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Re: Another ZigBee convert

Subject: Re: Another ZigBee convert
From: L. M. Rappaport <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 13:35:37 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.home.automation
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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:01:24 GMT, Joerg
<notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote (with possible editing):

>Stone is ok. The tough challenges come with concrete that contains spot
>welded criss-cross rebar. They put rebar into almost anything. From a
>stability point of view they buildings are far superior, I really miss
>our house we had there. But I never figured out why they even put rebar
>into the slab.

Rebar is placed in slabs to prevent cracking which can occur due to
uneven settling.  Slabs should be poured at a minimum with 8 gauge
wire mesh, but many contractors believe a 12" x 12" mesh of 1/2" rebar
is stronger.

--

Larry
Email to rapp at lmr dot com

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