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Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

(OP)
Does weldable A706 rebar have the same 60,000 psi yield and 90,000 psi tensile strength as A615?

I currently do not have the necessary ASTM literature to determine this and must produce a design right away, as usual.

Thank you!

RE: Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

(OP)
I may have discovered my own answer.

According to an ACI detailing manual, A706-84a has a tensile strength of only 80,000 psi as opposed to the 90,000 of A615-85.

So what do the second numbers, -84a and -85 refer to?

Also, it seems apparent, through research, that A706 IS INDEED "weldable rebar". Will someone please confirm?

Thank you!

RE: Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

Yes, of ASTM spec. A706 is typical 60/80. Tensile shall not be less than 1.25 * yield.

Yes, A706 bar is weldable bar.

RE: Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

(OP)
Thank you sandman!

RE: Does Weldable A706 Have Same Yield and Tensile as A615?

The -84a and -85 refer to the edition year of the standard. So you are using a standard that is over 30 years old. ASTM A706-16 is the latest edition of the standard. It is not a good idea to reference a standard that is so old as there have been more than 20 editions of that standard since the ones you referenced.

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