What are TMT bars?
TMT Bars (Thermo mechanically treated bars) are high-strength reinforcement bars having a tough outer core and a soft inner core. The very first step of the manufacturing process involves passing the steel wires through a rolling mill stand. Builders use the steel bars not only while raising residential buildings but also for commercial spaces, dams, flyovers, stadiums, highways, airports, power plants, etc. Let us have an insight into the benefits of using Thermo mechanically treated bars for any construction project.
Advantages of using TMT Bars
1. High Strength: TMT bars have a higher yield strength and tensile strength than traditional steel bars, which means they can withstand greater stress and load.
2. Suitable for Earthquake-Prone Zones: It is vital to use high-quality Thermo mechanically treated bars because they maintain a perfect balance of strength and flexibility. With the required tensile strength, the bars can hold the structure during any natural disaster and keep it uprooted. The bars, with their delicate internal part and hard outer shell, assist in the stability of the buildings during an accident. Because of this feature, the bars can withstand the dynamic and seismic pressure created by earthquakes. TMT bars’ high ductility resists seismic loads due to their high fatigue resistance.
3. Ductility: These bars have a high degree of flexibility, which means they can bend without breaking, making them more resistant to earthquakes and other natural disasters. TMT steel bars strive to achieve the ideal combination.
4. Corrosion resistance: Corrosion resistant TMT bars manufacturing involves quenching and self-tempering, which gives them a surface layer of tempered martensite, making them more resistant to corrosion.
5. Weldability: Thermo mechanically treated bars have a low carbon content, which makes them easy to weld.
6. Bendability: TMT bars are more flexible and can be bent easily without cracking or breaking, making them more convenient for construction projects.
7. Cost-effective: Thermo mechanically treated bars are more cost-effective than traditional steel bars, as they are more durable and require less maintenance over time.
8. Eco-friendly: Thermo mechanically treated bars manufacturing is eco-friendly compared to traditional bars.
Conclusion
In conclusion, TMT bars are excellent for building stronger and more efficient constructions. Their high flexibility and crack-resistant properties make them ideal for various construction applications. If you want to use TMT bars in your next project, Smit Corporation can provide you with the assistance and support you need.
According to Science Direct Measurement of uncertainties in tensile test properties of Thermo-mechanically Treated (TMT) steel bars
