Steel insights
Reinforcement, bar bending schedules and site practice. 11 articles.
Rebar & Construction Steel
The top 10 construction steel companies in Saudi Arabia for building structures, rebar, mesh, pipes and steel buildings — Mitwalli Steel (MSP) first.
7 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
ASTM A615 Grade 60 reinforcing bar explained: 420 MPa yield, deformation pattern, bend test, markings, A615 vs A706, and use with SASO requirements in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
How to read and prepare a bar bending schedule: bar marks, shape codes, cutting lengths, bend deductions, laps, weights and how a BBS drives cut-and-bend rebar supply.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Compare cut-and-bend rebar supply with cutting and bending on site: labour, waste, accuracy, speed, storage, safety and cost on Saudi construction projects.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Compare epoxy-coated, galvanized and stainless reinforcement for corrosive environments in Saudi Arabia: protection mechanism, handling, standards, cost and when to specify each.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Calculate rebar weight with d²/162.2, from single bars to full slabs, footings and columns, including laps and wastage. Worked examples for Saudi construction projects.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
An overview of reinforcement lap lengths and concrete cover: why they matter, what affects them, typical approaches in codes, and why cover is critical for durability in Saudi conditions.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
What to check when rebar arrives on site: certificates, heat numbers, bar markings, diameter by weight, bundle tags, surface condition, bending and SASO conformity.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Reinforcement bar sizes and weights: kg per metre, kg per 12 m bar, bars per tonne and cross-sectional area for 8–32 mm rebar, with the d²/162 formula.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Is rusty rebar acceptable? How to store reinforcement on Saudi sites, the difference between tight surface rust and loose scale, cleaning, mass loss checks and contamination.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Welded wire mesh (fabric reinforcement) explained: wire sizes, spacing, sheet sizes, standards such as BS 4483 and ASTM A1064, uses in slabs and walls, and installation tips.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
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