NEW PROJECT. Concrete. 10x8x6

[johnptc]

concrete block tanks

pour a heavy reinforced slab for the base i would guess 8 inches depending on the soil conditions.

when you place the rebar for the slab also tie in a 90 degree rebar every 8 inches around the perimeter to match the block for the walls and up at couple of feet except where the windows are. full hieght is better but a little harder to set the blocks.

then as you build up the walls put in horizontal bar in every row and 90 degree bar at each corner at each row. overlaps should be about 24 inches.

you will also want a cross brace near the top to help support the long wall from bowing at the top.


once built fill all hollows with high strength grout ( 5000psi) use a cement vibrator to make sure all blocks are filled.

 

[johnptc]

I've heard of people using drylok for tanks and having success. The person I'm thinking of applied it to wood, which drylok is meant to be used on concrete. So I should be okay.

The windows will be glass. I have 3/4" Glass, this is another reason the glass will be placed almost at the top of the tank. I figured there will be much less water pressure at the top than lower down. This is true, correct?

true on the window placement

 

[johnptc]

will you build a ledge to support the weight of the glass ??

 

[mcox3]

will you build a ledge to support the weight of the glass ??

I was not planning on it. Do you advise?

On a side note: This guy is good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGjA66RSm0&feature=related

 

[mcox3]

concrete block tanks

pour a heavy reinforced slab for the base i would guess 8 inches depending on the soil conditions.

when you place the rebar for the slab also tie in a 90 degree rebar every 8 inches around the perimeter to match the block for the walls and up at couple of feet except where the windows are. full hieght is better but a little harder to set the blocks.

then as you build up the walls put in horizontal bar in every row and 90 degree bar at each corner at each row. overlaps should be about 24 inches.

you will also want a cross brace near the top to help support the long wall from bowing at the top.


once built fill all hollows with high strength grout ( 5000psi) use a cement vibrator to make sure all blocks are filled.

So every row should have rebar running horizontally? So the blocks will need to be groved... I believe the term is bond beam?

 

[johnptc]

So every row should have rebar running horizontally? So the blocks will need to be groved... I believe the term is bond beam?

bond beam, channel blocks etc

the end or corner blocks are different as the ends are not grooved

 

[johnptc]

I was not planning on it. Do you advise?

On a side note: This guy is good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGjA66RSm0&feature=related

the window is heavy.....my plexi is about 800 pounds/ per sheet they rest on the floor

i think a mechanical support is well advised so the weight is not carried by the silicone

 

[johnptc]

On a side note: This guy is good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VGjA66RSm0&feature=related

that how its done....it is faster without the rebar

 

[mcox3]

Thanks again John, Feel free to add anything, anytime.

 

[johnptc]

Thanks again John, Feel free to add anything, anytime.

will do feel ......free to ask