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Responds to 700316 inquiry re testing of reinforcing steel, suggesting that results be based upon full-size bar tests. Work hardening has little or no effect on strength properties.

Accession Number: ML17192A378

Date Released: Friday, November 6, 2020

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• ML20086C710 - Responds to 700316 inquiry re testing of reinforcing steel, suggesting that results be based upon full-size bar tests. Work hardening has little or no effect on strength properties. (1 page(s), 3/25/1970)
• ML17192A376 - Expresses interest in thesis held by Erico personnel re problem of reliability of yield & tensile data obtained from subsize specimens of reinforcing steel,as discussed in 700311 inquiry memorandum. (1 page(s), 3/16/1970)
• ML20086C722 - Forwards RT Carlson 700311 memo re methods of rebar testing, for response. (2 page(s), 3/23/1970)
• ML20086C741 - Provides results of PSE&G testing lab full diameter tests on rejected rebars.Rebar failed to meet ultimate tensile strength specs when full section tests performed. (4 page(s), 3/11/1970)