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<p>Reinforcing bars are usually produced with a length of 12 m (max. 18 m). In some reinforced concrete structures, it is necessary to use full-length continuous bars. However, it is more convenient to work with shorter rods. For these reasons, it is often necessary to connect the bars on site, e.g. when repairing RC beams or columns. This article presents welded joints that connect rebars in the longitudinal direction to ensure force transmission: joints with fillet welds and butt welds. The advantages and disadvantages of the various types of reinforcement bar welded connections are shown, allowing a decision to be made on which type of connection to use in a particular case. Analyzing the different types of connections and their technical aspects makes it easier to determine which one is more economical. Alternative butt joints and mechanical splices were also presented.</p>
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Reinforcing bars are usually produced with a length of 12 m (max. 18 m). In some reinforced concrete structures, it is necessary to use full-length continuous bars. However, it is more convenient to work with shorter rods. For these reasons, it is often necessary to connect the bars on site, e.g. when repairing RC beams or columns. This article presents welded joints that connect rebars in the longitudinal direction to ensure force transmission: joints with fillet welds and butt welds. The advantages and disadvantages of the various types of reinforcement bar welded connections are shown, allowing a decision to be made on which type of connection to use in a particular case. Analyzing the different types of connections and their technical aspects makes it easier to determine which one is more economical. Alternative butt joints and mechanical splices were also presented.

Technical and economic aspects of load-bearing welded joints in reinforcing steel

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Reinforcing bars are usually produced with a length of 12 m (max. 18 m). In some reinforced concrete structures, it is necessary to use full-length continuous...

Technical and economic aspects of load-bearing welded joints in reinforcing steel

Published Online: Dec 02, 2023

Page range: 228 - 235

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17512/bozpe.2023.12.25

Keywords
welded joint, reinforcing steel, butt weld, fillet weld

© 2023 Krzysztof Kubicki, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Technical and economic aspects of load-bearing welded joints in reinforcing steel

Published Online: Dec 02, 2023

Page range: 228 - 235

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17512/bozpe.2023.12.25

Keywordswelded joint, reinforcing steel, butt weld, fillet weld

© 2023 Krzysztof Kubicki, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
welded joint, reinforcing steel, butt weld, fillet weld