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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION

The Constructor

This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

The Constructor

The bearing length should be atleast 75mm to avoid spalling of the edges.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS IN BRICK MASONRY

The Constructor

Bonding is essential to eliminate conyinuous vertical joints both in body as well as on the face of wall. The course of brick work in which all the bricks are laid as stretchers is known as stretcher course. Bond : This is the method of arranging bricks so that the individual units are tied together.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget.

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ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS

The Constructor

With the proliferation of computer programs available a three-dimensional analysis presents no great difficulty provided the modeling techniques fully reflect the behavior of the structure.

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