Set Forms and Lay Rebar
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What happens here
Construct wooden forms to define the edges of the concrete pour areas. This includes the main walkway/driveway leading to the shop building and a curved section around the wellhead. Ensure the forms are securely staked and level according to the laser level measurements. A drainage grate is also installed in the main drive area, ensuring its top is flush with the planned concrete surface. Rebar (reinforcing steel bars) is laid out within the prepared areas to provide structural integrity to the concrete slabs. The presenter points out a special feature where rebar is inserted around the drainage grate to prevent cracking.
Goal: Prepare the pour areas and reinforce the concrete slabs.
Tools and materials
- Drainage Grate — Covering the catch basin and allowing surface water entry
- Hilti DSH 700-X Concrete Saw Hilti — Cutting rebar pieces to size
- Rebar — Providing tensile strength and crack resistance to the concrete
- Wooden Forms — Defining the edges of the concrete pour areas