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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. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Risk or Reward? Using Drones on Your Construction Project

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In this week’s issue of ENR , technology writer Luke Abaffy details the use of drones by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct bridge inspections. The issue therefore raises the question of whether the use of new technologies, such as inspection by drones, present a risk or a reward?

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

Fieldwire

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. It also makes task management, plan viewing and inspections much easier, and enhances productivity when it comes to reports, snag lists, and RFIs. According to the U.S.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk. Executing the project: In this phase of the project, team is ready to launch the project. If the project work is not carried out as per schedules, and execution is well behind the schedule, then cost and quality of the project will be effected.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

Knowledge of the magnitude of the thermal movement is necessary to evaluate the risk of thermal cracking in situations where large thermal gradients are likely to occur, and to calculate dimensional changes in structures such as bridge decks. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Subways in America

The Constructor

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

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