InfraBuild https://www.infrabuild.com/ Building futures through sustainable steel Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:38:55 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.infrabuild.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/cropped-fav-32x32.png InfraBuild https://www.infrabuild.com/ 32 32 Download the SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ Product Guide https://www.infrabuild.com/download-the-sense-600-trenchmesh-product-guide/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:11:55 +0000 https://infrabuildstg.dev-serv.net/?p=38413 The SENSE 600® Welding Guidelines deliver AS/NZS-compliant, CodeMark-aligned welding protocols including consumables, splice dimensions, and qualification tests for 600 MPa reinforcement.

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This six-page guide introduces SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™, a sustainable, high-strength trench mesh developed from recycled scrap steel.

It is a CodeMark-certified, direct replacement for Grade 500 MPa trench mesh with up to 60% lower embodied carbon and 16.7% less raw material usage.

The mesh features a recognisable ribbed profile, unique mill marks, and conforms to AS/NZS 4671 and AS 2870, with GECA certification enhancing sustainability credentials. The guide includes a full substitution table (e.g. 3-S10TM replaces 3-L11TM) to support seamless integration into construction applications, though professional advice is advised before use.

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Up to

60%

lower embodied carbon

Up to

16.7%

less mass

Certified by

GECA

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]]> Download the SENSE 600® Product Guide https://www.infrabuild.com/sense-600-sustainable-steel-brochure/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:09:45 +0000 https://infrabuildstg.dev-serv.net/?p=38400 The InfraBuild EPD delivers verified carbon and sustainability performance data for reinforcing rod, bar, wire, and SENSE 600® products - ideal for IS®, Green Star, and NCC-aligned low-carbon design.

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Learn how SENSE 600® delivers stronger and more sustainable reinforcing for today’s projects. The product guide steps through the full range, design data, certifications and performance benefits so you can specify and build with confidence.

It shows how SENSE 600® reduces embodied carbon, improves material efficiency and meets Australian Standards, all while keeping design and construction simple.

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60%

lower embodied carbon compared to standard 500 MPa bar

16.7%

less raw material used for the same performance

Codemark

certified

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]]> Download the SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ EPD https://www.infrabuild.com/download-the-sense-600-trenchmesh-epd/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:57:00 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=42137 This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers the environmental impacts of InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® reinforcing bars manufactured by InfraBuild to AS/NZS 4671 (Steel for the reinforcement of concrete).

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This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers the environmental impacts of InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ product manufactured by InfraBuild to AS/NZS 4671 (Steel for the reinforcement of concrete).

This EPD is valid for a declared unit of one tonne (t) of product ready for dispatch to a customer.

The GWP for InfraBuild’sSENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ product is 796 kg CO2eq/ t steel.

InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ range provides an average mass reduction of 16.5% and a reduction in GWP of 52% compared with InfraBuild’s standard 500 grade trench mesh range.

Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) metrics and pre- and post-consumer recycled content percentages have been developed and included for the products covered in this EPD.

The total pre- and post-consumer recycled content is 94.2 %.

The Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) is 89.7%.

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GWP

796kg

CO2eq / t steel

Total pre- and post-consumer recycled content

94.2%

Material circularity indicator

89.7%

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]]> Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for SENSE 600® Reinforcing Bar https://www.infrabuild.com/sense-600-reinforcing-bar-epd/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:53:00 +0000 https://infrabuildstg.dev-serv.net/?p=38397 This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers the environmental impacts of InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® reinforcing bars manufactured by InfraBuild to AS/NZS 4671 (Steel for the reinforcement of concrete).

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This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers the environmental impacts of InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® reinforcing bars manufactured by InfraBuild to AS/NZS 4671 (Steel for the reinforcement of concrete).

This EPD is an update of the previous InfraBuild EPD and is valid for a declared unit of one tonne (t) of product ready for dispatch to a customer.

The GWP for InfraBuild’s Grade SENSE 600® Reinforcing Bar product is 790 kg CO2eq/ t steel.

InfraBuild’s SENSE 600® reinforcing bars can be substituted for InfraBuild’s standard Grade 500 reinforcing bars, offering a mass reduction of up to 16.7% in certain applications.

Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) metrics and pre- and post-consumer recycled content percentages have been developed and included for the products covered in this EPD.

The total pre- and post-consumer recycled content is 94.3 %.

The Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) is 89.9%.

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GWP

790kg

CO2eq / t steel

Total pre- and post-consumer recycled content

94.3%

Material circularity indicator

89.9%

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]]> High Strength Reinforcing Steels: The Benefits and How They Are Delivered (Nov 2020) https://www.infrabuild.com/high-strength-reinforcing-steels-the-benefits-and-how-they-are-delivered-nov-2020/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:40:08 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44825 Higher strength reinforcing steel is delivering practical benefits across design, construction and sustainability. This paper outlines how recent changes to Australian Standards have enabled the use of higher strength steels, and how these materials can be applied in real projects. It highlights the ability to substitute higher strength bars for traditional 500 MPa reinforcement without…

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]]> Higher strength reinforcing steel is delivering practical benefits across design, construction and sustainability.

This paper outlines how recent changes to Australian Standards have enabled the use of higher strength steels, and how these materials can be applied in real projects. It highlights the ability to substitute higher strength bars for traditional 500 MPa reinforcement without redesign in many cases.

The result is a more efficient use of material, reduced handling and improved productivity, alongside lower embodied carbon outcomes.

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]]> Strength and Ductility of High-Strength Concrete Columns Confined with High-Strength Steel Ties (Oct 2017) https://www.infrabuild.com/strength-and-ductility-of-high-strength-concrete-columns-confined-with-high-strength-steel-ties-oct-2017/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:36:25 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44827 Confinement plays a critical role in the performance of high-strength concrete columns. This research investigates how high strength steel ties improve the strength and ductility of concrete columns by providing more effective confinement of the concrete core. It shows that using higher strength ties can reduce reinforcement congestion while maintaining structural performance. The findings support…

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This research investigates how high strength steel ties improve the strength and ductility of concrete columns by providing more effective confinement of the concrete core. It shows that using higher strength ties can reduce reinforcement congestion while maintaining structural performance.

The findings support more efficient column design, improving constructability and reducing material use without compromising safety.

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]]> Strength and Ductility of High-Strength Concrete Columns Reinforced with High-Strength Steel  (Oct 2018) https://www.infrabuild.com/strength-and-ductility-of-high-strength-concrete-columns-reinforced-with-high-strength-steel-oct-2018/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:31:21 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44822 High strength materials are changing how reinforced concrete columns are designed and built. This research examines the structural performance of concrete columns reinforced with high strength steel, including behaviour under different loading conditions. It shows how higher strength reinforcement can reduce steel volumes while maintaining strength and ductility. The findings support more efficient column design,…

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This research examines the structural performance of concrete columns reinforced with high strength steel, including behaviour under different loading conditions. It shows how higher strength reinforcement can reduce steel volumes while maintaining strength and ductility.

The findings support more efficient column design, enabling smaller sections, reduced congestion and lower embodied carbon in high-rise construction.

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]]> Changes to Australian Standards to Better Utilise Higher Strength Reinforcing Steels (Sep 2021) https://www.infrabuild.com/changes-to-australian-standards-to-better-utilise-higher-strength-reinforcing-steels-sep-2021/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:28:50 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44819 This paper outlines how updates to AS 3600 and AS/NZS 4671 now support the design and specification of steels above 500 MPa. These changes reflect advances in material performance and respond to the need for more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction. By allowing higher strength steels to be used more effectively, the revised Standards support…

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]]> This paper outlines how updates to AS 3600 and AS/NZS 4671 now support the design and specification of steels above 500 MPa. These changes reflect advances in material performance and respond to the need for more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

By allowing higher strength steels to be used more effectively, the revised Standards support reduced material use while maintaining safety, reliability and design consistency.

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]]> Evaluation of Existing Crack Width Prediction Models for RC Panels with HSS Transverse Reinforcement (Sep 2025) https://www.infrabuild.com/evaluation-of-existing-crack-width-prediction-models-for-rc-panels-with-hss-transverse-reinforcement-sep-2025/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:17:58 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44812 Serviceability requirements can influence the adoption of higher strength steel. This research evaluates existing crack width prediction models for reinforced concrete panels using high strength steel. It shows that current models can overestimate crack widths, which may limit the use of more efficient materials. By improving prediction accuracy, the study supports broader adoption of 600…

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This research evaluates existing crack width prediction models for reinforced concrete panels using high strength steel. It shows that current models can overestimate crack widths, which may limit the use of more efficient materials.

By improving prediction accuracy, the study supports broader adoption of 600 MPa steel, enabling reduced material use and lower embodied carbon in reinforced concrete design.

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]]> Design of 600 MPa Steel Using CodeMark Certificates of Conformity (Sep 2025) https://www.infrabuild.com/design-of-600-mpa-steel-using-codemark-certificates-of-conformity-sep-2025/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:15:12 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44808 Innovation in materials requires clear pathways to compliance. This paper explains how CodeMark certification enables the use of 600 MPa reinforcing steel in designs that meet the National Construction Code. It outlines how engineers can apply certified solutions to incorporate higher strength steel without relying solely on traditional standards. By simplifying compliance, CodeMark supports the…

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]]> Innovation in materials requires clear pathways to compliance.

This paper explains how CodeMark certification enables the use of 600 MPa reinforcing steel in designs that meet the National Construction Code. It outlines how engineers can apply certified solutions to incorporate higher strength steel without relying solely on traditional standards.

By simplifying compliance, CodeMark supports the adoption of SENSE 600® and enables more efficient, lower embodied carbon design outcomes.

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]]> Embodied Emissions Study plus Sustainability and Durability Optimised Materials Specification and Design on an Australian Transport Infrastructure Project (Sep 2025) https://www.infrabuild.com/embodied-emissions-study-plus-sustainability-and-durability-optimised-materials-specification-and-design-on-an-australian-transport-infrastructure-project-sep-2025/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:12:28 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44805 Reducing embodied carbon starts in the design phase. This study examines how early-stage material selection and design decisions can significantly reduce emissions on a major Australian transport infrastructure project. It evaluates a range of lower embodied carbon materials, including high strength reinforcing steel, to determine their impact on performance, constructability and supply. The findings show…

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]]> Reducing embodied carbon starts in the design phase.

This study examines how early-stage material selection and design decisions can significantly reduce emissions on a major Australian transport infrastructure project. It evaluates a range of lower embodied carbon materials, including high strength reinforcing steel, to determine their impact on performance, constructability and supply.

The findings show that integrating sustainability into design from the outset delivers meaningful emissions reductions without compromising project outcomes.

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]]> Investigating the most sustainable concrete bridge (Sep 2025) https://www.infrabuild.com/investigating-the-most-sustainable-concrete-bridge-sep-2025/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:08:29 +0000 https://www.infrabuild.com/?p=44802 Material selection and design approach have a major impact on the embodied carbon of bridge structures. This paper compares different bridge construction methods to identify which options deliver the lowest carbon outcomes. It highlights how structural form and material efficiency influence overall emissions, not just material choice alone. The findings reinforce the importance of early…

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]]> Material selection and design approach have a major impact on the embodied carbon of bridge structures.

This paper compares different bridge construction methods to identify which options deliver the lowest carbon outcomes. It highlights how structural form and material efficiency influence overall emissions, not just material choice alone.

The findings reinforce the importance of early design decisions in reducing embodied carbon and improving sustainability outcomes across infrastructure projects.

The comparisons show the benefits of high strength reinforcing steel over conventional 500 MPa steels in terms of achieving carbon reductions.

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