How Do TMT Bars Protect Buildings From Natural Disasters
India is experiencing a series of natural calamities due to global warming, deforestation, and climatic changes. Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa barely escape the aftermath of monsoons, heavy winds, and retreating monsoons. The construction industry is equipped with technology that minimizes damages.
A new generation of construction materials like steel TMT bars has made earthquake-prone and flood-prone locations safer. Steel TMT bars are especially ductile, thermally resistant, corrosion-resistant, and provide a good grip on concrete. Let’s look at how TMT bars protect buildings from natural disasters.
Ductility
Seismic movements of an increasingly alarming scale can shake structures down to the ground. Steel TMT bars are ductile, which means the core of the TMT bar is soft. It absorbs sudden and abnormal high-energy shocks that protect buildings from collapsing to a great extent. A property that makes steel TMT bars a sought-after construction material.
Corrosion Resistance
Seashore structures or structures near water bodies, like lakes or rivers, are always vulnerable to corrosion due to water seepage. Saltwater corrodes conventional iron rods damaging the foundation and reducing the life of structures. Steel TMT bars undergo a unique anti-corrosive treatment process and are often engineers’ top pick for lasting structures.
Better Grip On Concrete
At VRKP, steel TMT bars have a unique twin ribbed design. When an earthquake strikes, this prevents concrete from sliding over each other and allows the structure to remain intact. Whether used in houses or high-rises, these rebars make them more sturdy.
For safe and good-quality steel TMT bars, reach out to the industry leaders in South India, VRKP Steel Pvt Ltd at https://www.vrkp.in/contact_us.php