ASTM_D_3963_-_D_3963M_-_15.pdf

Designation:D3963/D3963M15Standard Specification forFabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coated SteelReinforcing Bars1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3963/D3963M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and jobsiterequirements for deformed and plain steel reinforcing bars withprotective epoxy coating applied in accordance with Specifi-cation A775/A775M.1.2 This specification is applicable for orders in either SIunits(as Specification D3963M)or inch-pound units(asSpecification D3963).1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.Within the text,theinch-pound units are shown in brackets.The values stated ineach system are not exact equivalents;therefore,each systemmust be used independently of the other.Combining valuesfrom the two systems may result in nonconformance with thespecification.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A775/A775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Rein-forcing BarsB117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusD374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insu-lation(Withdrawn 2013)3D2967 Test Method for Corner Coverage of Powder Coat-ingsE177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias inASTM Test MethodsE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test MethodG20 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coat-ings2.2 Federal Highway Administration ReportFHWA-RD-74-18 Nonmetallic Coatings for Concrete Rein-forcing Bars43.Coating Repair Materials3.1 The patching or repair material shall be compatible withthe coating,inert in concrete,and feasible for repairs at theapplicator,fabricator,or in the field.This material shall beapproved in accordance with Annex A2 of SpecificationA775/A775M prior to use.3.2 The manufacturer shall specify the method of metalsurface preparation,and the patching application procedures tobe used in the field.4.Handling and Identification4.1 Coated bars shall be transported and handled with care.All systems for handling coated bars shall have padded contactareas.All bundling bands shall be padded,or suitable bandingshall be used to prevent damage to the coating.All bundles ofcoated bars shall be lifted with a strong back,spreader bar,multiple supports,or a platform bridge to prevent bar-to-barabrasion from sags in the bundles.The bars or bundles shall notbe dropped or dragged.4.2 The identification(including heat number,mill testresults,date and type of coating system used,etc.)of allreinforcing bars shall be maintained throughout the coating andfabrication processes to the point of shipment.5.Fabrication of Steel Reinforcing Bars After Coating5.1 The steel reinforcing bars to be fabricated after applica-tion of the coating shall meet the requirements of this specifi-cation.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 onBridges and Structures.Current edition approved Aug.1,2015.Published August 2015.Originallyapproved in 1981.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3963/D3963M 01(2007).DOI:10.1520/D3963_D3963M-15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from National Technical Information Service(NTIS),5285 PortRoyal Rd.,Springfield,VA 22161,http:/www.ntis.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2 Handling and storage of coated bars at the fabricatorsfacility shall meet the requirements of Section 4 and 6.3.5.3 Drive rolls on shear beds,and back-up barrels onbenders shall be protected with a suitable covering to minimizedamage during the fabrication process.6.Storage,Handling and Placement at the Jobsite6.1 The finished,installed coated steel reinforcing bars to beused in the construction shall meet the requirements of thisspecification.6.2 All systems for handling the coated bars at the jobsiteshall have padded contact areas.Coated bars or bundles shallnot be dropped or dragged.6.3 Coated steel reinforcing bars shall be off-loaded as closeas possible to their points of plac