The New Generation TATA TISCON TATA TISCON, the new generation high strength ribbed reinforcement bar,

is a product form Tata Steel. It is different from traditional bars in its method of manufacture and consequently, in its combination of properties. Tempcore (TMT) Technology TATA TISCON is produced using the worlds most advanced technology - the Tempcore Process, introduced in India for the first time by Tata Steel under licence form Centre de Rechaerche Metallurgiques (CRM), Belgium inventors of the process. Tempcore bars are being successfully used in most parts of the developed world. The Tempcore Process imparts high strength to the bar using the latest technique of thermo mechanical treatment (TMT) as against cold twisting, which is used to manufacture traditional reinforcing bars. Steel billets are heated in a reheating furnace and rolled through a sequence of rolling stands which progressively reduce the billet to the final size and shape of the reinforcing bar. The Tempcore Process takes over and the bar is subjected to heat treatment in three successive stages. The first stage of Quenching begins when the hot rolled bar leaves the final mill stand and is rapidly quenched by a special water spray system. This converts the surface layer of the bar to a hardened structure called Martensite while the core remains austenitic. The second state of Self Tempering begins when the bar leaves the quenching box with a temperature gradient through its cross section, the temperature of the core being higher than that of the surface. This allows heat to flow from the core to the surface, resulting in tempering of the surface, resulting in tempering of the surface, giving a structure called Tempered Martensite which is strong and tough. The core is still austenitic at this stage. The third stage of Atmospheric cooling takes place on the cooling bed, where the austenitic core is transformed to a ductile ferritepearlite core. Thus, the final structure consists of a combination of strong outer layer of tempered martensite and a ductile core of ferrite-pearlite. This is what gives TATA TISCON its unique combination of strength and ductility.

Superior Product Quality Why is TATA TISCON superior to traditional rebars in the market ? The answer lies in

Tempcore Technology , superior steel quality and the hi-tech Wire Rod mill and Merchant mill where this process has been installed. The steel used to produce TATA TISCON is of superior quality. Tata Steel owns its captive raw material sources, and has to perfect combination of facilities like blast furnace, L. D. and continuous billet casting. The resultant steel is of superior quality containing no harmful residuals. As a result, properties of TATA TISCON are consistent and predictable. TATA TISCON (12 mm dia and below) is produced in a high speed Wire Rod Mill which is the most technologically advanced mill of its kind in India. This mill has a walking hearth furnace, where the unique method of uniform heating, leads to uniform properties in the modern sophisticated No Twist-Block with 10 stands arranged at right angles to one another. This arrangement ensures excellent dimensional tolerance and surface quality free from scratches and other rolling defects. In addition, a fully modernized merchant mill processes billets into TATA TISCON bars of larger sizes (16 mm and above). Product Superiority

High Ductility Elongation 18-25%

No cold twisting No residual stress

Higher and uniform strength Yeild strength 450 N/mm2 (min)* Uniform properties all through due to TMT process.

*(Typical values for 90% of cases) Chemical Composition TATA TISCON bars are produced in Fe 415, IS:1786 grade. However, carbon levels are restricted to much lower tahn the specification, which results in excellent ductibility, high bendability and superior weldability. Chemistry Carbon Carbon equivalent (C+Mn/6) Sulphur Phosphorous S&P Nitrogen Unit IS : 1786 Fe 415 % % 0.30**max TATA TISCON 0.17-0.24 0.38max

% % %

0.060max 0.060max 0.110max

0.050max 0.045 0.090max 100max

ppm -

*(Typical Values for 90% of heats)

**(In case of weldable bars the carbon content should be 0.25% max) Mechanical Properties Because of their unique method of manufacture, TATA TISCON bars possess a combination of strength and ductility that is far in excess of the minimum limits specified in the standard is: 1786 in case of yield strength for TATA TISCON, though the standard specifies 415 N/mm2 and designers use this value for design, the typical values are as high as 450 N/mm2. For the same product, the typical value of ductility as measured by elongation is 18%minimum as against the standard value of 14.5% minimum. Undoubtedly, these ductility are a guarantee of higher levels of safety. Mech. Properties Yeild Stress Tensile Stress Elongation Unit IS : 1786 Fe 415
2

TATA TISCON* 450 min 520 min 18 min

N/mm 415 min N/mm 10% over YS % Min 14.5 min

*(Typical Values for 90% of heats) Bond Strength The rib pattern of TATA TISCON bars has been specially designed to ensure that excellent bond strength exists between the bar and the surrounding concrete. The ribs are cut by automated milling machines which produce uniform and concrete ribs. While the specification stipulates that bond strength should be 40% higher than that of Mild Steel plain bars, TATA TISCON has values which are 100-200% higher than those of Mild Steel Bars. Bending The tough outer surface and core of TATA TISCON results in a rebar with excellent values of bendability. The bar can be bent around mandrels much smaller than those specified in IS 1786. This has obvious advantages at construction sites. Weldability TATA TISCON due to its low carbon equivalent, has a weldability which is superior to conventional cold twisted bars. It can be butt-welded or lap-welded using ordinary rutile coated electrodes of matching strength. In manual arc welding no prewarming or post heat treatment is necessary. Corrosion Resistant Characteristics TATA TOSCON is produced by thermo-mechanical treatment and not by cold twisting. Therefore, there are no torsional residual stresses in the bar, which result in superior corrosion resistance characteristics compared to traditional cold twisted bars.

Dimensional Tolerances TATA TISCON is supplied with section weight lower than the nominal and is guaranteed for not more than the nominal and is guaranteed for not more than 1% heavy. Seismic Resistance Properties Studies were conducted on concrete beam column joints reinforced with TATA TISCON to evaluate its performance under repeated reversed loading with inelastic strains as would be encountered during an earthquake. The energy dissipation was found to be almost same for each cycle, indication uniformly maintained ductility till failure. The tests revealed superior seismic resistance properties for TATA TISCON. Advantages of TATA TISCON Though TATA TISCON has identical strength levels as a conventional cold twisted bar, it has two important advantages over a conventional cold twisted bar. These are : High Strength and High Ductility This combination results in added safety of the structure. Superior Bendability The Superior bendability of this bar compared to a conventional cold twisted bar, makes the bar easy to fabricate with. Economies in Steel TATA TISCON is a high strength, new generation rebar with usable yield strengths in excess of that for Fe 415 grade of IS 1786 For example, a typical design of a T beam floor built with TATA TISCON on the basis of either the working stress or limit state method as per IS : 456 1978, results in new generating substantial savings in steel, as compared to a Mild Steel plain bar.

Product Range TATA TISCON bars are available in the following size range: 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, & 40 mm

Standard Sizes and Useful Data Section (mm) 8 10 12 16 20 25 28 32 36 40 Applications TATA TISCON is available for both, residential and project applications. The residential segment is catered through Tata Steels extensive dealer/distributor network and you may contact any of out sales offices for details of the authorised dealer closest to you. For project applications, you are requested to get in touch with any of our sales offices listed alongside. The Mark of a Leader Tata Tiscon is a registered trademark of The Tata Iron & Steel Company Limited. To buy a genuine Tata Tiscon bar, for the Tata Tiscon logo embossed on the bar in its own distinctive style. Also Available Nominal weight (kg/meter) 0.395 0.617 0.888 1.58 2.47 3.85 4.83 6.31 7.99 9.85 Nominal length (Mts/MT approx) 2531 1620 1126 633 405 260 207 159 125 102

TISCON 500 : For extra high strength applications like bridge columns, superstructures, highway bases etc.

TISCON CRS : Corrosion Resistant Steel Rebars for specialized uses.