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Ground Beam Rebar Frame379 viewsThe rebar framework to support the ground beam.
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Example Roof Truss373 viewsA roof truss from a different project. We will be using a modification of this with a 'm' truss design. The shot is notable, because normally a 'truss' system is not used here. With foundation columns and internal walls, the roof structure is normally dependent on being able to be supported within the house boundaries, ie not a truss.
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Ground Beam Frame sits on a Footing358 viewsSince we are using load bearing (heavy) walls, appx. 5.5 pieces of the 12 mm rebar on average cover each section of the ground beam. This shows a T section of the ground beam metal frame sitting on concrete footing.
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Vertical Rebar for Load Bearing Walls358 viewsNotice the vertical rebar is secured in place appx. each 40 centimeters to coincide with the holes in the large cinderblocks that will be used for the load bearing walls.
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Beam Formwork after Fill356 viewsThis shows the foundation ready to have the ground beam poured. Cinderblocks have been used in the form work inside the house, form wood is used with supports on the exterior. dozer
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Concrete Vibration355 viewsConcrete vibrated as it is poured into the ground beam. Vibrators are necessary to ensure that the concrete doesn't have voids and settles evenly though out the form.
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Horizontal Support Beam347 viewsA 10 cm horizontal support beam is designated to be poured at a height of 80 cm (4 blocks) off the floor. Each load bearing wall will have 3 horizontal beams (not including lintels), at a height of 80 cm, 210 cm and 300 cm.
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Column within the Load Bearing Wall346 viewsPouring a support column within the cinderblock. A support column within the load bearing walls is a concrete column surrounding vertical rebar.
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Completed Ground Beam343 viewsThis 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.dozer
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Ground Beam Exterior Wood Form342 viewsForm wood is used on the outside to support the pour of the ground beam.
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CPAC Quality Control342 viewsCPAC Quality Control staff take a sample of poured cement for a compressive strength test. They will let it dry for 2 weeks and then remove the concrete sample from the form. It is taken to a testing center where the stated KSC (Kilograms per Square Centimeter) compressive strength specification of the concrete is tested. A report will be generated.
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Block being laid342 viewsLaying another block in place. The blocks are lifted up over the vertically extending rebar and laid into place.
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