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Though finishing takes more time and good judgment but is worth it.

Back to plaster work, Gauge plaster saves time....

I have to take my level to achieve a good height while electing the compound gate. Damp in the compound disgusts.

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Final stages of the tank

After the tank final blind cast, the wood work continued.

Preparing the pit for cast work. we pray rain doesn't meet us hear.

Well this the best time to build septic tank in a place like this... So we are going to make a quality concrete blind of 4" (inches) before any other thing.

Deeper? Yes I need 3300m below the soil surface, then make up about 700 m above the surface

Making of Saptic Tank and Sock Away

It's electrical installation

Finishing in stages

Roofing, almost through with...

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Parapet finishing

Almost ready for roofing sheets

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Roof wood structure

Parapet cast took a while , not like pop type. I decided not do a pop parapet anymore because it takes a longer time and cash intensive too

Its a unique design, using plank all through.

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Parapet form Work

The slight bent beam formation took place after the scaffold.

We recently resumed work... Pictures Uploading

fendorf:
plus how many bags of cement did you use for the decking of the first floor?

About 185 bags

abdulwastecx:
Too much water in a concrete weakens the concrete and improve the workability. Water enhance the workability of concrete but with the detrimental effect of reducing the strength of the concrete.

Reasons why we do mix design to get the best water to cement ratio to use for work. Generally, a water to cement of 0.45, 0.55 is used. The smaller the water ratio the better the concrete strength but the less workable the concrete becomes

Definition of Workability

The property of fresh concrete which is indicated by the amount of useful internal work required to fully compact the concrete without bleeding or segregation in the finished product.

These are Factors that affect workability:

Water content in the concrete mix, Amount of cement & its Properties, Aggregate Grading (Size Distribution), Nature of Aggregate Particles (Shape, Surface Texture, Porosity etc.) & Method of placement.

When there is too much water in the concrete, there is greater shrinkage with the possibility for more cracks and reduced compressive strength. As a general rule, every additional inch of slump decreases strength by approximately 500 psi. So for example, if you ordered 5-inch slump concrete and received 7½ inches, a mix designed to be 4000 psi would end up being 2500 psi. This represents a serious loss in strength. statistics has shown that over the years.

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spyder880:
Good work. I am impressed.

Thank you sir

spyder880:
Good work. I am impressed.

Thank you sir.

kopell:
Welcome aboard, good job. Integrity is the secret and security to success, always keep that in mind.

Thank you sir, you are very correct.

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