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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

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Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

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Architects generally refer to preconstruction simply as “design,” and break the process down into five steps: Schematic design Design development Construction documents Bidding/procurement Construction administration. Construction documents. Dive deeper : 12 Construction Documents Every Contractor Needs to Know.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

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Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. Conduct risk assessments regularly The best way to deal with safety issues is to address them before they even become "issues" in the first place. From there, immediately implement measures to mitigate risks.

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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

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The stark realities of complex coordination, inspection timelines, and closeout seem mercifully far away. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders. Discuss the terms and conditions of payment as defined by program requirements or in the construction documents.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk. Executing the project: In this phase of the project, team is ready to launch the project. If the project work is not carried out as per schedules, and execution is well behind the schedule, then cost and quality of the project will be effected.

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Oresund Bridge

The Constructor

It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Öresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo. The international European route E20 runs across the bridge and through the tunnel via the two lane motorway, as does the Oresund Railway Line.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

Knowledge of the magnitude of the thermal movement is necessary to evaluate the risk of thermal cracking in situations where large thermal gradients are likely to occur, and to calculate dimensional changes in structures such as bridge decks. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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