Inspection Checklist Shear Walls and Core Wall Inspection Checklist Approved shop drawings and Authorities drawings Dimensions Vertical reinforcement Vertical reinforcement overlap Top level of concrete pour MEP Clearances and lift clearance where applicable Concrete spacers / cover blocks Safety Cleaning Alignment Tightening of
Inspection Checklist Striking of Formworks Factors to be considered prior striking formworks (CIRIA Report 136):- Collapse Deflection Freeze/thaw damage Mechanical damage Further damage due to site operations Moisture loss Color variation Durability Thermal cracking and shock
Top Bars and Other Bars Definition in ACI318 From the ACI318 bar overlap and development length are divided into 2 cases, top bars and other bars. The definition of other bars applies to any vertical bar, horizontal bar with concrete thickness
Detailing Overlap locations of horizontal reinforcing bars in retaining walls Overlap locations of horizontal reinforcing bars in retaining walls should be carefully studied when the retaining wall is divided by edge columns connected to the retaining wall. This is due to the bending
56 days Concrete Test Unlike the ordinary portland cement where the 28 days concrete test is applicable, 28 and 56 days Concrete test applies only when using High Early Strength Portland Cement
Simulation Wind simulation using Robot Millennium Robot Millennium now offers a wind simulation, but you still need to do one more step to get the final surface wind pressure. This video shows the dynamic wind pressure before multiplying by
Soil Soil Sloping Systems Maximum allowable slopes for excavation less than 6 m based on soil type and angle to the horizontal.
Importing a model from AutoCAD to Etabs Although the preferred method for modelling in Etabs is by using the grid and geometry wizard by Etabs for several reasons: Error and warning free model, Fast running, Accuracy. However, sometimes we see
Method statement What is the method statement? Method statement is the procedure of fixing, pouring a concrete, welding, etc. It is the procedure and how to? It must include the following sections: A Title e.
Safety Manager Roles and Responsibilities Implements the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures. Inspects various site facilities observing operations and activities, investigating health and safety complaints and ensuring that work sites are in compliance with safety regulations.
Roles and Responsibilities Senior Architect Roles and Responsibilities Designs projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations. Advises Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary.
Roles and Responsibilities Technical Engineer Roles and Responsibilities Coordinate all design development and approval processes. Follow up the time schedule agreed for the design development and shop drawings with Subcontractors. Prepare and implement a drawing management system. Review contract documents and
Roles and Responsibilities Plant and Equipment Engineer Roles and Responsibilities Monitors a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance to include inspecting equipment for proper lubrication and cleaning; complete preventive maintenance records. Coordinates annual/quarterly inventory on all major equipment. Prepares monthly report for all
Project Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities Oversee and review the full range of project coordination activities including the review of reports, plans and specifications ensuring compliance with standards. Plan and prioritize work assignments. Participates in the establishment of construction
Roles and Responsibilities Planning Engineer Roles and Responsibilities Prepare and update project schedule based on the contract. Set work program and target milestones for each phase based on the project plan. Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise
Contracts Manager Roles and Responsibilities Identifies potential activities and situations that might require contracts and agreements and coordinates with all parties as needed. Creates and corrects request for proposals and related supplemental documentation needed to comply with legal
Roles and Responsibilities Senior Contracts Engineer Roles and Responsibilities Prepare Subcontract Agreement and Joint Venture Agreement and conclude the same in coordination with Commercial Manager. Follow up Subcontractor’s Performance Bonds and Tender Bonds Reviews Subcontractor’s monthly invoice and prepare Subcontractor’
How can predict the maximum temperature and maximum difference in mass concrete Now, I’m dealing with the problems with the temperature in mass concrete. How can we predict the max. temp. and max difference?If the temp. is too high, what method we can
What is the difference bw round deformed bars and rebars? What is the difference bw round deformed bars and rebars? In rebars the deformed ribs are in angles of 45 degree.. but question is that which is best suited for construction? kindly just
Uniform loads in Safe 14 Suppose you have a 300 mm thick slab with uniform load distribution across the entire slab and some areas representing foundations, etc and you want to assign uniform loads on these particular areas.
Annual depreciation expense Here is how to calculate the depreciation of expense for an asset: Annual depreciation expense = Cost – Salvage / Life of asset
ROM Rough Order of Magnitude The expected level of accuracy should the project estimate have during the initiation of a project is -25% to +75% (Rough Order of Magnitude Estimate)
