Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia

the steel reinforcement institute of australia (sria) supports reinforcing steel quality and capability in australia's building and construction industry. the not-for-profit institute is the hub of knowledge for engineers, designers, builders, suppliers and students interested in understanding the benefits and applications of reinforcing steel. reinforced concrete provides unmatched versatility and durability as a building material. it was first used in australia around 1895 when carter, gummow & co. constructed the johnstons creek sewer aqueduct in annandale, sydney. since then, reinforced concrete has proven itself as the preferred building material by australians for its design flexibility, cost efficiency, fire resistance and speed of construction. quality guaranteed get your reinforcing steel product from sria processor members. these companies guarantee conformance to as/nzs 4671 – steel reinforcing materials and comply with as 3600 – concrete structures, as 5100 – bridge design,