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£270m race for HS2 automated shuttle system

Construction Enquirer

HS2 has started the search for a contractor to design and supply a transport system for the project’s Automated People Mover in the West Midlands. The APM Systems Contract worth around £270m will include a 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract for the transit system.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls. It is used mainly for hotels, schools and hospitals.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

London Airport. Dubai International Airport. Construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport. The company offers his services in the various fields like Construction and Engineering which includes transportation, Oil and gas and chemical, wastewater and mining. Construction of Sky Harbour International Airport.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure. Panels can be manufactured in many shapes and sizes, but mainly they are either storey height spanning from floor to floor, or spandrel panels forming a sill wall beneath windows.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4. Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks due to increased bending stress in beams 5.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The Constructor

Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2.

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

The Constructor

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