BS 8597:2015
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Steels for the reinforcement of concrete. Reinforcement couplers. Requirements and test methods
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English
31-08-2015
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Requirements
5 Testing of mechanical splices
6 Test report
7 Evaluation of conformity
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Stainless steel couplers
Annex B (informative) - High cycle elastic fatigue testing
Annex C (informative) - Example of calculation
of 99% and 95% characteristic
strength based on test results
Bibliography
Defines requirements and test methods for steel reinforcement couplers (hereafter called couplers) to be used for the mechanical splicing of steel reinforcing bars.
| Committee |
ISE/104
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 14/30283495 DC. (08/2015)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
22
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for steel reinforcement couplers (hereafter called couplers) to be used for the mechanical splicing of steel reinforcing bars. It specifies requirements for couplers to be used for mechanical splices in reinforced concrete structures under predominantly static loads and additional requirements for couplers to be used in elements of structures subject to high cycle elastic fatigue loading. It also specifies requirements for the evaluation of conformity of couplers.
This British Standard does not specify requirements for couplers which are to be used for mechanical splices in reinforced concrete structures subject to low cycle loading in the elastic-plastic range.
This British Standard specifies performance requirements for couplers. The couplers are tested as part of a mechanical splice between two lengths of reinforcing steel, manufactured in accordance with BS4449 or BS6744. The performance tests specified are therefore for mechanical splices incorporating the coupler being assessed. The requirements of this standard apply to the manufacture of couplers and not the assembly or installation of mechanical splices on site.
NOTE Instructions for assembly or installation of couplers can be obtained from the manufacturer.
| BS EN ISO 15630-1:2010 | Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete. Test methods Reinforcing bars, wire rod and wire |
| BS EN ISO 9513:2012 | Metallic materials. Calibration of extensometer systems used in uniaxial testing |
| BS EN 1992-1-1 : 2004 | EUROCODE 2: DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES - PART 1-1: GENERAL RULES AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS |
| BS 4449(2005) : 2005 | STEEL FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF CONCRETE - WELDABLE REINFORCING STEEL - BAR, COIL AND DECOILED PRODUCT - SPECIFICATION |
| BS ISO 16020:2005 | Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete. Vocabulary |
| BS EN ISO 7500-1:2015 | Metallic materials. Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines. Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system |
| BS 6744(2001) : 2001 | STAINLESS STEEL BARS FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF AND USE IN CONCRETE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS |
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