REBAR
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Rebar is installed in Concrete Forms to add tensile strength and durability to Concrete.
Process - Confirm layout and bar sizes with structural drawings.
Cut & Bend Rebar: Use appropriate tools to cut and shape Rebar as specified.
Place Rebar: Position bars in the formwork according to spacing and coverage requirements.
Tie Rebar: Use Tie Wire to secure Rebar Intersections.
Support: Use Rebar Chairs or Blocks to maintain required spacing from form surfaces.
Install Rebar Caps: Place caps on all vertical/protruding bars Immediately.
Tools and Materials - Rebar Cutter and Bender, Tie Wire and Rebar Chairs are some fundamentals.
⚠️ Rebar Cap Safety Reminder ALWAYS Cap Exposed rebar! Prevents impalement injuries Required by OSHA for vertical and protruding rebar Use approved caps (mushroom or metal-reinforced for high-risk areas).
