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📘 What Is the IS Code for Rebar Couplers?

In India, mechanical splicing of reinforcement bars using couplers is governed by:

✅ IS 16172 : 2014

“Mechanical Splices for Reinforcing Bars — Specification”

This Indian Standard is issued by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and is the primary governing code for rebar couplers used in RCC construction.

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🏗️ Why IS 16172 Is Important

IS 16172 ensures that rebar coupler joints:

✔ Achieve at least 100% tensile strength of the parent rebar
✔ Perform safely under static and dynamic loads
✔ Are suitable for seismic and critical structures
✔ Replace traditional lap splicing reliably

👉 Most government and PSU projects mandate compliance with IS 16172.

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🔍 Key Requirements of IS 16172

🔩 1. Strength Criteria

• Coupler joint strength must be ≥ characteristic tensile strength of the rebar

• Failure should occur in the rebar, not in the coupler

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🧪 2. Testing Requirements

IS 16172 specifies mandatory tests such as:

🧪 Tensile strength test
🧪 Slip test
🧪 Fatigue test (for cyclic loading, if specified)
🧪 Dimensional and visual inspection

All tests must be carried out at NABL-accredited laboratories.

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⚙️ 3. Types of Couplers Covered

IS 16172 applies to:

✔ Parallel threaded couplers
✔ Taper threaded couplers
✔ Positional couplers
✔ Transition (reducer) couplers

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📏 4. Bar Sizes & Grades

• Applicable to commonly used Fe 415, Fe 500, Fe 500D, Fe 550

• Covers standard bar diameters used in Indian construction

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🏛️ Acceptance in Government Projects

IS 16172 is referenced or accepted by:

🏢 CPWD
🏗️ State PWDs
🌉 NHAI
🚇 Metro Rail Corporations
🚆 Indian Railways
⚡ PSU & industrial projects

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📚 Other IS Codes Related to Rebar & Couplers

IS Code	Description
IS 1786	High strength deformed steel bars (TMT)
IS 456	Plain & reinforced concrete – code of practice
IS 13920	Ductile detailing for seismic design
IS 16172	Mechanical splices (rebar couplers)

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📝 Conclusion

✅ The official IS Code for rebar couplers in India is IS 16172.
Any rebar coupler used in structural construction—especially government, metro, bridge, and seismic projects—must comply with this standard to ensure safety, strength, and approval.

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