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Building Hong Kong's Airport

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The two former islands that were levelled comprise about 25% of the surface area of the airport’s 12.55 Land reclamation for the airport added nearly 1% to the entirety of Hong Kong’s surface area. kmĀ² platform. It is connected to the northern side of Lantau Island near Tung Chung new town.

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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.

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

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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. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times. Note the different thickness: A standard plywood thickness on site is 18mm.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

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Silver Line Metrorail project leading to the Dulles International Airport. Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. If possible, make sure to document the mistake visually with photos.

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Subways in America

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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. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

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Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. 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. Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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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. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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