The scorching sunlight of the dry season caused the water accumulated in the foundation pit to evaporate quickly.
While working in the pit during the day, the indigenous workers could even feel the heat flowing from the earth walls and ground, warming their bodies.
Insects that prefer shade and moisture couldn't stand this environment and had long since fled.
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After testing, Chen Zhou determined that the load-bearing capacity of the foundation was unaffected, but to be on the safe side, he still ordered the indigenous workers to dig up a batch of gravel from the river, spread it flat on the bottom of the foundation pit, and then flatten it.
Undoubtedly, this took several more days.
After the foundation pit's bedding layer was completed, the real highlight began—tie the foundation rebar and install the forms.
The skyscraper rises from the ground, and according to the design, tying the rebar is the most important step.
