As millions of spectaculars travel to London to see the Olympic Games, eyes focus on a key landmark, Wembley Stadium. The renovated arena opened its doors in 2007, becoming the home to concerts and sports competitions alike.
For construction of this iconic venue, the foundation required tons of concrete and rebar (reinforcement bar) to hold its weight. With Wembley’s deepest foundation at 35 meters (nearly 115 feet), visitors want to know that the compression strength of the steel used to hold the concrete can withstand the pressure of a victory or defeat. Normally, the strength of rebar is assessed with tensile and bend tests to various international standards including ASTM A370, A615, A996, BS449, and EN 10002-1, which should give the guests sitting in any of the 90,000 seats a bit of confidence in the strength of the structure.
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