ICS 77.140.15; 77.140.
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ROMANIAN STANDARD STAS 483/1-89
Classification index B 12
Replacing:
STEEL PRODUCTS FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT STAS 438/1-80
HOT ROLLED STRUCTURAL STEELS Previous editions:
Grades and quality technical requirements 1949; 1954; 1961; 1967;
Produse din beton pentru armarea betonului - Otel beton laminat la cald 1974; 1980
Mărci şi condiţii tehnice de calitate
Validation date:
Produits en acier pour la renforcement de beton - Acier béton laminé à chaud 1989-06-01
Nuances et condition technique de qualit é
1 GENERAL
1.1 Object and scope
This standard establishes the grades and quality technical requirements for hot rolled steel, having plain and periodical
profile, used at concrete reinforcement, at elements and structures of reinforcement steel concrete and pre-stressed reinforced
concrete.
1.2 Classification
Structural steel is classified in classes, according to the mechanical characteristics, as it shows in table 1.
Table 1
Class Steel grade Steel group Type of profile
I OB 37 carbon steel plain
II PC 52
low-allowed steel periodical
III PC 60
NOTE - Plane or periodical structural steel, having a diameter up to 12 mm, for which is guaranteed only the equivalent
carbon, is symbolized OB 30 and can be sold according to legal provision, by means of the parts agreement, but not as a
strength reinforcement.
1.3 Designation
The designation is done showing in this order: product denomination, diameter, steel grade and this standard
name.
Example of designation:
Structural steel Ø14 OB 37 STAS 438/1-89
Structural steel Ø20 PC 60 STAS 438/1-89
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2 QUALITY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT
2.1 Shapes and dimensions
2.1.1 Dimensions and ultimate deviations for plain profile structural steel are in accordance with the table 2.
Table 2
Rated
Ultimate
diameter Section area Circumference Linear mass
deviations
d cm2 cm kg/m
mm
mm
NOTES
1 – Profile ovalisation (difference between two perpendicular diameters measured in the same section, shall not exceed the
deviation of the suitable diameter.
2 – Linear mass is calculated for nominal diameter taking as a base the steel density value of 7.85 kg/dm3.
2.1.2 Ribs, dimensions and ultimate deviations for periodical profile structural steel
2.1.2.1 Periodical profile structural steel shall have on its surface longitudinal, ribs antipodal, having constant
dimensions on entire length and helical ribs dispersed at equal distances, inclined with 55…65 0 against the
longitudinal ribs.
Helical ribs have a maximum high in the middle of their length, their height decreasing simultaneous with
the distance from this median point, and becoming zero at a distance s from longitudinal ribs.
Displacement of helical ribs on the two halves of profile is of 0.125……0.50 l.
2.1.2.2 At the periodical profile performs of PC 52 grade, helical ribs are displaced in the same direction, on both
halves of the profile, according to fig. 1.
Rounded off edge
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Fig. 1
2.1.2.3 At the periodical profile performs of PC 60 grade, helical ribs are displaced in opposite directions, on
both halves of the profile, according to fig. 2.
Rounded off edge
Rounded off edge
Fig.2
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2.1.2.4 Dimensions and ultimate deviation of structural steel with periodical profile, according to table 3
Table 3
Total Ribs height Ribs thickness Distance Distance between
diameter mm mm between helical ribs along the
Rated Diameter Ultimate (core and helical ribs bar Radius of Area of Mass
diameter of core deviations height of Ultimate deviation for Longitudinal Helical heads and mm notch rated per unit
d d1 longitudi longitudinal r section length
h and h1 ribs heads Ultimate
mm nal ribs) Ultimate Ultimate mm cm3 kg/m
h h1 t t1 s l deviation
mm mm mm deviations deviations mm
s
4
NOTES
1. Rated diameter d is the diameter corresponding to a smooth round test bar which area of section is conventionally considered equal with the rated section area of structural steel with periodical profile.
Actual section area of periodical steel is determined by following equation:
where:
S area of actual section in square centimeters,
Q mass of test piece determined by weighing, in grammas,
L length of test piece, in centimeters,
Area of actual section of the structural steel with periodical profile determinate as is up mentioned, can differ from the rated area of the same profile in addition or in minus with maximum 8% for diameters up to 10 mm
inclusive and with maximum 5% for diameters above 10 mm.
2. Core diameter (d1) and total diameter of core and longitudinal rib are informative.
3. Values for the distance between the head of helical ribs and the head of longitudinal ribs (s) and the radius of notch (r) are constructive for rollers calibration and have an informative character.
4. Structural steel with periodical profile having rated diameter range 6…8 mm can have the helical ribs crossing by the longitudinal ribs.
5. Above 40 mm dimensions of structural steel shall be established by contract stipulation.
6. Mass per unit length is determinate for the rated diameter taking account of steel density of 7.85 kg/dm3.
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2.1.3 Delivery lengths, according to table 4
Table 4
Lengths Ultimate deviations,
Mm
Factory lengths: 6…18 m -
Allowed until 10% of delivery quantity, bars
with lengths of 2…6 m
Constant or multiple: 6…12 m ± 100
NOTE - Structural steel bars with constant or multiple lengths are performed based on parties agreement and this is
stipulate in the contract.
2.2 Chemical composition
2.2.1 Chemical composition is tested on molten, according to table 5.
Table 5
Chemical composition, %
Steel Equivalent
Ti or
grade C Si Mn S P carbon
V Nb
max. max. max. max. max. Ce
max.
max.
OB 37 0,23 0,07 0,75 0,045 0,045 - - -
PC 52 0,22 0,55 1,60 0,045 0,045 - 0,06 -
PC 60 0,27 0,55 1,60 0,045 0,045 0,04...0,10 - 0,50
NOTES
1. Steel grades lots OB 37 with max 0.40% content of silicon are admitted, without that constitutes an additional delivery
clause.
2. Permissible limits for the carbon, manganese and silicon contents at delivered blooms for rerolling, are established by
contract without that constitutes an additional delivery clause.
3. The replacement of titanium or niobium and vanadium by other micro alloying elements is admitted provided that
mechanical characteristics and weld ability are provided.
4. Admissible content of chromium, nickel and copper is max. 0.30% for each element.
5. The equivalent carbon (Ce) is determined with the following equation:
(%)
2.2.2 At the checking of the chemical composition on product, it is admitted the ultimate deviations against
the molded steel composition as is shown in table 6.
Table 6
Element Ultimate deviations, %
Carbon steel Low –alloyed steel
Carbon +0,04 +0,02
Silicon *) +0,05
Manganese +0,05 +0,10
Sulphur +0,005 +0,005
Phosphorous +0,005 +0,005
Chrome - +0,05
Nickel - +0,05
Copper - +0,05
Vanadium - ±0,02
Titanium - +0,02
*) For killed steel the deviation is + 0.03%.
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2.3 Mechanical characteristics
Table 7
Tensile Elongation at
Upper yield Test of cold bending
strength fracture
Nominal stress Re or
Steel grade Rm AS
diameter Rp0.2 bending thorn
N/mm2 %
N/mm2 min. angle diameter
min. min.
OB 37 6...12 255
360 25 180° 0,5 d
14...40 235
PC 52 6...14 355
16...28 345 510 20 180° 3d
32...40 335
> 40 Shall be established in the contract
PC 60 6...12 420
14...28 405 590 16 180° 3d
32...40 395
NOTES
1. It is acceptable for structural steel profile with diameter above 28 mm performs of OB 37, that the thorn diameter utilized
for cold bending test, to be equal to 1 d.
2. It is acceptable for PC 60 grade the decreasing of the tensile strength down to min 560 N/mm2 conditioned of the upper
yield stress respect and of an elongation value equal or above 20%.
3. Mechanical characteristics obtained at the tensile strength test are determined for the rated section area.
2.4 Aspect
2.4.1 It is acceptable on the bar surface a thin oxide film, provided that after cleaning, the actual dimension does
not be below the minimum admissible value.
Is not acceptable failure in ribs but dislevelments on the profile surface due to calibration are acceptable,
provided that the profile frames into admissible area determined according to note 1, under table 3.
2.4.2 It is acceptable bar surface defects as: dislevelments, scratches, grooves and rough nesses, provided that
their maximum depth does not exceed the specified ultimate deviation for respective profile and bars diameter.
3 RULES AND METHODS FOR QUALITY CHECKING
3.1 Quality checking is performed on lots
A lot consists of the same grade of structural steel, proceeds from the same charge and has the same diameter.
Lot mass is of max. 40 t, for diameters less or equal with 12 mm and of max. 60 t, for diameters above 12 mm.
3.2 For chemical analyze, the test pieces are sampled during the steel casting or of product, according to
STAS 2015/1-83 or STAS 2015/2-85.
For mechanical characteristics determination the test pieces are sampled after the exclusion of an end part range of:
0.5m, in bars case
2.0 m, in coils case
NOTES - In case of litigation, the test pieces shall be sampled of any part, of the bar or coil, indicated by the user,
exception being the end parts that shall be eliminate.
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3.3 Checking or tests, proportion of checking, checking methods and results interpretation,
according to table 8
Checking or test Checking proportion Checking methods Interpreting the results
Checking of chemical One test piece per lot According to STAS 2015 If an incongruous result is
composition* (standard on parts) and obtained, the checking shall
chemical analyze standards be repeated for a double
in force numbers of test pieces. If in
this case also is obtained an
incongruous result, the lot is
rejected.
Aspectual checking On 2 % of the elements Visual If a solo element are not
number (coils or bunch of adequate, all the other
bars) of the lot, but not less elements of the lot shall be
than two elements checked, been accepted only
the proper one
Dimensional checking On 2 % of the elements With regular measuring
number of the lot, but not apparatus
less than two elements. It
performs two measurements
for each element
Tensile test with Two test pieces per lot of According to If it obtains incongruous
determination of: different bars or coils STAS 6605-78 results, the test shall be
-Apparent yield strength repeated on a double numbers
(Re) or proportional yield of test pieces. If in that case it
strength (Rp0.2 ) obtains suitable results on all
-Tensile strength test pieces, the lot shall be
-Breaking elongation accepted, and shall be
eliminate the elements from
Bending test Two test pieces per lot of According to where the first test pieces has
different elements STAS 777-88 been sampled.
In case that at the second
testing a solo test piece does
not present suitable results,
that lot shall be rejected.
*) is performed only in case of litigation
NOTE - Test pieces sampled of bars or coils having locale admitted defects at the quality checking of the surface do not be
eliminate from the test.
3.4 Quality checking is performed by manufacturer and may be done in the presence of the user.
4 DELIVERY, MARKING AND DOCUMENTS
4.1 Delivery
4.1.1 Structural steel with nominal diameter range max. 12 mm is delivered in coils and above 12 mm, in bunch of
bars.
Each bunch of bars is so bound as can assure repeated handling in safety.
The structural steel coils performed of PC 60 grade, with nominal diameters of 10 and 12 mm shall have
internal coil diameter of min. 700 mm.
By mutual agreement between parts, structural steel having the nominal diameter of max. 12 mm can be also
delivered in bunch of bars.
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4.1.2 Mass of a coil shall be of 40…600 kg.
It is admissible for 5% of coils numbers to have the mass of min. 30 kg.
4.1.3 The coils shall be closely bound in two or several points.
4.1.4 Mass of a bunch of bars is of max. 5000 kg but on user request, the maximum mass is of 2500 kg.
4.1.5 It is permitted, by mutual agreement between parts, the delivery of structural steel PC 60 grade having
the PC 52 profile and inverted, provided that the marking and labeling shall be distinct.
4.2 Marking
Marking is made by painting or labeling.
Marking by painting is applicable only for structural steel OB 30 grade, by yellow color.
Marking by labeling is performed at all grade of structural steel and must determine:
− charge number;
− lot number;
− dimensions;
− mass.
4.3 Documents
Each delivery lot shall be accompanied by quality certificate document, drawn up according to legal dispositions in
operation.
5 Guarantee
Manufacturer shall warrant homogeneity of quality for the structural steel lots by checking in time, on statistic
basis and keeping the results situation per lot.
Conditions regarding the statistic indicators of the mechanical characteristics, according to APPENDIX.
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ANNEX
(Experimental from 1989-06-01 to 1991-06-01)
CONDITIONS REGARDING THE MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
STATISTICAL INDICATORS
A.1 Statistical indicators of structural steel mechanical characteristics are according to
table 9
Table 9
Class Nominal S So S/ x ~
So/ x
diameter for for for for for for for for
RP0.2 Rm RP0.2 Rm RP0.2 Rm RP0.2 Rm
N/mm
max
I 10…40 29 29 15 15 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.03
II 6…40 39 39 20 20 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.03
~
NOTES - Symbols S, So, x and x have the following meaning:
S average square deviation determined of the total tests number;
So average square deviation determined of the lot-charge;
x arithmetic average determined of the total tests number;
~
x arithmetic average determined of lot-charge.
A.2 Manufacturer guarantees to the user the average value of tensile strength Rm and of yield strength
(physical Re and conventional Rpo2) in general quantity x and minimal arithmetic average of these indicators in
each lot-charge ( ~
x1 ). These parameters meaning result from the following conditions:
x1 > xiresp +t ⋅ S
~
x > x +3 ⋅ Siresp o
~
x1 > xiresp
where
xiresp rejected values of Re and Rp0.2 characteristics indicated in table 9;
t quantile equal with 2 for structural steel from II classes and I.
A.3 Quality control of production mechanical characteristics is performed by the manufacturer.
A.3.1 Required quality parameters for the profiles are attempt by complying with the production
technology and are checked according this standard.
A.3.2 S and So are determined according to the procedure established by the manufacturer.
A.4 Quality control of the mechanical characteristics for the products also is performed by the user.
A.4.1 For the mechanical characteristics checking, six test pieces taken from the different bunch or coils
and different profiles for each batch are tested. The achievement of the following conditions, based on checking
results is verified as:
xmin > ~
x1 -1.64 So
~
x6 > x1 > xiresp
where
x6 arithmetic average determined of the six tests number;
xmin minimum value result by the checking of the six test pieces.
A.4.2 The minimum value of the elongation A5 must not be less than the value indicated in table 7.
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Collaborators:
Project coordinator: - State General Inspectorate for Products Quality Control
MIM – Siderurgical Factory Hunedoara - State General Inspectorate for Investments in Constructions
Dr. Eng. Constantin Catrinoiu - Research, Design and Direction Institute for Constructions
Eng. Dan Petroese - Institute for Constructions Research and Economy
Final version: Romanian Standards Institute - Constructions Institute in Bucharest – Civil and Industrial Buildings
Eng. Adrian Marinoiu University
- Ministry of Industrial Constructions
- Nuclear Energetic Reactors Institute
