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HS2 team starts on UK’s first double composite viaduct – video

Construction Enquirer

The first of 38 French-made steel beams that will be used to construct the UK’s first ‘double composite’ structure viaduct have arrived at HS2’s Wendover Dean site in Buckinghamshire. Once the rest of the 40 tonnes beams have completed their long journey to site, the beams will be welded together to form the 450m-long viaduct.

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Types of Foundations & Footings And Their Uses

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What is the Foundation? A structure is generally considered to have two main portions: Superstructure Substructure The substructure transmits loads of super-structure to the supporting soil and is generally, termed as the foundation. What is Footing? It is also known as wall footing or continuous footing.

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Difference Between Pier and Pile | What Is Pier | What Is Pile

CivilJungle

Introduction of Pier and Pile. The pile and the piers are two different types of deep foundations which are widely used in the construction. It is necessary that you should know the difference between a pile foundation and a pier foundation. What Is Pier? Types of Pier Foundation.

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HS2 gets green light for Buckinghamshire viaduct

Construction Enquirer

The viaduct is one of only two places in the Chilterns where the HS2 route will be above ground level, with the underside of the viaduct just 6m above the road, supported by five ‘Y’ shaped piers. The side of the girders will feature prominent deck stiffeners which help to manage the structural forces while allowing for a lighter weight beam.

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What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available

CivilJungle

What Is Foundation Repair? Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Foundation Techniques. This results in movements of foundation leading to cracks which can be checked by watering.

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How to Load Calculation on Column, Beam, Wall & Slab

CivilJungle

These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Struts are used in trusses. • The function of columns is to transfer the load of the structure vertically downwards to transfer it to a foundation. What Is Beam? • The beam is a structural element that stands against the bending.

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What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation

CivilJungle

Introduction of Pier and Beam Foundation. The foundation plays important role in the construction of the building. The strength of the structure depends on how the foundation of the building is constructed. What Is Pier and Beam Foundation?