C-50 – Reinforcing Steel Contractor

A reinforcing steel contractor fabricates, places and ties steel mesh or steel reinforcing bars (rods), of any profile, perimeter, or cross-section, that are or may be used to reinforce concrete structures.

The Reinforcing Steel (C-50) Examination is divided into four major sections. These sections are:

1. Detailing and Fabrication (27%)

• Job requirements
• Plans and specifications
• Types and grades of reinforcing steel
• Preparing shop drawings
• Preparing cut sheets
• Fabricating reinforcing steel

2. Placing Reinforcing Steel (31%)

• Layout and templates
• Securing bar supports
• Placing and tying steel
• Lap splices and clearances

3. Placing and Stressing Post Tensioned Cables (26%)

• Layout and placement of tendons
• Placing support
• Tendon stressing procedures and equipment

4. Safety (16%)

• Handling reinforcing steel
• Fall protection
• Equipment handling

*Percentages are approximate*