EXPERIMENT NO.

3
BEND TEST OF REINFORCING STEEL BARS
Objectives:

To determine the ultimate strength of the reinforcing steel bars when subjected to bending
load.
To examine the reinforcing steel bars physical conditions.

Discussion of Principles:
The bend test is one method for evaluating ductility, but it cannot be considered as a
quantitative means of predicting service performance in bending operations. The severity of the bend
test is primarily a function of the angle of bend and inside diameter to which the specimen is bent,
and of the cross section of the specimen. These conditions are varied according to location and
orientation of the test specimen and the chemical composition, tensile properties, hardness, type and
quality of the steel specified. Method E190 and Test Method E290 may be consulted for methods of
performing the test.
Unless otherwise specified, it shall be permissible to age bend test specimens. The timetemperature cycle employed must be such that the effects of previous processing will not be such that
the effects of previous processing will not be materially changed. It may be accomplished by aging at
room temperature 24 to 48 h, or in shorter time at moderately elevated temperatures by boiling in
water, heating in oil, or in an oven. Bend the test specimen at room temperature to an inside
diameter, as designated by the applicable product specifications, to the extent specified without major
cracking on the outside- of the bent portion. The speed of bending is ordinarily not an important
factor.

*Lifted from American Society for Testing and Materials A370, page 167 Section 14.l-14 3

PROCEDURES
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1.0

Preparation
1.1

Prepare two (2) both plain and deformed round bar specimen approximately 150mm in
length.

1.2

Determine the weight of each specimen.

1.3

Determine the actual cross sectional area of each specimen.

1.4

Determine the average space of lugs.

1.5

Determine the average height of lugs.

1.6

Determine summation of gaps.

Note: For deformed bars only.

2.0

Bending Test refer to Appendix C & D.

3.0

Physical Analysis
3.1

Examine carefully the bent portion for any sign of cracking on the outside bend.
Note: Transverse of longitudinal cracks will appear on the bar after bending test.

APPARATUS
1.

Shimadzu Universal Testing Machine UH-A-C Series

2.

Flexure-bending table apparatus

3.

Flexure-bending punch

4.

Speed Cutter

5.

Steel tapes and Caliper

6.

Weighing scale

7.

Marking device ( Center punch or drawn with ink )

Engineering Materials and Testing Laboratory

Experiment No: 3

BEND TEST OF REINFORCING STEEL BARS

Preliminary Data Sheet
Name: Elento, Marwin Clayton John S.

Date: Oct. 17, 2014

Section: B1

Group No:
Steel Bar Classification

Deformed

Plain

Length of Specimen, (mm)

197 mm

196 mm

Weight of Specimen, (kg)

0.296 kg

0.352 kg

Nominal Diameter, (mm)

15.70 mm

16.46 mm

193..59 mm2

212.79 mm2
________

Nominal Cross-sectional Area, (mm2)

Average Height of lugs, (mm)

1.5 mm
________

Gap of lugs, (mm)

2.09 mm
________

Average Spacing of Lugs, (mm)

Degree of bend, o

10.11 mm
68o

77o

Distance between support, (mm)

140 mm

140 mm

Punch Diameter, (mm)

30 mm

30 mm

17.0109 KN

15.8203 KN

1.34323x106 KPa

1.26472x106 KPa

Bending Load ( Maximum, KN)

Bending Stress, (KPa)
Physical Condition
Remarks
Assisted by:
Vergel S. Rodriguez
ME-UTM ENGINEER

Approved by:
Engr. Ferdinand T. Galera
INSTRUCTOR

References:

1. http://www.metengr.com/Bend.htm
2. http://www.answers.com/search?q=cold-bending
3. http://www.funqa.com/engineering/189-Engineering-4.html

4. http://www.twi.co.uk/technical-knowledge/job-knowledge/bend-testing-073/

MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering Materials and Testing

EXPERIMENT NO. 3
Bend Test of Reinforcing Steel Bars

Elento, Marwin Clayton John S.

MfgE 2
2012140663
ME136P B1
Date of Performance: Oct. 17, 2014
Date of Submission: Oct. 31, 2014

Ferdinand T. Galera, PME

INSTRUCTOR

SCORE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Objective

Discussion of Principles

Flexure Test Setup

Procedures

Apparatus

Set-Up of Apparatus

Data Sheet

Answer to Questions

Sample Computation

Discussion

10

Conclusion

11

References

12