Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Galvanized reinforcing steel products

This document specifies requirements for hot dip galvanized reinforcing steel in the form of products which meet the requirements of EN 10080 and subjected, where appropriate, to further processing, e.g. bars, bent bars, stirrups, products straightened from coils, products cut from bars, welded structures and any other components fabricated for use in the reinforcement of concrete.
This document does not apply to hot dip galvanized reinforcement for prestressing or components of these reinforcements.

Stahl für die Bewehrung von Beton - Verzinkte Betonstahlerzeugnisse

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an feuerverzinkten Betonstahl in Form von Erzeugnissen nach EN 10080 die, falls zutreffend, zur Weiterverarbeitung bestimmt sind, wie z. B. Stäbe, gebogene Stäbe, Bügel, gerichtete Erzeugnisse aus Ringen, abgelängte Stäbe, Schweißkonstruktionen sowie andere Erzeugnisse, die für die Bewehrung von Beton eingesetzt sind, fest.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für feuerverzinkte Bewehrungen zum Vorspannen oder Bestandteile für diese Bewehrungen.

Aciers pour béton armé - Produits en acier galvanisés pour l'armature du béton

Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux aciers galvanisés par immersion à chaud pour béton armé sous la forme de produits conformes aux exigences de l’EN 10080 et soumis, le cas échéant, à une transformation ultérieure par exemple barres, barres cintrées, étriers, produits redressés à partir de couronnes, produits découpés dans des barres, structures soudées et tous les autres composants fabriqués pour une utilisation dans l'armature du béton.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux armatures de précontrainte galvanisées par immersion à chaud ou aux composants de ces armatures.

Jekla za armiranje betona - Pocinkana jekla za armiranje izdelkov

Ta dokument določa zahteve za vroče pocinkano jeklo za armiranje izdelkov, ki izpolnjuje zahteve standarda EN 10080 in je namenjeno, kjer je primerno, nadaljnji obdelavi, npr. palice, upognjene palice, stremena, izdelki, izravnani iz navitij, izdelki, izrezani iz palic, varjene konstrukcije in vse druge komponente, ki so izdelane za uporabo pri armiranju betona.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za vroče pocinkana jekla za armiranje za prednapetje ali komponente teh ojačitev.

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Overview

SIST EN 10348:2024 – Steel for the reinforcement of concrete – Galvanized reinforcing steel products is an internationally recognized standard that details the requirements for hot dip galvanized steel products used in the reinforcement of concrete. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and aligned with the corresponding EN 10348:2024 European standard, this document covers products that satisfy EN 10080 and are subsequently processed for use in concrete structures. The standard applies to items such as bars, bent bars, stirrups, straightened products from coils, cut products, welded assemblies, and other fabricated components intended for reinforced concrete. It does not apply to hot dip galvanized reinforcement used for prestressing applications.

With galvanization providing enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, SIST EN 10348:2024 aims to promote quality and longevity in reinforced concrete constructions.

Key Topics

SIST EN 10348:2024 addresses essential aspects of galvanized reinforcing steel for concrete applications, including:

  • Material Specifications: Defines requirements for reinforcing steel, zinc coatings, and repair materials, referencing EN 10080 and EN ISO 1461.
  • Product Forms: Covers a range of processed reinforcing steel products-bars, coils, stirrups, welded structures-intended for concrete reinforcement.
  • Galvanizing Process: Specifies hot dip galvanizing procedures, coating application, suitable repair methods for damaged areas, and acceptance criteria for coating quality.
  • Dimensions and Tolerances: Establishes how dimensions, mass per metre, and tolerances should be determined and documented.
  • Performance Characteristics: Endorses minimum mass and thickness of zinc coatings, mechanical properties, bond strength, and surface geometry as critical for product acceptance.
  • Sampling & Testing: Provides sampling plans, coating thickness measurement procedures (magnetic and gravimetric), and retest protocols.
  • Labelling & Packaging: Details the required information for product identification and outlines storage and transportation considerations to maintain coating integrity.

Applications

Galvanized reinforcing steel products certified to SIST EN 10348:2024 are widely used in construction projects where extended durability and corrosion resistance are crucial. Typical applications include:

  • Infrastructure: Bridges, tunnels, highways, and marine structures benefit from the enhanced resistance to corrosion offered by hot dip galvanized steel reinforcement.
  • Commercial & Residential Buildings: Reinforced concrete structures-such as foundations, columns, and beams-utilize these products for improved longevity, especially in harsh or moist environments.
  • Civil Engineering Projects: Retaining walls, water treatment facilities, and public infrastructure projects demand quality-assured, durable reinforcement to minimize long-term maintenance.
  • Industrial Facilities: Industrial sites, particularly those exposed to chemicals or aggressive conditions, use galvanized reinforcement for superior protection.

The standard is vital for engineers, builders, specifiers, steel producers, and construction product suppliers needing to meet regulatory, safety, and performance requirements in reinforced concrete.

Related Standards

SIST EN 10348:2024 references and aligns with several key European and international standards to ensure product quality and compatibility, including:

  • EN 10080 – Weldable reinforcing steel for concrete, detailing general requirements for base materials.
  • EN ISO 1461:2022 – Specifications and test methods for hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel.
  • EN ISO 1460 – Gravimetric determination of zinc mass per unit area for metallic coatings.
  • EN ISO 14713-2:2020 – Guidelines for protection against corrosion of iron and steel in structures by hot dip galvanizing.
  • EN ISO 2178 – Magnetic method for measurement of non-magnetic coating thickness on magnetic substrates.
  • EN ISO 15630-1 – Test methods for reinforcing bars, rods, and wire for concrete reinforcement.

Adherence to these standards ensures consistency, safety, and durability in galvanized steel reinforcement for concrete structures across worldwide construction sectors.

Keywords: SIST EN 10348:2024, galvanized reinforcing steel, concrete reinforcement, hot dip galvanizing, steel bar, corrosion resistance, European Standard, EN 10080, EN ISO 1461, zinc coating, civil engineering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 10348:2024 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Galvanized reinforcing steel products". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements for hot dip galvanized reinforcing steel in the form of products which meet the requirements of EN 10080 and subjected, where appropriate, to further processing, e.g. bars, bent bars, stirrups, products straightened from coils, products cut from bars, welded structures and any other components fabricated for use in the reinforcement of concrete. This document does not apply to hot dip galvanized reinforcement for prestressing or components of these reinforcements.

This document specifies requirements for hot dip galvanized reinforcing steel in the form of products which meet the requirements of EN 10080 and subjected, where appropriate, to further processing, e.g. bars, bent bars, stirrups, products straightened from coils, products cut from bars, welded structures and any other components fabricated for use in the reinforcement of concrete. This document does not apply to hot dip galvanized reinforcement for prestressing or components of these reinforcements.

SIST EN 10348:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.15 - Steels for reinforcement of concrete. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 10348:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 1460:2020, SIST EN ISO 15630-1:2019, SIST EN ISO 2178:2016, SIST EN ISO 14713-2:2020, SIST EN 10080:2005, SIST EN ISO 1461:2022, SIST EN ISO 17636-2:2023, SIST EN 14870-4:2023, SIST EN 14870-1:2023, SIST EN ISO 18081:2024, SIST EN ISO 18563-3:2024, SIST EN ISO 13680:2025, SIST EN ISO 10855-1:2025, SIST EN ISO 10855-3:2025, SIST EN ISO 15708-2:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Jekla za armiranje betona - Pocinkana jekla za armiranje izdelkov
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Galvanized reinforcing steel products
Stahl für die Bewehrung von Beton - Verzinkte Betonstahlerzeugnisse
Aciers pour béton armé - Produits en acier galvanisés pour l'armature du béton
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 10348:2024
ICS:
77.140.15 Jekla za armiranje betona Steels for reinforcement of
concrete
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 10348
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.140.15 Supersedes EN 10348-2:2018
English Version
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Galvanized
reinforcing steel products
Aciers pour béton armé - Produits en acier galvanisés Stahl für die Bewehrung von Beton - Verzinkte
pour l'armature du béton Betonstahlerzeugnisse
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 January 2024.

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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists 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 CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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© 2024 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 10348:2024 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Symbols . 5
5 Materials . 6
5.1 Reinforcing steel . 6
5.2 Zinc melt . 6
5.3 Repair material . 6
6 Designation. 6
7 Information to be supplied at the time of enquiry and order . 6
8 Galvanizing . 7
8.1 Coating application . 7
8.2 Renovation . 7
9 Performance characteristics . 7
9.1 Steel mechanical properties . 7
9.2 Dimensions, mass per metre and tolerances . 7
9.3 Bond strength and surface geometry of the galvanized rebar. 7
9.4 Durability . 7
9.5 Finish and appearance . 8
10 Sampling, testing and evaluation of test result . 8
10.1 Sampling and testing . 8
10.1.1 Test unit . 8
10.1.2 Coating thickness . 8
10.1.3 Rib height and indentation depth . 8
10.2 Evaluation of test results . 9
10.2.1 Rib height and indentation depth . 9
10.2.2 Galvanized coating . 9
10.2.3 Retest . 9
11 Test methods . 9
11.1 Rib height and indentation depth . 9
11.2 Coating characteristics .10
11.2.1 Magnetic coating thickness measurement method .10
11.2.2 Gravimetric test method .10
11.2.3 Coating uniformity .11
12 Labelling, packaging, handling, storage, transport.11
European foreword
This document (EN 10348:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 459 “ECISS -
European Committee for Iron and Steel Standardization ”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2024, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 10348-2:2018.
products covered by prEN 10080:2023 (e.g. bars, welded fabrics and lattice girders) not subjected to
further processing as a merging of EN 10348-2:2018 and prEN 10348-1 (part 1 not developed).
In particular, EN 10348:2024 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to
EN 10348-2:2018:
— update of the title and the scope;
— update of definition 3.1 “hot-dip galvanizing”;
— update of definition and numbering:
—  3.2 “reinforcing steel products”,
—  3.3 “galvanized reinforcing steel products”;
— update of Table 1 “List of symbols”;
— update of Table 3 “Specified minimum values of the mass of zinc per unit area and related coating
thickness”;
— update of 10.1.1 “Test unit”.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Through its sub-committee SC 4 “Concrete reinforcing and prestressing steels”, (secretariat: DIN).
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for hot dip galvanized reinforcing steel in the form of products
which meet the requirements of EN 10080 and subjected, where appropriate, to further processing, e.g.
bars, bent bars, stirrups, products straightened from coils, products cut from bars, welded structures and
any other components fabricated for use in the reinforcement of concrete.
This document does not apply to hot dip galvanized reinforcement for prestressing or components of
these reinforcements.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 10080, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Weldable reinforcing steel — General
EN ISO 1460, Metallic coatings — Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrous materials — Gravimetric
determination of the mass per unit area (ISO 1460)
EN ISO 1461:2022, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles — Specifications and
test methods (ISO 1461:2022)
EN ISO 14713-2:2020, Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for the protection against
corrosion of iron and steel in structures — Part 2: Hot dip galvanizing (ISO 14713-2:2019)
EN ISO 2178, Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates — Measurement of coating thickness —
Magnetic method (ISO 2178)
EN ISO 15630-1, Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete — Test methods — Part 1:
Reinforcing bars, rods and wire (ISO 15630-1)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
hot dip galvanizing
formation of a coating of zinc and/or zinc iron alloys on steel products by dipping prepared steel in a zinc
melt
3.2
reinforcing steel products
reinforcing steel in the form of products which meet the requirements of EN 10080 and subjected, where
necessary, to further processing, e.g. bars, bent bars, stirrups, products straightened from coils, products
cut from bars, welded structures and any other components fabricated for use in the reinforcement of
concrete
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