(SCHAUMBURG, IL – January 23, 2019) -- The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announces the release of the Rebar Reference mobile app. It has been designed for use as a ready reference guide for common reinforcing steel data and information.

ASTM standard rebar specifications are provided including sizes, diameters, areas and weights along with typical hook details. Minimum yield and minimum tensile requirements per ASTM are also included. Industry standard bar markings for inch-pound rebar is illustrated for grades 40, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100 (A615), 100 (A1035), and 120.

Links to the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute’s online offerings (Resource Materials, Rebar U, CRSI website) are also incorporated.

“We are excited to launch the Rebar Reference app as a step toward engaging our industry in new and dynamic ways,” stated Danielle Kleinhans, President and CEO of CRSI. “It’s one of the methods we are utilizing to make our resources more accessible and useful.”

Future releases will include steel mill bar marks and sizes, and a field inspection module including information on concrete cover, types of ties, tolerances and lap splices.

The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android devices.

About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Founded in 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a technical institute and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that stands as the authoritative resource for steel reinforced concrete construction. Among the Nation’s oldest trade associations, CRSI offers many industry-trusted technical publications, standards documents, design aids, reference materials and educational opportunities.

CRSI’s members represent over 80% of the U.S. manufacturers, fabricators and placers of steel reinforcing bar and related products with over 600 locations in 49 states, and with over 15,000 employees. Members produce, fabricate and install approximately 9 million ton of reinforcing steel per year using scrap steel in efficient manufacturing operations. It is estimated that the industry impacts over 75,000 people in steel transportation and placement in North America.

The CRSI membership also includes professionals across the country who are involved in the research, design, and construction of steel reinforced concrete. CRSI staff comprises a nationwide region network of industry professionals.