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Concrete being AppliedThe concrete is delivered from the truck to the desired spot via our 30 centimeter PVC half pieces. This works better than other delivery systems and avoids extra cost required for special equipment. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Vibrator avoids Voids in the ConcreteA vibrator is necessary to avoid voids in the final product. When the vibrator is applied to the concrete you will see the area around the vibration compact and sink quickly. dozerSep 27, 2011
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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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