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Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures

The Constructor

It manifests as a sudden and transient motion or series of motions of the Earth’s surface, originating from underground disturbances that disrupt the elastic equilibrium of the Earth’s mass, […] The post Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures appeared first on The Constructor.

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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines. Alex Headley. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 07:30. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than. million workers in the United States are exposed to crystalline silica dust — 90% of which are employed in construction. and kidney disease.

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Guidelines for the Construction of Concrete Foundations

The Constructor

Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations can be obtained from Building Codes such as American Concrete Institute and Indian Standards,

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Public Procurement Regulations: Key Guidelines for Compliance in Construction

Building Radar

This article provides key guidelines on public procurement regulations and highlights essential resources for staying compliant. 9184 and GPPB Guidelines. Federal guidelines include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) , which outlines the procedures for federal contracting. Key elements include: 1.

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EEOC Issues Anti-Harassment Guidelines For Construction

ENR Construction

Guidelines foresee general contractors setting the tone for preventing harassment based on race, gender or other forms.

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ISOLATED FOOTING DESIGN GUIDELINES

The Constructor

Specifications for Design of footings as per IS 456: 2000 The important guidelines given in IS 456: 2000 for the design of isolated footings are as. Design Guide Foundation Design How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design Design cosiderations Foundation'

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Standardizing guidelines to specify IFRMs

Construction Specifier

1 However, the AISC guidelines make only minimal reference to IFRM coatings in the AESS category system, generally referring to these coatings as “smooth.” The post Standardizing guidelines to specify IFRMs appeared first on Construction Specifier.