Comparative Evaluation of Induction Furnace Steel Rebars: Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and High-Temperature Corrosion Behavior in Seawater
Azmat Chandio, Iftikhar Ahmed Channa, Ayaz Ali Shah, Tasneem Pervez, Waqas Ahmed, Sarmad Feroze, Muhammad Ali Shar, Abdulaziz Alhazaa, Ali Dad Chandio · 2026
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Azmat Chandio leads a 2026 comparison of steel reinforcing bars from six induction furnace producers. Bars were checked against the ASTM Grade-60 standard for chemistry, structure, hardness, and pulling strength. Hot seawater corrosion tests added a durability angle across a warm temperature range.
Most bars met minimum requirements, yet quality swung widely between makers. The best producer reached high yield and tensile strengths, while the weakest samples fell low on strength and one showed worryingly low stretch before breaking. Martensite rims in some bars explained part of the strength pattern. Impurity levels and case-core structure varied as well. Construction regulators gain evidence that furnace steel needs batch vigilance. Coastal builders should weigh the corrosion findings before trusting any single supplier's certificate alone.
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| CREATOR | Azmat Chandio, Iftikhar Ahmed Channa, Ayaz Ali Shah, Tasneem Pervez, Waqas Ahmed, Sarmad Feroze, Muhammad Ali Shar, Abdulaziz Alhazaa, Ali Dad Chandio |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |