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Poured Support ColumnA poured support column (the part of the column under the floor). The guide lines are visible which indicate where the middle of each column should be. dozer
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Support ColumnThe part of the column above the footing and below the ground.dozer
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Ground BeamThe rebar framework for the ground beam. The beams were 40 cm by 20 cm wide. The beams will sit on top of the existing soil level and the floor will sit on top of the beams. dozer
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Beam and Column IntersectionThe beam and column are contiguous rebar that will be concreted in place. dozer
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Bathroom LoweredThe beam for the bathroom was lowered by 5 cm corresponding with the step down. dozer
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Concrete Delivery ChuteThis delivery chute was hand crafted from a split piece of 12 inch PVC pipe. dozer
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Corner FrameworkCorner section showing beam rebar intersection with the column. dozer
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Rebar Vertical SupportsWiring the vertical 6mm rebar into place each 20 cm. dozer
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Spacers Wired into PlaceSpacers work well for beams and columns to make sure that there is required clearance where the concrete will go and that the frame is not sitting on the ground or touching the formwork. dozer
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Form work for Ground BeamStarting the form work for the ground beam. On the inside it will be cinder block and on the other side it will be form wood (which is removed after the pour).dozer
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Spacer ProductionThe spacers are small rounds of concrete with embedded wire in them. The wire allows the spacers to be tied onto the desired element. There are two sizes used in this build, 3cm (on the side of beam) and 5cm (under footing/beam).dozer
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Rebar Frame + FormworkThe wood form is used on the exterior and will be removed after the pour where the blocks will stay in place. The vertical rebar is 6mm and the horizontal rebar is 12mm. dozer
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