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| Last additions - Chok Dee General |

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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| Random files - Chok Dee General |

Steel StrengthThe steel distributors in general use a system for strength specification which is meaningless structural engineers. The standard strength specification as indicated here is stamped on the rebar and conforms to an SDxx format. This SD30 used here means that it would require a 30 kg. weight to permanently deform a 1 mm strand of this steel. dozer
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6mm Tie-in RebarThis shows a piece of 6mm rebar which sits in between blocks as they are laid and goes through the column framework. This is used to secure the blocks on either side of the column together.dozer
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SpacersConcrete spacers are produced in various sizes during the project. Spacers are used in all the foundation work of the house + the driveways and external walkways.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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Franklin Submersible Deep Water pumpThese pumps sit at the bottom of a 30 + meter 6" bore hole. They are highly rated and are in the upper price range for submersible pumps.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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Ground BeamPour in progress.
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Rough Coat RenderThis shows a color coat of render being applied over a dried rough coat render. There is a certain technique which we employed after some initial missteps to get the block outline not to show through to the color coat.dozer
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