ThaiHome.pics

 

< previous   next >

 

Groundwork for the foundation

 

 

The surveyor establishes the outlines

 

 

preparations for the foundations

 

   After the levels have been leveled, the preparations for the foundations can begin.

 

global positioning

 

   Global positioning for the fundaments is in place.

 

measuring a foundation

 

   Measuring a foundation is done with simple tools. Floor markings are positioned exactly as a result. Positioning is done with a string and the Pythagorean theorem.

 

digging the first hole

 

   Kubota, a Japanese brand, at work. Digging the first hole, no artifacts to be seen.

 

a Kubota at work

 

   A Kubota from the agricultural machinery company does the dry field work.

 

dig with an excavator

 

 22 excavating pits in the ground to dig with an excavator for the foundations.

 

ropes to position the fundaments

 

  On the picture we see thin ropes to position the later fundaments related to each other. It is a very accurate task to do.

 

digged holes

 

   The digged holes from other direction.

 

different levels in the digged hole

 

   Interesting to recoqnize the different levels in the digged hole. On top the layer we added by our self. The second layer is the original top soil from the land. The level below consists of red sand with little stones. It means water under foundation from rain can drain.

 

 

 

Video Gallery

 

 Market 

 

Thailand pictures and videos can be used and shared with others if the originated page is credited. For credit use this link: ThaiHome.pics Thank you!

Content last change: October 16 2023