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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.

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

The Constructor

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. this is usually sufficient for most pours.

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Subways in America

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent. 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.

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