IS 18255 : 2023 Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement - Methods of Test

ICS 71.140.15; 91.080.40

CED 54

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers test methods applicable to fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars for use as straight reinforcement and bent bars used as an anchorage for stirrups in concrete structures. This standard also covers the testing of couplers used for FRP bars.

1.2 This standard does not cover test methods applicable to FRP bars pertaining to prestressing applications.

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed below contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of these standards.

IS No. Title
IS 878 : 2008/ISO 4788 : 2005 Laboratory glassware - Graduated measuring cylinders (second revision)
IS 1608 (Part 1) : 2022/ISO 6892-1 : 2019 Metallic materials - Tensile testing: Part 1 Method of test at room temperature (fifth revision)
IS 1828 (Part 1) : 2022/ISO 7500-1 : 2018 Metallic materials - Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines: Part 1 Tension/compression testing machines - Calibration and verification of the forcemeasuring system (fifth revision)
IS 2967 : 1983 Specification for external micrometer (first revision)
IS 16491 (Part 1) : 2016/ISO 13385-1 : 2011 Geometrical product specifications (GPS) - Dimensional measuring equipment: Part 1 Calipers; design and metrological characteristics