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The support post is poured around the adjacent blocks using a form structure. dozerSep 28, 2011
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Another view of the back wall. dozerSep 28, 2011
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This is the entry way for the walk in gate. dozerSep 28, 2011
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Another shot of the blocks. Note, there is a vertical piece of rebar put in place between the blocks close to the post for every block. This metal piece is used to add strength. It is guage 2 hun full and is about 40 cm long.dozerSep 28, 2011
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To add strength the blocks are cemented in place prior to pouring the supporting posts. The posts will be poured 'around' the blocks. Standard sizes for facing walls is 4 blocks high, the back sides are 7 blocks high. (24-Jan-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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Another shot showing the footing with the rebar supports at 2.5 meter intervals. dozerSep 28, 2011
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The footing will have the rebar supports at 2.5 meter intervals. dozerSep 28, 2011
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A footing is created about 10 inches high by about 10 cm. wide. Straight form wood is used to form the concrete. The concrete is poured around a metal rebar structure, of 3 hun full (vertical) with 2 hun full (cross supports). (16-Jan-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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Cement is poured using a large metal can as a form, about 30 cm square. (13-Jan-04) dozerSep 28, 2011
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The base is cemented in place with a cement pour around 30 cm thick. dozerSep 28, 2011
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The wide area show here will be for the entry gate. dozerSep 28, 2011
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Supporting rebar structures, which are made by tying metal strands together are placed in the completed post hole. There is a metal base on the bottom of the structure. The metal used on the upright pieces is guage 3 hun full, the square supports are 2 hun full. dozerSep 28, 2011
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