Our New 60x40x16 Metal Building Thread

[ustmd]

Post 82.
I'm just learning.
What is the purpose the trenches filled with rebar?

Wedge

You are building a concrete beam for structural support (like a steel I-beam). Without the concrete beam, the foundation (even at 6 inches thick) would break into pieces as the ground shifts or you drive something heavy on it.

 

[mjncad]

You are building a concrete beam for structural support (like a steel I-beam). Without the concrete beam, the foundation (even at 6 inches thick) would break into pieces as the ground shifts or you drive something heavy on it.

Another term for that kind of concrete beam is a 'grade beam.'

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your land and building. I noticed your lawn chairs and shelter in one of the pictures. I still have one of my old lawn chairs from when we were building our house in the country in 94. I use to just sit around feeling happy about our property.

We have a 60x40 on one of our farms and sure wish we could afford another.

 

[srs]

Ross, any updates, pics?

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Congratulations on your land and building. I noticed your lawn chairs and shelter in one of the pictures. I still have one of my old lawn chairs from when we were building our house in the country in 94. I use to just sit around feeling happy about our property.

We have a 60x40 on one of our farms and sure wish we could afford another.

TR, Thank you! We are very excited. It is our "1st rodeo" - it is definitely a lot of fun.

Ross, any updates, pics?

Stanley, Actually - Yes. Our building has arrived! But of course there is a story to go along with it...

Our building was scheduled to arrive Thursday 12/30/10. Our contract asked us to pay the remaining balance upon receipt before unloading. So Thursday morning we rushed over to pay & receive at 8:00am - we rushed because we didnt want to interfere with the delivery drivers day or delay our crew either.
Unfortunately things didn't exactly go as planned - here is what we saw when we arrived :shocked:

 

[ITHINKICAN]

The driver was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with ketchup & mustard stains (I think I even saw a coffee stain too) - obviously hadn't done laundry in several days - the look on his face was priceless. I interrupted his pacing back and forth and asked how much the load weighed - mumbling under his breath he said the load was 17,000 lbs and the rig with trailer was 30,000 lbs = total 47,000. I assume his guesstimate was somewhat accurate - not sure.

My two boys asked, "Daddy - What are they gonna do now?"

Obvious answer - lets lift it out with that forklift thingamajig. :laughing: NOT!

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Hey Daddy - Why can't they just tow it out :confused3:

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Daddy! Daddy! Oh wait - I have an even better idea - why don't you use your tractor - both of you guys can try to tow at the same time :thumbsup:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

All I can say is: :confused2: Was anything damaged? I like the look on your kids faces! :thumbsup:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Oh, and did he go off the road or did it wash out/collapse?