Apr 3, 2009 · Agree that blinding concrete (or what I call a mudmat) is a good idea many times for ease in setting formwork and steel, to prevent damage of the founding soil in case of rain or …

Dec 20, 2023 · In case of lean concrete seal coat , ( blinding layer ) this will give a level surface for placing reinforcement and protect reinf. from dirt .The term ' blinding layer' is meaningful …

Nov 22, 2003 · I have a question of all you experienced structural (foundation) and geotechnical engineers. For the project on which I am currently working, there are two grades of PCC (plain …

Oct 21, 2013 · Hello all. Can anyone advise the different uses of blinding concrete, polythene sheeting and sand as underlays for various concrete structures poured on ground? This is for …

Jan 24, 2016 · Good day, the contractor is proposing to remove the blinding concrete under the slab on grade and replace it by a layer of tout venant of 200mm thickness. After compaction, …

May 9, 2024 · Please have have a look at the attached retaining wall sketch. My question is, our usual practice is to provide 6" thick blinding/lean concrete under every type of foundation. But …

Jul 11, 2017 · 2. Ok, if the blinding layer is still required. Is it acceptable to use geotextile/filter fabric/filter cloth instead of blinding concrete layer under the cast-in-place retaining wall base …

Oct 31, 2017 · hello for the concrete blinding dimensions under isolated footings, does it need to be same size of the footing or bigger. in our case we have a 30cm blinding since the hard rock …

Jun 24, 2013 · Blinding is doing a different job to cover. It's simply there to provide a decent working surface nothing else. Cover implies protection for reinforcement, which blinding might …

Nov 14, 2019 · I wold second MIStructE's opinion that blinding should not provide any shear resistance. These concrete mixes usually lack the large aggregate that provides shear …