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by DaveySeagrave
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Below Ground Reinforced Slab for Pool
Replies: 2
Views: 1223

Re: Below Ground Reinforced Slab for Pool

I believe it's clay soil. Based on research from similar projects the plan so far is. Mot type 1 None compressive insulation Membrane Rebar and mesh 300/400mm concrete base. Do you think non compressive insulation is completely nessesary? I haven't seen it used anywhere else but was told to use by a...
by DaveySeagrave
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Hollow block work on 45 Degree slope.
Replies: 0
Views: 1263

Hollow block work on 45 Degree slope.

Hello, I'm building a in ground pool, with a deep and a shallow end. The transition between the deep and shallow end with be around 45 degrees. How do I go about laying the rebar reinforced hollow concrete blocks up the slope? As far as i can see i would start at the bottom and work up. Cutting down...
by DaveySeagrave
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Below Ground Reinforced Slab for Pool
Replies: 2
Views: 1223

Below Ground Reinforced Slab for Pool

Hello, I'm looking to build a 2.5m x 8m pool. 1m deep at shallow end and 2m deep at deep end. I'm looking to do a Insulated Reinforced concrete base with rebar mesh. Few questions 1. What subbase and base should I use? 2. Does it need to be thicker where the under walls will be like house foundation...
by DaveySeagrave
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Hollow Blocks Rebar Application for Inground Pool
Replies: 1
Views: 1248

Hollow Blocks Rebar Application for Inground Pool

Hello,

I'm looking to build a inground pool, I'm going to build the retaining walls with hollow blocks and fill with concrete and rebar.

My question is does the rebar have to be connected to the base or just through the blocks?
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