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Plumb and Helper LinesThree lines are used at each corner, one plumb line along with a line to set the straight line for that particular side. The lines are clear lengths of heavy gauge fishing line.
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Column within the Load Bearing WallPouring 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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Vertical Rebar for Load Bearing WallsNotice 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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Concrete VibrationConcrete 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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CPAC Quality ControlCPAC 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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Floor pour set-upThe prep for the pour of the floor. Note the spacers and wood that will be used to indicate floor depth. The plastic under the rebar frame is the damp course which will seal the floor and ground beam and protect them from ground moisture.
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Rebar Floor MeshingThis is a scale shot which shows the 6mm rebar meshing used in the floor pour. Additionally, note the spacer and the piece of rebar that extrudes from the ground beam, which is used to secure the floor mesh in place.
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Different Size Crushed StoneNotice the two different sizes of crushed stone aggregate that will be used. The smaller one on the left is used for concrete which will be poured into the large cinderblock holes.
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Damp CourseThe damp course is a thin plastic sheet which prevents water penetrating concrete on top of it. This is the look of sub flooring ready for the ready mix concrete floor to be poured. Note the bent pieces of rebar which come out of the ground beam and tie in the rebar to a fixed surface. Also note the depth indicators and spacers.
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Ready Mix Pour of the FloorNote the consistency of the concrete. It should have just enough moisture to be able to work it and not be watery.
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Ground BeamThe ground beam which sits on top of the footings will be 45 centimeters high by 25 centimeters wide. This shows the metal rebar frame work which will be encased in concrete to make the ground beam.
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Ground Beam Frame sits on a FootingSince 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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