Here is a literal transcription of part of the conclusion reached by the University of Brescia on the quality of high-ductility steel:

"The new product, … produced with high-ductility materials, has innovative characteristics compared to the traditional [type], such as to predict prevalent use in structural applications in which the formation and development of the “plastic hinge” in the reinforced concrete structure is an indispensable characteristic for meeting the necessary safety standards."

Further technical details on this topic are provided in the following works published jointly with ALFA ACCIAI :

	" Behaviour under cyclic stress of reinforced concrete walls with high ductility meshes " Prof. Franchi and Prof. Riva ( UNI BS ) 1996 1997

	"Influence of the mechanical features of steel for reinforcement on the ductility of reinforced concrete structures" Prof. Plizzari ( Uni BG ) - Riva - Franchi ( Uni BS )

	" The breaking of reinforcement bars in concrete elements subjected to cyclic stress " Franchi, Riva, Ronca, Roberti ( La Vecchia)

	" Behaviour of welded reinforcement bars for reinforced concrete elements subjected to cyclic actions " Prof. Franchi and Prof. Riva