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    Gravel Under Footings, Thickened Slabs, Any Concrete Bearing Item

    Sorry I didn't proof the above post. Personally, I think the gravel SHOULD be below the thickened slab.
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    Gravel Under Footings, Thickened Slabs, Any Concrete Bearing Item

    A little more specific question on the post Thanks for the comments and understand the expansive soils considerations, etc. To be a little more specific, one person has insisted that a thickened slab under an interior bearing wall NOT have gravel below it. That person's logic is that since...
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    Gravel Under Footings, Thickened Slabs, Any Concrete Bearing Item

    Does anyone know where a good discussion about gravel under concrete might be found other than elastic discussions on pavement composite sections.
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