Sunday, March 29, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, DFW
The sessions will primarily overview the material properties of the various categories of steel reinforcement highlighted in the ACI 439.4R document which has been significantly overhauled by the Committee and is in the process of being submitted to TAC for comment. The steel reinforcement categories include the various rebar reinforcement types including black, and corrosion resistant products such as epoxy coated, galvanized, stainless and low chromium alloy bars, as well as plain and deformed wire, welded wire, and pre-stressing steels. The Session will touch on other aspects such as availability of the steel products, welding, unique material properties, stress-strain curves, fabrication aspects while providing an overview of the various applicable standards and industry resources.
Introduction Session II
Presented By: Richard Huza, PE
Affiliation: Executive Director-Stainless Steel Interest Group
Description: The presentation will serve to summarize the key takeaways from Session I and overview the learning objectives of the second Session.
Galvanized Steel Reinforcement
Presented By: Mike Stroia
Affiliation: CMC
Description: The presentation will focus on an overview of the two types of galvanizing process, covering for each type aspects such as production, material properties, availability, welding, material testing, and fabrication while providing an overview of the various applicable standards.
Plain and Deformed Wire Reinforcement
Presented By: Paul Aubee
Affiliation:
Description: The presentation will focus on the applicable standards and applications, the material properties including stress-strain curves, wire size designations, availability and corrosion protection products.
Welded Wire Reinforcement Presentation
Presented By: Paul Aubee
Affiliation:
Description: The presentation will focus on the applicable standards and applications, the material properties, aspects of higher strength welded wire, welded wire styles, availability, minimum quantity requirements, and corrosion protection products.
Prestressing Reinforcement Presentation
Presented By: Chris Reeve
Affiliation: Insteel Wire Products Company
Description: The presentation will focus on the applicable standards, applications and prestressing systems, the material properties, stress-strain curves, availability, corrosion protection products and other prestressing products.