Gerdau is the only producer of stretched and stress relieved bars in North America offering true ASTM A722

Mike O‘Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, utilizing Gerdau A722 bars for ground anchoring

Why use Gerdau ASTM A722?

Details

ASTM A722

Competitor Quench & Temper

Fully compliant to ASTM A722 specification

Each bar is proof-tested providing superior quality assurance

Lower stress relaxation

Longer lengths available

(up to 65 feet)

Shorter lead times due to complete Gerdau supply chain

Common Applications

Wind tower anchoring bolts, commonly for connecting a wind turbine's foundation system and tower structure to provide support and resistance to the tower

Construction & post-tensioning, commonly for repair & strengthening projects,

or at joints between concrete & steel structures

Melted and Manufactured in the USA

Gerdau is the sole steel producer in North America able to produce true ASTM A722 for over 50 years

Notable Projects Using Gerdau ASTM A722

Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Also known as the Hoover Dam Bypass, the 3.5 mile corridor includes 1.2 miles of approach roadway in Arizona, 2.1 miles of roadway in Nevada, and a 1,900 foot long crossing of the Colorado River approximately 1,500 feet downstream of the dam.

Sunzia Wind & Transmission Farm

Once completed, this will be the largest clean energy infrastructure project in United States history, supplying over 3 million Americans with clean power annually and spanning over 550 miles across New Mexico and Arizona.

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

The skywalk, located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada is a glass floor visitor platform that sits on a steel frame structure that extends from a cliff at a height of 920 feet, providing tourists with impressive views of the Sunwapta Valley. 

Investing In The Future

Gerdau is heavily investing in the construction and renewable energy sector by building a state-of-the-art facility to make true ASTM A722, also known as Gerdau Midlothian Steel Processing (GMSP).

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Strategic location for the facility to expand our capacity for A722

Reinforces commitment to producing true ASTM A722

Product Capabilities & Properties

Gerdau Midlothian Steel Processing (GMSP) produces both A722 Type I and Type II, in

multiple sizes and lengths. Gerdau hot rolled bars are subjected to cold-stressing to 80%

ultimate tensile strength, and stress relieved.