Title:
Fusion Welding in Fab Shop
Author(s):
David P. Gustafson
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
26
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
90-92
Keywords:
CRSI; welded-wire fabric; code; tack welding
DOI:
Date:
9/1/2004
Abstract:
Traditionally, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has strongly recommended that reinforcing bars be assembled with tie wire. At the same time, CRSI has discouraged welding of crossing bars as a means for assembling reinforcement for site-cast, reinforced concrete construction because it was believed that welding crossing bars may adversely affect the strength and ductility of the reinforcement. In this article, the author describes the benefits of fusion welding when shop welding reinforcement.