7 Concrete Trucks, 72 Cubic Yards, 297,432 lbs later...

an 18" x 20' x 60' reinforced concrete slab was all we have to show for.

But todays events took a few steps:

 

Prior to the concrete trucks arrival, a line pump showed up.

 

 

The pumps hose was connected and brought to the rear of the lot where...

 

 

the concrete was pumped out.

 

 

Concrete testing sample cylinders were taken by our consultants International Geotechnical, where the next four weeks (28 days until concrete has cured 100%) these samples will be crushed to ascertain their maximum compressive load (4,000 psi).

 

 

As of 6:35pm, the concrete sub was using a power trowel screed to attain the honed finish we expect.  TBD



When ants travel in a straight line expect rain; when they are scattered, expect fair weather

 

Although the image depicts the foundation subs scattered, within the small lots boundaries, the weather last week (with one day accumulating 4" of rain) denied us from pouring any concrete. The concrete slab (18") will have a polish finish to it and will require the use of a power screed (see image below). If rain in the forecast, the rain drops will leave dimples on top of the freshly poured concrete and will prevent the concrete from curing quickly while the screed is used.

 

 

 

Power Screed

 

With the tomorrows high of 81 and a 31% chance of precipitation, we should be able to get our concrete poured and finished correctly.  Fingers crossed!

Lots of Work in the Big Hole

20' lengths of rebar are delivered

Locking the front gate after the excavator leaves

Panoramic after everyone left

Rebar over the vapor barrier

John supervising