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Laser LevelChecking the layout with a laser level which shoots a beam straight ahead and also at a 90 degree angle as well as vertical. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Soil CompactingUsing a rented vibrator to compact the soil. There are benzine and diesel models rated by weight. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Form work for Ground BeamCinder block formwork for the ground beam with wood on the outside. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Beam PourA vibrator being used during the ground beam pour to ensure minimum voids in the concrete. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Rebar Frame + FormworkThe wood form is used on the exterior and will be removed after the pour where the blocks will stay in place. The vertical rebar is 6mm and the horizontal rebar is 12mm. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Spacer ProductionThe spacers are small rounds of concrete with embedded wire in them. The wire allows the spacers to be tied onto the desired element. There are two sizes used in this build, 3cm (on the side of beam) and 5cm (under footing/beam).dozerSep 26, 2011
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Form work for Ground BeamStarting the form work for the ground beam. On the inside it will be cinder block and on the other side it will be form wood (which is removed after the pour).dozerSep 26, 2011
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Spacers Wired into PlaceSpacers work well for beams and columns to make sure that there is required clearance where the concrete will go and that the frame is not sitting on the ground or touching the formwork. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Rebar Vertical SupportsWiring the vertical 6mm rebar into place each 20 cm. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Corner FrameworkCorner section showing beam rebar intersection with the column. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Concrete Delivery ChuteThis delivery chute was hand crafted from a split piece of 12 inch PVC pipe. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Bathroom LoweredThe beam for the bathroom was lowered by 5 cm corresponding with the step down. dozerSep 26, 2011
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