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Impact of an Over-Dug Base

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What happens here

Another common mistake demonstrated is over-digging the base for a concrete pour. The presenter uses a shovel to illustrate digging the base half an inch too low. He explains that this small excavation error can result in a shortage of approximately 10 square feet or more than 3 cubic feet of material for the project example. This highlights how an extra half-inch of depth across a large area quickly adds up to a significant volume.

Goal: Understand how an over-dug base increases material requirements.

Tools and materials

  • Orange Spray Paint — Marking numbers ('10' and '3') on the ground to indicate the extent of the material shortage
  • Shovel — Simulating the action of over-digging the base material

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if I dump this box 27 times or the yard box once, fill these forms. But, if you set these forms a half inch higher or over dig your base, and you'll be short 10 square feet or more than 3 cubic feet. Thanks for watching.

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