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Standard Specification for

Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement'
'Ihisstandard is issued under the 6 x 4designation A 7 W A 706M; ihe number immediately foilowing the designation indicates the year
of Onginai adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in pcirentheses indicatesthe year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editoriai change since the last revision oc approval.
This standard has been appmved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. scope shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
1.1 General-This specification covers deformed and plain exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
low-alloy steel bars in cut lengths or coils for concrete pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
reinforcement intended for applications where restrictive me- may result in nonconformance with this specification.
chanical properties and chemical composition are required for 2. Referenced Documents
compatibility with controlled tensile property applications or to
enhance weldability. The standard sizes and dimensions of 2.1 ASTM Standards:
deformed bars and their number designations axe given in A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for
Table 1. The text of this specification references notes and Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Steel
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and piling2
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
considered as requirements of this specification. of Steel Roducts3
1.2 Grade-Bars are of a single minimum yield strength A 510 Specification for General Requirements for We
levei: namely, 60 O00 psi [420W a l , designated as Grade 60 Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel3
[420]. A 510M Specification for General Requirements for We
1.3 Plain rounds, in sizes up to and including 2 in. [50.8 Rods and Coarse Round Wire,Carbon Steel met ri^)^
mm]in diameter in coils or cut lengths, when ordered, shall be A 6 W A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-
furnished under this specification. For ductility properties Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement2
(elongation and bending), test provisions of the nearest smaller A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
nominal diameter deformed bar size shall apply. Methods for Steel products for Domestic Shipment4
1.4 C o m l l e d Tensile Properties-This specification limits A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
mechanical properties (Table 2) to provide the desired yield/ Chemical Analysis of Steel products2
tensile pperties for controlled tensile property applications. E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.5 Welding-This specification limits chemical composi- Determine Conformance with Specificationss
tion (6.2) and carbon equivalent (6.4)to enhance the welàabil- 2.2 MSUAWS Standard:
ity of the material. When steel is to be welded, a welding AWS D1.4 Structurai Welding Code-Reinforcing Steel6
pmcedure suitable for the chemical composition and intended 2.3 Government Standarh:
use or service should be used. The use of the latest edition of MIL-STD-129Marking for Shipment and Storage7
ANSYAWS D1.4 is recommended This document describes MIL-STD-163Steel Mill Products Preparation for Ship
the proper selection of the filler metals, preheatherpass ment and Storage7
temperatures, as well as, performance and pmedure qualifi- 2.4 U.S. Federal Standard:
cation requirements. Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil agencie^)^
1.6 This specification is applicable for orders in either 3. Terminology
inch-pound units (Specification A 706) or in SI units [Specifi-
cation A 706Ml. 3.1 DeMitions of Terms Specijìc to This Standard:
1.7 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are
Annual Book of ASTM StMdanis, Vol O1 .M.
Annual Book of ASTM Standanis, Vol 01.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05.
' niiS specification is under he jurisdiction of ASTM Committee AO1 on Steel, 'Annual Book of ASTM StMdords, Vol 14.02.
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 'Available from the American Welding Society,P.O. Box 351040,550 N.W. Le
AOI.05 011 Steel Reinforcement. Jeune Rd., Miami FL 33135.
Current edition a p p v e d March 10, Ulol. Published March 2001. Onginaüy Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4 Section D. 700
published a~ A 706 - 74. Last ~ViOUSedition A 7 W A 706M -00. Robbins Ave.. Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Am: NPODS.

Copynghî O ASTM, 1M) Barr H a b r Ddve, West Conshohocken, PA 194282959, United states.

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TABLE 1 Deformed Bar Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions, and Deformath Require-
Nominal Dimensionse DefmatiOn Requirements, in. [mm]
Bar Nominal Weight, Iblit
Maximum Gap
naöon
DeSig- [Nominal Mass, Diameter, Cross-Sectional Area Perimeter, Maximum Average Minimum Average (Chord Of 125 % of
NO.^ kdml in. [mm] in.* [mm? in. [mm] Spacing
Height Nominal Petimeter)
3 [lo] 0.376 [ 0.5601 0.375 [ 9.51 0.11 [ 711 1.178 [ 29.91 0.262 [ 6.71 0.015 [0.38] 0.143 [ 3.61
4 [13] 0.668 [ 0.9941 0.500 [12.7] 0.20 [ 1291 1.571 [ 39.91 0.350 [ 8.91 0.020 [0.51] 0.191 [ 4.91
5 [16] 1.043 [ 1.5521 0.625 [15.9] 0.31 [ 1991 1.963 [ 49.91 0.437 [11.1] 0.028 [0.71] 0.239 [ 6.11
6 [i91 1.502 [ 22351 0.750 [19.1] 0.44 [ 2841 2.356 [ 59.81 0.525 [13.3] 0.038 [0.97] 0.286 [ 7.31
7 [22] 2.044 [ 3.0421 0.875 [22.2] 0.60 [ 387 2.749 [ 69.81 0.612 [15.5] 0.044 [1.12] 0.334 [ 8.51
8 [25J 2.670 [ 3.9731 1.ooO r25.41 0.79 [ 5101 3.142 [ 79.81 0.700 [17.8] 0.050 [1.27] 0.383 [ 9.71
9 [29] 3.400 [ S.OSO] 1.128 [28.7] 1.00 [ 6451 3.544 [ 90.01 0.790 [20.1] 0.056 [1.42] 0.431 [10.9]
10 [32] 4.303 [ 6.4041 1.270 [32.3] 1.27 [ 8191 3.990 [101.3] 0.889 [22.6] 0.064 [1.63] 0.487 (12.41
i1 1361 5.313 I 7.9071 1.410135.81 1.56 [lo061 4.430 [112.5] 0.987 f25.11 0.071 [1.80] 0.540 [13.7]
14 i43j 7.65 -[11.38]' 1.693 i43.4 2.25 [1452] 5.32 [ is.ij 1.185 i30.11 0.085 [2.16] 0.648 [16.51
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 Bynumbem are based on the number of eighths of an inch included in the nominal diameter of the barc [bar numbers approximate the number of millimetres of the
nominal diameter of the bar].
E The nominal dimensions of a deformed bar are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weight [mass] per foot [metre] as the defonned bar.

TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements Certified mill test reports are required.]

Tensile strength, min, psi [MPa] 80 000 [550]+'
Yield strength, min, psi [MPa] 60 000 [420] 5. Material and Manufacture
Yidd strength, max, psi [MPa] 78000 [540] 5.1 The bars shall be processed from properly identified
Elongation in 8 in. [203.2mm], min, %
Bar Designation N a . heats of mold cast or strand cast steel.
3,4,5, 6 [lo,13,16,191 14 5.2 The steel shall be made by one or more of the following
7,8,9,10,11 [22,25,29,32,361 12 processes: open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-fumace.
14,18 [U,571 10
A Tensile strength shall nat be less than 1.25 times the actual yield strength. 6. Chemical Composition
6.1 The chemical analysis of each heat shall be determined
3.1.1 deformations, n-protrusions on a deformed bar. in accordance with Test Methods A 751. The manufacturer
3.1.2 d e f o m d bar, n-steel bar with protrusions; a bar shall make the analysis on test samples taken preferably during
that is intended for use as reinforcement in reinforced concrete the pouring of the heat. The percentages of carbon, manganese,
and related construction. phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molyb-
3.1.3 Discussion-The surface of the bar is provided with denum, and vanadium shall be determined.
lugs or protrusions that inhibit longitudinal movement of the 6.2 The chemical composition as shown by heat analysis
bar relative to the concrete surrounding the bar in such shall be limited by the following:
construction. The lugs or protrusions conform to the provisions Element max, %
of this specification.
3.1.4 plain bar, n-steel bar without protmsions. Carbon 0.30
Manganese 1S O
3.1.5 rib, II- longitudinal protrusions on a deformed bar. Phosphorus 0.035
Sulfur 0.045
4. Ordering Information Silicon 0.50
4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify 6.3 Choice and use of alloying elements, combined with
all requirements that are necessary for material ordered to this carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur to give the mechanical proper-
specification. Such requirements shall include, but are not ties prescribed in Table 2 and Table 3, shall be made by the
limited to, the following: manufacturer. Elements commonly used include manganese,
4.1.1 Quantity (weight) [mass], silicon, copper, nickel, ckomium, molybdenum, vanadium,
4.1.2 Name of material (low-alloy steel deformed and plain columbium, titanium, and zirconium.
bars for concrete reinforcement), 6.4 The heat analysis shall be such as to provide a carbon
4.1.3 Size, equivalent (C.E.) not exceeding 0.55 % as calculated by the
4.1.4 Cut lengths or coils, following formula:
4.1.5 Deformed or plain,
%Mn + -
C.E. = %C + - %Cu +-+-----
% N i %Cr %Mo %V
4.1.6 Packaging (see Section 17),
6 40 20 10 50 10
4.1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
(1)
4.1.8 Certified mill test reports-(if desired). (See Section
13.) TABLE 3 Bend Test Requirements
NOTE1-A typical ordering description is as follows: 20 tons, low- Bar Designation No. Pin Diameter for 180"Bend Tests
ailoy steel deformed bars for concrete reinforcement, No. 14, 60 fi O in. 3,4,5 [lo,13,161 38
long, in mured lifts to Specification A 706 - -.
Certified mill test 6,7,8 [is,22, 251 4d
reports are required. 9,10,11 [29,32,361 6d
[19 tonnes, low-alloy steel deformed bars for concrete reinforcement, 14,18 [43,571 8d
No. 25, 18.3 m long, in secured lifts to Specification A 7û6M --. A d = nominal diameter of specimen.

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6.5 Product (Check) Verification Analysis-An analysis adjacent deformations on each side of the bar are measured.
may be made by the purchaser from finished bars representing N m 2-As used within the. intent of 8.3, the term "lot" shall mean all
each heat of steel. The percentages thus determined shall not the bars of one bar size and pattern of deformations contained in an
exceed the following: individual shipping dease or shipping oder.
Element max, %
9. Meehanicai Requirements
Carbfnl 0.33 %
Mangan- 1.56 %
9.1 Tensile Properties:
Phosphorus 0.043 % 9.1.1 The material, as represented by the test specimens,
Sulhir 0.053 % shall conform to the requirements for tensile properties pre-
silicar 055 %
scribed in Table 2. The yield strength or yield point shall be
7. Requirements for Deformations determined by one of the following meth&
7.1 Deformations shall be spaced along the bar at substan- 9.1.1.1 Extension under load using an autographic diagram
tiaiiy uniform distances. The deformations on opposite sides of method or an extensometer as described in Test Methods and
the bar shaìl be similar in size, shape, and pattern Definitions A 370. However, the extension under load shall be
7.2 The deformations shall be placed with respect to the axis 0.0035 in./in. [0.0035 mnúmm] (0.35 %). When material is
of the bar so that the included angle is not less than 45". Where furnished in coils, the test sample shall be straightened prior to
the line of deformations forms an included angle with the axis placing it in the jaws of the tensile machine (see Note 3).
of the bar from 45 to 70", inclusive, the deformations shall Straightening shall be done carefully to avoid the formation of
reverse alternately in direction on each side, or those on one local sharp bends and to minimize cold work. insufficient
side shall be reversed in direction from those on the opposite straightening prior to attaching the extensometer can result in
side. Where the line of deformation is over 70°, a reversal in lower-than-actual yield strength readings.
direction shall not be required. 9.1.1.2 By the drop of the beam or hait in the gage of the
7.3 The average spacing or distance between deformations testing machine, where the steel tested has a sharpkneed or
on each side of the bar shall not exceed 740 of the nominal well-defined type of yield point.
diameter of the bar. 9.1.2 The percentage of elongation shall be as prescribed in
7.4 The overall length of deformations shall be such that the Table 2.
gap between the ends of the deformations on opposite sides of N m 3straightening should be done carefully to avoid the formation
the bar shall not exceed 12.5 % of the nominal perimeter of the of local sharp bends and to minimize cold work. Insufncient straightening
bar. Where the ends terminate in a longitudinal rib, the width of prior to attaching the extensometer can result in lower-than-actuai yield
the longitudinal rib shall be considered the gap. Where more strength readings.
than two longitudinal ribs are involved, the totai width of all 9.2 Bending Properties:
longitudinal ribs shall not exceed 25 % of the nominal perim- 9.2.1 The bend test specimen shall withstand being bent
eter of the bar. Furthermore, the summation of gaps shall not around a pin without cracking on the outside radius of the bent
exceed 25 9% of the nominal perimeter of the bar. The nominal portion. The requirements for degree of bending and sizes of
perimeter of the bar shall be 3.14 times the nominal diameter. pins are prescribed in Table 3. When material is furnished in
7.5 The spacing, height, and gap of deformations shall coils, the test sample shall be straightened prior to placing it in
conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1. the bend tester.
8. Measurements of Deformations 9.2.2 The bend test shall be made on specimens of sufficient
length to ensure free bending and with apparatus that provides:
8.1 The average spacing of deformations shall be deter- 9.2.2.1 Continuous and uniform application of force
mined by measuring the length of a minimum of 10 spaces and throughout the duration of the bending operation,
dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the 9.2.2.2 Unrestricted movement of the specimen at points of
measurement. The measurement shall begin from a point on a contact with the apparatus and bending around a pin free to
deformaiion at the beginning of the first space to a correspond- rotate,
ing point on a deformation after the last included space. 9.2.2.3 Close wrapping of the specimen around the pin
Spacing measurements shall not be made over a bar area during the bending operation.
containing bar marking symbols involving letters or numbers. 9.3 Test Specimens:
8.2 The average height of deformations shall be determined 9.3.1 The tension test specimens shall be the full section of
from measurements made on not less than two typical defor- the bar as rolled. The unit stress determination shall be based
mations. Determinations shall be based on t h e measurements on the nominal bar area.
per deformation, one at the center of the overali length and the 9.3.2 The bend test specimens shall be the full section of the
other two at the quarter points of the overall length. bar as rolled.
8.3 insufficient height, insuflicient circumferential cover-
age, or excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute 10. Permissible Variation in Weight [Mass]
cause for rejection unless it has been clearly established by 10.1 Deformed reinforcing bars shall be evaluated on the
determinations on each lot (see Note 2) tested that typical basis of nominal weight [mass]. The weigh [mass] determined
deformation height, gap, or spacing do not conform to the using the measured weight [mass]of the test specimen and
minimum requirements prescribed in Section 7. No rejection rounding in accordance with Practice E 29, shall be at least
shall be made on the basis of measurements if fewer than ten 94%of the applicable weight [mass] per unit length prescribed

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in Table 1. In no case shall overweight [excess mass] of any retest specimens shall meet the requirements of this specifica-
deformed bar be cause for rejection. Weight [mass] variation tion.
for plain rounds shall be computed on the basis of permissible 12.3.5 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical
variation in diameter. For plain round bars smaller than Ya in. reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper
C9.5 mm], use SpecificationA 510 [Specification A 51OMl. For specimen preparation, it may be discarded and another speci-
larger bars up to and including 2 in. [50 mm], use Specification men taken.
A 6íA 6M. 12.3.6 If flaws are detected in a test specimen, either before
or during the performance of the test, it may be discarded and
11. Fmish another specimen of the same size bar from the same heat
11.1 The bars shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec- substituted.
tions.
11.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall 13. Test Reports
not be cause for rejection, provided the weight, dimensions, 13.1 Report the following information on a per heat basis.
cross-sectional area, and tensile properties of a hand wire Additional items may be reported as requested or desired.
brushed test specimen are not less than the requirements of this 13.1.1 Chemical analysis including carbon, manganese,
specification. phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molyb-
11.3 Surface imperfections or flaws other than those speci- denum, and vanadium.
fied in 11.2 shall be considered detrimental when specimens 13.1.2 Carbon equivalent in accordance with 6.4.
containing such imperfections fail to conform to either tensile 13.1.3 Tensile properties.
or bending requirements. Examples include, but are not limited 13.1.4 Bend test.
to, laps, seams, scabs, slivers, cooling or casting cracks, and
14. Inspection
mili or guide marks.
14.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
N m &Reinforcing bar intended for epoxy coating applications free entry, at all times while work on the contract of the
should have surfaces with a minimum of sharp edges to achieve proper
cover. Particular attention should be given to bar marks and deformations
purchaser is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer's
where coating difficulties are prone to occur. works that concern the manufacture of the material ordered.
NOTE5-ikformed bars destined to be mechanically-spliced or butt- The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable
welded m a y require a certain degree of roundness in order for the splices facilities to satisfy the inspector that the material is being
to adequately achieve strength requirements. furnished in accordance with this specification. All tests
(except product (check) analysis) and inspection shall be made
12. Number of Tests and Retests at the place of manufacture prior to shipment, unless otherwise
12.1 All mechanical tests shall be conducted in accordance specified, and shall be so conducted so as not to interfere
with Test Methods and Definitions A 370 including Annex A9. unnecessarily with the operation of the works.
12.2 Number of Tests- One tension test and one bend test 14.2 For Government Procurement Only-Except as other-
shall be made of each bar size rolled from a heat. wise specified in the contract, the contractor shall be respon-
12.3 Retests: sible for the performance of all inspection and test require-
12.3.1 If any tensile property of any tension test specimen is ments specified herein and shall be permitted to use one's own
less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside or any other suitable facilities for the performance of the
the middle third of the gage length, as indicated by scribe inspection and test requirements specified herein, unless dis-
scratches marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall approved by the purchaser at the time of purchase. The
be allowed. purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspections
12.3.2 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to and tests at the same frequency as set forth in this specification
meet the specified minimum requirements and are within 2000 where such inspections are deemed neccesary to assure that
psi [14 MPa] of the required tensile strength, within loo0 psi material conforms to prescribed requirements.
[7 MPa] of the required yield point, or within two percentage
units of the required elongation, a retest shall be permitted on 15. Rejection
two random specimens for each original tension specimen 15.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
failure from the lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the made in accordance with 6.5 shall be reported to the manufac-
requirements of this specification. turer within five working days from the receipt of samples by
12.3.3 If a bend test fails for reasons other than mechanical the purchaser.
reasons or flaws in the specimen as described in 12.3.5 and
12.3.6, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens 16. Marking
from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the 16.1 When loaded for mill shipment, bars shall be properly
requirements of this specification. The retest shall be per- separated and tagged with the manufacturer's heat or test
formed on test specimens that are at air temperature but not less identification number.
than 60°F [ 16"CI. 16.2 Each manufacturer shall identify the symbols of his
12.3.4 If a weight [mass] test fails for reasons other than marking system.
flaws in the specimen as described in 12.3.6, a retest shall be 16.3 All bars produced to this specification, except plain
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legibly rolled onto the surface of one side of the bar to denote 17. Packaging
in the foilowing order
17.1 When specified in the purchase order, packaging shall
16.3.1 Point of Origin- Letter or symbol established as the
manufacturer’s mill designation. be in accordance with Practices A 700.
16.3.2 Size Designation- Arabic number corresponding to 17.2 For Government Procurement Only-When specified
bar designation number of Table 1. in the contract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct
16.3.3 Qpe of Steel- Letter W indicating that the bar was shipment to the United States, material shall be preserved,
produced to this specification,or letters Wand S indicating that packaged, and packed in accordance with the requirements of
the bar was produced to meet both Specifications A615/ MIL-STD-163. The applicable levels shall be specified in the
A 615M and A 7M/A 706M. contract. Marking for shipment of such material shall be in
16.3.4 Minimum yield Designation-The marking shall be accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and
either the number 60 [4] or a single continuous longitudinal MIL-STD- 129 for military agencies.
line through at least five spaces offset from the center of the bar
side. 18. Keywords
16.3.5 It shall be permissible to substitute a metric size bar
of Grade 420 for the corresponding inch-pound size bar of 18.1 alloy steel; concrete reinforcement; deformations (pro-
Grade 60. trusions); steel bars

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