The next step was to reinforce the existing structure starting with the three massive external pillars.
Pic 7: The completed concrete footings and ground beams securing the pillars and tied to the main building.
Pic 1: Locating the original pillar footing.
Pic 2: Adding reinforced steel bars. Note the original central steel core piling supporting the pillar.
Pic 3: Embedding the reinforced steel bar and hooking it to the main building structure for additional strength.
Pic 4: A trench is dug between pillars and reinforced steel is added to tie the pillar's footings together for added strength.
Pic 5: Reinforced steel bars are formed and tied together by hand.
Pic 6: Wooden formwork is set in place before the concrete mix is poured in.
Pic 7: The completed concrete footings and ground beams securing the pillars and tied to the main building.
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