES ON DIMEN

SIONS AND SHAPE
4.1 Nomina! size
4.2 Crosssectional area

MASS AND TOLERANCES ON MASS

TESTING OF DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY
6.1 Selection of the test samples
6.2 Test procedure

1 SCOPE
This EURONORM applies to hotrolled and coldformed
steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved
bonding action supplied in bars of nominal sizes from 4 to
50 mm, but does not apply to bars intended for the pre
stressing of concrete. The applicability of this standard to

bars of sizes in excess of 50 mm shall be the subject of

special agreement.
In addition to the general requirements of this Sheet 1, the
requirements specified in further sheets of this
EURONORM also apply to the individual types of bars.

2 DEFINITIONS
A steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved
bonding action is a steel with a surface or crosssection
which has a special shape such that a greater degree of
adhesive strength in the concrete can be achieved com
pared with a smooth bar.

These conditions may be deemed to be fulfilled in the case

of the types of steel covered by further sheets of this
EURONORM.

This definition includes those steels which have been

shown to attain the specified minimum values for bond
stress' by means of an approved test method2.

E.g., in conformity with the recommendations of the Comit Europen

du Bton (CEB).
E.g., in conformity with the Codes of Practice given by the Runion
internationale des Laboratoires d'Essais et des Matriaux (RI1.EM ).

3 DESIGNATION
the number of the relevant dimension standard.

3.1
When ordering a steel for the reinforcement of concrete
with an improved bonding action the following informa
tion shall be provided in the sequence indicated:
the term 'Concrete Reinforcing Steel',
the nominal size (in mm),
the grade designation of the steel (as specified in
EURONORM 80),
the code letters for the asdelivered condition (HK or
HW, see EURONORM 80),

3.2
>
An example of the designation of a coldworked ribbed
steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved
bonding action, as specified in EURONORM 82 Sheet 2,
having a nominal size d = 16 mm made from steel Fe 40,
as specified in EURONORM 80 is:
Concrete Reinforcing Steel 16 Fe 40 HK EU 82 Sheet 2.

Only the last edition of the EURONORMS quoted is valid

Copyright by the Standardization Offices of the European Communities' Member States

EURONORM 82 Sheet 1 Page 2

4 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES ON DIMENSIONS AND SHAPE

Unless otherwise specified in further sheets of this
EURONORM the following requirements are applicable:
4.1 Nominal size

4.1.2
The actual size of a bar shall be calculated from the mass
(see clause 4.2.2). It corresponds to the size of a smooth
bar with circular cross-section having the same mass per
unit of length.

4.1.1
The nominal sizes of the bars shall be given in Table 1.
Table 1
Nominal size, nominal cross-sectional area, nominal mass and tolerances on the nominal cross-sectional area
for steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved bonding action
Nominal mass

Nominal cross-sectional area

Nominal size'

1
2

Tolerance

mm

kg/m

4!
52
6

12.6
19.6
28.3

10

0.097
0.154
0.222

8
10
12

50.3
78.5
113

0.395
0.617
0.888

14
16
18
20

154
201
254
314

1.21
1.58
2.00
2.47

22
25
28
32
36
40
50

380
491
616
804
1 020
1 260
1 960

2.98
3.85
4.83
6.31
7.99
9.86
15.4

The nominal sizes in bold prim are the preferred sizes.

These sizes only apply to cold-rolled steels for the reinforcement of concrete.

4.2 Cross-sectional area

4.2.1
The nominal cross-sectional areas calculated from the
nominal sizes, and the tolerances on the nominal crosssectional areas for the individual bars (determined as
specified in clauses 4.2.2, 6.1 and 6.2), shall be given in
Table 1.
4.2.2

The actual cross-sectional area Q shall be calculated from

the mass G and the length L of the test-pieces according to
equation
127.4 x G
Q =

(Q in mm2, G in g, L in mm) (see Clauses 6.1 and 6.2).

4.3 Length
4.3.1
Steel conforming to this EURONORM is normally supplied in manufactured lengths of from 12 to 14 m.
4.3.2

The supply of specified lengths shall be the subject of special agreement at the time of enquiry and order. In this
event the length tolerance shall be 100 mm for specified
lengths up to and including 20 m.

EURONORM 82 Sheet 1 Page 3

4.3.3

4.4 Straightness

Smaller tolerances for specified lengths as those given in

Clause 4.3.2; and tolerances for specified lengths in excess
of 20 m shall be the subject of special agreement.

Hot rolled steel conforming to this EURONORM is normally supplied in the as-rolled (not straightened) form or
straightened from the coil. Similar requirements apply to
cold formed steel for the reinforcement of concrete.

MASS A N D TOLERANCES O N MASS

those given in Table 2 as percentages of the total mass of a
consignment.
When supplying in accordance with Clause 4.3.3 the tolerances on mass shall be subject to special agreement.

5.1
The nominal mass given in Table 1 has been calculated,
using a value for density of 7.85 kg/dm', from the nominal cross-sectional area.
5.2
When ordering specified lengths with the normal tolerances (see Clause 4.3.2) the tolerances on mass shall be

In this context the tolerance on mass shall be taken as the

difference between the mass of a delivered quantity as
weighed, and the theoretical mass. The theoretical mass
shall be calculated from the nominal mass given in Table 1
and the sum of the nominal lengths of all the bars supplied.

Table 2
Mass tolerances for the total consignment when ordering specified lengths
Tolerances on mass
in%
for deliveries

Nominal size
d
mm
Above

Up to

a 5 t

< 5 t

+ 9

12

12

20

20

50

TESTING OF DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

6.1 Selection of the test samples

6.2 Test procedure

6.2.1

6.1.1
For the testing of tolerances on the nominal crosssectional area three test-pieces of sufficient length but
with a maximum total mass of 10 kg shall be sampled
from each batch in conformity with EURONORM 80
and arbitrarily from different bars in the batch.

The tolerances on nominal cross-sectional area shall be

determined from the difference between the test-pieces as
weighed and their theoretical mass.
For this purpose the length of the test-piece is measured
exactly to within 1 mm and the mass exactly to within 1 g.
The test result shall be the mean value of the results of the
three test-pieces.
6.2.2

6.1.2
These test-pieces shall consist of cleanly cut bar sections to
which no further modifications shall be made.

The routine verification of the bonding action (see Clause

2) in the case of steels as specified in this EURONORM is
carried out by measuring the geometrical surface characteristics of the bars and by ensuring that they correspond
to the specifications in this EURONORM.

February 1979

U.D.C.: 669.14-422.1:691.328

Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete

with an improved bonding action
Dimensions, Mass, Tolerances
Supplementary Specifications for Ribbed Steels

EURONORM

82-79

Sheet 2

In addition to the general regulations for steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved bonding action as
specified in EURONORM 82 Sheet 1 the following supplementary specifications apply to ribbed steels.

1
This sheet applies to steels for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved bonding action provided with ribs
during hot-rolling which are supplied
in the hot-rolled condition (and if applicable subsequently cold-stretched)

SCOPE
or
in the hot-rolled condition and subsequently twisted in
the cold state.
This sheet does not apply to cold-rolled or cold-profiled
steels.

DEHNITIONS

2.1
For general definitions for steels with an improved bonding action see EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

2.2

of ribs which are distributed uniformly over the entire

length of the bar, and which run perpendicularly or obliquely to the axis of the bar. To safeguard against an
unscrewing effect, the bars shall have at least one continuous longitudinal rib or groups of oblique ribs with an
opposite or different inclination relative to the longitudinal axis of the bar.

For the steels specified in this Sheet 2, the improved bonding action shall be achieved by means of at least 2 groups

DESIGNATION

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES ON DIMENSIONS AND SHAPE

4.1 Nominal size

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

4.5 Transverse and oblique ribs (see examples in

Figure 1)

4.2 Cross-sectional area

4.5.1 Height a and interval c of the ribs

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

The height a and the interval c of the transverse or oblique

ribs shall be as specified in Tables 1, 2 and 3 as follows:

4.3 Length

Table 1 for bars having ribs of uniform height (see

Figure la),

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

4.4 Straightness
See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

Table 2 for hot-rolled (and if applicable subsequently

cold-stretched) bars with crescent-shaped ribs (see
Figure lb, and Figure lc),
Table 3 for hot-rolled and subsequently cold-twisted
bars with crescent-shaped ribs (see Figure Id).

Only the last edition of the EURONORMS quoted is valid

Copyright by the Standardization Offices of the European Communities' Member States

EURONORM 82 Sheet 2 P age 2

The groups of ribs may be staggered.

4.6 Longitudinal ribs

4.5.2 Length of ribs

With oblique ribs extending over the periphery of the bar

in the form of a spiral, longitudinal ribs shall be present
and have a minimum height of 0.07d (d = nominal size of
the bar).

4.5.2.1
The transverse ribs or the projection of the oblique ribs
shall extend over approximately 80% of the periphery of
the bar which shall be calculated from the nominal size.

4.7 Degree of torsion (pitch)

With coldrwisted bars (see figure Id and Table 3) the
degree of torsion (pitch) shall be approximately 10 d (d =
nominal size).

4.5.2.2
Ribs with uniform height (in the case of bars as specified
in Table 1 and also in Figure la) shall merge into any
longitudinal ribs which may be present.
4.5.2.3
Crescentshaped ribs (in the use of bars as specified in
Tables 2 and 3 and also in Figures lb to Id) shall not
merge into any longitudinal ribs which may be present.
Their height shall display a significant uniform parabolic
shape along their entire length.
4.5.3 Angle of inclination
The angle of inclination to the longitudinal axis of the
bar shall be
at least 35' for ribs with a uniform height (bars as
specified in Table 1 and also Figure la)
35 to 75" for crescentshaped ribs (bars as specified in
Tables 2 and 3) and also in Figures l b to Id.
4.5.4 Flank inclination angle
The flank inclination angle shall be at least 45" for all
ribs.

4.8 Projected rib area fR

If one or more of the specifications given in clauses 4.5 to
4.7 is not fulfilled the projected rib area fR may be deter
mined. In the absence of any agreements to the contrary
when ordering, the bars shall be deemed to be satisfactory
if they attain the values for fR given in Tables 1 to 3. The
following formular shall be used for the projected rib
area:
k Fr sin

i a,
IR =
+
d c
jd
The second term only applies to coldtwisted steel as
specified in Table 3 or Figure Id.
Key to the formula:
k = number of rows of oblique or transverse ribs
Fr = longitudinal crosssectional area of an oblique or
transverse rib in its axis
= inclination of the oblique or transverse ribs relative to
the longitudinal axis of the bar
d = nominal size of the bar
c = interval of oblique or transverse ribs
i = number of longitudinal ribs
ax = height of longitudinal rib
jd = degree of torsion (pitch) for coldtwisted steel.

M ASS AND TOLERANCES ON M ASS

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

TESTING OF DIM ENSIONAL ACCURACY

6.1 Selection of the test samples

6.2.2.1 Height of ribs

See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

In the case of crescentshaped ribs and height of the ribs a

shall be measured at the point where the rib height is
greatest.

6.2 Test procedure

6.2.1 Tolerance on nominal crosssectional area
See EURONORM 82 Sheet 1.

6.2.2.2 Interval between ribs

The interval c between the transverse or oblique ribs shall
be obtained from the length of the measuring distance
divided by the number of the rib gaps between them.

EURONORM 82 Sheet 2 Page 3

at least 10 d (d = nominal size) for bars as specified in
tables 1 and 2 or figures la and lc,

For this purpose the measuring distance is deemed to be

the interval between the centre of a rib and the centre of
another rib on the same side of the bar determined in a
straight line and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
bar; the length of the measuring distance shall be

one pitch length for cold-twisted bars as specified in

table 3 or Figure Id.

MARKING

The marking of steel for the reinforcement of concrete with an improved bonding action and having ribs according to this
Sheet 2 is specified in EURONORM 80.

Table 1
Height of ribs, interval between ribs and relative rib area
in the case of bars having ribs with a uniform height
(see Figure la)

Nominal
size
d
mm

6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
25
28
32
36
40
50
1

See Clause 4.8.

Heigh: of ribs

Projected
rib area
1.'

Interval between nbs

C

a
mm
min.

mm.

0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.25
1.40
1.60
1.80
2.00
2.50

3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.5
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
25.0

mm

max.

min.

6.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
11.2
12.8
14.4
16.0
17.6
20.0
22.4
25.6
28.8
32.0
40.0

0.044
0.044
0.044
0.052
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054
0.054

EURONORM 82 Sheet 2 Pa ge 4
Table 2
Height of ribs, interval between ribs and rela tive rib area
for hot-rolled ba rs having crescent-sha ped ribs
(see Figures lb a nd lc)

Nominal
size
mm

6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
25
28
32
36
40
50
1

Height ot nbs

Protected
rib a rea

Interval between ribs

<

a
mm
min.

Mean v alue
mm

0.39
0.52
0.65
0.78
0.91
1.04
1.17
1.30
1.43
1.63
1.82
2.08
2.34
2.60
3.25

5.1
6.0
6.5
7.2
8.4
9.6
10.8
12.0
13.2
15.0
16.8
19.2
21.6
24.0
30.0

Tolerance
in%

20
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15

U'
mm.

0.039
0.045
0.052
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056

See Clause 4.8.

Table 3
Height of ribs, interva l between ribs a nd rela tive rib a rea
for cold-twisted ba rs having crescent-sha ped ribs
(see Figure Id)

Nominal
size
d
mm

6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
25
28
32
36
40
50
'

See Clause 4.8.

Projected
rib a rea

Interval between ribs

c

Height o ribs
a
mm
mm.

Mean v alue
mm

0.39
0.52
0.65
0.78
0.91
1.04
1.17
1.30
1.43
1.63
1.82
2.08
2.34
2.60
3.25

8.0
8.6
8.8
9.6
11.2
12.8
14.4
16.0
17.6
20.0
22.4
25.6
28.8
32.0
40.0

Tolerance
in %

20
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15

mm

0.039
0.045
0.052
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.055
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.056

EURONORM 82 Sheet 2 P age 5

Fig. 1 Examples of Ribbed Steels for the Reinforcement of Concrete with an Improved Bonding Action
la) Hot rolled steel with transverse ribs (code letters NR)

Lb=j

lb) Hot rolled steel with oblique ribs (code letters HW)

>- >: s >10d

le) Hot rolled steel with oblique ribs with varying inclinations
to the longitudinal axis (code letters HW)

Id) Cold twisted steel with oblique ribs (code letters HK)

Degree of Torsion jd (pitch)

le) Longitudinal section through ribbed concrete reinforcing steel

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