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Contraction joints in concrete retaining wall
Thanks BB and Ron. To clarify two of the four perimeter spans will be above grade and two below, since it is a cut and fill job. Nice advice on the form suggestions to make a groove in these (control) joints. Sounds like they don't have to be very deep. BB you say do not tie the corners...- isotope
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- Forum: Earthwork/grading engineering
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Contraction joints in concrete retaining wall
Hi Engi dudes In a tennis court construction project I am working on, it calls for a 240mm wide by 300mm high concrete plinth surrounding the court hard surface. The length of the concrete spans of the plinth are 100 x 50 feet (the outside dimensions of the court). Penetrating the center line...- isotope
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