QST (Quenched and Self-Tempered) bars offer several environmental advantages. Their high strength allows engineers to use less steel for the same structural performance, reducing raw material consumption and mining impacts. QST bars are produced through an efficient heat-treatment process that avoids additional alloying, lowering energy use and emissions during manufacturing. Their durability, corrosion resistance, and better seismic performance increase a structure’s lifespan, reducing the need for repairs or rebuilding. QST bars are also 100% recyclable, supporting a circular economy and helping cut overall carbon footprint in construction.
quenched and self temperedsame as TMT bars
QST was created in 1915.
Quenching and Self-Tempering (QST) Process Quenching:Immediately after the hot rolling process, the steel bars are rapidly cooled using water sprays. This rapid cooling, or quenching, hardens the outer layer of the bar, forming a martensitic rim while the core remains hot and austenitic. **Characteristics of QST Steel Bars:-** High Strength: These steel bars have high yield strength and tensile strength, making them ideal for use in high-stress applications. Ductility: Despite their high strength, bars maintain good ductility, allowing them to absorb energy and withstand seismic forces. Corrosion Resistance: The quenching process enhances the corrosion resistance , increasing their durability in harsh environments. Weldability: They have good weldability, which is essential for various construction practices. Source:-Steeloncall.
TMX steel is a high quality QST bar. Thermex technology is used for this. Thermex bars, unlike CTD bars, have a proven record resisting loss of strength at high temperatures as experienced during fires. Quenched & Self Tempered (QST) steel, can be described as a new-generation-high-strength steel having superior properties such as weldability, strength, ductility and tensile strength, which meets the highest international quality standards. Both Thermex and TMX are trademarks owned by H&K Rolling Mill Engineers Pvt. Ltd. in India.
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CTD Bars - Cold Twisted Bars are made by twisting the bars after hot rolling. Having various advantages,Having various advantages, CTD Bars differ from the TMT Bars in: DuctilityCTD Bars derive their strength from hardening where strength gain results in decrease of ductility. Decreased ductility has an adverse effect on the ease of fabrication, earthquake resistance etc. Resistance from Rust, Corrosion and FireSince CTD Bars are made after hot rolling, they have less resistance from rust as well as fire. AffordableCTD Bars are quite affordable for using in construction. But are less economical than TMT Bars. BendabilityCTD Bars are flexible after the hot rolling process they are manufactured from. However, TMT Bars precede over them in case of bending and re-bending ability.R.Mohanakrishnan=== ===
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Helps the environment Social Economical and Environmental advantages
advantages - it is environment friendly. disadvantage-it stinks when wet and gets spoiled.
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