Evaluation and acceptance of reinforcements

Sampling of consumable rebars 1-1-6-4: The number and frequency of sampling should be such that the results of the tests performed on them represent the quality of all reinforcements. Each test sample series includes five samples from each manufacturing plant. Samples should have a minimum length of 600 mm with 20 times the nominal diameter (whichever is larger). The frequency of sampling is at least equal to the amount mentioned in paragraphs <> to <>. A- Every five hundred kilonewtons and less, one series. For each diameter of the armature of a series. Each armature category is one series. The samples taken should be selected from a melt or from a batch.