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

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On the 25th Anniversary of Lead Based Paint Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

A 10 day period to conduct a paint inspection or risk assessment for lead based paint or lead based paint hazards. And while other provisions of this federal law may not be waived, the parties may mutually agree, in writing, to lengthen or shorten the time period for inspection or may waive this inspection opportunity.

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10 Signs Your Home May Have a Major Plumbing Problem

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It’s beneficial to inspect the pipes under your sinks or in your basement from time to time to look out for signs of discoloration. Whereas, brown or yellow water is often a sign of rust in the pipes and green-tinted water could indicate excessive corrosion in copper piping. Discolored pipes. Rattling pipes.

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Does UK Fire Safety Need Hammering Home?

Constructonomics

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death. an extension).

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

These standards were created by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) over 15 years ago to promote practices focused on sustainability, and commissioning is an important part of the LEED certification process. . Design and Preconstruction Phase: Risk Reduction from the Start .

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

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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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