On 7/9/2010 7:16 PM David Nebenzahl spake thus:

Here's what I *think* I should do:

1. Drill holes into the edge of the slab, using rotary hammer & SDS bit.
2. Epoxy rebar dowels into the holes, long enough to overlap at least 18"
or so. Bind the dowels together with wire. (How many dowels? spacing?)
3. Add wire mesh over rebar? (What type?)
4. Add new joists across the short (3') dimension of the hole, using
joist hangers, plus cleats at the edges. (The existing hole is
completely framed by joists.) Two new ones should do it, giving a
spacing of about 16".
5. Place plywood (1/2"? 3/4") on top of the joists and cleats.
6. Pour concrete into the hole. Finish top surface smooth to match
existing floor.

Before anyone pounces on me, the order above is obviously wrong. Correct
sequence would be 1-4-5-2-3-6.


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