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DIVISION:030000CONCRETE
SECTION:032100REINFORCINGSTEEL

REPORTHOLDER:

DAYTONSUPERIORCORPORATION

1125BYERSROAD

MIAMISBURG,OHIO45342



EVALUATIONSUBJECT:


BARLOCKCOUPLERLANDS/CASERIESSYSTEMSFOR
CONNECTINGSTEELREINFORCINGBARS

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DIVISION: 03 00 00CONCRETE
Section: 03 21 00Reinforcing Steel
REPORT HOLDER:
DAYTON SUPERIOR CORPORATION
1125 BYERS ROAD
MIAMISBURG, OHIO 45342
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
BAR-LOCK COUPLER L- AND S/CA- SERIES SYSTEMS
FOR CONNECTING STEEL REINFORCING BARS
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
Compliance with the following codes:
2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building Code (IBC)
2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residential Code
(IRC)
2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC)
The ADIBC is based on the 2009 IBC. 2009 IBC code sections referenced
in this report are the same sections in the ADIBC.
Property evaluated:
Structural
2.0 USES
The Bar-Lock Couplers, L- and S/CA-series systems, are
used as mechanical splices of deformed steel reinforcing
bars used in reinforced concrete construction. The L- and
S/CA- series systems comply with Section 12.14.3.2 of ACI
318 (ACI 318 is referenced in IBC Section 1901.2) for use
as tension and compression mechanical connections of
deformed steel reinforcing bars conforming to ASTM A615
Grade 60 or ASTM A706 Grade 60 and are for use where
Type 1 mechanical splices are specified by the IBC and
ACI 318. The L-series system also complies with the Type
2 mechanical splice requirements of Section 21.1.6.1 of
ACI 318-11 for the 2012 IBC (Section 21.1.6.1 of ACI
318-08 for the 2009 IBC, and Section 21.2.6 of ACI 318-05
for the 2006 IBC) and are for use where Type 2
mechanical splices are specified by the IBC and ACI 318,
except the system used to splice No. 18 bars is limited to
ASTM A615 Grade 60 bars.
The Bar-Lock Couplers, L- and S/CA-series systems may
be used under the IRC when an engineered design is
submitted in accordance with IRC Section R301.1.3.
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3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 General:
The Bar-Lock Coupler L- and S/CA-series systems are
used to splice No. 4 through No. 14 deformed steel
reinforcing bars; the largest S/CA-series system is used to
splice No. 18 deformed steel reinforcing bars. See Figure 1
and Tables 1 and 2 for additional details.
3.2 Materials:
3.2.1 Couplers: The couplers are illustrated in Figure 1.
L- and S/CA-series couplers consist of lock-shear bolts
threaded into the side of seamless, hot-rolled steel tubing.
The couplers have two serrated steel strips, the same
length as the coupler, inside the tubing. The lock-shear
bolts have conical ends, designed to embed themselves
into the reinforcing bars. The heads of the lock-shear bolts
are configured to shear off when tightened to the
appropriate installation torque specified in Tables 1 and 2.
The bolts are manufactured from steel complying with
ASTM A108 Grade AISI 41L40 or 4140. The couplers are
manufactured from steel having a minimum tensile
strength of 100,000 psi (689 MPa) and conforming to a
proprietary steel grade having chemical composition
values midway between those specified for ASTM A519
Grades 1030 and 1035. The S/CA-series couplers are the
same as the L-series couplers, except the S/CA-series
couplers are shorter in length and use fewer lock-shear
bolts.
3.2.2 Reinforcing Steel Bars: The reinforcing steel bars
must be uncoated, deformed, steel complying with ASTM
A615 Grade 60 or ASTM A706 Grade 60, specifications.
4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
The Bar-Lock Couplers, L- and S/CA-series systems must
be designed and installed in accordance with the IBC and
this evaluation report. The splice locations must be
detailed on plans approved by the code official. All required
spacing and concrete protection (cover) described in the
2012 and 2009 IBC Table 721.1(1) [2006 IBC Table
720.1.1(1)] and Sections 7.6 and 7.7 of ACI 318 must be
measured from the outside of the splice systems.
4.2 Installation:
The first reinforcing bar must be inserted halfway into the
coupler, to the center pin, and the coupler must be held in
place while the corresponding bolts are tightened in an
alternating pattern (e.g., 2-4-3-1 for a four-bolt coupler)
until each lock-shear bolt is medium-tight. The second bar
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is inserted and the lock-shear bolts must be tightened
following the same procedure. The lock-shear bolts must
then be tightened in a random, alternating pattern. At least
two passes of tightening each lock-shear bolt must be
done before the lock-shear bolt heads are sheared off.
4.3 Special Inspection:
Special inspection is required in accordance with Section
1705 of the 2012 IBC (Section 1704 of the 2009 and 2006
IBC). The inspector's duties include verifying that the
coupler is identified and installed in accordance with this
report, verifying grade and size of reinforcing bars, coupler
identification, position of coupler, rebar insertion length, the
bolt tightening pattern and placement of rebar splices as
well as installation of coupler to rebars.
5.0 CONDITION OF USE
The Bar-Lock mechanical splice systems described in this
report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is
specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report,
subject to the following conditions:
5.1 The splice systems must be installed in accordance
with the applicable code, the manufacturers
instructions, and this report. In the case of a conflict
between the manufacturers published instructions
and this report, this report governs.
5.2 Splice locations must comply with applicable code
requirements and be noted on plans approved by the
code official.
5.3 Under the 2012, for structures regulated by Chapter
21 of ACI 318-11 (as required by the 2012 IBC
Section 1905.1), to splice uncoated, deformed
reinforcing bars resisting earthquake-induced flexure,
axial force, or both, in special moment frames, special
structural walls, and all components of special
structural walls including coupling beams and wall
piers, with the Bar-Lock Coupler systems, mill
certificates of reinforcing bars must be submitted to
the code official as evidence that the steel reinforcing
bars comply with ACI 318-11 Section 21.1.5.2.
5.4 Under the 2009 IBC, for structures regulated by
Chapter 21 of ACI 318-08 (as required by 2009 IBC
Section 1908.1), to splice uncoated, deformed
reinforcing bars resisting earthquake-induced flexural
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and axial forces in frame members, structural walls
and coupling beams, with the Bar-Lock Coupler
systems, mill certificates of reinforcing bars must be
submitted to the code official as evidence that the
steel reinforcing bars comply with ACI 318-08 Section
21.1.5.2.
5.5 Under the 2006 IBC, for structures regulated by
Chapter 21 of ACI 318-05 (as required by 2006 IBC
Section 1908.1), to splice uncoated, deformed
reinforcing bars resisting earthquake-induced flexure
and axial forces in frame members and in structural
wall boundary elements, with the Bar-Lock Coupler
systems, mill certificates of reinforcing bars must be
submitted to the code official as evidence that the
steel reinforcing bars comply with ACI 318-05 Section
21.2.5.
5.6 Special inspections must be provided in accordance
with Section 4.3 of this report.
5.7 The minimum concrete cover must be in accordance
with the IBC, and must be measured from the outer
surface of the coupler.
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
Data in accordance with the Acceptance Criteria for
Mechanical Connector Systems for Steel Reinforcing Bars
(AC133), dated December 2012.
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
Each S/CA-series coupler is stamped with the coupler size
designation, the Series designation S, the production
lot number, the Series designation CA, and the type
designation Type 1. Each L- series coupler is stamped
with the coupler size, the Series designation L, the
production lot number, and the type designation Type 2.
Each bundle, pallet or skid of couplers has a shipping tag
bearing the Bar-Lock Coupler Systems company name
and address, the product designation and size, the
production lot number, the installation instructions, and the
evaluation report number (ESR-2495).
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TABLE 1L-SERIES COUPLER SPECIFICATIONS

COUPLER REINFORCING BAR COUPLER SPECIFICATIONS LOCK-SHEAR BOLT SPECIFICATIONS

SIZEAND Size Diameter Outside Length Weight Quantity Diameter Approximate
SERIES Range Diameter (inches) (lb.) (inch) Torque
2
DESIGNATION (inches) (inches) (lbf-ft)
1 1
4L-X No. 4 0.453 - 0.551 1.3 5.5 1.6 6 /2 40
1 1
5L-X No. 5 0.591 - 0.709 1.7 6.3 2.8 6 /2 80
1 1
6L-X No. 6 0.669 - 0.866 1.9 8.0 4.5 8 /2 80
1 1
7L-X No. 7 0.827 - 0.945 1.9 9.8 5.5 10 /2 80
1 5
8L-X No. 8 0.984 - 1.063 2.1 12.3 9.5 10 /8 180
1 3
9L-X No. 9 1.100 - 1.260 2.9 11.5 11.4 8 /4 280
1 3
10L-X No. 10 1.181 - 1.338 2.9 14.0 19.5 10 /4 410
1 3
11L-X No. 11 1.338 - 1.536 3.1 16.5 24.0 12 /4 410
1 3
14L-X No. 14 1.693 - 1.929 3.5 26.6 40.0 20 /4 410
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lb = 0.4536 kg, 1 lbf-ft = 1.356 Nm.
1
Where X denotes production lot number; see Section 7.0 for additional information.
2
Approximate torque values are for reference only. All bolts must be tightened in accordance with Section 4.2 of this report
until the heads are sheared off, regardless of applied torque.

TABLE 2S/CA-SERIES COUPLER SPECIFICATIONS

COUPLER REINFORCING BAR COUPLER SPECIFICATIONS LOCK-SHEAR BOLT SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE AND Size Diameter Outside Length Weight Quantity Diameter Approximate
SERIES Range Diameter (inches) (lb.) (inch) Torque
2
DESIGNATION (inches) (inches) (lbf-ft)
1 1
4S-X-CA No. 4 0.453 - 0.551 1.3 3.9 1.0 4 /2 40
1 1
5S-X-CA No. 5 0.591 - 0.709 1.7 4.5 1.8 4 /2 80
1 1
6S-X-CA No. 6 0.669 - 0.866 1.9 6.3 3.5 6 /2 80
1 1
7S-X-CA No. 7 0.827 - 0.945 1.9 8.0 4.1 8 /2 80
1 5
8S-X-CA No. 8 0.984 - 1.063 2.2 10.2 7.6 8 /8 180
1 3
9S-X-CA No. 9 1.100 - 1.260 2.9 9.0 11.4 6 /4 280
1 3
10S-X-CA No. 10 1.181 - 1.338 2.9 11.5 15.5 8 /4 350
1 3
11S-X-CA No. 11 1.338 - 1.536 3.1 14.0 20.5 10 /4 350
1 3
14S-X-CA No. 14 1.693 - 1.929 3.5 16.5 26.0 12 /4 350
1 3
18S-X-CA No. 18 2.165 - 2.480 4.3 27.1 60.0 20 /4 475
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lb = 0.4536 kg, 1 lbf-ft = 1.356 Nm.
1
Where X denotes production lot number; see Section 7.0 for additional information.
2
Approximate torque values are for reference only. All bolts must be tightened in accordance with Section 4.2 of this report
until the heads are sheared off, regardless of applied torque.
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