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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
The most practical way to fix this is to cut a slot so that a beam of reinforced concrete can be laid to "join" the two posts. (as suggested above)
Lets say 18 inches wide by 32 inches deep with proper steel bars... Complete overkill but what option do you have?
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Yes, essentially you'd be creating a grade beam of sorts, you need something to resist overturning moments - the axial loads are pretty minimal.
If you specced 4" and got 2.5" yes, the GC owes you but if you've already paid them, good luck. You'll also need to take several samples spread around the field of the pour to build your case. One sample would probably not hold up (they'd just say it was a pocket or something). If you could get a couple dozen samples from all over with similar results AND find them AND get them to respond you might have a remedy.
The lesson here is to watch everything a contractor is doing - or hire someone else who knows what to look for while work is ongoing, or do it yourself. Contractors are notoriously good for finding ways to skimp / cheat customers and get away with it. I had a subcontractor recently (HVAC tin knocker) who tried to get away with slightly thinner-gauge duct sheet metal. We had a good field / resident engineer who caught it, then went back and put a gauge on a lot of the ductwork that had already been installed. The subcontractor was PISSED. I made him rip out the entire run of ductwork and redo it, and I refused to give them a time extension. As I see it, they tried to pull a fast one and I made sure it ended up costing them. I gave the resident engineer a raise.
