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Pouring the beams (2). Greater accuracy is achieved using the tube slung below the bucket. The flow is still controlled by the 'jockey'.Thaifu TMar 04, 2007
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Pouring the beams (1). CPAC deliver the concrete and pour into the bucket; hoisted by crane; then the 'jockey' releases the concrete at the appropriate moment.Thaifu TMar 04, 2007
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My first view on arriving from the UK. Concrete base laid; steel work for columns started; metal shuttering delivered. Note the 'good luck' artefacts hanging from the columns following the usual 'blessing' by the monksThaifu TMar 04, 2007
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'Hotel California' Some of the workers lived here during the whole construction phase. Actually this helps with site security at night. Later the 'hotel' was doubled in size to accommodate more workers.Thaifu TMar 04, 2007
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Doing the shuttering for the beams. Wish my football team had as much supportThaifu TMar 04, 2007
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All columns finished, they are clad in 'cling film', I presume to assist the curing process. Now working on the steel work for the beamsThaifu TMar 04, 2007
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Metal shuttering going up for columns. In the foreground, metal supports to be used for doing the beams.Thaifu TMar 03, 2007
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Aligning the columns, getting ready for pouring concreteThaifu TMar 03, 2007
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'Pouring' columns, CPAC deliver concrete; poured into tank. Then 'hand-balled' in small buckets to be poured from the top.Thaifu TMar 03, 2007
     
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