A fibre glass alternative to steel reinforcement in concrete structures could be a potential answer to problems caused by corrosion of steel bars, a University of Canterbury (UC) expert says. Bridges ...

Consider the following case. Contract documents call for #6 reinforcing bars embedded in a concrete wall and with right angle bends that will be the top bars in a floor slab to be added later. But ...

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute has released an updated version of Reinforcing Bars: Anchorages and Splices. This popular publication is the definitive source for information on development ...

Steel reinforcement bars play a crucial role in the construction industry as they are a major component of reinforced concrete - a composite material that has the strength to bear heavy loads. Mild ...