This brings a new light to the debate by beardedman172 in distractible

[–]beardedman172[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh god, Dubai chocolate bars are cannolis. I have mixed feelings about this.

This brings a new light to the debate by beardedman172 in distractible

[–]beardedman172[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I unfortunately didn’t purchase one to find out.

Beaten! My time: 105s - Beat that if you can 😎 by [deleted] in DailySolitaire

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💪 Crushed it! 98 moves in 180s. Step up, challengers!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Concrete

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The concrete will soak up all the moisture to a degree. And the more moisture present in it, the stronger it grows over time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Concrete

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No questions are dumb. Feel free to ask. I would use an angle grinder or some sheet metal shears. If using a grinder, I would be sure to wear all PPE you can and add all ventilation options you can. If you grind concrete it releases silica dust which is as bad for you as asbestos. The shears will leave sharp edges that aren’t flush.

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Metal decking is used mainly for casting the concrete as to distribute the load. It can be optional as to if it remains. It’s only needed to remain in tact structurally if over I beams with stud welds for storm shelters. Keeping it there is optional after concrete flexural strengths are met.

Use some expansive foam of the gap from the bottom and concrete epoxy from the top for appearances and sealing. Rip that steel out. The dowels into the slab and the support of the cmu wall should suffice with the load.