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I need to anchor my children's swing set without using concrete? i was told that Home Depot sold a "kit", but no one there new what I was talking about!! Any advice!!
Answer
Ok, the stores will sell a kit that consists of 4-6 rods (about 12-15" long). They are like heavy gage tent stakes. You're supposed to pound these in to act as "deadman". Horse-pucky.
It's a simple structural engineering calc to tell us that a 60 pound child (swinging hard) can exert around 480 pounds of uplift force in the two legs opposite to the child's apex position. 2 kids, in sync with their swinging, can tip the thing over.
Two options:
1. If you are renting or planning on moving soon, you should stick to the "deadman" stake concept but take it up a notch. Buy 24" -32" concrete forming stakes and a sledge hammer. Angle the stake as you pound one down immediately adjacent to each leg and bolt them together (use round head fasteners for safety). You should try to get the stake down sio only 2-3" is above ground.
2. If you own, I'd suggest building a concrete "deadman" for each leg. It's a deadweight equal to the uplift force per leg. Since the child was exerting 480 pounds uplift, and that's resisted by the two opposite legs, the deadweight needs to be 480/2 = 240lbs at each leg. Since concrete weighs 160 lbs / cu ft, that means a block of 1-1/2 cu ft or 16" x 16" x 12". I'd dig a square hole at each leg, that was 16" deep x 16" x 16". I'd set a framing strap in the concrete as I mixed and poured the blocks. The strap would be screwed (self tapping sheet metal screws - lots) to the leg later.
Note: there was an intentional 4" space above the top of concrete deadman. That's to allow soil/grass/etc to be on top of the block. It also allows you to abandon the concrete blocks (in place) when you are moving away. No one will ever know they are down there.
Ok, the stores will sell a kit that consists of 4-6 rods (about 12-15" long). They are like heavy gage tent stakes. You're supposed to pound these in to act as "deadman". Horse-pucky.
It's a simple structural engineering calc to tell us that a 60 pound child (swinging hard) can exert around 480 pounds of uplift force in the two legs opposite to the child's apex position. 2 kids, in sync with their swinging, can tip the thing over.
Two options:
1. If you are renting or planning on moving soon, you should stick to the "deadman" stake concept but take it up a notch. Buy 24" -32" concrete forming stakes and a sledge hammer. Angle the stake as you pound one down immediately adjacent to each leg and bolt them together (use round head fasteners for safety). You should try to get the stake down sio only 2-3" is above ground.
2. If you own, I'd suggest building a concrete "deadman" for each leg. It's a deadweight equal to the uplift force per leg. Since the child was exerting 480 pounds uplift, and that's resisted by the two opposite legs, the deadweight needs to be 480/2 = 240lbs at each leg. Since concrete weighs 160 lbs / cu ft, that means a block of 1-1/2 cu ft or 16" x 16" x 12". I'd dig a square hole at each leg, that was 16" deep x 16" x 16". I'd set a framing strap in the concrete as I mixed and poured the blocks. The strap would be screwed (self tapping sheet metal screws - lots) to the leg later.
Note: there was an intentional 4" space above the top of concrete deadman. That's to allow soil/grass/etc to be on top of the block. It also allows you to abandon the concrete blocks (in place) when you are moving away. No one will ever know they are down there.
Demonstration speech help.?
Kelsey
i have noidea what to do for a demonstration speech.
any ideas are apprciatedd:]]
i want to something unique and cool.
idk.
it doesnt matter at this point.
helppppp:[
ohhh i forgot.
i cant do food.
bc it has to be apart of your culture.
thanks you guys!
Answer
how about these:
Maintain a bicycle
Cook lasagna
Make rice crispy squares
Prepare a pie
Build model vehicles or airplanes
Make a salad
Bake a special desert
Repair a flat bicycle tire
Replace old bicycle brakes
Perform yo-yo tricks and maintenance
Make nacho dip
Cook chili
Draw a cartoon character
Make a vegetable soup
Cook spaghetti with homemade sauce
Wash dishes safely and efficiently
How to choose the best pet
Polish shoes
Re-grip a tennis racquet
String a tennis racquet
Make a special sandwich
Tie a necktie
Perform a dance step
Paint a picture
Create a craft
Do rope skipping tricks and games
Do basketball-dribbling tricks
Iron clothes
Make a grilled cheese sandwich
Make homemade ice cream
Perform a cultural dance
Perform a jazz dance
Play a musical instrument
Do a magic trick
Perform martial arts moves
Make cookies
Create an elaborate paper airplane
Create Origami
Dribble and bounce a soccer ball
Make fudge
Do skate board tricks
Make breakfast
Do calligraphy
Make paper
Create a Halloween mask
Play an instrument
Organize a surprise party
Use a digital camera
Read sheet music
Make a new candle from old ones
Perform first aid
Speak a foreign language
Apply make-up
Style/straighten hair
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Set a formal dinner table.
Weave a basket.
Change a tire on a bike.
Wrap a gift
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a shirt.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Play soccer.
Write a childrenâs story.
Organize your closet.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Play dough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Make fudge.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross-stitch.
Break dance.
Make Bar B-Que sauce
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Play football.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Make Ice cream.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Do the chicken dance.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an first-aid kit for your house.
Do yoga.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Ride a bike.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Do needlepoint.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Make an Omelet
Build a castle with Legos.
how about these:
Maintain a bicycle
Cook lasagna
Make rice crispy squares
Prepare a pie
Build model vehicles or airplanes
Make a salad
Bake a special desert
Repair a flat bicycle tire
Replace old bicycle brakes
Perform yo-yo tricks and maintenance
Make nacho dip
Cook chili
Draw a cartoon character
Make a vegetable soup
Cook spaghetti with homemade sauce
Wash dishes safely and efficiently
How to choose the best pet
Polish shoes
Re-grip a tennis racquet
String a tennis racquet
Make a special sandwich
Tie a necktie
Perform a dance step
Paint a picture
Create a craft
Do rope skipping tricks and games
Do basketball-dribbling tricks
Iron clothes
Make a grilled cheese sandwich
Make homemade ice cream
Perform a cultural dance
Perform a jazz dance
Play a musical instrument
Do a magic trick
Perform martial arts moves
Make cookies
Create an elaborate paper airplane
Create Origami
Dribble and bounce a soccer ball
Make fudge
Do skate board tricks
Make breakfast
Do calligraphy
Make paper
Create a Halloween mask
Play an instrument
Organize a surprise party
Use a digital camera
Read sheet music
Make a new candle from old ones
Perform first aid
Speak a foreign language
Apply make-up
Style/straighten hair
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Set a formal dinner table.
Weave a basket.
Change a tire on a bike.
Wrap a gift
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a shirt.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Play soccer.
Write a childrenâs story.
Organize your closet.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Play dough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Make fudge.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross-stitch.
Break dance.
Make Bar B-Que sauce
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Play football.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Make Ice cream.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Do the chicken dance.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an first-aid kit for your house.
Do yoga.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Ride a bike.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Do needlepoint.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Make an Omelet
Build a castle with Legos.
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