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What is wide strip foundation?
This is a continuous strip of concrete which support load bearing walls which sit on the centre of the foundation.
Does insurance cover a settling concrete foundation if there were multiple plumbing leaks under it in the past?
This could be a complex situation. If the home has been insured with the same insurance company during all of these plumbing leak losses and now the foundation damage it would be wise to report a claim. Expert opinions on the cause of the foundation problem may be required in order to assess coverage. Sometimes insurance companies hire the expert to look into it (oftenly to support a denial, unfortunately). //
How does brickwork cladding fix onto wall cladding in portal frame buildings?
By using a stainless steel angle support or channel support rail set in concrete Brick work would be placed on these types of support
What are frameworks for concrete beam?
As I would interpret the question, I would refer to the nature of reinforcing to be placed within the concrete. Often in large beams, the reinforcing steel may be made up separately in "cages" and set in place for the concrete pour. The reinforcing may be comprised of shear, bending, torsional, and specialized support components.
What is the definition of safe bearing capacity?
In geotechnical engineering, bearing capacity is the maximum vertical stress that the ground surface (or any other subsurface strata that the vertical stress may act upon) can support without significant settlement or foundation failure.
What is wide strip foundation?
This is a continuous strip of concrete which support load bearing walls which sit on the centre of the foundation.
What supports the load of floor joists in a large room?
Floor joists in standard U.S. residential construction are supported on the outer walls by a foundation, typically cement block or concrete. Between outer walls, support may be necessary in the form of a support beam resting on posts which transfers load to a concrete pier.
When is green concrete considered cure?
28 days is the usual cure time for structural concrete. For street pavements and driveways made with 6-Sack concrete, 3 days of cure will support a car, but 7 to 10 days is required for it to support trucks. All concrete continues to cure forever, as long as moisture is present.
Do I have to have a foundation to put up a steel pole barn?
Steel pole barns provide a strong, versatile storage or workplace. You will need a flat concrete foundation to support your pole barn.
A sentence for the word foundation?
The layer of concrete below provides the foundation for this building. i.e. it is what supports the building and stops it from moving about or sliding. Alternatively; The constitution is the foundation of politics and the political system in the UK today. In both cases they mean the basis or support of something.
What is trench in foundation?
For a foundation for a building, it is necessary to excavate at least below the soil zone, and further, sufficiently to enable a strong enough concrete foundation to support the intended building. Commonly, the base of the trench (the footing) will be a few times wider than the actual width of the foundation wall, so as to provide sufficient load bearing for the building.
Can you put a 125 gallon aquarium in your living room?
Absolutely as long as your floor can support the enormous weight. If not on a concrete foundation, supports may be needed under where you plan to place the aquarium.
With what concrete-like material is a conrete foundation slab leveled an average of 3 inches so as to support a load bearing wall?
This question is not clear. A slab alone shouldn't support a load bearing wall, except for a shed type of building.
What is a wide strip foundation?
Strip foundations are used to support a line of loads, either due to a load-bearing wall, or if a line of columns need supporting where column positions are so close that individual pad foundation would be inappropriate.
What is distress in concrete?
The cracks in concrete and its inability to support certain structures is what is called distress in concrete.
What is trench in?
For a foundation for a building, it is necessary to excavate at least below the soil zone, and further, sufficiently to enable a strong enough concrete foundation to support the intended building. Commonly, the base of the trench (the footing) will be a few times wider than the actual width of the foundation wall, so as to provide sufficient load bearing for the building.
What method is available to repair a concrete crack in a foundation?
Basecrete, the best solution for crack repair in concrete decks and other concrete structures Basecrete is your go-to option for repairing cracks in concrete structures. Upon curing, Basecrete doesn’t shrink, ensuring the area filled with Basecrete remains tight and intact. However, when repairing larger cracks, using Basecrete Mesh as an additional layer of reinforcement and support ensures your structure withstands the test of time.
