Georgia Deformed and Plain Carbon-steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code 2015ae1

Adoption Info of Georgia Deformed and Plain Carbon-steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code 2015ae1

  • ASTM A615/A615M-15 (Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement) with Georgia-specific amendments

Effective Dates

  • January 1, 2015 – Present

Adopts with Amendments

  • ASTM A615/A615M-15 (Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement)

Scope

  • The Georgia Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code applies to the material specifications, production, and application of carbon-steel reinforcing bars in concrete structures. This code ensures that reinforcing steel used in concrete meets specified standards for strength, ductility, and durability to reinforce load-bearing structures effectively, such as foundations, beams, columns, and slabs in both residential and commercial buildings.

Exception #1: Decorative or non-structural reinforcement applications may follow different standards if they do not contribute to the primary load-bearing structure.

Exception #2: Temporary reinforcements used in construction phases may have reduced requirements based on load demands and intended use duration.

CODE REFERENCE GUIDE

Area Primary Supplement
Material Specifications ASTM A615 NONE
Tensile and Yield Strength ASTM A615 NONE
Dimensional Tolerances ASTM A615 NONE
Bending and Welding Requirements ASTM A615 AWS D1.4
Inspection and Testing ASTM A615 NONE
Corrosion Resistance ASTM A615 NONE
Fire Resistance ASTM A615 NFPA 101
Seismic and Wind Load Compliance ASTM A615 ASCE 7