Steel Rebar
| Grade/Alloy | 500W |
| Length | 5', 10', 20' |
| Diameter | 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 45mm, 55mm, 1/2'' |
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FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About Steel Reinforcing Bars (Rebar)
A steel reinforcing bar, commonly called rebar, is a steel bar embedded in concrete to improve its tensile strength. It helps strengthen concrete structures by increasing their stability, durability, and load-bearing capacity.
Manufactured from 500W grade steel, our reinforcing bars provide excellent mechanical strength and are designed to meet the requirements of construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
They are commonly used in foundations, concrete slabs, walls, columns, and many other structures requiring concrete reinforcement.
Concrete has excellent compressive strength but is more vulnerable to tensile forces. Steel reinforcing bars compensate for this weakness by absorbing tensile stresses, improving the strength, stability, and long-term durability of reinforced concrete structures.
The 500W grade refers to reinforcing steel with a minimum yield strength of 500 MPa.
The “W” indicates that the steel is weldable, meaning it is designed to be welded while maintaining its mechanical properties when used in accordance with applicable standards.
The main characteristics of 500W reinforcing steel include:
- High mechanical strength
- Good ductility before failure
- Good weldability
- Suitable for demanding reinforced concrete structures
This grade is widely used in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects.
At Groupe David, steel reinforcing bars are available in several sizes to meet a wide range of construction requirements.
Available specifications include:
- Standard lengths: 5′, 10′, and 20′
- Available diameters: 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, 45 mm, 55 mm, as well as 1/2″
Custom cutting and bending services are also available according to your project plans and specifications.
Factory-cut and bent reinforcing bars help improve efficiency on construction sites.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced preparation time on site
- Faster reinforced concrete installation
- Precise dimensions according to project plans
- Reduced material waste
- Fewer on-site cutting operations, improving safety
- Better workforce organization
With Groupe David’s rebar cutting and bending service, your reinforcing bars arrive ready for installation, manufactured to the required dimensions and bending angles.
Steel reinforcing bars are used in a wide variety of reinforced concrete applications, including:
- Building foundations
- Industrial concrete slabs
- Foundation walls and retaining walls
- Reinforced concrete columns and pillars
- Bridges and overpasses
- Tunnels and underground infrastructure
- Dams and hydraulic structures
- Industrial facilities and utility stations
- Swimming pools, patios, and residential projects
They are essential wherever concrete structures must withstand significant loads and long-term mechanical stresses.
Selecting the right reinforcing bar depends on your project’s structural requirements.
Bar diameter
The required diameter depends on:
- The loads the structure must support
- The concrete structure design
- Engineering plans and specifications
Required length
Standard lengths available include:
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
Custom lengths can also be prepared to meet your project requirements.
Steel preparation
Depending on your project, you can choose between:
- Standard reinforcing bars
- Custom-cut reinforcing bars
- Reinforcing bars bent according to installation drawings
Our team can help you select the formats best suited to your project.
Yes. Groupe David provides reinforcing steel preparation services, including custom cutting and bending according to your project specifications.
Each bar is prepared with precision to meet the required dimensions and bending angles, allowing you to receive products ready for installation directly on your job site.
This service simplifies project management, saves time, and improves installation efficiency.
Pricing varies depending on several factors:
- Bar diameter
- Required length
- Order quantity
- Complexity of the required cutting and bending operations
- Required coating or treatment
- Steel market conditions
For accurate pricing tailored to your project, we recommend requesting a customized quotation.
Yes. Groupe David provides reliable delivery services for steel reinforcing bars and custom-prepared reinforcing products.
Materials can be delivered directly:
- To your job site
- To your facilities
- To your workshop
- Or to any other designated location
Delivery is available throughout the Estrie and Montérégie regions, with logistics adapted to the needs of construction and civil engineering projects.
