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    Think outside the box temporary shoring

    Contractor came up with this temporary shoring by others for enclosing a patio roof and pouring a new foundation wall for support. Before https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/video/upload/v1522428318/tips/IMG_3730_nerprb.mov After
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    Historical Clay/Terracotta Foundation Block

    Thanks for the links. Not adding any new openings, had to cut down the top of wall for a mudroom addition. New foundation walls will go down to bottom of existing footing so no new pressures will be added to wall.
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    Historical Clay/Terracotta Foundation Block

    Has anyone run into this particular unit before and have any information on block sizes, compressive strength, etc.? Denver, CO house built in 1920's Thanks!http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=86a256aa-c85c-4108-ba89-b27adf3f4c35&file=1116171318a.jpg

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