About the author  ⁄ Steven J. Bongiorno, P.E., S.E.

Steven J. Bongiorno, P.E., S.E., is a consulting structural engineer who provides structural value engineering services to developers, engineers and contractors. He can be reached at Stevenbongiorno@stevenbongiorno.com.

Recent advances in concrete reinforcement technology have led to the availability of high strength (as high as 100 ksi) and large diameter (as large as 3.5 inch diameter) reinforcing bars for concrete structures. These bars are available with thread-like deformation patterns that permit the use of complimentary connection and anchoring hardware, and facilitate prefabrication of large reinforcing cages.

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