Wes :
Pre-drill a 1/2" hole with your cordless and use a drywall saw to cut the kerf for the bumper plate.A template is useful sometimes.
You can do this with the block on the bench or on the wall, either way.
Place the wing bolt into the foam, usually from the inside core and try to hook up to a horizontal rebar in the core.
Don't worry if you can't :-)
You can give each a shot of foam to help solidify them in the block, but usually they are at the top of a pour
and get pushed around by concrete placement, so we always re-adjust their position after the wall is topped up.
A standard 1/2" x8" bolt divides up 2 1/4" projection 2 1/2" bumper plate 3 1/4 inch embedment ( half way in a 6 inch core )
We've been using these for 10 years without any problems in standard wood frame floor systems.
Embedded anchor bolts are common items for Structural Engineers in the re-inforced concrete game and they should see their compatibility readily :-)

What gauge is the bumper plate? Since it is against the concrete and rim joist, is it providing support to keep the bolt from deflecting down?

Posted By Bruce on 26 Jan 2011 11:15 AM
What gauge is the bumper plate? Since it is against the concrete and rim joist, is it providing support to keep the bolt from deflecting down?

   1/8 th inch or .125 

   Yes it is.

   You can weld the plate so the Bolt hook is up or down. depending on what you are doing. 

   If you have to carry more loading, step up to a 5/8inch bolt with a 3/16 inch plate and you'll be killer  

   More pics below :-)

 

 

We tend to use the anchor bolts Eric is showing. Just cut the slit in the foam and install with the trim joist. My braces are 9' so I put a 3/4 X piece on material on top to allow for easy removal. The trim joist rests on the 3/4X pieces and are screwed to the webs. Since the ledger (trim joist) is in place why stop there? I place the whole floor including sheathing. The building is held nice and square and I have a dance floor to stand on while pouring the walls.

FBBP we think alike :-)

Allright!! But loose the wheelbarrow. Makes my back hurt just looking at it! Have you tried using steel track for drywall to cover the foam? It fits perfect and is reusable for many jobs just make sure the boys sweep off the concrete. btw the floor sure keeps the braces clean eh?

I'll second the OMG WHEELBARROW. I'd pay for the pump truck in pennies before I lugged that thing around filled with concrete for 4 hours.

A re-look at the pictures shows why Eric is not using a boom pump but with the floor on a line pump works quite well.

I did not know that you could build a house that close to a power line.

Well I hope its not to high or the eaves aren't too wide!!

You guys are pretty sharp...all of you :-)

That job is probably 8 yrs old now.

And yes, this is what you should not do lol.

The line pump guy got cold feet and canceled out(mechanical issues) he was the only one available for 150 miles ~ time was a wastin'

There was a covenant with the Conservation Authority to keep 50 ft from waters edge...so the power line got moved eventually,

and yes we were TOO CLOSE all the time.

We are now equipped with 2 line pumps and a small boom pump, some jobs become turning points................

 
 
 
 

Builder has got to do what a builder has got to do!! Thanks for share Eric. p.s. bet the hot tub felt good that night.

Eric,
Thanks for the photo's, and hope I never have to pour that way's!! Hat's off to you and your crew.
What are the size of windows that don't have vertical supports and how much concrete was over. If you don't mind.
Get-er done is wright!

thagreen : I think you are refering to the walk-out patio doors....approx 28 inches.
                  Coursing is 18 inches.

Eric, Don't know about the wheelbarrow muscle factor. but you clearly know the best ICF. Regards.

Very nice!

I was wondering on the picture of the footing with the man standing with his back to the camera. It looks like it was shot soon after being finished. What is the purpose of what appears to be a gap made with two 2x in the foreground of the picture?