each 4' wide beam weighs 12000lbs then is grouted in the top portion of the wall has vertical rebar every 2' it will also get a min of 2" of concrete topping later on pretty sure they will be there forever
Definitely is a lot of work I have 140 yards of concrete so far more to go to put the topping on the planks, Going to build 16' ceilings on top of this.
Not sure what is up with the pictures, cause I wanted to
The ledge is 4.5" the manufacturer of the planks only requires/recommends 3" bearing surface on each end there is a 1" gap all the way around that was grouted to make a continuous floor along with tapered key ways between the planks that was also grouted...this will then be topped with 2" and is...