A615 vs A996
A615 vs A996
(OP)
I'm working on a project where the contractor would like to use ASTM A996 rebar in lieu of A615. I'm not familiar at all with A996. Are there any pluses/minuses between the two? Can A996 grade 60 be substituted straight for A615 grade 60? Why isn't A996 in greater use? Is there any real reason to reject A996?
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RE: A615 vs A996
RE: A615 vs A996
As I said, there is only one producer of A996 that we know of, and they consume most of the north American railroad axles. Rail axles are a tightly graded steel so quality is well controlled. There is no reason to exclude A996 axe steel from your projects.
I do not think anyone is making rail steel in the US, and it is not an acceptable substitute for most uses.
John Turner CSP PE
CRSI Greater Southwestern Regional Manager
RE: A615 vs A996
I was especially wondering why it wasn't just graded A615, but that answer makes sense.