Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
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Can we use recycled steel bars came from a concrete block casted 2 years back. The steel is in the form of square rings which will be straighten up and used in the columns. Please suggest.
Can we use recycled steel bars came from a concrete block casted 2 years back. The steel is in the form of square rings which will be straighten up and used in the columns. Please suggest.






RE: Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
If they were already straight then if you cleaned them up they probably would be fine. But since you're rebending them I highly doubt they're going to be acceptable (typically you're only allowed to bend rebar once, in one direction) or straight enough for that application.
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH, MA)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com
RE: Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
RE: Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
RE: Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
RE: Can we use recycled steel bars from 2 years old concrete in columns
99% of the time it's going to be cheaper to just buy new bars, though.
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH, MA)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com