Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 • List applications of reinforced concrete.

• Describe how forces are resisted in concrete through the use of reinforcing bars.
• List applications for reinforced structural concrete.
• Discuss how posttensioned concrete is created.

Learning Objective 2 • Describe the general requirements for working with reinforcing steel, including tools, equipment, and fabricating methods.

• List general safety precautions when working with reinforcing steel.
• Describe the general characteristics of reinforcing steel.
• cDiscuss how reinforcing steel is fabricated.
• Explain the purpose of bar supports.
• Explain how welded-wire fabric reinforcement is used to reinforce concrete.

Learning Objective 3 • Describe methods by which reinforcing bars may be bent and cut in the field.

• Describe how to cut rebar.
• Describe how to bend rebar.

Learning Objective 4 • Explain the methods for placing reinforcing steel.

• Discuss the proper method for tying and splicing reinforcing steel.
• Explain the proper procedure for placing reinforcing steel.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 3) • Use appropriate tools to cut and bend reinforcing bars.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 4) • Demonstrate five types of ties for reinforcing bars.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 4) • Demonstrate proper lap splicing of reinforcing bars using wire ties. Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 4) • Demonstrate the proper placement, spacing, tying, and support for reinforcing bars.