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Building Hong Kong's Airport

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The two former islands that were levelled comprise about 25% of the surface area of the airport’s 12.55 It is connected to the northern side of Lantau Island near Tung Chung new town. Land reclamation for the airport added nearly 1% to the entirety of Hong Kong’s surface area. km² platform.

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80 times the characteristic strength ; and the average strength of all the samples is not less than the characteristic strength plus times the standard deviation.

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Free Interior Design Softwares

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user. The work of an interior designer draws upon many disciplines including environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and traditional decoration (aesthetics and cosmetics).

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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Top Ten Construction Projects in World

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Spreading over 21 square miles, the Al Maktoum International Airport is the largest airport under construction ever. While the construction has been scheduled to finish in 2018, it has been delayed indefinitely. The monstrous project will eat up $32 billion in the second phase only.

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Subways in America

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

The decision is made by the design team. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

In this case, the panels are designed and detailed by the engineer. Non-Load bearing cladding panel: A non-load bearing cladding panel must be designed, together with its fittings, to withstand the appropriate wind forces. The precast manufacturer checks the handling aspects and if necessary will modify the reinforcement accordingly.

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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PRECAST METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

However, if this method of construction is chosen it is imperative that the engineer has clearly organized the deck construction schedule. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

Indeed some beams, particularly in seismic areas are designed to act both compositely and non-compositely in the same span. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. More efficiently, they can act compositely with the in-situ concrete.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Related posts: STRENGTHENING OF FOUNDATIONS TYPES OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS FACTOR OF SAFETY FOR DIFFERENT FOUNDATIONS CAUSES OF FAILURE OF FOUNDATIONS IN BUILDINGS Seismic Design of Earth-Retaining Structures and Foundations Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations?

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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

If the core remains in this position then it must be designed explicitly for the torsion. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is far preferable to adopt a symmetrical arrangement to avoid this.

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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

Advantages that make precast concrete cladding such an appealing option are: Durability: Assuming the panel design has been carried out with proper thought for rainwater flow over the surface of the building, it will weather well and not require frequent cleaning.

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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. Most lessons in engineering decision making come from the cases of histories of failures of structures, which itself are the results of a bad judgement, thus making us understand the pitfalls in conceptual design.

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2012

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PILES AND PILE CAPS

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Project management, then, is the planning, scheduling, and orchestrating of project activities to achieve objectives within a specified period of time. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Precast and in-situ concrete can be used together in many different ways to extend the design horizons for architects, engineers and contractors. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

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STAAD PRO MANUELS & GUIDES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Related posts: Design of Offshore Structures using STAAD.Pro and STAAD.Offshore STAAD.PRO 2007 Posted in Category: Software Manuels 1 Comment Sharath chandra Posted on 29/10/2010 at 21:42 can anybody please tell me where can i get the STAAD software????

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PILE LOAD CAPACITY

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

AUGUST 16, 2012

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Monorail Train In India

The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Differentiation from other transport systems Monorail systems have found shared applications in the transportation market in airport transfer and some medium capacity metro systems. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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Oresund Bridge

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The bridge was finished three months ahead of schedule. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Reply Piyush Joshi Posted on 26/08/2012 at 08:14 Pre-cast concrete allows for a very small margin for error as the incorrect dimensions of pre-cast concrete may result in changing the entire design. Reply Ramesh Joshi Posted on 29/08/2012 at 19:20 Yes, agreed. Thanks for your openion. Pl tell me more, if any.

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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

So, since the concrete strength is 99% at 28 days, its almost close to its final strength, thus we rely upon the results of compressive strength test after 28 days and use this strength as the base for our design and evaluation.

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PUNCHING SHEAR

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

Punching shear is most common, and is a major design consideration, in flat slab construction. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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LOADS ON PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDINGS

The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

Heat expansion of the cladding panel must be allowed for in the design. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Thus: Firstly the fixings must be flexible enough to allow for two dimensional movement.

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DYNAMIC SKYSCRAPPER

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

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