Rebar & Steel Testing in Makkah
Mechanical and chemical testing for rebar and anchor bolts — tensile, yield, elongation, bend, and chemical analysis per ASTM A615 and SASO 2510 to verify steel compliance.
Rebar testing consists of mechanical and chemical tests verifying tensile stress, yield, elongation, and bend properties of reinforcing steel and anchor bolts. Performed by an accredited lab per ASTM A615 and SASO 2510, it ensures every steel batch delivered to site meets Saudi Building Code requirements before use in structural pours.
What Is Rebar Testing and Why Is It Mandatory Before Pouring?
Rebar testing consists of mechanical tests performed on representative samples from each steel batch arriving on site. It includes tensile testing to determine the maximum load before failure, yield testing to identify the point of permanent deformation, and bend testing to verify ductility without fracture.
Rebar is the element that gives concrete its tensile strength — steel that does not meet specification can cause sudden structural failure under load. Testing rebar before pouring prevents non-compliant steel from entering the project and protects the structure's long-term safety.
As a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (SAAC accreditation No. N-T-00645) and approved by MODON, Asas Lab performs rebar and anchor bolt testing in Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Qassim, issuing certified compliance reports accepted by consultants and steel mills.
Preventing non-compliant steel from entering site
SBC 304 and SASO 2510 compliance
Protecting structures from failure
Certified reports for every steel batch
Full List of Certified Tests
9 certified tests per international standards
Standard rebar sampling
سحب عينات حديد التسليح
Collecting representative rebar samples delivered to site using the standard method — a mandatory first step before accepting any steel batch on a project.
Unit: sample
Tensile Stress, Yield Stress & % Elongation
اجهاد الشد والخضوع والاستطالة
Measures rebar tensile stress, yield point, and elongation percentage — the core test verifying compliance with SASO 2510 before structural use.
Unit: sample
Bend Test
درجة الثني
Assesses rebar ductility by bending it to a specified angle without fracture — reveals brittleness that could cause sudden failure during on-site fabrication.
Unit: sample
Carbon Chemical Analysis (rebar)
التحليل الكيميائي الكربوني (حديد)
Determines carbon and chemical element content in rebar — directly affecting weldability, formability, and corrosion resistance of the steel.
Unit: sample
Tensile Strength (anchor bolts)
قوة الشد للأنكوربولت
Measures anchor bolt tensile capacity before failure — mandatory for projects mounting heavy equipment and steel structures onto concrete foundations.
Unit: sample
Carbon Chemical Analysis (anchor bolts)
التحليل الكيميائي للأنكوربولت
Determines the chemical composition of anchor bolts to verify compliance with the steel grade specified in structural drawings.
Unit: sample
Bolt Tensile Strength
قوة الشد للمسامير
Measures the maximum tensile strength of fixing bolts used in structural and steel connections before failure occurs.
Unit: sample
Pull Out Test (installation bolts)
قوة الشد لمسامير التزريع (Pull Out)
A field pull-out test on chemical or mechanical anchors to verify their actual holding strength in concrete or rock.
Unit: test
Galvanization Cover Test
نسبة الجلفنة
Measures the protective galvanization coating thickness on rebar or bolts — determines expected corrosion-resistance service life in aggressive environments.
Unit: test
Rebar Testing in Makkah — Structural Integrity of the Holy City's Buildings
Makkah's high-rise hotels and Hajj service infrastructure carry exceptional moral and structural responsibility. Saudi Building Code SBC 304 requires ASTM A615/A706-compliant rebar with verified yield strength ≥ 420 MPa, tensile strength, elongation ≥ 9%, and carbon equivalent for weld cracking prevention. ASAS Lab performs tensile testing on ISO 7500-calibrated presses and issues certified test certificates within one business day.
Adopted Engineering Standards
All rebar tests are performed to adopted Saudi and international standards
ASTM A615
The American standard for deformed reinforcing bars
SASO 2510
The Saudi specification for reinforcing steel
SBC 304
The Saudi Building Code for structural concrete
ISO 17025
International laboratory accreditation for competence and accuracy
How Does the Rebar Testing Process Work?
From sample collection to the compliance report before pouring
Contact and Rebar Diameter Definition
We receive your request and define the rebar diameter and required tests based on structural drawings. We send the quotation within 24 hours.
Site Sample Collection
Our team visits the site to collect representative samples from the delivered steel batch, documenting the batch number, diameter, and supplying mill.
Mechanical and Chemical Testing
Samples are tested in our accredited laboratories per ISO 17025 to measure tensile stress, yield, elongation, bend properties, and chemical composition when required.
Compliance Report Delivery
You receive an engineering-certified report showing the steel's compliance with the required specification — ready for submission to the consultant before pour approval.
Why ASAS Lab?
Approved by MODON, ACI, NRRC & KIDANA
Over 500 completed projects across KSA
Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Qassim
Non-compliant rebar can remain hidden inside concrete for years before its effects show — upfront testing is the only solution
Engineering-certified reports accepted by consultants and steel mills
Tensile presses and bend testers calibrated periodically per ISO 17025
5 branches in Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh and Qassim
Fast response ahead of critical pour schedules
A specialized engineering team to interpret tensile and chemical analysis results
15+ years and 500+ projects in residential and industrial construction
What Does the Rebar Test Report Include?
The rebar report is the reference the consultant relies on before approving steel use on site
Tensile stress and yield point in N/mm²
Elongation percentage at fracture
Bend test result and angle
Rebar diameter and weight per linear meter
Comparison of results against SASO 2510
Batch acceptance or rejection recommendation
FAQ About Rebar & Steel Testing
SASO 2510 and SBC 304 require tensile, yield, and elongation testing (ASTM A615) for each rebar batch delivered to site. Bend testing is also mandatory to verify ductility.
Asas Lab Branch in Makkah
Our field team operates from our بطحاء قريش branch, covering all districts of Makkah and nearby areas with calibrated, certified equipment — reports are certified and accepted by government authorities.
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Has a New Steel Batch Arrived at Your Site?
Our engineering team is ready to collect samples, with an accurate quotation within 24 hours — rebar testing available in 5 cities across the Kingdom
Makkah — Jeddah — Madinah — Riyadh — Qassim