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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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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

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The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation.

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Building Hong Kong's Airport

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The two former islands that were levelled comprise about 25% of the surface area of the airport’s 12.55 Land reclamation for the airport added nearly 1% to the entirety of Hong Kong’s surface area. The project is the most expensive airport project ever, according to Guinness World Records. km² platform.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

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Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. The stone should be hard, durable free from defects and of required size as required at site or as per specification. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

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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.

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Subways in America

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