EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM

ICS 77.140.65

DRAFT prEN 10138-3

September 2000

English version

Prestressing steels - Part 3: Strand

Armatures de prcontrainte - Partie 3: Torons Spannsthle - Teil 3: Litze

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ECISS/TC 19. If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents
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Scope.......................................................................................................................................4 Normative references.............................................................................................................4 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................5 Designation.............................................................................................................................5 Manufacture ............................................................................................................................6 Requirements .........................................................................................................................8 Evaluation of conformity .......................................................................................................10 Test methods ..........................................................................................................................12 Delivery conditions ................................................................................................................12

Annex A (informative) Note on classes of convenience ................................................................13 Annex B (informative) Note on new higher tensile strand sizes for future development ..........14

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Foreword This Part of this European Standard has been prepared by SC2 'Prestressing steels' of the Technical Committee ECISS/TC 19 'Concrete reinforcing and prestressing steels - Properties, dimensions, tolerances and specific tests' of which the Secretariat is held by BSI. This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M115 given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC). For relationship with the EU Construction Products Directive, see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of Part 1 of this European Standard and by which it becomes a harmonized European Standard. EN 10138 is published in four parts, the other parts being: EN 10138-1, Prestressing steels Part 1: General requirements EN 10138-2, Prestressing steels Part 2: Wire EN 10138-4, Prestressing steels Part 4: Bars All products placed on the market within the European Union and EFTA must be certificated in accordance with annex ZA of Part 1 of this European Standard. In accordance with the common rules of CEN/CENELEC the following member countries are obliged to adopt this standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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Scope

This Part of this European Standard gives specific requirements for high tensile steel wire strand which has been given a stress relieving heat treatment. It is applicable to strands of the following types: a) 3-wire strand; b) indented 3-wire strand; c) 7-wire strand; d) indented 7-wire strand; e) 7-wire compacted strand.
NOTE General requirements are given in Part 1 of this European Standard.

Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this European Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this European Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest editions of the normative document referred to applies. Members of CEN/CENELEC maintain registers of currently valid European Standards.

EN 10016-4, Non-alloy rod for drawing and/or cold rolling Part 4: Specific requirements for rod for special applications EN 10027-1, Designation system for steels Part 1: Steel names, principal symbols EN 10027-2, Designation system for steels Part 2: Steel numbers prEN 10138-1, Prestressing steels Part 1: General requirements CR 10260, Designation system for steel Additional symbols prEN ISO 15630-3, Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete Test methods Part 3: Prestressing steels

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Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this Part of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in prEN 10183-1 and the following apply. 3.1 unit of product product of one coil as delivered to the customer 3.2 test unit units of product coming from one set of coils in the stranding machine

Designation

4.1 For the steel grades covered by this Part of this European Standard the steel names shall be allocated in accordance with EN 10027-1 and CR 10260; the steel numbers shall be allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2. 4.2 The designation shall consist of:

a) the number of this Part of this European Standard; b) the steel name consisting of: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) the letter Y for prestressing steel; the nominal tensile strength in MPa; the letter S for strand; the number 3 or 7 to indicate the number of wires in the strand; where appropriate, the letter G to indicate compacted strand;

c) the nominal diameter of the strand in mm; d) Class A or B; e) where necessary the letter I to indicate indented.

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Example EN 10138-3 Y 1860 S 7 16,0 A

Number of this Part of this European Standard Prestressing steel Nominal tensile strength (MPa) Strand Number of wires Nominal diameter (mm) Class i.e. EN 10138-3-Y1860S7-16,0-A
NOTE The steel number may be used instead of the steel name i.e. EN 10138-3-1.1366-16,0-A.

Manufacture

5.1 General
The strand shall be manufactured from wire produced from wire rod conforming to EN 10016-4 and from steel in accordance with prEN 10138-1:2000, 6.1.

5.2 Stranding process

5.2.1 3-wire strand

The strand shall consist of three wires of the same nominal diameter, spun together in helical form over a theoretical common axis with a lay length of 14 to 22 times the nominal strand diameter. 5.2.2 7-wire strand

The diameter of the straight central wire shall be at least 2,0 % greater than the diameter of the outer helical wires. The latter shall be tightly spun around the centre wire with a lay length of between 14 and 18 times the nominal strand diameter.

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5.2.3

7-wire compacted strand

When stranding and compacting are carried out simultaneously, the straight central wire shall be at least the same diameter as the outer helical wires. The latter shall have a lay length of 14 to 18 times the nominal strand diameter.

5.3 Welds
The normal production lengths may contain welds made in the individual wires before drawing, but shall not contain any welds made during or after drawing.

5.4 Indented strand

The indented wires of 3-wire strand or the indented outer wires of 7-wire strand shall be indented before stranding.
NOTE 1 The centre wire of 7-wire strand is normally plain.

The dimensions of the indentation shall be in accordance with Table 1 and Figure 1 of this Part of this European Standard. One line of indentations shall be at a contrary angle to the others.
NOTE 2 Alternative methods may be used to improve the bond between strand and concrete.

Table 1 Specified indentation Dimensions in mm Nominal strand diameter Nominal depth Depth tolerance Length Pitch

d

12 > 12

A
0,06 0,07 + 0,03 + 0,03

l
3,5 0,5 3,5 0,5

c
5,5 0,5 5,5 0,5

Figure 1 Indentation

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Requirements

6.1 General
Nominal and specified properties shall be in accordance with Tables 2 and 3 in this Part of this European Standard.

6.2 Behaviour during cutting

When the strand is cut, the individual wires either shall not unravel or shall be capable of being repositioned without difficulty.

6.3 Maximum bow height

When a length of 3-wire or 7-wire strand is lying free on a flat surface, the maximum bow height from a base line 1 m in length, measured to the inside of the curve, shall be not greater than 25 mm.

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Table 2 Dimensions and properties of strands

Mass c

Class Permitted deviation on on nominal mass % kN kN 2 2

Steel designation Steel name Steel

Diameter

Number

Nominal a CrossTensile sectional area c strength

d Mm
1960 1860

Rm b f MPa Sn 2 mm M g/m

Specified Characteristic Maximum value of value of maximum force maximum force Fm Fm, max

Characteristic value of 0,1 % proof force d Fp0,1 kN

Y1960S3 Y1860S3

1.1361 1.1360

Y1860S7

1.1366

1860

Y1770S7

1.1365

1770

Y1860S7G Y1820S7G Y1700S7G e Y2160S3

1.1372 1.1371 1.1370

1.1362

Y2060S3 e Y1960S3 e Y2160S7 e Y2060S7 Y1960S7

2

1.1361

1.1368 1.1367

5,2 6,5 6,8 7,5 7,0 9,0 11,0 12,5 13,0 15,2 16,0 15,2 16,0 18,0 12,7 15,2 18,0 5,2 5,2 6,5 6,85 7,0 9,0 1860 1820 1700 2160 2060 1960 2160 2060 1960 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

13,6 21,1 23,4 29,0 30 50 75 93 100 140 150 140 150 200 112 165 223 13,6 13,6 21,1 28,2 30 50

106 165 183 226 234 390 586 726 781 1095 1170 1095 1170 1560 875 1290 1740 106 106 165 220 234 390

26,7 39,2 43,5 54,0 56 93 140 173 186 260 279 248 265 354 209 300 380 29,4 28,0 41,4 60,9 62,0 98

30,5 44,9 49,8 61,7 65 106 160 198 213 298 319 282 302 403 238 342 436 33,7 32,1 47,3 69,7 71,0 112

22,9 33,8 37,4 46,4 48 80 120 149 160 224 240 213 228 304 180 258 327 26,2 24,1 35,6 52,4 53,0 84

The nominal modulus of elasticity may be taken to be 195 GPa (kN/mm ). The nominal tensile strength is calculated from the nominal cross sectional area and the specified characteristic maximum force, rounded to the nearest 10 MPa. c 3 The cross-sectional area is calculated from the nominal mass and a density of 7,81 kg/dm . d The specified characteristic 0.1 % proof force is approximately 86 % of the specified characteristic maximum force. e 3-wire strand and the 7-wire strand of diameter 6,85 mm and 7,0 mm are normally only used for prestressing with direct bond. f 2 1 MPa = 1 N/mm .

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Table 3 Additional requirements for strand

Property Minimum elongation at maximum force ,Agt, with Lo
500 mm Reduction in area at break For initial force corresponding to 70 % Fm 80 % Fm Fatigue load range Fr with upper limit Fup according to 70 % actual max. force Stress corrosion NH4SCN testing with Steel in class A Steel in class B Maximum D-value of deflected tensile test applies to 7-wire strand with a nominal diameter > 12,5 mm and compacted strand only
a b c

Specification

3,5 % Ductile wire breaks visible to the unaided eye

Maximum relaxation at 1 000 h

a,b

2,5 % 4,5 %

a b c c

plain wire indented wire Minimum 2,0 h 1,5 h

b

190 MPa 170 MPa

Median 5h 4h

28 %

For specific applications the relaxation requirement may be varied by agreement between supplier and purchaser. The requirement for 70% Fm is mandatory. Values for 80% Fm may be agreed between supplier and purchaser. 1 MPa = 1 N/mm .
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Evaluation of conformity

7.1 Factory production control

7.1.1 General

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 7.1.1 shall be met.

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7.1.2 7.1.2.1

Sampling and testing of finished products Frequency of sampling and testing

The manufacturer shall sample and test in accordance with Table 4.

Table 4 Frequency of sampling and testing for factory production control of strand Characteristic Sampling plan

Mass per m (Cross sectional area)

Maximum force 0,1 % proof force Reduction in area Elongation at maximum force Indentation depth (only for indented wire strand) Straightness Special properties Frequency specified in prEN 10138-1:2000, 7.1.2.2 1 per test unit

7.1.2.2

Evaluation of test results of a test unit

A test unit shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Part of this European Standard if all the results are greater than or equal to the specified value for the mechanical properties (except maximum value of maximum force) and within the tolerances for the maximum force and the geometrical properties. If this condition is not met, the following procedure shall be applied : 1) when the result for the maximum force or 0,1 % proof force is lower than the specified value, two additional samples shall be taken from two units of product of the same test unit other than the one initially tested. These samples shall be submitted to tensile tests. The mean value of the three individual results shall be calculated. The test unit shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Part of this European Standard if this mean value is greater than or equal to the specified value. Otherwise, the test unit shall be rejected and the manufacturer shall immediately take the measures to rectify the fault.

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2) when results for properties specified by a minimum and/or a maximum value do not conform to the requirements, two additional samples shall be taken from the test unit concerned by each failed result. If the two additional results conform to the requirements, the unit of product shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this Part of this European Standard and no further check is needed. If at least one of the two additional results does not conform to the specifications, the concerned unit of product shall be rejected and all the units of product from the test unit shall be tested for the defective property(ies). All units of product with non conforming results shall be rejected and the manufacturer shall immediately take the measures to rectify the fault. 7.1.2.3 Assessment of long term quality level

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 7.1.2.2 shall be met.

7.2

Initial type testing

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 7.2 shall be met.

7.3

Continuous surveillance

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 7.3 shall be met.

Test methods

The test methods shall be in accordance with prEN ISO 15630-3.

9
9.1

Delivery conditions
Identification

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 9.1 shall be met.

9.2

Delivery documentation

The requirements in prEN 10138-1:2000, 9.2 shall be met.

9.3

Dimensions of unit of product

The dimensions of the unit of product shall be agreed at the time of ordering between the purchaser and the producer consistent with the restrictions in prEN 10138-1:2000, 9.3. The producer shall state the coil dimensions.

9.4

Packaging and handling

The internal diameter of the coil shall be not less than 50 times the strand diameter of 7-wire strand, or 75 times the strand diameter of 3-wire strand.

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Annex A (informative) Note on classes of convenience

Table 2 of this Part of this European Standard gives examples of classes of convenience of products manufactured by various countries within the EU. Other sizes not contained in this table may be offered for approval under the CPD provided that volume manufacture of these sizes already exists within an EU country and the general rules as indicated in notes a to f of Table 2 of this Part of this European Standard are applied. The properties and special properties of these additional sizes or classes of convenience shall be consistent with those required for nominated classes and size ranges in Tables 2 and 3 of this Part of this European Standard.

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Annex B (informative) Note on new higher tensile strand sizes for future development

It is apparent that new higher tensile ranges are currently under development by a number of manufacturers. It is proposed that these may be included as non aligned parts in this Part of this European Standard with the intention of their inclusion as fully integrated parts with full technical approval in future issues of the standard. For formulation of the new product properties the general rules as indicated in notes a to f of Table 2 of this Part of this European Standard are applied. The properties and special properties of these additional new sizes in classes of convenience shall be consistent with the properties required for existing nominated classes and size ranges in Tables 2 and 3 of this Part of this European standard.