Garage Update # 3

Zedn · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 05:43 AM

plastic shrinkage cracking should be minimal in a 25mpa slab, especially in Melbourne. You are correct that it is not unusual to include a top layer of steel, but that is typical in suspended applications. Top steel is generally designed as per AS3600 where required in tensile zones that exist due to max moments in the top fibres near walls, columns, piles etc. It is also used sometimes to assist with tying stirrups for shear reinforcement and as you say control cracking due to early age, plastic cracks etc.

Sorry for getting technical, i am a civil engineer with a sub major in rehabilitation of concrete structures. I kind of get excited by concrete

OZCOBRA · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedn

. I kind of get excited by concrete

Very sad!!!

Zedn · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:34 AM

i know, i need to get a life

stiffy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Mando,

The neighbours were as nice as pie before I started the project.It took 4 lots of plans for them to reject (the first couple were over the top I must admit) but they didn't want to agree on any of them. Their fruit tree's would be in the shade was the last straw. I then advised the Drafty to design it within the Council Guidlines (with some exceptions from the good neighbour) and they still rejected the plans. I advised them that THIS was within the regulations and it was going ahead. They went to the Council and tried to get the permit revoked. I then had to remove the cement sheeting (some might call it aspestos

and I advised the time and date for this. I also arranged for temp fencing as they have two fantastic dogs (real one's not the daughter) They called the council to complain when the professional removalist arrived. I would need another 5 threads to complete the story but I think you get the drift. It comes down to they lied about their plans to me, they just dont want anyone to develop around them as they have been there for 25 years and they treat it as theirs. It will affect their plans in the future.
We havent spoken since I threatened to build 4 units for drug rehab patients.

PCC,

The garage is on their border for 9 meters.

Zedn,

I am actually quite excited about concrete NOW TOO....

Todays update,
6.30am

There was a bit of rain toda y which delayed the team a bit, but when I left they were full steam ahead. So by PM today there should be a slab.

STIFFY

Zedn · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:22 PM

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we havent spoken since i threatened to build 4 units for drug rehab patients.

i bet they liked that!

PCC · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:41 PM

Stiff,

At least you knwo to call concrete concreter. You'll be surprised how many people call it cement (Zedn - no you don't need to step in here mate - I know you want to, but you don't need to

).

You must feel for your neighbours especially with the fruit trees - you get used to your surroundings especially after 25 years!

Then who comes along - a Cobrafelilite banging and carrying on who needs a Grand Auditorium to place his toy

You'll need to hand out your olive branch Stiff as Neighbours can play hell with your head if it gets out of hand - Good luck!

PCC · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:43 PM

I'll repeat that first sentence

At least you KNOW to call concrete CONCRETE!!

No messing with that pour - A $700 Concrete Pump to assist!!!