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Purpose of the flat stone "floor"?

deaglan1 · 2019-03-21 10:25:45

Hi all, I am not savvy with structural engineering or masonry - could anyone tell me why the flat stone "floor" is necessary in this construction? Is it to prevent tidal erosion from undermining the wall? Location - Ardfry peninsula, inner Galway Bay. https://www.screencast.com/t/qjzYoRfWz

21-03-2019 10:25am

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deaglan1

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Hi all, I am not savvy with structural engineering or masonry - could anyone tell me why the flat stone "floor" is necessary in this construction? Is it to prevent tidal erosion from undermining the wall? Location - Ardfry peninsula, inner Galway Bay.

https://www.screencast.com/t/qjzYoRfWz

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#2 21-03-2019 10:27am

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When the tide goes out it gently rips material back. It is to stop the foundation being undercut.

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