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On 27/08/2020 20:00, BR wrote:
Yes, that's the way to do it. A good reason for not using pre-made
padstones is that you may well find that your RSJs have some twist. That
would seriously reduce the contact area. Casting concrete in situ
ensures maximum load bearing.


Hey Phil, it must be a relief to have that answered at long last - only
took 15 years!


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Cheers,

John.

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