American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) International
Standard Specification for Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Specification For Carbon-Steel Wire And Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain And Deformed, For Concrete
Wire Reinforcement Institute (WRI)
Welded Wire Reinforced Tilt-up Wall Panels
This publication outlines guidelines for using carbon-steel wire and welded wire reinforcement made from hot-rolled rods in concrete reinforcement. This includes specifications for plain (non-deformed or galvanized) and deformed wire, focusing on dimensional requirements and reinforcement types. The specification emphasizes using either inch-pound or SI units independently and clarifies modern terminology, replacing older terms like “welded wire fabric” with “welded wire reinforcement.” Users must ensure adherence to safety, health, and regulatory standards during application.
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Comprehensive Guide for the Specification, Manufacture and Construction Use of Welded Wire Reinforcement
This publication outlines the properties, production, and applications of welded wire reinforcement (WWR), which consists of high-strength cold-worked steel wires welded into grids. It covers product descriptions, material specifications, and recommendations for design and detailing. The guide includes chapters on manufacturing processes such as cold-working and welding, and explores WWR’s use in various concrete applications, including cast-in-place, precast, prestressed, post-tensioned, and tilt-up construction. It also addresses constructibility factors like field welding, bending, splicing, and placing tolerances.
