SNI 2052:2017

Standar Nasional Indonesia

Steel bars for concrete reinforcement

ICS 77.140.15 Badan Standardisasi Nasional

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Contents

Contents
Foreword
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Terms and definitions
4. Type of products
5. Materials
6. Quality requirements
7. Sampling

8. Test methods
9. Acceptance criteria
10. Packaging
11. Marking
Bibliography

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 Foreword

The Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 2052:2017 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement is
a revised edition of SNI 2052:2014 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement and SNI 8307:2016
Standard specification for deformed and plain carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement
(ASTM A 615/A 615M-14, IDT).

This revision has been made with the following considerations:

1. Steel market demand that continue to increase.
2. Development in concrete structure technology.
3. Product specifications that are constantly evolving.
4. The need for reinforcement steel that meets the requirements of structural concrete
for buildings (SNI 2847:2013 or the revised edition).

This SNI has been prepared by Technical Committee 77-01 Metals, Steels and Steel
Products and has been discussed in consensus meeting in Jakarta on 15 March 2017. The
meeting was attended by relevant stakeholders, namely the representatives from
government, producers, consumers, associations, experts, test laboratories, universities and
other related institutions.

This Standard has been prepared in accordance with JIS and ASTM.

This SNI has passed an opinion poll conducted on 2 June 2017 until 2 August 2017.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some parts of this Standard may conflict with patent
rights. The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia shall not be responsible for
identifying any or all of such patent rights.

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 SNI 2052:2017

Steel bars for concrete reinforcement

1 Scope

This Standard specifies normative references, terms and definitions, materials, type of
products, quality requirements, sampling methods, test methods, marking methods,
acceptance criteria, and packaging methods for steel bars to be used as reinforcement in
concrete by considering the safety and security aspects.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this Standard.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest
edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

SNI 8389, Method of tensile test for metallic materials

SNI 0410, Method of bend test for metallic materials

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
steel bars for concrete reinforcement
hot-rolled carbon or alloy steel bars, produced from billets, with a cross-section that is round
or almost round, with either plain or deformed surface, to be used as reinforcement in
concrete

3.2
materials
billets from continuous casting

3.3
nominal dimension
the dimensions specified in this Standard

3.4
tolerance
limit of deviations from nominal sizes that are still permitted

3.5
actual diameter
actual diameter of plain steel bars
3.6
actual weight
actual weighing results

3.7
transverse rib
rib at an angle, either perpendicular or oblique, to the longitudinal axis of the bar

3.8
longitudinal rib
uniform continuous rib parallel to the axis of the bar

3.9
gap
width of longitudinal ribs

3.10
bunch
two or more steel bars of the same nominal size, type and grade, tied up tightly and neatly

3.11
bundle
two bunches of steel bars or more with the same nominal size, type and grade

3.12
lot
two bundles of steel bars or more with the same nominal size, type and grade, stacked in a
group

3.13
light rust
rust due to weather (non-corrosive), which when rubbed manually with a wire brush leaves
no defects on the surface

3.14
mill scale
defects on the surface of the bars that is formed during the hot-rolling process

3.15
TS/YS ratio
the value of the ratio of tensile strength (TS) to yield strength (YS)
3.16
yield strength
stress corresponding to the point reached during the test at which plastic deformation occurs

3.17
elongation
increase in the original gauge length at the conclusion of the test

4 Type of products

4.1 Plain steel bars (BjTP)

Steel bars with a round cross-section and plain surface.

4.2 Deformed steel bars (BjTS)

Steel bars with a surface that is deformed with ribs or protrusions that is intended to promote
a better bond with the concrete and inhibit longitudinal movement of the bar relative to the
concrete surrounding the bar in reinforced concrete construction.

5 Materials

The bars shall be rolled from properly identified heats of continuous cast steel. The chemical
composition of the steel, as determined by ladle analysis, shall conform to Table 1.

Table 1 - Chemical composition based on ladle analysis

Symbol of Maximum values of mass fractions (%)

grade C Si Mn P S C Eq*
Bj TP 280 - - - 0.050 0.050 -
Bj TS 280 - - - 0.050 0.050 -
Bj TS 420A 0.32 0.55 1.65 0.050 0.050 0.60
Bj TS 420B 0.32 0.55 1.65 0.050 0.050 0.60
Bj TS 520 0.35 0.55 1.65 0.050 0.050 0.625
Bj TS 550 0.35 0.55 1.65 0.050 0.050 0.625
Bj TS 700** 0.35 0.55 1.65 0.050 0.050 0.625
NOTE:
- Tolerance on carbon content (C) may be greater than 0.03%.

𝑀𝑛 𝑆𝑖 𝑁𝑖 𝐶𝑟 𝑀𝑜 𝑉
- * Carbon equivalent value, Ceq = C + + 24 + 40 + + + 14
6 5 4

- ** Alloy elements not included in this table may be added intentionally to Bj

TS 700, and this make Bj TS 700 classified into alloyed steels.
6 Quality requirements

6.1 Appearance

The bar surface shall be free from any defects such as slivers, laps, cracks, seams, roll
marks, and should only lightly rust.

6.2 Shape

6.2.1 Plain steel bars

The plain steel bars shall have a round cross-section and a plain surface (see Figure 1).

6.2.2 Deformed steel bars

6.2.2.1 The deformed steel bars shall have transverse ribs. Longitudinal ribs may be present
or not (see Figure 2).

6.2.2.2 The transverse ribs shall be distributed at about a fixed interval over the entire length
of the bar and shall have identical shape and dimension, except in the area of marking.

6.2.2.3 Angle between the axis of the transverse rib and the longitudinal axis of the bar
(transverse-rib inclination) shall not less than 45°.

6.3 Dimensions and tolerances

6.3.1 Dimensions, mass per unit length, and requirements for ribs

Diameters and mass per unit length for plain steel bars shall conform to Table 2. Diameters,
requirements for ribs, and mass per unit length for deformed steel bars shall conform to
Table 3.
 Table 2 - Dimensions and mass per unit length for plain steel bars

No. Designation Nominal Nominal cross- Mass per

diameter sectional area unit length*
(d) (A)
mm mm2 kg/m
1 P6 6 28 0.222
2 P8 8 50 0.395
3 P 10 10 79 0.617
4 P 12 12 113 0.888
5 P 14 14 154 1.208
6 P 16 16 201 1.578
7 P 19 19 284 2.226
8 P 22 22 380 2.984
9 P 25 25 491 3.853
10 P 28 28 616 4.834
11 P 32 32 804 6.313
12 P 36 36 1018 7.990
13 P 40 40 1257 9.865
14 P 50 50 1964 15.413
NOTE:
- * As a reference.
- Nominal cross-sectional area and mass per unit length shall be determined by the
following formula:
a) Nominal cross-sectional area (A)
A = 0.7854 x d2 (mm2)
d = nominal diameter (mm)

0.785 𝑥 0.7854 𝑥 𝑑2
b) Mass per unit length = (kg/m)
100
 Table 3 - Diameters, requirements for ribs, and mass per unit length
for deformed steel bars

No. Designation Nominal Nominal cross- Rib height Maximum rib Maximum Mass per
diameter sectional area (H) spacing gap unit length
(d) (A) Min. Max. (P) (T)
mm mm2 mm mm mm mm kg/m
1 S6 6 28 0.3 0.6 4.2 4.7 0.222
2 S8 8 50 0.4 0.8 5.6 6.3 0.395
3 S 10 10 79 0.5 1.0 7.0 7.9 0.617
4 S 13 13 133 0.7 1.3 9.1 10.2 1.042
5 S 16 16 201 0.8 1.6 11.2 12.6 1.578
6 S 19 19 284 1.0 1.9 13.3 14.9 2.226
7 S 22 22 380 1.1 2.2 15.4 17.3 2.984
8 S 25 25 491 1.3 2.5 17.5 19.7 3.853
9 S 29 29 661 1.5 2.9 20.3 22.8 5.185
10 S 32 32 804 1.6 3.2 22.4 25.1 6.313
11 S 36 36 1018 1.8 3.6 25.2 28.3 7.990
12 S 40 40 1257 2.0 4.0 28.0 31.4 9.865
13 S 50 50 1964 2.5 5.0 35.0 39.3 15.413
14 S 54 54 2290 2.7 5.4 37.8 42.3 17.978
15 S 57 57 2552 2.9 5.7 39.9 44.6 20.031
NOTE:
1. Nominal diameter shall be used only for the calculation of other nominal parameters and shall
not be measured.
2. Nominal cross-sectional area and mass per unit length shall be determined by the following
formula:
a) Nominal cross-sectional area (A)
A = 0.7854 x d2 (mm2)
d = nominal diameter (mm)
0.785 𝑥 0.7854 𝑥 𝑑2
b) Mass per unit length = x 0.7 (kg/m)
100
c) Maximum rib spacing = 0.70 d
d) Minimum rib height = 0.05 d
Maximum rib height = 0.10 d
e) Ribless perimeter = 0.25 K
Nominal perimeter, K = 0.3142 x d (mm)
6.3.2 Tolerances on dimensions

The tolerances on dimensions for the plain steel bars shall conform to Table 4.

Table 4 - Tolerances on dimensions for plain steel bars

No. Diameter Tolerance Maximum out-of-roundness

(d) (t) (p)
mm Mm Mm
1 6 ± 0.3 0.42
2 8 ≤ d ≤ 14 ± 0.4 0.56
3 16 ≤ d ≤ 25 ± 0.5 0.70
4 28 ≤ d ≤ 34 ± 0.6 0.84
5 d ≥ 36 ± 0.8 1.12
NOTE:
1. Maximum out-of-roundness shall be determined by the following formula:
p = (dmax – dmin) ≤ (2t × 70%)
2. Tolerances on diameter for plain steel bars = d – dactual

An example of plain steel bar is given in Figure 1.

Remaks:
d : diameter

Figure 1 – Example of plain steel bar

Examples of deformed steel bars are given in Figure 2.

a. Bamboo-pattern ribs

Remaks:
H : rib height
P : rib spacing
W : foot width of the ribs
T : width of longitudinal ribs (gap)

b. Crescent ribs

Remaks:
H : rib height
P : rib spacing
W : foot width of the ribs
c. Herringbone ribs

Remaks:
H : rib height
P : rib spacing
W : foot width of the ribs
T : width of longitudinal ribs (gap)

Figure 2 – Examples of deformed steel bars

6.3.3 Length

The length of the bars shall be 10 m and 12 m.

6.3.4 Tolerances on length

The tolerances on length for the bars shall be +70 mm.

0

6.4 Tolerance on mass for one piece

The tolerances on mass for one piece of the deformed steel bar shall conform to Table 5.

Table 5 - Tolerances on mass for one piece

Nominal diameter Tolerance

(mm) (%)
6 ≤ d ≤8 ±7
10 ≤ d ≤ 14 ±6
16 ≤ d ≤ 29 ±5
d > 29 ±4
NOTE:
𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 − 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙
Tolerances on mass for deformed steel bar = X 100%
𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙
6.5 Mechanical properties

The mechanical properties of the bars shall conform to Table 6.

Table 6 - Mechanical properties

Tensile test Bend test TS/YS

Yield Tensile Elongation in 200 ratio
Symbol of strength strength mm Bend Inside radius (Test
grade (YS) (TS) (min.) angle results)
MPa MPa % mm
Bj TP 280 Min. 280 Min. 350 11 (d ≤ 10 mm) 180° 3.5d (d ≤ 16 mm) -
Max. 405 12 (d ≥ 12 mm) 180° 5d (d ≥ 19 mm)
Bj TS 280 Min. 280 Min. 350 11 (d ≤ 10 mm) 180° 3.5d (d ≤ 16 mm) Min.
Max. 405 12 (d ≥13 mm) 180° 5d (d ≥ 19 mm) 1.25
Bj TS 420A Min. 420 9 (d ≤ 19 mm) 180° 3.5d (d ≤ 16 mm )
Max. 545 Min. 525 8 (22 ≤ d ≤ 25 mm) 180° 5d (19 ≤ d ≤ 25 mm) Min.
7 (d ≥ 29 mm) 180° 7d (29 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 1.25
90° 9d (d > 36 mm)
Bj TS 420B Min. 420 14 (d ≤ 19 mm) 180° 3.5d (d ≤ 16 mm )
Max. 545 Min. 525 12 (22 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 180° 5d (19 ≤ d ≤ 25 mm) Min.
10 (d > 36 mm) 180° 7d (29 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 1.25
90° 9d (d > 36 mm)
Bj TS 520 Min. 520 7 (d ≤ 25 mm) 180° 5d (d ≤ 25 mm) Min.
Max. 645 Min. 650 6 (d ≥ 29 mm) 180° 7d (29 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 1.25
90° 9d (d > 36 mm)
Bj TS 550 Min. 550 Min. 7 (d ≤ 25 mm) 180° 5d (d ≤ 25 mm) Min.
Max. 675 687.5 6 (d ≥ 29 mm) 180° 7d (29 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 1.25
90° 9d (d > 36 mm)
Bj TS 700 Min. 700 Min. 805 7 (d ≤ 25 mm) 180° 5d (d ≤ 25 mm) Min.
Max. 825 6 (d ≥ 29 mm) 180° 7d (29 ≤ d ≤ 36 mm) 1.15
90° 9d (d > 36 mm)
Remarks:
1. d = nominal diameter
2. After testing, the bars shall show no sign of cracks or other defects on the outer surface of curvature of the
test piece.

7 Sampling

7.1 Sampling shall be done by the authorized personnel.

7.2 The authorized sampling personnel shall have free access to carry out his task.

7.3 Sampling shall be done randomly from the same heat.

7.4 Number of test pieces

7.4.1 One test piece shall be taken from one lot of the same heat and the same dimensions.
The test piece shall be cut from the middle of the bar without using hot cutting method.
7.4.2 One test piece shall be taken from each 25 tons of the bars originating from one lot of
the same dimensions and grade, but different heat.

7.4.3 Test pieces for mechanical properties shall be as specified in each standard for each
type of test, and shall have a maximum length of 1.5 meter.

8 Test methods

8.1 Appearance

The appearance shall be inspected visually by the naked eye and shall conform to the
requirements specified in 6.1.

8.2 Dimensions, mass, and shape

8.2.1 Plain steel bars

8.2.1.1 The average diameter of plain steel bar shall be determined from measurements at
three different points on the same test piece.

8.2.1.2 The maximum permissible out-of-roundness shall be determined from the difference
between the maximum and the minimum diameter of the same cross-section.

8.2.2 Deformed steel bars

For the deformed steel bars, the measurement parameters shall include rib spacing, rib
height, width of longitudinal ribs (gap), transverse-rib inclination, and mass of the bars.

8.2.2.1 Rib spacing

The average spacing of ribs shall be determined by measuring the length of a minimum of
10 consecutive spaces and dividing that length by the number of spaces included in the
measurement.

8.2.2.1 Rib height

The average height of ribs shall be determined from measurements made on three typical
ribs.

8.2.2.3 Width of longitudinal ribs

The average width of longitudinal ribs (gap) shall be determined from measurements at three
different points on each side of the bar.
8.2.2.4 Transverse-rib inclination

The transverse-rib inclination shall be determined by measuring the angle between the axis
of the transverse rib and the longitudinal axis of the bar on a figure of surface of a deformed
steel bar. The figure may be obtained, for example, by rolling a deformed steel bar on a
sheet of oil clay or paper.

8.2.2.5 Mass

The actual mass of the bars shall be determined by weighing the bars.

8.3 Mechanical properties

8.3.1 Test pieces

8.3.1.1 The tensile test shall be carried out on straight bars. The diameter of the test piece
shall not be reduced by machining the surface. The tensile test piece shall be as shown in
Figure 3.

Remarks:
Nominal diameter Gauge length Parallel length
D Lo Lc
Diameter of the bars 200 mm Min. 225 mm

Figure 3 - Tensile test piece

8.3.1.1 The bend test shall be carried out on straight bars. The diameter of the test piece
shall not be reduced by machining the surface. The length of the test piece shall not less
than 150 mm.

8.3.2 Number of samples

The tensile and bend tests shall be carried out once for each test piece.
8.3.3 Test methods

8.3.3.1 Tensile test

The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with SNI 8389. For the determination of
the tensile properties, the nominal cross-sectional area of the bar shall be used.

The yield point or yield strength shall be determined by one of the following methods:
a. The yield point shall be determined by drop of the beam or halt in the gage of the
testing machine.
b. Where the steel tested does not have a well-defined yield point, the yield strength
shall be determined by the 0.2% offset method.

8.3.3.2 Bend test

The bend test shall be carried out in accordance with SNI 0410.

9 Acceptance criteria

9.1 The lot shall be declared as having passed the test if the samples taken from the lot
meet the quality requirements specified in clause 5 and 10.1.

9.2 If the results of the test fail to meet one of the specified quality requirements, the lot may
be subjected to a retest with the number of samples twice as many samples as the previous
test for the same lot.

9.3 If the results of the retest meet the specified quality requirements, the lot shall be
declared as having passed the test. If the results of the retest fail to meet one of the
specified quality requirements, the lot shall be declared as not having passed the test.

10 Marking

10.1 Each bar shall be marked by letters in the form of raised mark that is introduced during
rolling, indicate the name of the manufacturer and the nominal diameter.

10.2 Each bar shall be marked on the cross-section of the edges with a color that is not
easily removed to identify the grade of steel in accordance with Table 7.

10.3 Each package shall be marked with the following information:

• Manufacturer’s name and identifying brand
• Dimensions (diameter and length)
• Symbol of grade
• Heat number
• Production date
 Table 7 - Marking method for grade identification

Symbol of grade Colour

Bj TP 280 Bj TS 280 Black
Bj TS 420A Yellow
Bj TS 420B Red
- Bj TS 520 Green
Bj TS 550 White
Bj TS 700 Blue

11 Packaging

11.1 Each package shall consist of bars with the same size, type and grade of steel.

11.2 Each package may be supplied straight or bent, and tied up tightly, neatly and securely.
 Bibliography

JIS G 3112 - 2010 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement

JIS G 3191 - 2012 Dimensions, mass and permissible variations of hot rolled steel bars and
bar in coil
ASTM A 615/A 615M - 07 Standard specification for deformed and plain carbon steel bars
for concrete reinforcement
ASTM A 706/A 706M Standard specification for low-alloy steel deformed bars for concrete
reinforcement
 Additional information regarding SNI Technical Committee

[1] SNI Technical Committee

Technical Committee 77-01, Metals, Steels and Steel Products

[2] Member

Head : Doddy Rahadi

Secretary : Ari Uliana
Member : 1. Immanuel T.H.S
2. Flory Daryanti
3. Winarto
4. Asep Lukman
5. Bambang Irawan
6. Roslina
7. Basso Datu Makahanap
8. Abu Bakar
9. Iwan Pandji
10. Pramudya Sunu
11. Deni Ferdian

[3] Drafter

1. Indonesian Iron & Steel Industry Association (IISIA)

2. Research Institute for Housing and Human Settlements, Ministry of Public Works
and Housing

[4] Secretariat

Center for Industrial Standardization, Industrial Research and Development Agency,

Ministry of Industry