How to Inspect Stability of the Foundation Before Buying House?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 24, 2020
If you plan on buying an old house in a geographical area with a known propensity for differential foundation movements, then it is always wise to.
Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions.
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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor
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. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.
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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Insufficient width of foundation Settlement of foundation occurs due to insufficient distribution of load.
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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS
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. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES
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)
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DOT Policies & Procedures in Construction: Your Blueprint for Compliance
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 24, 2025
Central DOT policies and procedures are the foundation of your compliance program and must meet or exceed current regulatory requirements. Tim's primary areas of expertise include hours of service, vehicle inspections, and entry-level driver training. Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00 2:00 p.m. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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227 Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes.
Julian Construction
JANUARY 24, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Home Foundation Repair » 01/24/2012. Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes. Foundation Repair Company Dedicated to Home Foundation Safety LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc., Floor and foundation cracks 8.
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101 Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Damage - Julian Construction.
Julian Construction
JUNE 28, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Common Foundation Problems Linked To Poor Drainage » 06/28/2012. Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Damage. By Shawn Kyles Homes are built on foundations that support the building’s structure. When a foundation is damaged, the entire house is often affected.
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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Comprehensive Preconstruction Planning The preconstruction phase is crucial for setting a strong foundation. For instance, in a restaurant construction project, Englewood’s early involvement allowed us to resolve foundational requirements and permitting challenges, which could have otherwise delayed the project.
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156 Checklist for Diagnosing Foundation Problems - Julian Construction.
Julian Construction
APRIL 1, 2011
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Checklist for Diagnosing Foundation Problems. Early identification and repair of foundation problems can save you money by preventing more extensive damage and, in worst case scenarios, building collapse. Floor and foundation cracks. Floor and foundation cracks.
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110 Julian Construction Informs Public Of Different Foundation Types.
Julian Construction
MARCH 5, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Julian Construction Informs Public Of Different Foundation Types. The statement was written by Shawn Kyles, a construction specialist who has inspected over 15,000 structures in his career, and is a senior partner of the foundation contractor company. Shawn Kyles.
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Types of Home Foundations - Julian Construction Blog
Julian Construction
APRIL 1, 2011
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Types of Home Foundations. By Shawn Kyles The purpose of a foundation is to support a building and prevent it from sliding or slipping. By Shawn Kyles The purpose of a foundation is to support a building and prevent it from sliding or slipping. Our Services.
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Foundation Problems: Early Warning Signs - Julian Construction Blog
Julian Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2011
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. Julian Construction Recommends Use Of Helical Piles For Foundations » 10/18/2011. Foundation Problems: Early Warning Signs. Foundation Problems: Early Warning Signs. Some of the early warning signs of foundation trouble include: Crawl space moisture.
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102 Home Foundation Repair - Julian Construction Blog
Julian Construction
JANUARY 24, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. « Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes | Main. Home Foundation Repair. By Shawn Kyles Most homes will have one of three types of foundation - a slab, basement or crawl space. Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Contact Info.
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Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness
Julian Construction
AUGUST 1, 2012
Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. « Foundation Repair Company Warns of Foundations Issues with Older Homes | Main. Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness. Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness. Inspection Consultation. Contact Info.
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Barratt to demolish 36 new homes with faulty foundations
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2023
Housing giant Barratt is set to demolish 36 new homes on an estate in Cambridge after finding faults in the foundations. Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes.
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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS
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.
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PILES AND PILE CAPS
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2012
Related posts: Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations? Prestressed Concrete Piles CLASSIFICATION OF PILES LOAD ON PILES NEGATIVE SKIN FRICTION ON PILES Can foundation Piles be welded, if yes what is the welding procedure to be followed?
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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent. The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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PILE LOAD CAPACITY
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2012
Related posts: Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations? We will discuss here the load carrying capacity of both single pile and group of piles. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.
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230 BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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247 Boring Methods for Soil Sampling- Applicability and Practical Depths
The Constructor
APRIL 5, 2019
Boring methods are widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory.
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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235 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings. This aspect saves quite a bit in the cost of the building.
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
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Subways in America
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
Normally the walls are connected directly to the foundations. These are called coupled shear walls because they behave as individual continuous wall sections coupled by the connecting beams or slabs.
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240 FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
Always inspect the formwork prior to pouring. Some of the paint has run, and this has been transposed to the concrete. It is important to remember that the face of the concrete is effectively a negative of the formwork face.
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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING
The Constructor
MARCH 27, 2012
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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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229 Boring Methods for Soil Sampling- Applicability and Practical Depths
The Constructor
APRIL 5, 2019
Boring method is widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory.
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190 FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
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PUNCHING SHEAR
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
Some examples of the occurrence of concentrated loads on a slab are a column, particularly on a pad foundation, and wheel loads. In pad foundations, where weight and depth are not so critical, its effects are satisfied by providing sufficient depth. Thus, the failure mechanism is by shear, hence the name is punching shear.
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203 Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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203 REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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240 CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS
The Constructor
APRIL 2, 2012
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