HRB 500E Seismic Reinforcing Steel Bar 500-600 MPa Yield Strength 10-40mm Diameter
HRB 500E deformed reinforcing steel bar is a micro-alloy, hot-rolled, continuously threaded rebar designed for high seismic applications. This premium steel offers exceptional tensile strength and ductility, making it ideal for demanding structural requirements in seismic zones.
- Certified seismic design compliance with 500E steel specification standards
- Maximum strength development with short embedment depths using foot plates
- Enhanced structural integrity through threaded connector joining system
- Full-strength seismic joints exceeding 500MPa bar capacity
- Eliminates cast-in starter bars for simplified transportation and handling
- Reduces congestion and eliminates need for hooked bars
- Suitable for thin concrete sections including wall panels
- Cost-effective solution reducing labor and material expenses
| Yield Point (MPa) | Tensile Ratio | Uniform Elongation at Max. Load (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 500-600 | 1.15-1.40 | Minimum 10% |
Note: Yield, ratio and elongation limits are characteristic values
Specific mass tolerance for all bar diameters: nominal mass per meter ±4.5%
| Element | C | S | P | CE* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum % | 0.22 | 0.050 | 0.050 | 0.49 |
*CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15
All figures are weight percentage values
| Pack Type | HRB 500E - Plain | HRB 500E Deformed |
|---|---|---|
| 50-bar pack | - | 10-16mm |
| 2-tonne bundle | 10-20mm | 10-40mm |
| Bar Diameter | Available Lengths |
|---|---|
| 10 & 12mm | 6 - 12m (in 1m increments) |
| 16-40mm | 6 - 18m (in 1m increments) |
This reinforcing steel derives its superior strength and ductility through micro-alloying with vanadium additions. HRB 500E grade steel is readily weldable, hot or cold bent, threaded, and galvanized. Test certificates are available for every production batch.
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