Rice Lake Truck Scales - Manual (Page 16)

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SR Siderail Truck Scale Assembly Instrucitons
6.3 Deck Rebar
Reinforcing for the concrete deck consists of #5 rebar tied on 8" centers, see Section 7.1. Long rebars are first tied
to the bottom of the Nelson studs on each cross beam, which locates them approximately 1.5" above the corrugated
metal. The shorter rebars perpendicular to the cross beams are then tied to the top of the long rebars. It is important
that all rebar be positioned 1.5" - 2" from the corrugated metal for maximum deck strength. 1.5" rebar “chairs” are
available at construction equipment suppliers and are strongly recommended to hold the rebar 1.5" above the
corrugated panels.
Begin laying the rebar gridwork by tying long rebars parallel to the cross beams
under the Nelson studs on each cross beam (Rebar ties and spinner tools are
available at most contractor supply outlets).
Tie rebar parallel to the siderails under the Nelson studs on each siderail. Using
these rebars along the siderails for support, set and tie long rebars each 8"
parallel to the cross beams.
Tie the second rebar layer perpendicular to the cross beams and on 8" centers.
Tie the two rebar layers together at intersections where necessary to prevent
shifting during the concrete pour.
Insert and tie 1.5" concrete chairs beneath rebar intersections where necessary to prevent sagging and maintain the
minimum 1.5" distance from the top of the corrugated metal.