Grand Housing Development Program Volume III - Gtz

CONCRETE BEAM REPAIRInserting the new reinforcement bars between the existingones.Detail of the reinforcement and the mounted formwork.Ensure sufficient concrete cover for the bars!The fresh concrete should be fully covered and moisturizedafter casting to avoid cracks due to shrinkage.- Cast concrete. Prevent the freshly cast concrete fromdrying out. This would lead to shrinkage and cracks,resulting in reduced load bearing capacity and watertightness.The connection of the beam’s reinforcement to the groundfloor wall’s ring beam.The mounted formwork for the concrete as seen from below.The final result after plastering.(CONTINUED)THE KASANCHIS RENOVATION PROJECT HINTS ON THE EXECUTION OF WORK47Addis AbabaCity Government