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Freshly Poured FloorThe poured and leveled floor. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Rough Surface ApplicationThe surface is roughed after drying slightly in preparation for tile application. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Roughed SurfaceHere is a roughed surface. A bamboo broom or a handful of wire (the same wire used to tie the rebar together) is used to rough the surface.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Steel SpecificationSteel is sold as light, medium, full or industrial (?¹‚?¸£?¸§?¹??¸«?¸??¹?) which is a confusing system. The actual specification which refers to the strength required to deform 1 mm strand is printed on the side of the rebar, in this case SD30, on this 12 mm rebar. Only the full grade was used on all 6, 9 and 12mm throughout the project.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Column Frame MeshThe column footing frame is 90 centimeters wide (square) and includes a top and bottom lattice. The lower frame is composed of 9mm rebar with the column frame composed of 12mm rough with 6mm connectors. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Column Frame MeshAnother view of the footing and column framework with a 1.5 liter water bottle for size reference. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Column HolesThe holes measure 1 meter wide and 40 centimeters deep. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Frame on SpacersThe footing frame sits on spacers to ensure it sits equidistant within the footing. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Ground Beam Diagonal MemberThe ground beam contains a fifth strand of 12mm rebar which runs in up and down diagonal fashion to increase strength. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Cinderblocks Form WorkThe cinder blocks are used as form work for the entire ground beam. The cinder blocks will remain after the pour and become part of the flooring material and the exterior walkway. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Red Brick SpacersRed brick can also be used as spacers (alternatively from the concrete spacers with wire ties) as needed. These are used to center the ground beam framework equidistant within the cinder block form work. dozerSep 27, 2011
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CompactorThe ground within the ground beam is new dirt which has been brought in, due to the fact that the floor level of the house will be higher than the original ground level. It is first watered and allowed to settle naturally. Then a compactor is used for further compression prior to the pouring of the floor.dozerSep 27, 2011
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