Design

Manual
Contents
1 500PLUS REIDBAR Construction Systems 24 Installation of Resin Anchors
3 500PLUS REIDBAR Specifications 25 Rock Anchorage with 500PLUS REIDBAR
4 Anchorage of 500PLUS REIDBAR in Concrete Expansion Anchors
6 500PLUS REIDBAR Constuction Systems 26 Mechanical Soil Anchors
8 Common Questions and Answers 28 Anchoring 500PLUS REIDBAR into
10 Typical 500PLUS REIDBAR Details Existing Concrete
14 500PLUS REIDBAR Swift-Floors 31 500PLUS REIDBAR for Wind Wracing
19 Reidscreed System 32 500PLUS REIDBAR for Tie-down Bars
20 500PLUS REIDBAR Rock and Soil Anchors
22 Transfer of Anchor Loads into the Ground.
23 Anchorage into Rock and Soils with Resins
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500PLUS REIDBAR Systems are

Revolutionising Construction!
OneSteel Reinforcing and Reid Construction Systems have
joined forces to market 500PLUS REIDBAR, a steel
reinforcement coupling system. The 500PLUS REIDBAR
concept enables reinforcing bars to be cut and joined together
at any point like a piping system, simplifying steelfixing and
increasing productivity.
The system is particularly effective when used in areas with a
high reinforcement content, such as column/beam intersections.
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Construction
Systems
An ideal bar could be used in straight lengths: eliminating bends and simplifying transport and
handling.

• can be joined easily at any point end to end.

• develops its ultimate tensile strength with minimum development lengths

• conforms to recognised industry Standards

• is readily available at economical prices.

An ideal 500PLUS REIDBAR may be spliced!

• at any time,

• in any position,

• on every job site across the country

• without special equipment

• without special training

• without special processes

• for an overall cost which is competitive with lap splicing.

500PLUS REIDBAR! Is the ideal rebar. It is a hot rolled, threaded reinforcing bar which is easily
joined at any point.

The System! Comprises a full range of bars and threaded fittings for joining and terminating
500PLUS REIDBAR, which simplify the detailing and fixing of rebar.

The extent of engineering and materials technology and specifications are constantly
changing. To the best of our knowledge the information presented in this manual was correct
at the time of printing, however we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. If
specifications are critical to your project please check with OneSteel Reinforcing or Reid
Construction Systems.
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Specifications
Specifications of 500PLUS REIDBAR.
Table 1.
CODE Nominal Yield Stress* Yield Load* Ultimate Load* Shear Load* Component
Area Rek.l Rm / Re =1.08 0.62Rm Design
Breaking Load
mm2 MPa kN kN kN kN
RB12 113 500 56.5 61.0 37.8 90.4
RBA16 201 500 100.5 108.5 67.3 161.0
RBA20 314 500 157.0 169.6 105.1 251.4
RB25 491 500 245.5 265.1 164.4 392.8
RB32 804 500 402.0 434.2 269.2 643.4

*Characteristic value (Note Characteristic Values are as defined in new draft standard for reinforcing steel. They represent at probability of
95% that 95% of the strength values are above the characteristic values listed above.

500PLUS REIDBAR Features TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

500PLUS REIDBAR are hot rolled,
TEMPCORE®, high strength, fully weldable 500PLUS REIDBAR 500 MPa
rebars with a continuous right hand thread.

500PLUS REIDBAR satisfies the requirements

for reinforcing bars complying with AS1302
(currently under revision). During 2000 it is
proposed that the yield strength of rebars in
the replacement capital standard will increase
to 500MPa. In anticipation of this change
500PLUS REIDBAR is manufactured to meet
the current requirements of Australian capital
standards but with the tensile properties raised
to the proposed new value.

The rugged threads permit rapid coupling and resist damage. 500PLUS REIDBAR is part of a
system using complementary fittings to simplify reinforcement detailing (nuts, threaded inserts,
couplers, grout splices, anchorage plates etc).
A construction system fittings develop the breaking strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR, with
the exception of locknuts.

500PLUS REIDBAR Benefits

● High strength bars which can be substituted for ordinary rebars in all designs.
● Economical to splice at any point along the bar without specialised splicing equipment.
● Offcuts have many other uses, reducing wastage.
● Slip free joints and anchorages.
● Short splice lengths. Splices do not have to be staggered. Reduces bar congestion problems; laps, cogs,
eliminated in heavily reinforced areas. Easily assembled within congested areas of reinforcement. Easy splicing of
full length bars to precast units and sections of in situ concrete eliminates starter bars and holes drilled in
formwork and shutters.
● Ultimate strength development is possible with short embedment depths.
● Improved structural integrity. Ductility can be guaranteed at all column/beam/slab joints.
● Slip around conventional rebar hooks and bends reduces strength development and produces unacceptable
movements and unexpected load transfer to other structural members. 500PLUS REIDBAR systems solve these
problems with slip free anchorage.
TEMPCORE® is a registered trademark used exclusively by OneSteel.

REIDBAR® is a registered trademark used exclusively by OneSteel.

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Anchorage in Concrete
Hooked or bent (cogged) rebars require an embedment depth of approximately 15 bar
diameters if they are to meet concrete design standards and are going to be fully effective as
flexural reinforcement.
This is often not possible in thin structural panels.

Detail 1 Detail 1a
Ldh

Ldh = approx 15db

Ldh<15db
Standard 90° or
180° hook

Standard 90° or 180° hook Common starter detail in a thin panel

where embedment lengths may not
meet code requirements.

500PLUS REIDBAR inserts and footplates overcome the under strength and slip deflection
problems caused by using bent bars, which have insufficient embedment.

Anchorage of 500PLUS REIDBAR into concrete is efficient and simple.

500PLUS REIDBAR is easily anchored using headed reinforcement principles (refer to the
REID STUDRAIL Design Guide for details) by screwing on foot plates or threaded inserts. The
anchoring foot is embedded with sufficient depth to develop the strength of the bar (see table
2 and typical details 2, 4, 5, 13, 19 & 20).

Typical cantilevered footing detail

Detail 2
120mm or 150mm Tilt Panel

RB12 starter bar screwed into

RB12 anchored with foot plate RB12TI insert, typically at 300
in order to develop full panel centres
cantilever at floor level.
(Typically RB12 at 300 centres
extending 3m up panel)

600 x 300 footing with four

D12 longitudinal rebar and
R10 stirrups at 600 centres 2FA170 foot
anchor puddled
into footing at
2m centres.
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Anchorage in Concrete
Minimum embedment depths for threaded inserts & footplate to develop the yield strength or ultimate
Table 2.
limit state load capacity of 500PLUS REIDBAR in concrete of f’c=25MPa and f’c=30MPa.
CODE Characteristic L1 Depth to L1 Depth to Characteristic L2 Depth to L2 Depth to
Develop Yield Develop Yield Ultimate Load Develop Develop
Load f’c=25MPa Load f’c=30MPa Rm / Re=1.08 Ultimate Load Ultimate Load
f’c=25MPa f’c=30MPa
kN mm mm kN mm mm
RB12 56.5 81 76 61.0 85 80
RBA16 100.5 119 112 108.5 125 118
RBA20 157.0 160 151 169.6 169 159
RB25 245.5 216 203 265.1 227 214
RB32 402.0 300 282 434.2 315 297
Note 1: The adoption of embedment depth L2 will ensure that the failure mechanism will be ductile rather than by brittle shear cone pullout.
Note 2: Embedment are calculated by AC1 318 Concrete Capacity Design equation, Technical paper 92-S35 May June 1995.

P=15.5 * L1.5 * f’c0.5 where: P = pullout force N

L = embedment depth mm
f’c = Concrete compressive strength MPa

Depth, Edge and Centre Distance Effects

The design strength of concrete anchoring systems is dependent on many factors.
The five most critical are:

* 1. The compressive strength of the concrete.

2. The depth of embedment of the anchor foot.
* 500PLUS REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full ultimate breaking
strength of 500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at the embedment depth L2 shown in table 2. At
shallower depths the full breaking strength may not be reached and designers should apply the
following reduction factors to ascertain they have sufficient design strength.
Reduction factors for reduced depths. To be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in table 2.
Depth 1L 0.9L 0.8L 0.7L 0.6L
Tensile reduction factor 1.0 0.85 0.71 0.59 0.46
3. The shape of the anchor foot.
500PLUS REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates provide a fully effective anchorage unlike a
hooked bar with the same embedment depth.
4. The proximity to other anchors.
* 500PLUS REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full load capacity of the
500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at centres 6 times the minimum embedment L2 shown in table 2.
At closer spacing the full breaking strength of the bar may not be reached.
For example RB12 bars screwed into RB12TI (threaded inserts) at 300 centres in 25MPa concrete
will still develop the characteristic yield strength (500MPa) of the bar but are unlikely to develop
the full breaking strength of the bar before concrete rupture.
(Bent bars at these centres and embedment depths can be expected to provide significantly less
capacity).
Reduction factors for reduced bar centres to be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in table 2.
* Bar centres 6L 5L 4L 3L 2L
Tensile reduction factor 1.0 0.966 0.866 0.707 0.500
This table applies to a single row of starters. If another row is required within 6L from this row,
refer application to OneSteel Reinforcing Products or Reid Construction Systems.
5. Proximity to edges.
* 500PLUS REIDBAR threaded inserts and footplates will develop the full load capacity of
500PLUS REIDBAR when placed at least 3 times the minimum embedment (Lmm) from the edge
of a concrete component. Closer distances to edges will lead to the following reductions in
tensile capacity.
Reduction factor for reduced edge distances. To be applied to yield and ultimate strength loads in
table 2.
Distance to edge 3L 2L 1L 0.5L
Tensile reduction factor 1.0 0.931 0.710 0.509

* FOR COMBINATION OF FACTORS SIMPLY MULTIPLY TOGETHER.

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Construction Systems
500PLUS REIDBAR Coupler Code - RB C
Bar Overall Hex Thread OD WT
Size Length Length Depth kg
RB12C 90 30 43 22 0.23
RBA16C 102 33 47 30 0.31
RBA20C 116 2x20 60 33 0.46
RB25C 162 50 78 43 1.16
RB32C 210 50 102 55 2.30

500PLUS REIDBAR Nuts Code - RB LN

Bar Lock Nuts * Nut ** Torque Nut*****
***
Size Code Length Code Length Code Length
RB12 RB12LN 20 RB12N 28 RB12TN 40
RBA16 RB16LN 24 RB16N 33 Use
RBA16FP 51
RBA20 RB20LN 25 RB20N 35 Use
RBA20FP 65
RB25 RB25LN 32 RB25N 45 Use
RB25FP 70
RB32 RB32LN 40 RB32N 57 Use RB32FP 95

* 500PLUS REIDBAR Locknuts are designed to load the threads and prevent accidental loosening through vibration.
500PLUS REIDBAR nuts are designed to develop the minimum breaking strength of the bar (1.15 Re).
** 500PLUS REIDBAR Torque Nuts and Foot Plates are designed to exceed the maximum breaking strength of the bar (1.4Re).
***
500PLUS REIDBAR Foot Plate Code - RB FP
Bar Overall Foot OD WT
Size Length OD kg
RB12FP 40 38 22 0.11
RBA16FP 51 50 30 0.22
RBA20FP 65 64 35 0.34
RB25FP 70 80 43 0.60
RB32FP 95 101 55 1.27
The flange nut / foot plate is free running. If used as a foot plate the thread must be
stopped at the flange end or the nut screwed against an end stop to minimise slip.
The flange nut may be used where a torque nut is required for sizes larger than RB12.

500PLUS REIDBAR Threaded Insert Code - RB TI

Bar Overall Thread OD WT
Size Length Depth kg
RB12TI 90 43 22 0.22
RBA16TI 118 47 30 0.45
RBA20TI 147 60 35 0.68
RB25TI 191 78 43 1.29
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Construction Systems
500PLUS REIDBAR Grout Sleeve Code - RB GS
Bar Overall Max Thread Embed WT
Size Length OD Depth Depth kg
RB12GS 190 40 43 120 N/A
RBA16GS 240 50 48 160 1.36
RBA20GS 290 60 60 200 2.27
RB25GS 360 70 78 250 3.67
RB32GS 385 75 102 265 4.4
Light type indicates
Enquire about setting equipment non-availability at time of printing.

Continuing development may alter product

dimensions. Check with RCS if critical to your
application.

Commonly used accessories are available.

These include Plastic Nail Plates, and Bearer
Plates.
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Common Questions and Answers

Q What is the best way of cutting 500PLUS REIDBAR before joining?
With an abrasive cutoff wheel. Sheared ends can sometimes present problems if the cutting tools
A are worn or an excessive burr is present. RB12 can normally be prepared by trimming the ends with
a bolt cutter. Oxy acetylene cutting is a simple and quick way of cutting large bars.

Q What end treatment is required before coupling

If difficulty is encountered because of burring or distortion of the end during cutting or shearing
A then a light dressing with an angle grinder to remove the damage is all that is required. 12mm
500PLUS REIDBAR can be easily cut with bolt cutters and in most cases don’t require further end
treatment for jointing. Larger bars are easily cut on site using a cutting torch. Note: Starting the cut
on the ridge of a 500PLUS REIDBAR thread minimises heat input.

Q Is tightening torque critical in the performance of 500PLUS REIDBAR components?

Provided the bar is screwed tightly against the centre stop, or fully through the component,
A whichever is appropriate, the full breaking strength of the bar will be developed. We recommend
using a 300mm wrench to ensure the bar is fully engaged.

Q Under what circumstances would locknuts be required?

For most splicing and anchoring applications the primary fittings
Detail 3

A1 (connectors, foot plates, inserts, grout sleeves) may be used

without additional nuts or lock nuts. Tests have demonstrated code
compliance to meet the seismic requirement of clause 7. 5. 1. 3 of
NZS 3101:1995 when the components are tested whilst embedded Gauge
in concrete. In order to satisfy the code, the spliced bar must not length
(345mm)
deflect more than 1.1 times the deflection for an equivalent gauge
length of plain bar. Standard 500PLUS REIDBAR splices without
locknuts met the requirement. (A diagram of the test rig is shown in
125 API
detail 3). Locknuts are not required with Grout Sleeves. linepipe x

A2 Nuts, flange nuts and torque nuts

These are used for all designs where the nut is required to develop
250 long

the full breaking strength of the bar e.g. terminations for rock bolts,
ground anchors, hold-down bolts, tensioning applications etc.
A3 Locknuts (thin nuts) Cyclic loading
+ 0.95fy -0.95fy
These are not designed to develop the full bar strength and are Deflections measured at less
used together with a primary fitting to prevent loosening if severe than 1.1 times the gauge length
of an equivalent length of bar.
vibration is expected.
A4 In critical applications (in plastic hinge zones) additional nuts may Diagram of test arrangement
be required to fully transfer load reversals under seismic events. In
this case full strength nuts or torque nuts are used.
Q What testing has been done for 500PLUS REIDBAR?
During the development of 500PLUS REIDBAR extensive tests have been conducted by RCS,
A OneSteel and an independent accredited testing laboratory to ensure that the bars and
components comply with all applicable codes. Tests have included cyclic tension load tests, pullout
tests to check embedment anchorage, slip tests, etc. Contact your local OneSteel RP or RCS Site
for copies of tests concerning your application.

Q Bending and rebending

500PLUS REIDBAR are highly ductile. 500PLUS REIDBAR can be cold bent and rebent around the
A minimum former diameters specified in AS1302 without fracture.
While TEMPCORE® bars have exceptional bendability, it is preferable to avoid rebending if
possible. When steel is bent it strain hardens and loses some of its ductility. Bending and
rebending accelerates the loss of ductility.
It is important that reinforcing steel used in concrete structures remains ductile. This is vital when
the structure could be subjected to seismic loads. The importance of the retention of steel ductility
has been highlighted by recent failures of concrete structures under seismic loads in California,
Kobe and Newcastle.
A very common detail uses bent bars as starters for moment connections. The 500PLUS REIDBAR
system can solve structural connection problems often encountered in thin sections or joints with
thin panels. Refer detail 1a and 2 page 4.
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Common Questions and Answers

Q Can 500PLUS REIDBAR be hot dip galvanised without loss of properties?

A Yes. 500PLUS REIDBAR is a TEMPCORE® bar with stable properties and low silicon content.
This ensures a sound coating with better finish and durability.
(Note: Heavy coatings of galvanising on 500PLUS REIDBAR may prevent components being
fitted. Refer all galvanising applications to RCS or OneSteel Reinforcing).

Q How do I connect one precast concrete element to another using 500PLUS REIDBAR?

A Easily with the 500PLUS REIDBAR grout sleeve. A 500PLUS REIDBAR grout sleeve is cast into
the top of the lower element and a coupler into the bottom of the upper element. This eliminates
the need for any starter bars protruding from the precast elements and which are liable to damage
and to be bent which makes erection difficult. Immediately prior to final placing a starter bar of the
correct length is screwed into the coupler and a special non-shrink grout is poured into the grout
sleeve cup. The units are then brought together into the final position, levelled and propped.

Note: this pre-grout method avoids the necessity for casting-in grout tubes and the need for a
separate grouting operation. (See typical details 14 and 15).

Q What are the minimum cover requirements for 500PLUS REIDBAR and 500PLUS REIDBAR
components.
A1 500PLUS REIDBAR AS3600 code requirements must be observed.
A2
Components The main factors to be considered are Fire and Corrosion. Sufficient protection for
the components should be specified by the designer according to the fire, corrosion and other
serviceability requirements of the application, taking into consideration the relevant codes and the
following notes which provide a guide for designers.

Fire The temperature of the steel reinforcing is affected by the cover of concrete over
the full extent of the embedded bar. The temperature is averaged over the steel
by conduction along its length which acts to quickly dissipate any localised
temperature variations. A minor reduction in the cover in a very localised area (e.g.
at a coupler) would therefore not lead to any significant increase in steel
temperature and no reduction in strength.

Corrosion (1) 12mm (RB12 series) 500PLUS REIDBAR components are made from normal
steels and require the same cover as the bar itself unless galvanised or otherwise
protected.

(2) 500PLUS REIDBAR components in sizes larger than RB12 are manufactured from
specially alloyed, high strength, ductile iron. This corrodes at a much lower rate
than reinforcing steels and does not lead to the spalling and flaking problems
associated with the corrosion of steels in concrete. Cover to these components
can be reduced because of the good corrosion resistance. We would suggest
that cover be maintained to at least 50% of code requirements for reinforcing
steel.
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Typical Details
4. Domestic
RB12LN
Basement DPC Timber
Wall HD PVC tube around
bar if wanting to
bottom
plate
screw in verticals
after laying blocks Typically RB12 at
600 centres

Cavity filled with

17.5 block mix
Header block

RB12NP to
RB12TI at 600 centres support
threaded
insert
(until
concrete
cures)

5. Common RB12LN

Retaining DPC
2~RB12 bars
Wall Footing RB12 at 600 centres (typical)

Cavity filled with 17.5 block mix

RB12NP to support threaded
insert (until concrete cures)

RB12TI at 600 centres

6. Strip Foundation Previous pour Current pour

in Unstable Ground RB____C RB____

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Typical Details
7. Connecting Prefab 8. Pre-cast Column
Column Cages Before Elements
Boxing

RB___C

Group lower stirrups

until cages are Thread in prior to joining on
placed into position site. (alternatively, the
vertical bars could extend
through the column base
and into the grout sleeve,
provided this does not
cause handling problems).
Fill cups with
recommended grout
before placing
RB____GS
Fill cups with
recommended grout RB___GS
before placing

Timber Liner Fillet Strip

9. Threaded Insert to RB___TI
Plastic
plug
Edge of Precast Panel
Steel
panel
mould

RB___NP
Screw or nail to timber liner or
directly to mould

Fillet Strip RB___C RB___

10. Coupling to Edge
of Precast Panel
Steel
panel
mould

RB___NP
Screw through mould
into nail plate
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Typical Details
11. Grout Sleeve to RB___GS
Plastic plug
(Grout tubes
Edge of Precast Panel optional)

Steel
panel
mould

RB___GSP

RR___ RB___

12. Grout Sleeve to Edge

RIGID PVC TUBE
of Rebated Precast Panel RB___GS

STEEL PANEL MOULD

RB___
RB___GSSET

13. Footplate Set Deep in Fillet strip

Edge of Precast Panel Steel panel mould

RB___WN
Used where anchorage depth varies from standard
Threaded Insert Length.
RB___

Rigid PVC tube RB___FP

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Typical Details
14. Horizontal 15. Horizontal
Structural Joint for Two Structural Joint for
Precast Panels Rebated Precast Panels
RB___

RB___ Grout tubes

RB___C

Flood joint with

approved with grout

Flood joint with

approved grout
RB___
Screw start bars into coupling
before lowering into position
(Alternatively, vertical bars
could extend into the grout RB___
sleeve, provided this does not
cause handling problems)

RB___GS

RB___

16. Seismic Floor/Wall Connection Detail

RB12 500PLUS REIDBAR Attachment Hangers Probable movement
@ 600 Ctrs. 2 per section SPS 20 Superplus Bolt when floor pulled
Anchored with RB12 Footplate 2FA170 Swiftlift Stud away from angle
support 25
C DRILL Ø22

6mm FILLET

6mm 306
FILLET
RIGHT
ROUND

C
68
SECTION BB SECTION AA
190

A B
MESH OMITTED FROM THIS VIEW

PART SECTION CC
A B NOTE: THIS DETAIL COULD ALSO BE USED WITH FLAT SLABS AND TEE SECTIONS
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500PLUS REIDBAR Swift-Floors

500PLUS REIDBAR Swiftfloors are a

breakthrough in concrete floor
technology. Swiftfloors are post-
tensioned with 500PLUS REIDBAR
to compensate for concrete
shrinkage and minimise joints. The
technique has been used succefully
on slab-on-grade concrete floors
and industrial pavements.
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Introduction
Whilst it is not possible to entirely eliminate cracking in concrete floors and structures, active reinforcing using post-
tensioning minimises these problems. Traditional (passive) reinforcing methods using bars and mesh rely on the
concrete to crack before the reinforcing begins to work! Designers therefore directed their efforts to controlling the
position of cracks (by jointing, saw cutting, placement of crack inducers etc) and minimisation of the crack widths
by reinforcement density.
These measures are not entirely successful. Most floors suffer random cracking away from joints. The joints and
cracks themselves create durability and maintenance problems and poor floor performance.
Saw cuts are a problem for Tilt-up builders because of the unsightly lines of the saw cuts are imprinted on wall
panels cast on the floor slab. This is totally unacceptable for residential and high quality commercial developments
where finish excellence is mandatory.
Post tensioning in Swiftfloors is designed to overcome the internal concrete stresses which result from the
shrinkage of the concrete and the frictional resistance from the subgrade. These internal stresses lead to drying
shrinkage which is the principle cause of cracking. It is not always possible to completely eliminate other forms of
cracking (or indeed all shrinkage cracking) because cracking results from the interaction of many variables. These
include the floor design; subgrade quality, compaction and finishing; concrete chemistry, placing and finishing
quality; curing; ambient temperatures during and after placement; rate of shrinkage; degree of restraint leading to
curling; level of prestress retained etc.
Minor cracking of less than 0.8mm width and cracks which do not extend through the complete section do not
result in a loss of floor performance or durability in service because aggregate interlock is maintained.

Benefits for Normal Concrete Floor Slabs:

• More durable floors with fewer joints • Easy to construct
• Eliminates saw cuts • Fewer dowelled construction joints and key joints
• Similar cost to conventionally reinforced floors • Produces flat, level floors when combined with
Reid’s patented Reid Screed system

Additional Advantages for Tilt-up Floor Slabs:

• No saw cuts to fill in casting areas
• Eliminates costs for remedial work on wall panels showing saw cut lines
• Speeds construction as panel forming and pouring can be carried out concurrently with floor
stressing (24 hours after concrete pouring)
• Floor slabs are more resistant and less likely to crack with crane outrigger loads
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Design of 500PLUS REIDBAR Swiftfloors

The Swiftfloor design principle uses a low level of post-tension, sufficient to overcome friction force
between the underside of the floor and the subgrade. A friction factor of 0.5 (achieved with two layers
of polythene DPC) has been adopted for most projects. The compression is sufficient to compensate
for shrinkage stresses but low enough to avoid edge blow-out difficulties when used with simple plate
anchorages.
Whilst Swiftfloor are post-tensioned they are not normally designed to bridge sub-grade weaknesses or
to support higher live loads. Standard Swiftfloors should be designed to support the same load as a
conventional concrete floor of the same thickness.
Conventional post-tensioning techniques which induce high compressive stresses in the concrete slab
(typically 1.5 MPa) can be designed to span poor subgrades and also overcome shrinkage problems
but the high forces require special techniques and additional edge reinforcement which makes these
floors expensive and not viable for the average commercial, industrial or residential floor.
For slabs 100-150mm thick, we recommend RB12 bars. These can be stressed to 95% of their
characteristic minimum yield using simple nuts and washers without edge blow-out problems.
The bars are laid in two directions with a maximum spacing of 1m to ensure uniform stress distribution
across the slab.
The maximum length of floor which can be stressed in one direction depends upon the floor thickness,
concrete density, friction on underside of slab, bar spacing and load in the bars.
Design principles
Swiftfloors have been sucessfully designed using a friction factor of f = 0.5 on underside of slab (2
layers of 250um polythene DPC on well compacted and leveled basecourse.

}
Density of concrete Wc = 24kN/m3 Note: higher values than 850 microstrain
concrete shrinkage may be appropriate
Load in bar initial = 53kN (95%fy) in some climates. If so bar spacing in
long term load (after 850 microstrain concrete shrinkage) = 34kN (60%fy) Table A. should be reduced accordingly.

The following is an example of a floor that has been recently built: A 48m x 60m slab 120mm thick was
constructed in a single pour with RB12@ 1.0m centres (2La) in the 48m direction and RB12@ 0.8m
centres (2La) in the 60m direction.
Note: 120mm thick floor slabs larger than 60m would require an infill pour as detailed below at mid slab.
5 METRE MAX.
16_102 CONVENTIONALLY REINFORCED INFILL STRIP
COMPRESSION SEAL 150 THICK POST
IN 25mm x 12mm JOINT
400 16_102
TENSIONED SWIFT FLOOR
WITH RB12 @ 0.8 CENTRES
COMPRESSION SEAL
RB12 BAR WRAPPED IN IN 25mm x 12mm JOINT
TAPE TO PREVENT BOND
WITH CONCRETE

The following table has been calculated using these assumptions to provide the maximum stressing
lengths for RB12 bars in various slab thickness and at different bar spacings.

Table A. Maximum stressing length for RB12 bars at given centres.

Maximum Stressing Length for RB12 (LA)
Floor Slab RB12@0.6m Centres RB12@0.8m Centres RB12@1m Centres
Thickness
100mm 47m 35m 28m
120mm 39m 30m 24m
150mm 31m 23m 19m
175mm 27m 20m 16m
200mm 23m 18m 14m
*NOTE: The maximum stressing lengths (LA) shown in Table A. above can be increased by 78% if RBA16 bars stressed to 85Kn
(85% f’y) are used in place of the RB12 bars at the centres specified.Care must be taken when using 500PLUS REIDBAR sizes
greater than 12mm that the higher post-tensioning loads do not cause any edge ‘break-out’ problem.
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Typical Installation Guidelines for 500PLUS REIDBAR

1 Ensure that the post-tensioned area of the floor slab is isolated from all slab thickenings, footings,
columns, pits etc. which would prevent the slab from sliding when stressed. Redesign where
appropriate using footings cast to the level of the compacted fill and isolated from the floor. Isolation
pours e.g. around columns should be circular where possible to minimise restraint cracking.

2 Compact the subgrade to a smooth finish. Consider using granular fill or fine aggregate which can
be compacted to a better flatness with less risk for disturbance during later placing operations.

3 Trim about 50mm from each end of the 500PLUS REIDBAR saw to remove the crop-end burrs. This
is best achieved using bolt cutters for smaller bars (not a shear) or an abrasive disk or friction saw.

4 Slide the appropriate conduit over each bar leaving approximately 120mm of 500PLUS REIDBAR
exposed at each end.

5 Screw the appropriate 500PLUS REIDBAR fitting to the bar ends and tighten with a spanner or pipe
wrench. Tip: wet the end of the 500PLUS REIDBAR first - this lubricates it, making it easier to fit.

6 Place two layers of 200-250 micron polythene sheeting onto the smooth compacted hardfill over the
full slab area. Lay out the sheathed 500PLUS REIDBARS as close as possible to their final positions.

7 Starting on one side, pass the sheathed bars through the edge formwork leaving sufficient
protruding for subsequent stressing. The protruding length will be 150-400mm depending upon the
jacking method and equipment which should be determined with RCS before commencement.
Join the free end to the next sheathed bar by fitting a coupler and then passing a 400mm length of
8 large diameter conduit over the end. Screw the second bar into the coupler by rotating only the
second bar, holding the coupler to prevent it from turning!

9 Position the large sheath centrally over the coupler and securely tape each end of the large sheath
onto the main (smaller diameter) conduit to prevent ingress of concrete laitance.

10 It is important when assembling long lengths of 500PLUS REIDBAR in this way not to rotate the
previously laid bar otherwise it could unscrew.

11 Pass the last bar through the formwork on the other side and leave sufficient protruding for
connection of the jack (see point 7 previous).

12 With all the bars securely coupled, wire tie the bars at every second intersection. Support on bar
chairs placed at every two metre centres.

13 Pour and finish the floor. As soon as the “bleed” water has left, apply a good quality membrane
curing agent e.g. Reid Seal & Tilt, an alkyd resin or chlorinated rubber material. It is essential to
apply curing agents on large slabs progressively working behind the finishing helicopters to minimise
the risk for plastic shrinkage cracking. The risk for plastic shrinkage cracking increases with high
temperatures and or winds, high water cement ratios in the concrete, thin slabs and long times
between finishing and application of the curing agent. We do not reccommend the use of PVA and
similar water soluble materials for curing. Plastic or steel fibres can provide additional resistance to
plastic shrinkage in difficult circumstances.

14 Experience has shown that if plastic shrinkage cracks occur, they will often close up after stressing.
This is a real advantage of the Swiftfloor over conventional floors. Both floors are equally prone to
plastic cracking but the cracks in normal floors only get wider and bigger because they provide sites
for large concrete shrinkage cracks.

15 Partial stressing (about 25% of the final stress) may be applied when the concrete has hardened
(fc=2MPa approx). This can be useful when severe conditions are encountered (high temperatures,
winds, etc) to arrest any plastic shrinkage crack propagation.

16 Ideally the full stress should be applied as soon as the concrete has sufficient strength to resist edge
compression failure at the anchorages. Experience has shown that under normal curing conditions,
structural grade slabs can be fully stressed after 24 hours when the concrete has reached a
compressive strength of approximately 7MPa.

17 Delay the pouring of infill strips, column blockouts, adjoining footings and structures etc which could
hang up the slab for as long as possible (two weeks preferably) to allow the slab to shrink freely
without early restraint. Infill strips and column blockouts must be permanently isolated from the
stressed slab area.
Whilst single tilt-up panels can be cast on floors successfully, avoid stack casting panels on tilt up
18 slabs immediately after pouring the floor. The additional mass of the stack acts as an anchor and
differential shrinkage between the slab and the panel stack can cause radial floor cracking which
may not be closed by the prestress after panel removal.
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The Following Typical Details Have Been Used with Success in

Swiftfloors
not to exceed LA not to exceed LA
Central Splice Detail ie RB12 @ 1.2m ctrs (LA = 28m for 120 slab)
Diagram illustrates the area of
influence of an individual bar.

not to exceed LA
ie RB12 @ 0.8m ctrs (LA = 42m for 120 slab)
Adopting the principle that the
size of floor that can be poured
at any one time is limited to

not to exceed LA
twice the maximum stressing
length shown in Table A. on
previous page 20.

DETAIL 1. – 500PLUS REIDBAR Unsheathed Coupler RB12C 300mm

The unsheathed coupler

is only used in the
centre of large slabs Sleeve with
where the length of the Ø 15 Reid
slab is greater than LA conduit
and less than 2LA.
Tape ends of tube to prevent ingress of concrete

DETAIL 2. – 500PLUS REIDBAR Sheathed Coupler RB12C

400mm
Sleeve with Ø
The sheathed coupler is 300mm
32 Reid conduit
for all immediate splices
and as a central coupler
Tape ends of tube
when the length of slab to prevent ingress
to be stressed is less of concrete
than LA. Use as central Coupler where L < La and for intermediate splices

EDGE DETAIL – Exposed Edge EDGE DETAIL – Cantilever Wall Type

350mm 400mm
Nominal Block-out
dimensions

Ø 15 Polyethylene tube initially extends beyond

the boxing to protect the Reidbar from concrete.
CS50/65 120mm Cut back after boxing is removed.
barchair @ 2m centres

A Summary: How to Build the Ideal Floor:

• 500PLUS REIDBAR Swiftfloor active reinforcement to reduce • Careful placement, compaction and finishing
joints, saw cuts and shrinkage cracks • Strict attention to curing with high quality membrane forming
• Well desiged slab without restraints, free to slide with post- agents
tension • Application of Swiftfloor stress as soon as possible
• Joints between the slab and other structural elements to isolate • Time allowed for initial shrinkage prior to final finishing with
areas of differential movement infill pours
• Well compacted, smoothly finished subgrade with two layers of • Can be used with Reidscreed chair to produce the perfectly
DPC level floor. (see page 23)
• High quality, low shrinkage concrete with a low water cement ratio
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Reidscreed System
Introduction
Swiftfloor and Reidscreed for Perfectly Level Floors.
Over recent years the design of special use
buildings and the development of high speed
materials handling equipment has led to an
increasing requirement for concrete floors that are
super flat.
The Swiftfloor system on its own improves the
durability of these floor slabs and removes the
need for saw cuts for shrinkage control.
When teamed up with the patented “Reidscreed”
system however it is possible to produce an
economical durable floor that is also perfectly flat.
The Reidscreed system utilises an adjustable heavy
duty disposable
screed support
chair using the
unique
Stair-Lok™
adjustment
mechanism.

Features:
• Can be used with conventionally reinforced
slabs or Swiftfloors.
• Fast and easy to use
• Economical, cost effective
• No special equipment required
• Controls floor flatness and level to +/-2mm
• Variable suface of the sub-base is acceptable
for conventionally reinforced floor slabs
• Safe to use - designed not to puncture DPC
moisture barriers
• Designed for use with 25 or 30mm re-usable
pipe screed rails
• Simple, accurate height adjustment from 115
to 167mm using 25 & 30mm pipe screed rails
• The Stair-Lok™ maintains the set height when
using vibratory screed
• Does not weaken the floor slab, will not corrode

Installation:
1. Measure the width of your screed. The rails are normally placed with approx. 100mm overhang per
side. e.g. for a screed of 4metre length, place the rails 3.8metres apart. The example below
assumes a 4 metre screed.
2. If the boxing is being used as a rail then place the row of R-S chairs at 3.8metres distance from the
boxing. On the second pour the screeded concrete of the first pour can be used instead of a rail.
An overhang of about 500mm of screed is used on the concrete side. Install the next row 3.5metres
from the edge of the last pour. R-S chairs are usually placed at intervals of approximately 1-1.5
metres to minimise the the rail deflection.
3. Insert the rails into the R-S chairs. Establish levels for the rails using a laser or string line. Hold the
rail up to the level with one hand on the cradle support of the R-S chair and turn the base to adjust
the height. When the correct height is found lock the R-S chair by pushing the lug into the Stair-
Lok™. Best results are obtained by setting the rail at each end and then adjusting the R-S chair between
the ends.
4. Some builders prefer to set the base into concrete mortar to prevent movement during concrete pouring.
5. Check to ensure that the rail is stable with the screed placed upon it and that the deflections are within
the required tolerance. Add more R-S chairs if required.
6. Pour the concrete, screed and remove the rail. Finish the slab by floating in the normal way.
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500PLUS REIDBAR
Rock Anchors
500PLUS REIDBAR
Systems are ideal for
Rock and Soil
Anchoring
applications.
A range of chemical
and expansion
anchors enhance the
versatility of the
500PLUS REIDBAR
System.
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Rock and Soil Anchors

Introduction
500PLUS REIDBAR systems are ideal for rock and soil anchoring applications.
500PLUS REIDBAR has closely defined mechanical properties which
provides consistent performance under long term anchor loading.
Unlike strand tendons the solid 500PLUS REIDBAR anchors have no
constructional losses. 500PLUS REIDBAR are supplied in the hot
rolled condition which is effectively stress-free. The high ductility and
smooth, relatively flat rate of strain hardening of 500PLUS REIDBAR,
ensures a high margin of safety against tensile/shear overload in the
case of transverse movements in the rock or soil.
Rock and soil anchors must resist dynamic loads (e.g. traffic wheel
loads). Preloading of the 500PLUS REIDBAR anchors to the full
working load ensures that the load transmitted to the anchorage
medium (rock or soil) is constant. If this is done live loads are not
transmitted to the anchorage medium.

500PLUS REIDBAR Features

• Rolled on coarse thread is insensitive to damage - an important factor on construction sites

• Can be cut and spliced at any point along its length

• Reliable mechanical properties and excellent ductility

• Fully weldable

Benefits of 500PLUS REIDBAR Rock and Soil Anchors

• Simple splicing and installation of anchorage components

• May be tensioned, released and retensioned with ease

• Simplicity in applying the prestress with jacks. torque wrenches or air operated tools

• Recoverable anchors may be removed to simplify later excavations

• The rigidity of the anchors makes them easy to install especially in overhead applications

• High shear bond development. 500PLUS REIDBAR deformations are designed for shear interlock with
concrete. 500PLUS REIDBAR transmit the anchor forces efficiently to the grout body without additional
fittings.

• Standard stock lengths may be stored and cut to suit the application.

• Efficient resin mixing and bond interlock from the thread deformations

• Offcut bars may be used for all standard concrete reinforcement applications in the
construction site whilst small pieces are ideal for formwork, starter bars or hangers in
underground works.
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Anchor Properties & Working Loads

Table 4. Mechanical properties and working loads for grade 500PLUS REIDBAR.

CODE Nominal Characteristic Characteristic Minimum Suggetsed Safety Factor

Diameter Tensile Grade Ultimate Load Yield Load Working Load on Minimum
Yield/Ultimate Rm / Re=1.08 0.95 Rek.l Yield Load
(475 MPa)
mm MPa kN kN kN
RB12 12 500/540 61.0 53.7 38.6 1.39
RBA16 16 500/540 108.5 95.5 68.7 1.39
RBA20 20 500/540 169.6 149.2 107.3 1.39
RB25 25 500/540 265.1 233.2 167.8 1.39
RB32 32 500/540 434.2 381.9 274.7 1.39

Transfer of Anchor Loads into the Ground

Anchorage with Cement Grout
Rock anchors have traditionally been grouted with cement grouts. Bond stresses of more than 3
MPa can be achieved between the cement grout and sound, crack-free rock in ideal conditions.

The load transfer mechanism between the grout and the rock is less certain in fissured rock and it
is advisable to consolidate and seal the cracked rock by pregrouting before installation of the the
500PLUS REIDBAR anchor. The following tables (Tables 5 & 6) give guide values for the load
transfer capacity of various broad classifications of non-cohesive and cohesive soils. A test anchor
should be made to reliably determine the load capacity. The following information is provided for
guidance only. A Geotechnical Engineer should be consulted to determine the appropriate design
Table 5. A guide to working bond strengths between non-cohesive soils and cement grout.

Soil types Condition Bond Strength

MPa
Sandy gravels Very dense 0.38
Dense 0.30
Medium dense 0.20
Medium coarse sands with gravel Very dense 0.25
Dense 0.20
Medium dense 0.17
Fine to medium sands Dense 0.19
Medium dense 0.11

Table 6. A guide to working adhesive strengths between cohesive soils and cement grout.
Clay Field Test Unconfined Typical Working
Condition Compressive Undrained *Strength ** Working
Strength
Strength (qu) Shear Strength Adhesion Adhesion
kPa (Cu) kPa Short Term Long Term
(kPa) (kPa)
Very soft Exudes between fingers
when squeezed in fist 10 5 1 2
Soft Easily penetrated by thumb 18 9 2 4
Medium Difficult to penetrate
strength with thumb 40 20 4 8
Firm Easily indented with thumb nail 75 37 7 14
Stiff Readily indented with thumb nail 150 75 15 30
Hard Difficult to indent with thumb nail 300 150 30 60
* Working strength short term based on 0.5Cu/2.5 as the drilling operation causes temporary remoulding of the clay at the edge of the bore hole.
** Working strength long term based on Cu/2.5
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In weaker soils anchor retention can be improved by double grouting

REIDS 4 TO 1 SOIL ANCHORS
FIRST GROUT NOM 10 bar.
THEN WATER FLUSH
CENTRE P.V.C. AND
LEAVE UNTIL PARTIALLY
CURED.

SECOND GROUT NOM 70 bar.

WHICH FRACTURES THE
FIRST GROUT AND
FORCES GROUT OUT
INTO THE
SURROUNDING
GROUND AT THE LOWER
END OF THE HOLE,
GREATLY IMPROVING
BOND STRENGTHS.
SUITABLE FOR USE EITHER
HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY.
GREAT AS A MICRO PILE.

RCS STANDARD GROUTED ANCHOR

To position bar centrally in drilled holes a Bar Centraliser is used.
SUITABLE FOR USE NOM. 1.5 METRES NOM. 0.5 METRES
EITHER HORIZONTALLY
OR VERTICALLY.
THIS PRODUCT SUITS A
NOMINAL HOLE
DIAMETER OF 100mm.

Anchorage Into Rock and Soils with Resins

A more recent development for securing rock bolts, tie backs or rock dowels is to use resin to bond the
500PLUS REIDBAR over part or all of the 500PLUS REIDBAR length. Very fast installation can be
achieved using resin anchors.
Each bore hole must be cleaned out with air or water after drilling and before the resin cartridge is installed.
Table 7 shows the correct cartridge to be used for each 500PLUS REIDBAR size and bore hole diameter. Failure
to use the correct diameters may result in inadequate mixing of the two part resin and reduced final bond strength.
Optimum performance of the 500PLUS REIDBAR anchor is achieved when the applied preload from final
stressing exceeds the maximum applied working load of the anchor. In certain applications prestress is not
required and the anchors may be proof loaded to ensure integrity according to the design requirement.
Stressing of 500PLUS REIDBAR is simple with either:
1) a centre hole hydraulic jack or
2) a large torque wrench or air wrench.
The anchorage length can be determined from the following table according to the calculated anchor load
determined from site conditions and design requirements.
Table 7. Bond lengths for 500PLUS REIDBAR resin anchors in mm. Bold lettering denotes sizes available at time of printing

CODE Bore Hole Resin 90MPa 50MPa 14MPa 5MPa

Diameter Cartridge Granite Limestone Sandstone Mudstone
mm
RBA12 Not normally applicable
RBA16 25 RS24G7330 225 300 550 850
RBA20 27 RS24G7330 250 375 700 1120
RB25 32 RS29G7450 300 450 910 1500
RB32 40 RS36G7500 400 575 1175 1950
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Table 8. Number of resin cartridges per bore hole.
CODE Bore Hole Resin 90MPa 50MPa 14MPa 5MPa
Diameter Cartridge Granite Limestone Sandstone Mudstone
mm
RBA12 Not normally applicable
RBA16 25 RS24G7330 1 1 2 3
RBA20 27 RS24G7330 1 1 2 3
RB25 32 RS29G7450 1 1 2 3
RB32 40 RS36G7500 1 1 2 3

Note :The above resin usage does not include a waste allowance for over-drilling. Site trials should be
conducted to confirm resin requirements.

Installation of Resin Anchors

Drill and Clean Hole
Drill a hole with diameter in accordance with Table 7. For hole depths greater than 4.5 metres, it
may be necessary to drill a larger hole initially and reduce to the correct bore diameter in the deeper
region. Remove all debris from drilled hole. Flush clean with compressed air.
Insert Resin Cartridge
Insert the required number of resin cartridges into the hole and carefully push them to the end.
Plastic spacers are available to keep the 500PLUS REIDBAR central. If full resin encapsulation is required,
use
the Duo-speed cartridge system which has a fast setting resin at the leading end and slower setting
resin at the tail end which sets after pre-stress has been applied.
Insert Reidbar
Spin the 500PLUS REIDBAR anticlockwise
for right hand threaded bar and clockwise Detail 22
for left hand threaded bar. Use an electric or
RB___
air drill spinning at a minimum 100 RPM.
With the bar spinning, push the bar through
the cartridges until the bar reaches the base
of the hole. Spin for a further ten (10) Max 10°
seconds or shorter time if the torque on the
drill becomes excessive. The total spinning
time should not exceed twenty (20) seconds.
Assemble End Hardware RB___FP
If the 500PLUS REIDBAR is not
perpendicular to the bearing face use
Reid taper washers
wedge washers to provide a uniform
bearing between the flange nut and the
bearer plate. (Detail 22). Reid Flat Base Plate
For deflections up to 20° an alternative
arrangement using a special bearer plate
and cone washer is used. (Detail 23). Detail 23
A bearer plate is not required when the RB___
Flange Nut bears directly onto concrete with Max 20°
a compressive strength greater than 25MPa.
A bearer plate must be used when bearing
onto low strength concrete, timber or
natural soil or rock.

Apply Pre-stress Load RB___LN

A pre-stress or clamping load can be
applied to the anchor once the resin has
cured. Curing time varies according to RB___CW
temperature and type of resin but total pre-
stress can normally be applied after five (5) RB___BP
minutes. Pre-stress is applied with a
hydraulic jack, torque wrench or air
wrench.
Tension/torque relationships for 500PLUS REIDBAR Anchors are not consistent due to the wide range of
variables there is no reliable relationship between the tightening torque and induced load for any threaded system.
Where tensions must be preset use a calibrated jack.
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Rock Anchorage with Expansion Anchors

These anchors are particularly useful in wet conditions where running water makes the placement
of cement or resin grouts difficult. They are also particularly useful as temporary rock anchors in
pilot tunnels, as the 500PLUS REIDBAR can be simply screwed out of the Expansion Anchor and
removed prior to subsequent excavation.

For rock bolts in hard, fissure free rock, 500PLUS REIDBAR Expansion Anchors can be used.

In hard rock the yield capacity of 500PLUS REIDBAR can be reached with Expansion Anchors.

Table 9. Bore hole diameters. Hole diameters are critical for correct anchor performance.

Code Bore Hole Diameter Expansion Anchor

RBA16 40 RB16EA
RBA20 45 RB20EA
RB25 50 RB25EA
RB32 64 RB32EA

Installation
1 Screw the 500PLUS REIDBAR Expansion Anchor onto the end of the 500PLUS REIDBAR until the
bar end contacts the spring and starts to expand the shields.

2 With the expansion shields providing slight friction against the top & bottom of the bore hole wall,
carefully push the whole assembly to the bottom of the bore hole.

3 For deep bore holes special 500PLUS REIDBAR Threaded Couplers can be used to join shorter
lengths of 500PLUS REIDBAR as the assembly is being installed.

4 If cement grout protection is being provided, a plastic tube can be slid over the unbonded length
of 500PLUS REIDBAR and the gap between the bore hole wall and the plastic tube filled with grout.

5 Position the bearer plate, domed washer (if used) and flange nut and apply stressing load with
either:

A centre hole hydraulic jack.

A large torque wrench or air wrench.

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Mechanical Soil Anchorage Systems

There are many ways 500PLUS REIDBAR can be used in soft soils. One of the most popular and cost
effective methods is to use 500PLUS REIDBAR in conjunction with a proprietary soil anchor head.
The following system using Ancor-Loc Manta Ray heads is a fully engineered system that allows
anchors to be proof loaded to the required capacity. eg. Where an engineer requires a working load of
around 40kN, installers ‘insert and set’ the anchor at a loading of 80kN to give a 2:1 safety factor.
Refer Proof Loading Chart - kN.
Greater loadings can be achieved with multiple anchors. (see grouted 500PLUS REIDBAR page 26)

ANCHOR TYPES FOR SPECIFIC SOILS

There are six Ancor-Loc Anchors to handle a wide range of soil types, from light to super
heavy duty holding capacitys. Refer holding capacity chart for loading capabilities.

MR-SR For loose/wet soils MR-1 For average/normal soils MR-2 For dense hard silts and clays
(Fill swamp/marsh) (clays/Firm sands/Dense Gravels)

MR-3 For dense soils/hard silt and clays MR-4 For clays/Firm sands/Dense Gravels) MR-88 For dense hard silts and clays

Made from galvanised ductile iron they are driven with a removable drive steel and can be proof loaded to
your required loading capacity.

The anchors can be readily driven into most soil types without disturbing or displacement. In harder
ground a pilot hole may need to be augered but this does not affect the holding capacity.
The anchors are driven with conventional hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Once driven to the
required depth, the 500PLUS REIDBAR attached to the anchor is pulled to rotate the anchor into
undisturbed soil - like a toggle bolt and actually compacts the soil around itself. The anchor is
pulled upon to reach the holding capacity required. This is measured by gauge and each anchor is
immediately proof loaded to the exact capacity required.
The following data courtesy of Ancor-Loc N.Z.
RECOMMENDED PROOF LOADING CHART - kN (Working Load is generally 50% of proof load)
Common Soil-Type Standard Penetration test MR-88 with MR-4 with MR-3 with MR-2 with MR-1 with MR-SR with
Description Blows/300mm (ASTM-D1586) RB12 Reidbar RB12 Reidbar RBA16 Reidbar RBA20 Reidbar RBA20 Reidbar RBA20 Reidbar
kN kN kN kN kN kN

Sound Hard Rock N.A. 22 36 44 88 88 88

Un-weathered (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3,5) (1,3,5)
Very Dense and/or 60 - 100+ 22 36 44 88 88 88
Cemented Sands; (2,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3,5) (1,3,5)
Course Gravel & Cobbles
Dense Fine Sand; 45 - 60 22 36 44 79-88 88 88
Very hard Silts (2,3) (2,3) (2,3) (2,3) (1,3,5) (1,3,5)
and Clays
Dense Clays, Sands 35 - 50 18-22 24-36 44 66-79 88 88
and Gravel; Hard Silts (2,3) (4) (3) (4) (2,3) (2,3,5)
and Clays
Medium Dense 24 - 40 13-18 20-24 44 53-66 79-88 88
Sandy Gravel; Very Stiff to (4) (4) (3,4) (4) (3,4) (2,3)
Hard Silts and Clays
Medium Dense Coarse & 14 - 25 9-13 15-20 31-40 40-53 66-88 79-88
Sandy Gravel; Stiff to Very (4) (4) (4) (4) (3,4) (3,4)
Stiff Silts and Clays
Loose to Medium, Dense 7 - 14 7-11 11-18 22-36 31-44 44-66 62-79
Fine to Coarse Sand, Firm (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)
to Stiff Clays and Silts
Loose fine Sand; 4-8 4-7 7-11 13-22 22-36 37-53 40-62
Alluvium; Soft-Firm Clays (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6)
Varied Clays and Fill
Peat, Organic Silts; 0-5 0.9-4 1.3-7 3.5-13 9-22 13-37 18-53
Inundates Silts Fly Ash (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6) (4,6)
LEGEND
1 = Drilled Hole Required to Install 3 = Holding Capacity limited by structural rating 5 = Not recommended in these soils
2 = Instalation may be difficult, pilot hole may of Anchors 6 = Wide variation in soil properties reduces prediction
be required 4 = Holding Capacity limited by soil failure accuracy. Pre-construction feild test recommended
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INSTALLATION
This is carried out on-site by certified installers using manual or mechanised methods depending
on site accessability and conditions. Contact RCS for further details on your nearest installer.

RBLN
TYPICAL SET UP USING 20 FSW
LOCK NUT
500PLUS REIDBAR & Ancor-Loc FLAT WASHER
500PLUS REIDBAR and Ancor-Loc RBA16/20
BAR RBC
offer the complete anchoring
CENTRALISER COUPLER
system, using hot-dipped
galvanised, epoxy coated or
stainless steel components.

500PLUS REIDBAR
RB12 RBA16 RBA20
refer chart for correct match

RB20 - UNC8 RBWN

Adaptor coupling WING NUT
RBC ANCOR-LOC
COUPLER EYE THIMBLE

RCBP
ANCOR-LOC MANTA RAY CONE WASHER & BEARER PLATE

A FULLY ENGINEERED SYSTEM

1. Thread 500PLUS REIDBAR 2. Insert drive steel into anchor. 3. Position anchor at proper
into coupling. location and angle.

4. Drive anchor to proper depth. 5. Remove drive steel. 6. Use load locker to proof anchor
into load lock position.

INCREASED HOLDING USING GROUTED 500PLUS REIDBAR

Ancor-Loc Anchors can have their holding capacity increased, by first augering a hole, and after
positioning the anchor at the required depth and proof loading, grout can be pumped around the
500PLUS REIDBAR connecting rod, greatly increasing the holding capacity and adding to the
longevity of the total anchor.
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Anchoring into Existing Concrete

There are several methods available to anchor 500PLUS REIDBAR into rock, concrete or other
homogenous substrates. Starter bars are frequently located in critical stress zones and
consequently the following tables are based on the NZ 3101:1995 requirement that bars in these
zones develop the full breaking strength of the bar at the interface of the new and old concrete.
(This exceeds the less stringent requirements of AS3600 which suggests 1.1fy).

If starter bars are not in a critical stress zone, i.e. floor topping starters which will act
mainly in shear, the hole depths and amount of resins can be reduced.

As a general rule, RCS epoxy and polyester injection systems as well as standard glass phials
can be expected to develop a 14MPa adhesion between the resin plug and a good quality
30MPa concrete substrate. Hammer-in glass capsules can be expected to provide approximately
12MPa adhesion.

Expansive grouts will only provide an adhesion of approximately 3MPa and consequently require
deeper embedment depths or undercut holes if full breaking strength of the 500PLUS REIDBAR is
to be reached.

There are several

methods available to
anchor 500PLUS
REIDBAR into existing
stone or concrete:

Method 1 -
Using Selfix Capsules
Description
Selfix Capsules will
anchor 500PLUS
REIDBAR starter bars into
rock, concrete or other
homogeneous substrates.
The capsule contains a
measured volume of resin
with the correct quantity of activator. The two components are separately contained within a
‘sausage-like’ soft plastic, laminated skin. The resin component is the major part and the
activator is seen as a contrasting stripe along the length of the capsule.
Capsules are used by inserting the recommended capsule into a predrilled hole. The 500PLUS
REIDBAR starter bar is then mechanically rotated through the capsule. The 500PLUS REIDBAR
ruptures the skin and the rotation of the bar mixes the two components.
Directions for Use
1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling
equipment, e.g. RCS Multi-shank Carbide Drills.
2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique
such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from RCS. Compressed air or clean water is also
commonly used.
Table 10. Selection chart. Method 2 - Using Reid 'Hammer In' Capsules
Bar Size Hole Capsule Capsules Capsule *Rec Hole Set Time
Diameter Diameter per Hole Length mm Depth mm 5°C 25°C
RBA16 20 16 2 100 250 6min 2min
RBA20 25 22 2 100 250 6min 2min
RB25 32 28 2 150 350 6min 2min

*Recommended hole depths can be halved and capsule numbers reduced to one capsule per hole if starter bars
are located in non-critical stress zones.
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Anchoring into Existing Concrete

3. Once the hole is prepared insert the correct capsule (or capsules).

4. Attach the starter bar to a suitable anti-clockwise rotary drill by means of a RCS Spindapter™
which is available from RCS. Commence rotating the bar progressively through the capsule until
the bottom of the hole is reached. Bar rotation should be between 150-250 revolutions per
minute. Once at the bottom of the hole continue to rotate the bar for a further two seconds.
Quickly detach the drill from the adapter and leave the resin to set.
5. Once the setting time of the capsule/s is elapsed bar connectors, plates or fixtures can be attached.

Method 2 -
Using RCS 'Hammer In'
Capsules

Description
RCS 'Hammer In' Capsules
will anchor 500PLUS
REIDBAR into rock,
concrete or other
homogeneous substrates.
Because of the unique
design of the glass
capsules the 500PLUS
REIDBAR can be simply
hammered into the drilled
hole in the substrate without
any spinning of the bar, eliminating the need for starter bars.

The glass capsule contains a measure of resin and hardener with the hardener arranged in such
a way that mixing will occur without the need to spin the bar.

Directions for Use

1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling
equipment, e.g. RCS Multi-shank Carbide Drills.
2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique
such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from RCS. Compressed air or clean water is also
commonly used.
3. Once the hole is prepared insert the correct capsule (or capsules).
4. Hammer the end of the 500PLUS REIDBAR through the glass capsule until the bar reaches the
bottom of the hole.

(Caution: Always wear safety glasses when using hammer-in capsules).

Table 11. Capsule details.

500PLUS REIDBAR Hole *Recom. Number of Curing Time
Size Diameter Hole Depth Capsule Capsules @ 20°C

RB12 14 220 HIC12 2 1 hour

RBA16 18 280 HIC16 2 1 hour
*Hole depths can be halved and a single Hammer In Capsule used where the 500PLUS REIDBARS are
located in non-critical stress zones.
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Anchoring into Existing Concrete

Method 3 -
Using RCS Chemical Injection Systems

Description
RCS offer a range of high
strength epoxy and
polyester chemical
injection systems which
will anchor 500PLUS
REIDBAR into rock,
concrete or other
homogeneous substrates.

All of these systems

utilize cartridges with
self-mixing nozzles that
automatically mix the
resins and hardeners as
the product is gunned into the drilled hole.

Directions for Use

1. Holes of the correct diameter and depth should be drilled using good quality drilling
equipment, e.g. RCS Multi-shank Carbide Drills.
2. Drilling debris and dust should be thoroughly cleaned from the hole using a suitable technique
such as the stiff nylon bottle brushes available from RCS. Compressed air or clean water is also
commonly used.
3. Once the hole is prepared insert the nozzle of the injection gun into the hole and inject the
resin into the base of the hole.
4. Push the 500PLUS REIDBAR through the mixed resin and hardener until the bar reaches the
bottom of the hole. Rotate the bar four times by hand in an anti-clockwise direction.

Table 12. Resin details.

Swiftchem 3+3 RIC 12 epoxy RIC24 epoxy

Hole *Recom. Curing Time Approx Curing Time Approx Curing Time Approx
Size Dia. Depth @ 20°C Holes @ 20°C Holes @ 20°C Holes
mm Hole mm per Pack per Pack per Pack
RB12 14 130 1 hour 60 2 hours 100 24 hours 100
RBA16 18 180 1 hour 35 2 hours 55 24 hours 55
RBA20 25 200 1 hour 10 2 hours 15 24 hours 15
RB25 30 260 1 hour 6 2 hours 10 24 hours 10
RB32 38 340 1 hour 3 2 hours 5 24 hours 5

*Hole depths can be reduced where the 500PLUS REIDBARS are located in non-critical stress zones.
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500PLUS REIDBAR for Wind

500PLUS REIDBAR is ideal for use as wind bracing in all types of building construction. Because
the bar is threaded along its full length it overcomes the problems of having to prefabricate
conventional tie bars and site weld anchorage cleats to close tolerances.

Example
A tilt-up building wall resits lateral wind/seismic loads by means of a cantilevered footing and an
in-plane truss at roof level.

Detail 24
Use RCS
Liebig anchors

Typical detail at rafter

connection

Detail 25

R=2kN/m

W=0.5kPa

R=2kN/m
Max load in diagonal tie = (24-6) x √152 + 62
15
= 19.4 kN
Use RB12 diagonal tension ties
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500PLUS REIDBAR for Tie-down Bars

500PLUS REIDBAR are ideal for tie-down bars for lightweight masonry, brick, steel framed,
timber framed or solid timber structures.

In extreme wind conditions such as Northern Australia or NZ Alpine regions, 12mm 500PLUS
REIDBAR (RB12) greatly simplifies compliance with building code requirements for cyclone tie-
downs for all types of building construction.

Using 500PLUS REIDBAR designers can simply and economically provide a continuous tie from
the building footing to roof truss that can even be post tensioned to improve the structural
performance of the wall unit.

Post tensioning wall ties can provide many advantages.

• Reduces flexural tensile stress in masonry walls.

• Improves stiffness of wall diaphrams.

• Reduces the likelihood of leakage due to shrinkage cracks in concrete or masonry.

• Reduces deflections in structural elements.

• Reduces thermal movement in solid timber construction systems.

Detail 26

L Bkt
Masonry RB12TN Timber Solid
RB12 bar framing timber
RB12TI