prEN ISO 17660

Welding - Welding of reinforcing steel (ISO/DIS 17660:2003) prEN ISO 17660

Scope

This standard applies to the welding of weldable reinforcing steels and stainless reinforcing steels according to relevant standards or technical qualifications in workshops or on site. It covers also joints between reinforcing steel bars and other steel components such as connection devices, insert anchors including prefabrica-ted assemblies.
This standard does not apply to factory production for welding fabric and lattice girders.
The requirements of this standard only apply for static loaded structures. This standard specifies requirements for materials, design and execution of welded joints, welding personnel, quality requirements, examination and testing.