My old foreman told me to triple check my dirt compaction tests

Back in 2018 on a job outside Austin he said 'those moisture levels always read dry when they're wet'. I ignored him and poured a slab that settled 3 inches in one corner. Cost me $12,000 to tear out and repour. Anybody else get bit by trusting the equipment over experience?

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riverdavis15d ago

Hate that feeling. Hard lessons like that stick with you.

karenb9715d ago

Ain't that the truth. Stings every single time.

phoenix_bailey15d ago

Yeah it really does... those moments just kind of burrow into your brain and won't let go. I still catch myself thinking about stuff I messed up years ago, like it just happened yesterday. It's weird how our brains hold onto the painful stuff way longer than the good stuff. But I guess that's how we learn not to make the same mistake twice... even if it does sting every time you remember it.