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Perimeter Wall Construction


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These shots show the techniques used for perimeter wall construction in this project. The perimeter wall heights vary, up to a height off 2 m. There are support columns spread equidistantly at appx. 2.5 m. The columns are poured after and around the adjacent block work, with a 'tie in' piece of rebar crossing through the column. Color pigment was added during the application of the final render coat for a paintless surface.

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Site Preparation and Management


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Materials (as well as equipment) are kept out of the elements so they don't degrade. The grounds are initially treated for underground insects, such as termites.

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Deep Water Artesian Well


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The 6" bore holes were dug to a depth of over 30 m. A high quality franklin submersible pump is set in the bottom of each bore hole. The water flow rate was tested and easily passed the guaranteed minimum of 2000 liters per hour.

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The Well Digging RigNot fancy but effective.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bore hole being drilleddozerSep 27, 2011
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Standard bore hole drill bitsdozerSep 27, 2011
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Diamond bit rock drillA diamond drill bit suitable for underground rocks and obstructions.dozerSep 27, 2011

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Comparison Regular Cinderblock to Oversize CinderblockThis shows the size differential between the normal cinderblock and the oversize cinderblock. Please also note that the normal cinderblock generally has no openings at the bottom, where the oversize has standard size openings in the top and bottom.dozer
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Bad Cement - Expiration DateCement bags normally have a production date somewhere on there. If you can find it, it makes your job easier during purchasing, as you can check it then.dozer
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High volume flowThis shows the flow out of the pump of plot 4. This flow rate is about 3000 or more liters per hour. dozer
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Rebar Framework for Top BeamThe rebar used in the top beam is 2 strands of 9mm rebar with 'chain' sections to keep the bars equidistant.dozer
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Pouring a ColumnThe columns are poured after the blocks are laid in place. Here a piece of metal is being used to vibrate the concrete into place within the formwork.dozer
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Flow Rate verificationThe guaranteed flow rate is 2000 liters per hour. Each canister has a volume of 200 liters, the flow was timed to compute the actual rate. The wells are guaranteed for a period of time and this company is good about servicing wells periodically.dozer
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Bad Cement - IndicationsThis is an example of stale cement. Cement has a shelf life of about 2 months and after that it becomes non powdery and sticks together much like this large size clump indicates. Workers will often try to use this cement with out saying anything but it is low quality and can be returned if it came from the store this way. dozer
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Use of Black Plastic for Splatter ControlIn preparation for color render of the perimeter wall black plastic is used extensively to protect surrounding areas of splatter.dozer

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