Shiraz,
If they are underweight, but the correct diameter (I don’t know), I would wonder what material is in the bar to make it too light. Has the strength been tested?
A Structural Engineer, P.C.
Glenn C. Otto, P.E.
Virginia Beach, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Shiraz Shahid [mailto:sshahid@engineering-solutions.biz]
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:28 AM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: -- SPAM -- Deformed bars - Permissible variation in weight
We have a situation where the test results give under weight bars (approx 15%), exceeding the 6% permissible variation in weight by ASTM. If we account for the reductions in weight/diameter by decreasing spacings and providing ample steel area, is there any codal provision restricting it.
Best regards,
Shiraz Shahid.