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Dobey Beam
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Dobey Beam

Dobey Beam

(OP)
Please explain to me, what is Dobey Beam?
Ive been searching for this, but im still have no luck

thanks in advance

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RE: Dobey Beam

No idea.  It might help to know in what context you have seen the term.

RE: Dobey Beam

Never heard of it.  Where are you?  Perhaps it's jargon in some particular geographic area.

RE: Dobey Beam

Adobe?  (can't find that as applied to beams, either.)
Dolby?  ("Dolby beam" seems to be a sci-fi weapon.)

RE: Dobey Beam

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Dobie Blocks are used to support rebar in grade slabs, usually with tie wires.

Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

RE: Dobey Beam

Are you dealing with a new software or analysis method and maybe mishearing "dummy beam"?

RE: Dobey Beam

All I can think of is the dobie blocks used to support reinforcement of a slab on grade prior to the pouring of the concrete.  I suppose you could use a similar term for supporting a PT duct, tendons, or something that might require some more significant support.  

RE: Dobey Beam

(OP)
paddingtongreen, JoshPlum  

thanks for giving me a hint on this

i believe this is what im looking for

why are we using the dobies in footing foundation if we can make a cast in place concrete or grade beam?

Poems are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree. engineers creates wonderful buildings, but only God can creates wonderful minds

RE: Dobey Beam

They are used to support the rebar where the concrete is to be placed on soil, the concrete is cast in place, with the soil or crushed stone base being the bottom form.

Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

RE: Dobey Beam

I believe what paddingtongreen & JoshPlum  are descibing are small concrete blocks to ensure the correct cover to rebar is achieved.
We would normally use 'bar chairs' made of wire or plastic.

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