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Originally Posted by glatt
Looking at those pictures, I'm struck by the lack of rebar poking out of the chunks of concrete. I know they are poor, and building practices are different all over the world and throughout the years, but I thought rebar was pretty standard when making stuff out of concrete. Concrete just isn't strong enough when it isn't reinforced internally with metal bar. They didn't have a chance.
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You're right. I noticed the same thing, last time I poured a concrete wall the rebar cost more than the concrete and insulated forms combined.
That country is poorer than poor. I hope the aid isn't looted by gangs. That would suck.