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Concrete Reinforcing
What is reinforced concrete?
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Reinforced concrete is
reinforcing steel as well as concrete.
Without reinforcement, construction of modern structures with concrete would not be
possible.
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Steel reinforcement, known as rebar is
concealed within the concrete to strengthen
the concrete.
Rebar is short for reinforcing bar, also known as
steel reinforcing or reo.
What is Rebar?
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There are two mains types, steel bar (reinforcing bar) or mesh of steel wires (steel mesh), both have a surface of raised
lines and is patterned to allow it to stick tightly and form a better bond with the concrete.
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Dowel bars are smooth round bars, used to join concrete and provide a reinforced connection between slabs that are
next to each other. A dowel combines them but allows the slabs to move
independently.
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Tie bars are deformed rebars or connectors used to
interconnect the faces of rigid slabs. Tie bars are not used as load transferring
like dowels.
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Rebar provides more
reinforcement, especially for
concrete that might support a great deal of weight.
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Steel mesh is commonly used in reinforced
concrete slabs such as pavements, precast panels,
warehouses and industrial shed slabs, tilt-up slabs, driveways and
patio slabs.Mesh provides better protection against cracks
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Trench mesh is reinforcing mesh typically used in
residential and industrial buildings to reinforce concrete footings and
beams.
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Ute Mesh is great for small concreting projects
such as driveways and paths. It is safe and legal to transport on
utes.
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Made of Rebar Ligatures are commonly used to
separate top and bottom layers of Trench Mesh.
Stirrups and ties are also referred to as ‘fitments‘ and ‘closed fitments‘
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Bar Chairs come are used to set the
reinforcing bar and mesh to the correct position
within the area that the concrete is covering.
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Bar ties are used to tie bars and mesh.
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Tie wire coils are coils of black annealed wire used
in steel fixing. Convenient accessories such as Ideal Reel are used to manage this
product.
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Tie twister, puller. A convenient twisting tool or nips for steel fixing.
At ICR Concrete Supplies our aim is to supply reinforcing steel and mesh for all concreting projects. If there is something you are looking for please
browse our products and do not hesitate to contact us for the best advice.
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