# Dataset of 12,161 steel rebar tests from sudanese construction projects (2016-2022)

## TL;DR

This paper presents a large dataset of steel rebar tests from Sudan, offering insights into the quality and performance of construction materials in the region.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a verified, large-scale dataset of Sudanese steel rebar tests for construction quality analysis.

## Key findings

- The dataset includes 12,161 tensile tests from 2016 to 2022 across Sudanese construction projects.
- Tested rebars had diameters ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm, providing a comprehensive baseline for material performance.
- The data offers a benchmark for steel reinforcement quality in developing countries.

## Abstract

This data article describes a comprehensive dataset comprising 12,161 individual steel reinforcement bar tensile tests (3,898 test reports) collected from various construction projects across Sudan between 2016 and 2022. The data was systematically extracted from official test reports generated by the University of Khartoum, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Material and Structures Testing Laboratory. The purpose of this dataset is to establish a verified, large-scale baseline of material performance for Sudanese reinforcement steel, providing transparent and verifiable raw values of key mechanical and dimensional properties for locally sourced rebars with tested diameters ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm. This data is intended for reuse to conduct rigorous analyses on steel reinforcement quality and characteristic properties in Sudan, offering a unique baseline for regional construction quality and providing a representative performance benchmark applicable to other developing countries.