Airports Foundation Inspections 
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2012
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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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)
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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