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Completed Ground BeamThis shows the completed ground beam with the noted vertical rebar. Depth indicators are being put in the ground in preparation of the concrete pour of the floor.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Ground Beam PourPour in the front portion of the house. Note the two column frames which are at the front of the patio (the rest of the house has no columns). The concrete is shoveled in place and worked with a vibrator.
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Slump TestCPAC ready mix cement quality control (QC) staff perform a slump test. This is a standard test which is done to verify that the concrete is 'firm' enough. The slump is measure from the top of the cone and is specified to be between 5 to 10 cm.
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Concrete Compressive Strength VerificationThis report shows the results of the compressive strength test on the concrete samples taken by the quality control staff. It is a good verification as the quality of the concrete used in the foundation is significant.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Another shot of the bathroom wall, showing the decorate glass block inserts, which are, in the case of the bathroom, inserted 2 blocks thick. The outside block of these group of 4 blocks, which will be located in the shower stall, are opaque (the light will come in, but shapes cannot be made out inside the shower stall).
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Oversize Cinderblock Laying ProceedsThe block laying proceeds on top of the second horizontal beam. Note the vertical vent PVC pipes extend upward through designated holes in the blocks.
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A lintel will be poured on top of each section of decorative glass blocks as if they were a window. No load bearing capabilities for the glass blocks are assumed.
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20 cm. Thick LintelThis shows a finished 20 cm. lintel above the glass blocks.
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Partially Constructed Bathroom WallThis shows the bathroom wall under construction. Note the openings for bathroom windows. There is a horizontal beam (#2) below the window level and 20 cm. lintel above. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Rebar Frame Work for Beam #3This is the rebar framework which will go in the top horizontal beam, located at a distance of 3 m. - 3.2 m from the floor level.
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Form Work for Beam #3The wood form work is put in place for the concrete pour of the final (third) horizontal beam at a height of 3 m. to 3.2 m.
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Beam #3This shows beam #3, the top most part of the load bearing walls, after being bored. This beam had 2 lengths of 12mm rebar run horizontally throughout. Note that the electric conduit and vent pipes extend vertically through the beam.
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