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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. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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Subways in America

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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION

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This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do. There are basically two types of concrete pumps used for transporting , they are: 1. Concrete pumps have been known for more than 50 years. Direct acting concrete pumps 2.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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Aim should be to reduce the consumption of energy resources and still create an efficient structure. 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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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

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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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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Closing down the project: Once the execution of the project is completed, the project team evaluates the team’s performance, documents related to the project are achieved, lessons learned form the experiences in the project is captured and celebrate the project’s completion.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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