REBAR FLEXURE FIXTURES

Cold bend testing fixture for bend testing of steel reinforcement bars in general accordance with the following specifications: ASTM A615, A706, A996A and BS4449.

Principle of Operation

A heavy duty table-mounted base fixture with an adjustable span is designed for performing the nominal 90/180°bend tests on #3 through #18 (M8-M50) rebar, when used with the appropriate loading pins. A loading strut, capable of accepting various diameter bending pins, is provided and must be adapted to the adjustable crosshead.

Application Range

• Type of loading: Compression cold bend

• Specimen material: Steel

• Specimen types: Round, rebar

Safety Advice

Review safety note on page 234

BARS (REBAR)

General Purpose Static Tensile Grips

Instron® provides a variety of general-purpose static tensile grips suitable for a wide range of materials and specimen types. From simple screw action grips through to hydraulic wedge grips, the choice is extensive. Many different types of jaw faces are available to provide reliable and consistent gripping.

Some applications require more specific gripping solutions. Refer to Section 2.1, Application-Specific Accessories and Section 3, Engineered Solutions.