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Becklin & Whitney <br /> Consulting Engineers,Inc. <br /> 139 1ST AVE.E,SUITE 100 <br /> P.O.Box 471 <br /> CAMBRIDGE,MN 55008 <br /> PHONE(763)689-5631 FAx(763)552-5631 <br /> January 19, 2018 <br /> Craig Schaper, P.E. <br /> Schaper Engineering LLC <br /> P.O. Box 26 <br /> Mound, MN 55364 <br /> RE: Todd and Laura Gerhard <br /> 3955 Cherry Avenue <br /> Orono, MN <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> Introduction <br /> We were asked to issue a repair for the void in the concrete at the buckled post. The post was <br /> described as item number 3 in the recommendations from Schaper Engineering dated November <br /> 8, 2015. <br /> Observations <br /> When the buckled post was removed it was discovered that the post had been cast into the <br /> existing concrete slab. Removal of the post resulted in an approximate 5-1/2x5-1/2x5" void in <br /> the slab. <br /> Discussion <br /> The point load carries 8880 lbs. Commonly available post bases do not allow for proper <br /> installation inside the void as they do not facilitate the installation of fasteners. Simply filling <br /> the void and installing the post may result in inadequate bearing. <br />