Adoption Info
Official title 2016 Arkansas Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code
Effective dates January 1, 2016 – Present
Adopts with amendments ASTM A706/A706M-16, Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
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Overview The ASTM A706/A706M standard provides comprehensive requirements for the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensions of low-alloy steel deformed and plain bars used for concrete reinforcement. It includes guidelines for manufacturing, testing, and quality control to ensure the structural integrity and performance of steel reinforcement bars used in concrete structures.
The 2016 Arkansas Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code adopts the ASTM A706/A706M-16 standard with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that low-alloy steel deformed and plain bars used in Arkansas meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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