Tie reinforcing steel

Tie together bars of reinforced steel or rebar to ensure stability of the structure before concrete is poured. Use metal wire to tie the bars together at every second, third or fourth intersection as required. Use the standard flat tie or more advances ties such as saddle ties and figure 8 ties to support heavier loads such as workers standing or climbing on the rebar structure.

tying reinforcing steel
assemble rebar
tying of reinforcing steel
tying rebar
tying of rebar
reinforcing steel tying
rebar tying
assembling rebar

skill/competence

sector-specific

Tie reinforcing steel is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Structural ironworker: Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods, or rebar, to form reinforced concrete.

Tie reinforcing steel is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Structural ironwork supervisor: Structural ironwork supervisors monitor ironworking activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Concrete finisher: Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions to finish the concrete: cutting, screeding or levelling, compacting, smoothing, and chamfering to prevent chipping.

References

1. Tie reinforcing steel – ESCO