In April 2015 when Nepal and its neighbouring country India hit by a shock of severe seismic activity there was a widespread destruction across the area which resulted in heavy destruction. The widespread destruction not only brought more than 6 lakh structures down to the dust, but it also claimed over 9 thousand precious lives in and around Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu.
According to researchers, the lives lost in Indian states are significantly less than Nepal. This is because of the falling of structural debris was much lower on the Indian side. The building collapse rate was lower because most of the buildings in India make use of TMT bar for construction of buildings. This is the reason why using high-grade, earthquake-resistant TMT bars have gained so much importance while building structures. Through this blog let us understand what role do these extraordinary steel bars play in constructions as a earthquake resistant?
Outstanding Seismic Performance
Ductility and elongation are the wo prime properties of the top-class TMT bars which is responsible to retain the structural integrity when natural calamities like earthquake happens. It absorbs the seismic shocks without even breaking, making the structure to stand strong. TMT bar’s inner core is made up of soft flexible material and outer layer is made up of robust surface. Whenever earthquake happens TMT bar’s soft-core allows a slight tilting action, while strong exterior brings the structure back to the original position. The elongation and ductility characteristics ensure a better adjustment to tensile stress, or inelastic strains, during seismic activities and its aftershocks.
What to Consider While Selecting Earthquake Resistant TMT Bars?
The best TMT bars, such as the ones made by Maharashtra based Omsairam Steels & Alloys Pvt.Ltd -a reputed TMT bar manufacturer incorporate mechanical properties like high elongation and strength, which are crucial for determining the bar’s capacity. The reason why UMA 500 TMT Bars deliver in quality lies in its well-planned and efficient production process. Our manufacturing process use the latest Technology to produce the most advanced TMT Bars that are well-suited for India’s earthquake zones. The leading TMT bar manufacturing company in Maharashtra Omsairam Steels & Alloys Pvt.Ltd is all you need to believe in.
How to Know Whether a TMT Bar Is Truly Earthquake-Proof?
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has specified certain grades for TMT bars, such as Fe-600, Fe-550, Fe-500D, FE-500, Fe-415D, and Fe-415. Fe-500 has the proper mix of strength and ductility, which makes it a top pick for constructions in regions that are seismic prone. Some of the regions in India comes under a High Seismic Zone, hence, when it comes to ensuring the safety of your loved ones, choose the right TMT bars for your home. To know more about us visit our website at www.umasteels.com and call us at +91 9822958857 for any enquires.
