Concrete Basics in Construction from Construction
Rebar is central to reinforced concrete so a basic understanding helps The various sizes are important to know a #3 bar is 3/8 in diameter a #7 bar is 7/8 in diameter etc The easy rule of thumb for rebar sizes is to take the rebar size and divide by 8 for the diameter in inches Rebar Diameter.
Cast In Place Headwalls
For a cast in place headwall a 6 12 layer of porous aggregate bedding is commonly placed in the proposed area s of the headwall for access footing and structure leveling A footing is earth cast or formed with lumber often in the shape of a U and placed first typically with rebar reinforcement Then the actual primary portion of
