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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3) 4) The position of cross walls should be measured along the main walls and squared from these wails if desired, the total width of trenches being carefully outlined.

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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS

The Constructor

These bricks should be properly soaked in water for at least two hours before use. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? RECOMMENDED FOR YOU SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES Close All rights reserved.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Preparation of Surface: The bed on which rubble soling is to be laid should be cleared of all loose materials, leveled, watered and compacted before laying rubble soling. Cable or pipe trenches if required shall be got done before the soling is started. Excess murrum if any over the surfaces should be removed.

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Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding

The Constructor

Trenches – During excavation, shoring systems provide safety for workers in a trench and speed excavation. Hydraulic Shoring Hydraulic shoring is the use of hydraulic pistons that can be pumped outward until they press up against the trench walls. In this case, shoring should not be confused with shielding.

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Installing Value - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

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Construction Equipments

The Constructor

A loader is commonly used to move a stockpiled material from ground level and deposit it into an awaiting dump truck or into an open trench excavation. play an important role in construction technology. play an important role in construction technology. This typically only applies to the largest examples (used for road-making).

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the building’s asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos. Manage asbestos in accordance with the plan. Where applicable, add an approved safe winterizing/anti freeze agent to water to prevent freezing. Pump out water. Pump out water.