Earthquakes don’t cause damage – collapsing buildings do! The only – and the best way – to limit damage during a seismic event is to ensure that buildings stay standing during and immediately after the earthquake.

One sure shot way to guarantee the stability of a structure is to use earthquake resistant TMT steel bars (bhookamp rodhi TMT bar). TMT bars are the gold standard for steel in the construction business, and their earthquake-resistant property is well documented and tested. So much so, that after the devastating earthquake in Latur, government regulations made it mandatory to use TMT bars for important construction projects in seismic zones III, IV, and V.

As several parts of Central India falls in the seismic zone III, construction in this region must include TMT steel bars. Bhookamp rodhi TMT bars, along with the established design codes and construction best practices, prevent the total collapse of the structure even in powerful seismic incidents.

Here is a more in-depth look at how TMT bars provide earthquake protection –

The main reason for the seismic resistance of TMT bars is the manufacturing process- the patented German CRS technology ensures that the outer layer is cooled rapidly and hardened through a water-assisted quenching method while the inner core cools at ambient temperature leaving it slightly malleable.

This two-phase cooling process makes the TMT bars strong as well as flexible. This enhanced ductility allows the building to deal effectively with the sideways movement, which is the most destructive element of most earthquakes.

TMT bars also come with a cross-ribbed pattern that gives it better bonding with concrete. This is also crucial to keep the structure safe and standing during an earthquake. With ordinary sariyas with a smooth body, there is a chance that the concrete material loses its grip during a shakeup and slips off the steel bars. Patterned TMT bars bypasses this scenario altogether.

While the climate of Central India is not as damaging to steel as tropical or coastal regions of the country, corrosion or rust can form even through minimal exposure to air, moisture, or corrosive materials such as sewage. Corrosion in the steel bars, in turn, can lead to a weakened structure that will not survive an earthquake. TMT bar’s due to its manufacturing process has excellent corrosion-resistant properties that make them an attractive material for anyone hoping to build a structure that lasts.

For construction projects in Central India, sourcing TMT steel bars from Moira Sairya is the perfect option. As a 3-decade old steel manufacturer, we have a long-standing and tested reputation in the construction market and have the added advantage of being located in Indore.

Do get in touch to find out more about the different grades and sizes of seismic resistant TMT bars we manufacture.