Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Tuesday 1

Location:  Frisco 8

Description
The course will begin with an overview and discussion on the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it. We will then focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing following the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations as we break down cage manufacturing into each individual critical process. Such as the cage shape, the cage location in the product wall, the splice, the ways to properly assure correct concrete cover, welding, joint reinforcement and special designs. Many proven techniques are reviewed for assuring optimum cage quality and product performance.