7 Reasons Why TMT Bars Are Preferred For Construction

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 / 1 April 2022 / 0 Comments

Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars or TMT bars are widely used for different construction projects.
Made from high-strength steel, TMT bars possess several qualities that make them the most preferred material for various construction projects.
Compared to TMT bars that were manufactured previously, new TMT bars are being manufactured with the latest Tempcore technology to upgrade their quality. This technology has rendered the TMT bars super durable.

1.     UNIQUE DESIGN
TMT bars have a special WINGRIP rib design that enhances the quality of the TMT bars.

2.     EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT TMT BAR
TMT bars are earthquake-resistant. These bars have a higher elongation point and they can easily elongate without compromising their actual measurement or quality.
Elongation can be described as a TMT bar’s ability to elongate or deform before it is damaged.
The greater the elongation, the stronger the building!
This quality makes them perfect for being used as a construction material in earthquake-prone areas.
3.     SUPERIOR BENDABILITY
TMT bars have a great degree of elasticity.
The soft ferrite-pearlite core of the TMT bars gives them superior ability to bend.
These bars can be easily bent and moulded into any shape and used for a wide range of constructional purposes.
4.    RESISTANT TO FATIGUE
TMT bars are highly ductile and have a super-strong surface layer.
These properties help TMT bars withstand fatigue for a longer period.
5.     STRONG
TMT bars are available in a number of grades such as FE 415/500/550/600.
These bars are much stronger than conventional steel bars and can give a concrete structure 20% stronger than the one made with the same amount of steel.
6.     CORROSION-RESISTANCE
TMT bars are resistant to corrosion.
During any construction project, TMT bars are exposed to water and moisture for a longer period.
In the case of conventional steel bars, such exposure results in rusting. However, in the case of TMT bars, their anti-corrosive properties extend their lifespan.
This feature also ensures the safety of the structures where TMT bars are used as a construction material.  
7.     WELD-ABILITY
TMT bars have superior weld-ability which helps the architects and designers build innovative and creative structures without affecting the quality of construction.
These unique properties of TMT bars make them a highly popular and widely used construction material.