Home Owners of Madhya Pradesh Should Know These 5 Things About TMT Bars

When it comes to constructing individual homes, most homeowners are at the mercy of their construction companies or “thekedars”. With little or no knowledge of the building process, they can only trust the people in-charge blindly.

While this might be fine in many cases where they are working with a reputable individual or company, there are always dishonest elements that might cut corners to increase their margins. In this scenario, it pays to know the basics of the construction process and materials used.

In this article, we will explain some details and features of steel TMT bars/sariyas, which will help you, choose the best steel for constructing your home.

Let’s first start by understanding the manufacturing process – TMT bars are manufactured using the German patented Thermex technology that follows a unique Quenching & Self Tempering (QST) process – this ensures that the outer core is cooled rapidly which makes its hard and strong and the inner core cools slowly leaving it more flexible. This combination of a hard outer body and malleable inner core gives TMT sariyas special features that are considered indispensable for RCC constructions.

1. Earthquake resistant – With higher ductility and elongation, TMT bars are recommended for building in earthquake-prone areas as they can withstand the sideways motion which is responsible for most building collapses during a seismic event. Several parts of Central India fall in the seismic zone III and if you live in these regions than TMT bars are a must for your construction.

2. Corrosion resistance – TMT manufacturing process also makes TMT bars highly rust and corrosion-resistant. Metals like copper, nickel, and chrome are added to the raw material of TMT sariyas to give them enhanced corrosion resistance. This is especially important for construction in regions of high salinity, moisture or exposure to acidic elements.

3. Easy to use on-site – The superior flexibility of TMT bars means that they are easier to weld and bend during the construction process, making them perfect for demanding construction environments or designs.

4. Fire-resistant – TMT bars/sariyas have high thermal stability – ranging from 400 to 600 degrees Celsius. This translates into greater structural integrity during a fire, which will keep the structure standing and avoid cave-ins for a long time.

5. Strength and cost benefits – TMT sariyas are proved to have higher tensile strength and better elongation – this means that you need less steel for your construction. On average, a structure will require 20% less steel if you are using TMT bars – leading to a corresponding reduction in the cost of materials.

For most of us, constructing our home is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we want to do it RIGHT! Having some basic knowledge of materials will enable you to ask the right questions, keep your construction company in check, and ultimately ensure that you get the best home for your investment.

If you are constructing in or around Indore, then do get in touch with 24K Sariya for your steel TMT bars. We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of steel TMT bars produced using the German Thermex technology licensed by HSE Germany.