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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

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. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

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And How to Avoid Construction Errors and Mistakes Altogether. When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. Silver Line Metrorail project leading to the Dulles International Airport. In the D.C.

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Achieving project success through product and material testing

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By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Begin with the basics The safety and integrity of any construction project, relies heavily on material testing and inspections. Material testing and site inspections are necessary throughout the process to ensure quality upon completion.

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Following are the methods of bridge construction: 1. Cast-in-situ Method of Bridge Construction 2. Balanced Cantilever Method Of Bridge Construction 3. Precast Method of Bridge Construction 4. Span by Span Casting method of Bridge Construction 5. Incremental Launching Method of Bridge Construction 6.

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PRECAST METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Where precast beams are considered for a motorway bridge construction, the bridge cross-section for a typical carriageway will generally consist of four beams. Erection time of such bridge should have a rate of construction of four beams per day. A long viaduct can have a complete precast deck speedily placed with this method.

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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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Construction begins at each bridge pier. The complete pier segment is then used as an erection platform and launching base for all subsequent travelling formwork and concrete segment construction. Segment construction is continued until a joining midpoint is reached where a balanced pair is closed.

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

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Composite Permanent Formwork: Beam shells perform number of functions: They are generally designed to support precast floor units and construction loads To act as formwork for infill in-situ concrete To act compositely with the in-situ infill to support permanent loads. Their most common use is to form downstand beams.

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