of concrete. The structural steel supporting ... work in order to minimize the time the robot was waiting on placed rebar to tie. Such planning is typically done in the field, with the crew ...

Rebar supports and spacers are used to secure the reinforcing steel or rebar in reinforced concrete structures. Prior to the final concrete pouring, the rebar is assembled in-place with the rebar ...

According to the release, TyBOT accomplished 17,823 ties in two ... to drive on the concrete form instead of rail. Once set up and calibrated, a camera detects the necessary rebar intersections.

Rebar also allows for thinner slabs and ... experiment for a dramatic look at the process of manufacturing concrete railroad ties.