Field bending of rebar
Field bending of rebar
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Does anyone know of any resources outlining limitations of field bending rebar? I have a footing poured with exposed vertical dowels to tie-in the foundation wall above. The foundation wall is to be backfilled on both sides up to FF elev of the slab. The vertical bars were bent 70-75 degrees, to facilitate access into the structure, and then straightened back to vertical. I am looking for information either confirming or denying this practice.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.





RE: Field bending of rebar
To sum it up, you can field bend bars up to No. 11's. You need to apply heat to bars No. 6 and larger. For bars No. 5 and smaller you do not need to apply heat to bend a straight bar. You do need to apply heat to No. 5 bars and smaller if they were previously bent.