How to beef up joist running parallel to tank?

[West1]

Beefed up builders footing

12” on center 4x4’s in the back @5’ long
12” on center 4x4’s on left footing.
The I-Beam looked a little thin so I added two 2x4’s for more support.

Once my footing dries, I’ll do the same as seen in the pics.

I also put a 2x12 perpendicular to the I-beam for support directly under the tank.

if anyone sees something wrong, do tell!!

 

[BrandonS]

Looking good. Way overkill but doesn't look bad at all. Very nice in my opinion.

How deep did you go on the pad?

 

[West1]

Looking good. Way overkill but doesn't look bad at all. Very nice in my opinion.

How deep did you go on the pad?

ty. I think as a hobbyist, we are use to going overboard haha. I didn’t stop there either, I seen the back and sides were fully supported and there was a potential weak spot towards the front of the tank area. So I drilled a 4x4 perpendicular between the I-Beams and put 2 pier blocks under them. Now I can setup shop with peace of mind

I’m not following you with the depth of the pad?

 

[West1]

Looking good. Way overkill but doesn't look bad at all. Very nice in my opinion.

How deep did you go on the pad?

ty. I think as a hobbyist, we are use to going overboard haha. I didn’t stop there either, I seen the back and sides were fully supported and there was a potential weak spot towards the front of the tank area. So I drilled a 4x4 perpendicular between the I-Beams and put 2 pier blocks under them. Now I can setup shop with peace of mind

I’m not following you with the depth of the pad?

 

[West1]

At this point, I keep updating with pics in case someone else needs some ideas on beefing up foundations running parallel to tanks.

 

[BrandonS]

ty. I think as a hobbyist, we are use to going overboard haha. I didn’t stop there either, I seen the back and sides were fully supported and there was a potential weak spot towards the front of the tank area. So I drilled a 4x4 perpendicular between the I-Beams and put 2 pier blocks under them. Now I can setup shop with peace of mind

I’m not following you with the depth of the pad?

How thick is the concrete you poured?

 

[West1]

How thick is the concrete you poured?

i went 12” thick, 16” wide, 5’ long with a 4’ rebar. Left the wood around the footing for added support.

 

[BrandonS]

Ever figure out how deep your foundation went?

 

[BrandonS]

i went 12” thick, 16” wide, 5’ long with a 4’ rebar. Left the wood around the footing for added support.

Once it's cured I would loose the wood. At least in my area it's termite country. And wood is just an intice.

 

[West1]

Ever figure out how deep your foundation went?

I never called the city but I asked some family that does construction. He said min 24” deep.

im Going to check the footing a week after setting up the tank. I marked my footing with a color so I can see if it starts sinking. I’ll check it again at the 1mo, 6mo and 1yr mark. If all good, I’m not crawling under again lol

 

[BrandonS]

Sounds like a plan.