Excellence in the making: Daikin teams up with building designers to maximise BREEAM* rating with its commercial heat pumps
In partnership with customers, Daikin works to develop future-proof building systems solutions that help decarbonise buildings . Advanced technology, together with a deep understanding of how buildings work made Daikin the natural partner in the design of an HVAC system for a new office complex developed to meet rigorous green building standards.
The new HVAC system serves an area of 64,000 m2 , comprising six floors plus a basement level within the L1 building, part of the DOT complex in Krakow.
A total solution, the system includes VRV heat pumps, multiple scroll chillers and Air Handling Units (AHUs), which are centrally managed through Daikin’s Intelligent Touch Manager mini building management system (BMS).
All round comfort
The VRV system delivers simultaneous cooling and heating which provides the flexibility to create different climate zones to meet the temperature needs of individual tenants. Thanks to heat recovery technology, energy savings are achieved by recovering excess heat and redistributing to where it is needed elsewhere in the building, ideal for designs where the orientation creates cooler areas throughout the day. Also installed as part of the final solution, Daikin’s Sky Air Alpha-Series supplies cooling to the duty-rotation server room.
Consistent fresh air supply
Fresh air is assured by Daikin AHUs, connected to 3 multiple scroll chillers to heat up or cool down the 36,000m² of fresh air supplied hourly to the building. Equipped with CO2 sensors, the ventilation system ensures clean air for building users, while preventing overventilation and the associated energy losses.
Daikin’s Intelligent Touch Manager mini BMS system enables smart control via an easy to use and intuitive full colour touchscreen. The mini BMS offers direct access to enable building management staff to track and optimise energy consumption of the total system centrally, while ensuring individual comfort across the range of zones.
* BREEAM is a registered trademark of BRE (the Building Research Establishment Ltd. Community Trade Mark E5778551).
Creating a sustainable future together: Our expertise extends beyond product support to help you reach your green objectives while staying within budget
Year of installation
- 33 VRV IV heat recovery units
- 325 FXSQ concealed ceiling units
- Sky Air Alpha-series
- 3 multiple-scroll chillers connected to 3 AHU s
- Local wired controllers + iTM mini BMS
The project team sought BREEAM accreditation for the building to demonstrate measures taken to minimise environmental impact and create a healthy and comfortable office environment. Working alongside the developers of the L1 building, Daikin’s Accredited Professionals (AP’s) collaborated with the project team to maximise the building’s BREEAM rating. Daikin’s expertise with air, combined with its reputation for innovation and advanced technology, was successfully applied to assist in securing the best outcome, as reflected by the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ score.
Daikin heat pumps can contribute in 6 out of 10 BREEAM categories, adding up to 30 credits. Furthermore, our in-depth assessment sheet provides a base of evidence when applying for BREEAM credits, saving time for the project management team.Depending on the application and climatic conditions, up to 100% fresh air can be provided during free cooling operation.
Daikin’s support extends beyond planning and implementation to pro-active aftercare, aimed at extending system lifetime and optimising performance. Continuous monitoring of system efficiency through Daikin’s cloud solutions detects issues before they occur and helps control energy usage, while maintaining indoor air quality.
BREEAM certification offers many advantages. Increasing the environmental value of buildings helps attract tenants, as well keeping operational and maintenance costs down. The cost of renovation is also minimised, thanks to built-in system flexibility and future-proofing in relation to legislative compliance.
We work with customers by exploring sustainable solutions to improve building performance and optimise energy usage.
The circular economy of refrigerants
Over and above the current BREEAM assessment, Daikin offers chiller and VRV systems with reclaimed refrigerant. This avoids the yearly production of more than 400,000 kg of virgin gas.Working together for the future
For more information on Daikin’s rooftop range visit: https://www.daikin.eu/en_us/solutions/rooftop.html
Team up with Daikin’s Accredited Professionals (AP’s), who offer advice and solutions to reach the sustainable performance of your building.
BREEAM certification results in increased property, leasing or renting value.
Daikin VRV systems offer commercial buildings maximum flexibility with limited space requirements and lower running costs..


GG News Bureau
Dehradun, 20th June. The water level flowing above the danger mark in Ganga River for the first time since the Kedarnath 2013 natural disaster in Uttarakhand due to incessant rains resulted in sounding of high alert from Haridwar to Kanpur. All the gates of the Bhimgoda barrage were opened on Saturday the irrigation water for Uttar Pradesh, due to the opening of the barrage had to be stopped on Ganga Canal.
On the other hand, the flow of barrage water caused cracks in the approach of the temporary bridge constructed to connect Chandi Island. Namami Gange Ghat was also submerged in water, but no loss of life and property was reported so far.
The Bhimgowda barrage in Haridwar has a capacity to stop the water level of 293.00 metres, is looked after by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation department but due to continuous rain in the mountain’s alert was sounded on Friday night had sounded an alert on Friday night. The water level reached 698 cusecs and 22 gates of the barrage were opened simultaneously by issuing high alert till Kanpur and all the staff of irrigation department were on standby as a result. As soon as the barrage water was released it began flowing over the bridge at Chandi island which led to boulders flowing in the gushing water and d several uprooted were stuck in the bridge creating cracks in the approach of the bridge. The ghats built by Namami Ganga were flooded due to the raised level of water. The bridge at the cremation ground in Kharkari was also damaged and three JCB were submerged in the water. The Aastha Kalash at Parmarth, Kankhal and Namami Ghat was submerged in the water. According to the central water commission, The river Bhagirathi at Deoprayag (B) in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand continues to flow in a severe situation at 2.00 pm yesterday and it was flowing at 465.0 m with a rising trend which was 2.00 m above its danger level of 463.0 m and 9.50 m below its previous HFL of474 m (17-06-2013).
According to the advisory on Hydro-Meteorological Situation Expected from 20-06-2021 to 21-06-2021As per rainfall pattern given in section II, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi& Ganga river basins are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall at widespread places in next 48 hrs. Ghaghra, Rapti, Ramganga, & Sharda river basins are expected to receive moderate rainfall at scattered places in the next 48 hours. The water level at most CWC stations is expected to rise in the next 48 hours. The level forecast will be issued if the level of the river at stations are likely to touch or cross the warning level. From the given QPF, the Above Normal situation is expected in CWC river basins.
GG News Bureau


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Using a professional earthmoving company like AKEM for concrete removal has many benefits. Our team is trained and experienced in the safe and efficient use of equipment, and we take all necessary precautions to protect your property and the surrounding area. Additionally, professional concrete removal in Brisbane can save you time and money in the long run, as opposed to attempting a DIY project.
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Thermaly induced deflection of bimaterial cantilever coated by various materials.
We figure out the thermally induced deflection of a bimaterial cantilever coated by a metallic layer. Various materials for the coating are assumed to examined the cantilever defelction. A Gaussian beam shape for the laser light irradiated on the cantilever surface is used. The thermal distribution is numerically computed. The results could give important information on the response of cantilever versus various ambient conditions.


England is set to get another 400 miles of smart motorways by April 2025 under the government’s road strategy, despite increasing concerns over their safety.
The system is currently operating on parts of the M1, M4, M6, M25, M42, M60 and M62. The new smart motorways will feature some changes, including emergency laybys closer together, a mile apart as opposed to current 1.5 miles, increased speed limits driving past roadworks, from 50mph to 60mph, and a new name; ‘digitalads’.
According to figures from Highways England, there were 16 crashes on smart motorways involving stationary vehicles in 2017. In contrast, there were 29 crashes on the hard shoulder across the rest of the 1,800 miles of England’s motorways.
A recent safety assessment of part of the smart motorway on the M25 found a 29% reduction in the number of crashes – 9.3 crashes registered per 100 million miles.
One in ten motorway deaths occur on the hard shoulder, and usually involve vehicles hitting stationary cars from behind.
According to Jim O’Sullivan, chief executive of Highways England, said, “With the volume, speed and size of modern cars, the refuge areas are safer than the hard shoulder. You will not get a car or truck drift into the emergency refuge area, whereas they can and do drift into the hard shoulder.
“We are now well into smart motorway operation and the statistics we have are reliable. They are telling us that the safety record on smart motorways is arguably better than what we see on conventional motorways.”
Highways England ensures the safety of smart motorways due to the emergency laybys, but motoring groups are worried that the removal of the hard shoulder poses a risk to motorists.
The AA has expressed concerns over the safety of the plan. AA president, Edmund King, said, “We support road improvements to remove pinch points and improve motorway capacity but not if it compromises road safety.
“Emergency refuge areas (ERAs) would be safer than a hard shoulder if motorists could get to them.”
The AA have warned that it is potentially more dangerous to exit an emergency layby than a hard shoulder, as it is difficult to get up to speed. The lack of hard shoulder also means it takes longer for emergency vehicles longer to get to incidents due to traffic filling all lanes.
King said, “Renaming smart motorways as ‘digital roads’ doesn’t mean the system still won’t crash. We are happy to embrace technology but more physical emergency laybys would reassure drivers and make our roads safer.”
What are your thoughts as a driver trainer ?


Despite what you might guess given out weather it's not snow related...
January 21, 2011
Lane Closures on Wapiti Rd (108 St) at 84 Ave Intersection
Residents are advised that Bell Canada is installing services to a School Saturday and Sunday, January 22-23. The company is going to be performing service locates at the intersection of Wapiti Rd (108 St) and 84 Ave.
Heavy equipment will be working in the intersection over the course of the weekend. Work in the intersection will be performed during the hours of 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. to minimize disturbance to the flow of traffic.
“Drivers should be advised that through traffic will be disrupted during these temporary lane closures,” says Engineering Field Inspector, Claude Laurin.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience during this temporary inconvenience.”
Media enquiries may be directed to:
Engineering Field Inspector


The Cohasset Group (the “Group”) comprises a group of companies involved in:
- General corporate advisory.
- Construction and property development project appraisal and management.
- Capital raising primarily, though not solely within the construction and property development sectors.
The core companies are:
- Napier based Cohasset Group Limited, involved in corporate advisory within all sectors, and project management within the construction and property development sectors.
- Napier based Cabernet Capital Limited, involved in capital raising, primarily within the construction and property development sectors.
- By way of a strategic alliance, Hamilton based Wharepuni Developments Limited, and Luxwood Homes NZ Limited, companies involved solely in the construction of residential and light commercial units, throughout New Zealand and the Pacific, exclusively utilising a revolutionary, polymer structural panel construction system supplied by Luxwood Homes NZ Limited.
Additionally, the Group frequently enters project specific joint ventures within the construction and property development sectors.
The Group’s head office is in Napier, New Zealand. Representative offices are also in Auckland, Hamilton, Taupo, Wellington, Picton and Christchurch.
Personnel are assigned to projects on the basis of particular expertise, largely irrespective of location. The Group is able to call on a very wide range of professionals and contractors throughout New Zealand, thus benefiting from intensely loyal, enduring relationships built over decades, during both good times and bad.
The Group accepts assignments throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, in all industry sectors. Reflective of the Group’s roots, and the economy, more and more of its assignments are in the provinces.


The Sh32b traffic snarl ups: Was Thika Road value for money?
While the new road looks beautiful, the traffic situation is virtually the same.
When retired president Mwai Kibaki launched the new look Thika Superhighway in November 2012, road users were ecstatic.
To many, the event, which saw the former head of state take a short stroll on the fresh tarmac, had marked an end to their torturous journeys.
But fast forward to five years on and Sh32 billion down –in 2018- and Nairobians like George Kimani, who drives a matatu that plies the Thika route, has a different thoughts. Like thousands of motorists using this route, Kimani has to endure long hours on the road.
The road gets busy from 5:45am where motorists take between one and half hours to two hours on the stretch between Safari Park and the central business district.
For Stanley Waithaka, a tout on Thika Road, traffic jams mean reduced income.
“When there’s no traffic we make more trips unlike when there’s traffic. Like today I have only made three trips since morning at times when the roads are clear I do like 4-5 trips by now. When there’s no traffic you will charge Sh50 on more trips which is better than charging 80 bob when there’s,” he says.
But even during off-peak hours, the vehicles are slowed down by the rubble strips and bumps erected on these sections.
It, however, worsens as motorists approach the Pangani interchange where more than 10 lanes merge into just three lanes before feeding off into Wangari Maathai Road and Murang’a Road.
Observers feel that the traffic mess at this section is caused by an engineering problem where some buildings and utilities were saved at Pangani, leaving engineers to make do with the available space.
The Kenya National Highways Authority assistant director, Corporate Communication, Charles Njogu, however, has a different opinion.
The traffic is affected by lack of footbridges at Homeland and Drive Inn where, during peak hours, police officers have to stop vehicles to allow pedestrians to cross to the other side of the 12-lane masterpiece.
Most of the Thika Superhighway users question whether taxpayers got value for money from the Sh32 billion project.
During evening rush hour, many hours are wasted on the road as motorists are slowed down by the bumps at the Drive Inn and Homeland areas.
Mr Njogu says Kenyans got return on investment. He says that contractors are already on the ground and in the preliminary stages of erecting the much-needed footbridges.
He attributes the tailback to a population explosion along Thika Superhighway, citing examples of populous estates around Mathare, Kasarani and Githurai.
Experts have also blamed Kenya’s overreliance on road as a preferred means of transportation for the mess that is Thika Road.
Currently, Kenya has more than two million vehicles; 600,000 are found in Nairobi and 30,000 are PSVs.
Experts have recommended a multipronged approach to tackle the mess on a motorway such as Thika superhighway.
This is one of the most comprehensive suggestion put forward by Simon Kiragu Kabui, who did a thesis for his civil engineering course at the University of Nairobi. The thesis can be found here .
Kabui recommends using reversible lanes also known as tidal flow action in engineering.
“This is whereby on a section of a two way multilane road such as the Thika Super Highway, traffic congestion affects one side of the road at peak hours it is possible to add an extra lane from the direction where there is no traffic jam to match the demand on the other side,” he says.
“This may work since during peak hours there is more traffic flowing toward the Nairobi CBD than the opposite direction.”
The reversible lanes strategy has worked in San Diego in the US .
But although the lanes are clearly marked, the plan is yet to be implemented because of lack of vehicles with passenger capacity of 80 and above as well as the legal framework.
As Kabui suggests, the goal in having dedicated bus lanes is to “have a higher number of people travelling with fewer vehicles”.
“Parking restrictions in the Nairobi CBD could be put in place to ensure use of personal vehicles is less attractive,” adds the researcher.
“This may be done by reducing the number of parking spaces in the city or by raising the parking fees. By doing so, this encourages use of public means of transportation hence less traffic experienced on the road.”
Such an initiative can be complemented with park-and-ride facilities outside the CBD, toll stations to make driving private cars less attractive.
The government can also impose road quotas where those with even number plates and those with odd number plates are allowed into the city on alternate days.
For now, though, motorists will have to bear with spending longer hours on the road even as some like, Peter Muchoki, keep hope alive.
Report by Kenfrey Kiberenge, Wanja Mungai, Rose Wangui and Brian Okoth.


After a 72-hour trial operation, the first unit of the Wudongde Hydropower Station, China's fourth-largest and the world's seventh-largest hydropower project, was officially put into operation on Monday.
The station, located on the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in southwest China, has a total installed capacity of 10.2 million kilowatts, with an average annual generating capacity of 38.91 billion kilowatts.
It's estimated that the amount of hydropower produced by Wudongde station will save 12.2 million tons of standard coal. The clean energy will be transmitted to China Southern Power Grid to help develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and other areas.
The station will also serve as an important part of the Yangtze River Basin flood control system, as its reserved flood storage capacity is 2.44 billion cubic meters, equivalent to more than 170 West Lakes.
World's thinnest arch dam
If overlooked, Wudongde Hydropower Station is like an eggshell stationed at the Jinsha River's V-shaped valley.
The double-curved arch dam has a maximum height of 270 meters, but its average thickness is only 40 meters, making it the world's thinnest 300-meter arch dam.
The eggshell shape is the best design considering the location, which can achieve the maximum balance between security and economic factors.
Thin as it is, the dam can block the river to form a reservoir that can store about 7.4 billion cubic meters of water.
A seamless dam built by low-heat cement
The dam also marks the world's first to be fully built by low-heat cement.
In the valley area where the dam is located, the sunlight is strong with big temperature differences between day and night and low humidity. Under such an environment, it's difficult to prevent crack if ordinary cement is used.
The low-heat cement is relatively stable and can reduce the dam's temperature stress significantly, which effectively solves a global problem in dam construction.
Innovative solutions to technical challenges
The mountains on either side of the top of the dam are only 300 meters apart. Therefore, many of the structures – except for the 270-meter-high dam structure – are constructed in the mountains and underground due to small space.
The main workshop, which is the generator unit of the hydropower station, is located in the mountains on both sides of the dam.
Each side accommodates six hydroelectric generating units with a capacity of 850,000 kilowatts per unit.
The main workshop is as long as three standard football fields. It is 89.8 meters high, equivalent to a 30-story building, making it the world's highest underground power plant.
"Through hundreds of simulation calculations and tests, the core components of the hydroelectric generating units have reached the expected target," said Zhang Chengping, general manager of China Three Gorges Construction Management Co., Ltd.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Wudongde hydropower project the same day and called for more efforts to adopt a new vision for development and scale new heights in technology.


How much time do you have to get out of the way of a tsunami? And what way should you go and how fast do you have to move?
Earthquake experts in the Northwest have said the Cascadia Subduction Zone is due for a large, undersea seismic event — possibly soon — which could trigger a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami along the Oregon Coast. Detailing where people should go and how quickly in the event of an earthquake, is the focus of the latest reports published by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries on Thursday.
The “Beat the Wave” modeling reports are lengthy and dense — with detailed maps, hypothetical seismic scenarios and methodological explanations filling nearly 60 pages just for Astoria and its surroundings. Taken as a whole, the reports suggest that different parts of coastal Clatsop County expose residents and visitors to a range of risks, depending on the topography of the area, the arrival time of tsunami waves, and the roads and trails available. The relative safety of tsunami evacuations are further complicated by other variables, including whether the earthquake would cause local landslides or liquefaction, and whether critical roads and bridges would survive the seismic disturbance.
In general, the reports recommend escaping tsunamis on foot, rather than by car, because of the potential for vehicles to be stuck in traffic as water levels rise. They also note the importance of starting to evacuate as quickly as possible once a tremor is felt — though the reports’ modeling assumes it will take people at least a few minutes to start seeking higher ground.
The good news in the two new reports — one on Astoria and the surrounding area, the other on Cannon Beach, Arch Cape and Falcon Cove — is that safe evacuation is possible at a “walk” or “slow walk” pace from many of the more populated areas. However, that’s not the case for one of the most densely populated parts of Cannon Beach: its popular downtown.
“Evacuation distances in downtown Cannon Beach are generally much longer and present a greater challenge,” the report said. “Evacuees must travel at a fast walk (4.1 miles per hour) to reach safety prior to the arrival of the tsunami.”
The report says the need for a brisker pace among evacuees is due to the relative speed of the arriving tsunami and the long distance people would have to higher ground to the south, from the north side of Cannon Beach’s downtown.
Inundation zones for Cannon Beach — shown in the reports as bright yellow and orange areas — cover tourist areas of the city and follow Ecola Creek inland. The orange and yellow inundation areas cling more closely to the rivers and bays in Astoria, leading to shorter evacuation routes for much of that city.
For instance, the Astoria analysis of the downtown area says, “Anyone in this entire area can travel at a minimum speed of slow walk (1.4 miles per hour) and reach high ground ahead of the tsunami. This is due to short evacuation distances and long wave arrivals.”
Other parts of Astoria can be similarly evacuated at a slow walking pace — though the model shows some specific exceptions. Across Youngs Bay in the Jeffers Garden area, residents will have to move more quickly to stay ahead of a tsunami.
“Most of the community can travel at a minimum speed of walk (2.7 mph) and reach high ground ahead of the tsunami,” the report said. “The lone exception to this is Clover Rd where people must travel at a minimum speed of fast walk (4.1 mph).”
That’s because residents of Clover Road have nearly two miles they’d have to travel to reach a safe evacuation spot. For some areas, the report authors recommended building evacuation infrastructure — such as a trail to leave Clover Road’s inundation zone, though modelers acknowledge, “trail construction over Jeffers Slough will be challenging.”


Professional cedar shingle roofers have the knowledge and experience to properly install cedar shingles on your home. Cedar is a special kind of roofing material that requires special attention during installation for peak performance and maximum durability.
Cedar shingles are a natural material, which significantly affects the best practices for proper installation. Air flow is crucial to the performance and durability of the cedar shingles, which prolongs the life of the roof. Good ventilation helps cedar shingles dry out and also improves the insulation properties of the roof.
Experienced cedar shingle roofers understand how everything from the spacing of the shingles to the type of nails used for the installation play an important role in maximizing the benefits of your cedar roof. Speak to a certified roofing company with experience in installing cedar shingles today.
The Value of Cedar Shingle Roofers
cedar shingle roof on the home is an investment in the long lasting natural
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Understanding Cedar Shingles
shingles have very unique characteristics that must be taken into account for a
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Canadian temperatures in particular are susceptible to extreme variations of
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Heated freshwater supply hose provides smooth flowing drinking water in sub-zero temperatures. The heating source is self-regulating, supplying additional heat as needed as the temperature drops – no thermostat is required. Heavy duty zippered insulation cuffs at each end are included for added freeze protection.
- PVC hose listed to standards NSF/ANSI 372 and NSF/ANSI 61
- Freeze protection down to -5°F
- Hose operates at 120VAC
- 150 Watts
- 25′ hose with 6′ cord length – plug lights up when attached to power source


Natural Indian Stone Paving Slabs – Rippon Rose – 900x600mm – 35.5×23.6in are exquisite, top-grade natural sandstone, perfect for a beautiful patio.
These magnificent natural stone slabs have a very fine, sandy, textured finish and all the sides are cut naturally with quarry-fettled edges into uniform sizes to help ensure accurate alignment when laying.
Each paving slab is unique with tonal variations of rose, red, buff and grey with differing riven profiles and the colours really come to life when wet!
The depth varies between 20-25mm – 0.8-1in.
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STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Group A17
Class No. 2125
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV
Performs advanced (senior-level) engineering work. Work involves overseeing surveys and inspections; collecting and correlating engineering and traffic data; and coordinating the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Oversees the preparation and reporting of traffic data and the procurement, maintenance, and operation of traffic counting machines and other equipment.
Conducts inspections of maintenance and construction projects for compliance with specifications and requirements.
Conducts laboratory tests to verify whether construction materials conform to department specifications.
Conducts cost analysis studies.
Confers with contractors on plans, specifications, and quality of work.
Determines the methods, equipment, and project schedules required to repair or modify computer-based switching systems.
Audits construction project documents to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and estimates.
Inspects materials, plant equipment, and production procedures; and examines the structural strength of manufactured items and materials.
Makes structural and design calculations for proposed projects, and assembles and reviews calculations from other sources.
Maintains construction project records.
Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts engineering or traffic work projects.
Prepares estimates, plans, and specifications.
Prepares, processes, and maintains reports.
Tests and maintains systems using analog or digital microprocessing equipment.
May assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience in surveying, traffic, or engineering work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of surveying; of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures; of mathematics; of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in construction and maintenance work; of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; of laboratory testing procedures and methodologies; and of applicable safety requirements.
Skill in the operation of surveying tools and equipment, surveying instruments, and other tools of the trade.
Ability to conduct inspections and laboratory tests, to prepare reports, to perform mathematical calculations, to communicate effectively, and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
State Auditor’s Office


The Henry Thompson Bridge in Concrete, Wa was built in 1916-18 and at the time was the largest single span cement bridge in the world. Henry was a Skagit County Commissioner who lobbied for its construction. Linking both sides of town together while continuing Highway 20 through the scenic Cascade Mountains.
This antique bridge spans 269 feet across the Baker River below at a width of 18 feet. The light posts have been updated, but for the most part it is all original. However, it is no longer a part of the highway. In 1976 it was rightfully placed on the National Register of Historical Places.
It is even said that Henry Thompson Bridge is haunted. Ironically, the original engineer and one who was working on it during a remodel in the 1990s both died before completion. Despite the creepy history it is still quite a beautiful sight to see with pleasing views on each side. Be sure to spend some time in the cute little town of Concrete as well!
E. Main St Concrete, Wa


FISHTAIL CAVITY WALL TIE REMOVAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
MULTI-TREATMENTS LIMITED IS A SPECIALISTS REMEDIAL BUILDING COMPANY PROVIDING QUALITY CAVITY WALL TIE REPLACEMENTS FOR YOUR PROPERTY.
The company and business has been operated by the owner Mr Philip J Fear since before the year 2005.It was in the year 2005 the company business became a registered United kingdom Private Limited Company. Previous to this 2005 date Mr Philip J Fear traded as a sole trader and owner of Multi-Treatments providing the same quality services as we do now some 11 years on.
CAVITY WALL TIE CORROSION.....THE PROBLEM
Cavity Walls incorporating metal ties have been in use since the beginning of the nineteenth century, but it was in the 1930`s building boom that produced large numbers of dwellings constructed using cavity walls.
From 1945 Cavity Walls became the normal for the way houses were constructed.
The early metal ties produced mainly of wrought or cast iron performed satisfactorily but in more recent years mild steel ties have been used in the construction of Cavity walls.
The estimate life span of the mild steel ties is appreciably less than the 60 year life expected.The 1945 standard was relaxed in 1964 and 1978 but in 1981,when the extent of the problem of wall tie failure problem was registered, the British Standard was amended to triple the zinc galvanising on mild steel wire ties.
Wall Tie failures reported to the Building Research Establishment (BRE) included inferior coatings of bitumen, insufficient zinc galvanising on mild steel, aggressive mortars such as those incorporating Black Ash, exposure to marine climates and permeable mortars such as lime that permits rapid carbonation.
HOW MULTI-TREATMENTS LTD CARRY OUT CAVITY WALL TIE INSPECTIONS AND REPLACEMENTS.
Once we have been instructed by clients and access arrangement's have been agreed, we will then carry out a Cavity Wall Tie or Wall Tie Inspection on the property.
The inspection will be carried out to establish the type and condition of the existing Cavity Wall Tie in situ.
We will also inspect the internal and external wall elevations for any visible horizontal or vertical cracking that may be present that is sometimes associated with Cavity Wall Tie or Wall Tie failure.
Multi-Treatments Ltd use two methods to inspect the existing Cavity Wall Ties, as sometimes Cavity Wall Insulation has been installed within the cavity wall and using the Endoscope or Borescope inspection camera would not allow for close viewing of the existing Cavity Wall Ties to check its type and condition.
One of the ways we inspect the existing Cavity Wall Ties, is to locate the Cavity Wall Ties on external wall elevations with the aid of the metal detector.When we do this we are also checking to see if there is insufficient in number of wall ties existing across the wall area inspected.
We mark the location of some wall ties found and carefully cut a brick out either above or below to expose the existing Cavity Wall Ties so we can then inspect the condition of the metal for any deterioration on the internal leaf and external leaf and also within the 50 mm or 75 mm cavity wall space we have exposed.
We then remove the existing Cavity Wall Tie or other type of Wall Tie from its location to verify and confirm the condition to see if there is any deterioration.
The brick is then put back into place from where its been carefully removed and the hole is made good with Sand and Cement mortar to match existing.
The second way is where we use a metal detector to first of all locate the existing ties.
We then drill a small hole through into the cavity so we can pass through the Endoscope or Borescope inspection Camera technical equipment to look into the Cavity and view the condition of the existing Cavity Wall Ties inside either the 50 mm or 75 mm cavity walls.
There are different types of Cavity Wall Ties, but the most common ones we inspect are the Fishtail type and Butterfly type Cavity Wall Ties that we usually find existing.
Our recommendations are the complete removal of any Fishtail Cavity Wall ties that are found to be deteriorating at the time of the inspection.
This ensures that no further damage can be caused to the property in future years by this type of wall tie if left to deteriorate within the cavity wall.
We do not recommend the grinding back of the existing cavity wall ties to the inner leaf wall.By leaving the inner part of the Fishtail Tie still embedded in the internal wall substrate can still cause further damage in years to come if this internal V part of the Fishtail wall tie is left in situ.
After the Cavity Wall Tie inspection has been carried out by Multi-Treatments Ltd we can provide a written inspection report of our observations,expected lifespan left of the existing wall ties, and recommendations and estimate of any remedial Cavity Wall Tie Replacement works that may be necessary which depends on the condition of the wall ties found at the time of the inspection.
MULTI-TREATMENTS LIMITED CAVITY WALL TIE REPLACEMENT SERVICES.
WE PROVIDE AND INSTALL THE SYSTEMS AND SOLUTION TO CAVITY WALL TIE FAILURE PROBLEMS THAT IS DIAGNOSED TO BE AFFECTING BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES IN THE AREAS OF YORKSHIRE.
(The fee is payable prior to or at the actual time the inspection takes place).
Multi-Treatments Limited also charged a fee of ₤95.00 on top of the inspection fee to supply a Written Cavity Wall Tie Inspection Report Of Our Findings, Recommendations and Estimate of any Cavity Wall Tie Replacement Or Cavity Wall Tie Failure Works requiring attention that maybe found at the time of the inspection.
Please note that the Written Inspection Report will be sent out to clients once payment for the report has been received in full and cleared.
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An electrical fire has broken out in the middle of the Big Four Bridge over the Ohio River, MetroSafe dispatchers said.
Waterfront Development Corp. officials and Louisville fire officials said they didn't know the extent of the fire, which broke out shortly after noon.
The railroad bridge is being turned into a pedestrian walkway connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana. The Big Four was completed in 1895 and abandoned in 1969, after which the approaches in Louisville and Jeffersonville were taken down.
Much of the site work around the bridge on the Kentucky shore is nearing completion, and $4.4 million worth of steel to be used in a spiraling ramp leading up to the bridge in Waterfront Park will soon be on order[...]
Louisville firefighters climbed an 80-foot aerial ladder at the southern end of the bridge to fight the fire, and some Jeffersonville firefighters got on the bridge to assist. Maneuvering on the bridge was dangerous because many of the bridge's timbers were rotten or missing.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Big Four Bridge on Fire
Not a pretty sight over the Ohio River at the moment. The Big Four Bridge is currently on fire.


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BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS - NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES. Amendments (Chapter 1) Effective March 11, Ohio Non Residential Energy Codes Compliance Methods. Board of Building Standards: Ohio Building Code. Chapter Administration · Chapter Definitions · Chapter Classification of . IU plans for Board review electronically. BBS Newsletter; Code Education; IU Plans Submissions; Building Codes; Residential Code of Ohio Building.
At its May 26, public meeting, the Ohio Board of Building Standards (BBS) adopted of what will be the next edition of the Ohio Building Code (OBC). Ohio Building Code Uploaded by feelfreshmedia.com Please see our page on the California Building Standards Commission for more information on these. Chapters to of the Administrative Code shall be designated as the "Ohio Building Code" for which the designation "OBC" may be substituted.
View Ohio building and construction codes in a consolidated platform. UpCodes provides a searchable database to navigate regulations. For commercial buildings the State of Ohio has, with amendments, adopted statewide State Building Code Review Board: Ohio Board of Building Standards. This is a fully integrated code based on the International Building Code®. PURCHASE THE PDF DOWNLOAD VERSION AND GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS. Commercial code: Ohio Building Code, based on the IECC, ASHRAE Residential code: Residential Code of Ohio, based on the. The State of Ohio, through the Board of Building Standards, has adopted the Ohio Building Code (OBC) effective November 1, The links below.


Mechanical engineering students with the Tickle College of Engineering worked with the Body Farm as part of their senior design project.
A team from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are working with a hospital, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, to improve patient care.
Students from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are working with the Natchez Trace Bridge Coalition to make one bridge safer.
Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors worked with the Gatlinburg Greenway to design a section of road for pedestrians and bicycles.
Students from three colleges participate in an advanced vehicle technology competition sponsored by General Motors.
A nuclear engineering senior design team explored ways to power a mission to Mars as part of their senior design project.
Industrial and Systems Engineering students work with a local company to implement Lean Manufacturing strategies in their workflow.


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RoadSoup is a polymer-based asphalt and concrete repair material that utilizes recycled asphalt pavement aggregate (RAP) to mend potholes, cracks, and fissures. It is available in gray and black color configurations to match the surface it is used to repair, and can effectively patch damage on roads, driveways, sidewalks, and more. Private companies and municipal enterprises can rely on RoadSoup as a quick, safe solution for permanent road repair.
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RoadSoup utilizes 97.5% recycled materials in the production of its asphalt and concrete repair technology.
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This polymer-based material can be applied in rain or shine at any temperature above –20° (degrees) Fahrenheit.
RoadSoup is an inexpensive alternative to costly, messy, and time-consuming asphalt repair methods.
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RoadSoup material has a 1-year shelf life, and is guaranteed to last 5 to 8 years once installed.
RoadSoup has been in the asphalt repair industry for more than 3 decades and served more than 30 countries during that time. It has recently made its debut in the USA, and proudly manufactures its products in Escondido, California using local recycled materials.
Many traditional asphalt repair products use emulsion-based materials that require heat, time, and favorable weather conditions for installation. Due to the innovative polymer-based composition of its repair material, RoadSoup has eliminated these stringent requirements and created a safer, more efficient technology for mending roads.
RoadSoup also boasts higher versatility and overall better safety standards than other asphalt and concrete repair materials. It contains no carcinogens, requires no heat, and can be installed without dangerous equipment.
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Road Soup’s permanent repair products work great and they don’t require water to activate the material yet may be used in wet conditions. If you take a little extra time to break down the material, we’ve been using "I have used this to fix areas where we had prior pothole repairs on the same spot for at least 6 times and once we used the Road Soup we never went back to the same pothole again." Road Soup to quickly fix our asphalt streets and concrete highways. Especially where other types of asphalt patch materials won’t stay in the repaired areas like the entrances to freeways on ramps or where traffic is turning and accelerating. Areas like hills and AC/PC joints where traffic is accelerating heavily. I must include stopping and starting points such as intersections. As a supervisor for the Caltrans Travel Way I have used this to fix areas where we had prior pothole repairs on the same spot for at least 6 times and once we used the Road Soup we never went back to the same pothole again.
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When working on a Kimley-Horn project, your professional approach to project delivery makes us feel as if we are the surveying and mapping department situated just down the hall from the planning and design groups. We've enjoyed partnering with you for the past five years and look forward to working together for many years to come."


Building smart cities is easy, we are seeing them spring up all over the world. India, for instance, has pledged to build 100 of them, and in growing urban areas, such as Dubai, smart elements are being incorporated into new buildings and infrastructure as they are constructed. This is simple because buildings or infrastructure can incorporate smart elements easily, the problem comes when you’re trying to retrofit smart technology onto existing infrastructure.
Given that people and businesses are unlikely to move purely because a smart city has been built nearby, this is arguably the biggest challenge that smart cities face. After all, businesses are based in specific cities for a reason. London, for instance, has a huge number of banks in a small area, which then have a huge number of other clusters nearby to take advantage of this. Unless there is a seismic shift (which Brexit may end up being, but regardless) they are unlikely to leave this highly positive business environment. It means that to make London a smart city, work needs to be done to retrofit what’s already there.
However, despite the challenges from retrofitting, cities like London are managing to implement smart infrastructure relatively effectively. One of the key elements to this is the progressive thinking of organizations like the TFL, who have a relatively long history of effective data use that has allowed the transport network to run efficiently. We recently spoke to Rikesh Shah, Lead Digital Partnerships Manager at Transport for London, who told us about the 600 apps created through the use of TFL’s data, something that helps the network run smoothly, transporting 1.37 billion people annually.
In some cases the old systems are just being utilized in a smart way, but redesigned completely, where possible, to increase usability, reliability, and functionality. For instance, in Barcelona there were 108 bus lines which ran seemingly randomly through the city, making it more difficult to increase journey speeds or move more people. Therefore the city cut this to 28 lines, but arranged in a grid. According to Vincent Guallart Furio, chief architect for the city council, ‘More than improving the old system with technology, we are re-designing it and then using technology to make it more usable and transparent.’
Using this kind of approach of redesigning where possible, building on the infrastructure that already exists, and using data that is already being produced to improve the city is certainly one way of creating smarter cities. However, with the speed of change and the necessity to generate more data, these relatively limited actions are only going to have a small impact.
Instead the conversion of existing infrastructure to incorporate smart elements is going to be key. In Barcelona, for instance, they have started to use lampposts as Wi-Fi access point supports in Passeig de Gràcia, which then helps in creating a more fully formed and useable network allowing data focussed smart devices to communicate. Creating the foundations upon which other technologies can be built is essential and through these kinds of initiatives, where existing infrastructure can be built on to create a smarter network upon which a more comprehensive smart city can be built.


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Planter landscaping against foundation water issues keep brick dry, weep holes open space around foundation allows for inspection dear tim:
Retaining wall flower bed against house. Hello i'm looking for a solution i have a small flower bed with soil built up against an external wall the soil does not break the line of the damp course however there is a small out let from a toilet room sink that vents directly on to the soil. I wonder if it is necessary to build a barrier against the house using brick, wood, or simply plastic? Precise planning is involved to prevent a variety of problems that may come with foundation plantings.
May 2017 in garden design. Look for a perforated pipe and lay it down the length of the retaining wall, covering it up with breathable backfill. Before we built this retaining wall, we had a basic flower bed in front of our house.
We also have other boards that deal with hillside landscaping so we hope you get to check those out as well. If your house needs retaining wall to prevent erosion, you can turn this feature into a flower bed. Make sure water can drain out of your pipe, either at the ends or through an outlet in the middle of the wall.
Follow the block manufacturer's instructions for wall height limits. Flower bed retaining wall ideas. Steps to building a retaining wall.
Depending on the height, you should opt for perennial flowers, so your retaining wall will always. My goal is to essentially replace the wooden sections that are currently serving as a flower bed border with retaining wall stones (probably only about a foot or so high, higher on the driveway side since there's a bit of a drop there) and extend them forward a. Add drainage pipes to your retaining wall, if the wall is 2 feet (60 cm) or taller.
Back from face of retaining wall. See more ideas about hillside landscaping, retaining wall, backyard landscaping. I am planning on building a raised planter about 2 feet high along an outside wall of my house using block.
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It is essential to employ a trusted business for completely outcomes. You would know much of the requirements from inspection of your roof. Leakages of water are the indication of harmed gutter. The repair might be consisting of a tiny section of the channel so call the specialist right away after observing the damages.
You can better recognize whether the tiles are harmed or understand when you conducted an assessment of the roofing system. If you would certainly not fix the damages shingles, after that the problem can become worse as the damaged tiles would certainly make a means of leakage. Make arrangement by yourself with the DIY project or hire a service supplier for the solution.
Seamless gutter Equipments Keeping gutters operating efficiently makes certain that water moves far from your home, preventing damage. You can, certainly, tidy your seamless gutters by hand, but one more choice is to have your roofing company provide among the following solutions: Rain gutter Fixes, If your rain gutters are misaligned or leaking, you'll need them aligned and also repaired prior to they will appropriately direct the water away from your home.
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Gutter Cleaning, If you resemble lots of people, you fear the job of cleaning the gutters. You mindful a ladder; it's time consuming; and, it stinks. Professionals can not only give your rain gutters a total cleaning, they can likewise recommend means to stop future build-up. Gutter Solutions, After your rain gutters have been extensively cleared of debris as well as eliminated, you may wish to consider a rain gutter solution that avoids the requirement for future cleanings.
It is a rain gutter defense product that keeps omits. Gutter Substitute, Usually, your rain gutters can simply be repaired, yet they do not last forever. Exactly how often should you replace your gutters? Depending upon the high quality, a lot of will certainly last 20-40 years. Roof Covering Repair Works In Some Cases all your roofing needs is a little TLC.
This can eventually result in leakages as well as even more structural damages. When water leaks below the tiles, it decomposes the wood listed below. Cool Roofing Repair Work, If you have a "great roofing system", that is, one made with reflective products, a certified business can aid you to replace the harmed reflective surface area. Roof Substitute If your roofing system shows indicators of greater than just small damages, it might be time to replace it.
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You ought to also be able to locate options in low-maintenance or stain-resistant roof shingles.
It is lightweight as well as can be installed over existing roofs. Deterioration likewise varies by material.
Stone-coated steel Interlocking panels imitate slate, clay or shingles and stand up to damage brought on by heavy rains (approximately 8. 8 inches per hr), winds of 120 miles per hr, enjoyable, hailstorm and freeze-thaw cycles. They're a cost-effective, efficient selection for wet, windy areas or areas vulnerable to wildfires. Some stone-coated steel roofs are necessitated for the lifetime of the home.
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Slate Slate roof covering lasts even more than 100 years. Keep this in mind if you live in a location that experiences hail.
9. Built-up roof covering This hefty roof covering is composed of layers of asphalt, tar or sticky covered with an accumulation and also is just for level roofings. Tar and gravel roofs, also for flat roof coverings, are best for roof-top decks with heavy foot traffic. These roof coverings might come to be sticky in summertime, as well as it is more challenging to shovel snow off of these roofings Get More Information when compared to smooth surface areas - Greater Chicago Roofing.
The very best type of roofing system for you really depends upon your environment, budget plan as well as home. To see what's ideal in your area, talk with accredited roofing contractors as well as check out several of the more recent developments close by to get concepts on what kind of roof product to make use of. Regardless of what sort of roof you choose, there is constantly a chance it can be harmed.
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These industrial roofing systems have actually become a preferred option of membrane over the past three decades approximately. Single-ply roofing systems use a range of products however they all have one thing in typical: they are created installation in a single layer. The three most usual single-ply membrane layers for read review level industrial roofing are TPO, PVC, and also EPDM.
Single-ply roof covering applications are all immune to UV radiation and also have remarkable versatility. Modified Asphalts Modified asphalt is a kind of asphalt product that can be used to the roof in both warm as well as chilly temperatures. Understood as bitumen roof covering, a modified asphalt roof is one of the longer long lasting roofing choices for flat roofing systems - Greater Chicago Roofing roof replacement.
Slate is likewise highly find more info immune to stormy weather as well as any kind of temperature level variations, making it optimal in areas susceptible to wind, snow, as well as hefty rainfall. Slate is completely non-combustible and will certainly protect your industrial home in case of a fire and will not take in water given that the high density of the roof product makes it waterproof.
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Due to high expenses, slate roof coverings are not really usual in the nation. Asphalt Roofing Tiles Asphalt is one of the most usual business roof materials in the United States.


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MACCO ADHESIVES CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE LIQUID NAILS Heavy Duty Construction and Remodeling (LN-903) is a multipurpose, low solvent, high strength construction adhesive specially formulated to provide the professional and do-it-yourselfer excellent adhesion and longer working time.
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Loctite Power Grab All-Purpose Clear Construction Adhesive in a squeeze tube is a premium quality, high strength, gap-filling adhesive.
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A high-strength, weatherproof adhesive specifically formulated for heavy-duty general construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair projects. VOC compliant.
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The Finger Lakes, located in western New York, were formed by the glacial carving of stream valleys 2 million years ago. The result is terrain that consists of steep slopes and lots of rock that is difficult to excavate.
The Town of Jerusalem recognized that septic systems were problematic in their lake setting and required inspections every five years. If a septic system was determined to have failed inspection, corrections were required, which often included the installation of a new septic system at a cost of $20,000 to $30,000. In many instances, there was not enough room to install a new septic system. The town knew that a central sewer system was needed despite their challenging site conditions:
- Homes are lakeside on small lots and often sited well below grade of the road (some 25 and 50 feet); pumping uphill meant high head conditions
- The small lots meant that little space was available for septic tank leach fields; a high water table and ineffective subsurface drainage compounded the problem
- Septic tanks were leaking into the lake, polluting the water and causing algae blooms
A gravity sewer system was estimated to cost $6 million.
Thinking Globally and Acting Locally to Preserve a Natural Wonder — Septic tank replacement project used pressure sewer and E/One grinder pumps around Keuka Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Modern Pumping Today


DC Calibration Block (Metric Version) INCONEL 625
The DC AWS Block is a metal path distance and beam exit point calibration standard that conforms to the requirements of the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Instructions on using the DC block can be found in the annex of American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E164, Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldments. AWS-type DC block used for shear wave distance calibration. Contains a 25.0 mm radius overlaying a 50.0 mm radius on a 180° segment. In accordance with ASTM E164 and BRR/AWS X-1 specifications.
Dimensions: 25.0 mm radius is 12.5 mm thick and 50.0 mm radius is 25.0 mm thick.
Material: INCONEL 625.


The Tbilisi Metro (Georgian: თბილისის მეტროპოლიტენი) is a rapid transit metro system in Tbilisi, Georgia. Opened on 11 December 1966, it was the fourth Metro system in the former Soviet Union. Like most ex-Soviet Metros, most of the stations are very deep and vividly decorated.
The Tbilisi Metro comprises two lines, 27.1 kilometres (16.8 mi) in total length, serving 22 stations. In 2012, the Metro transported 93.9 million passengers, a significant increase on the 85.6 million passengers served in 2011. It is operated by the Tbilisi Transport Company, which began operation the same year as the Tbilisi Metro, in 1966.
As of 2012, the system consists of two lines, serving 22 stations, operating on 27.1 kilometres (16.8 mi) of route and 62.5 kilometres (38.8 mi) of track. Of the 22 stations, 20 stations are below ground and two are surface level. Of the subterranean stations, 16 are deep level and 4 shallow. The former comprise 6 pylon stations, 5 column and 5 single vaults (built to the Leningrad Technology). The shallow stations consist of three pillar-trispans and one single vault (Kharkov Technology). Due to Tbilisi's uneven landscape, the Metro, particularly the Gldani-Varketili line, travels above ground in two locations.


I. INTRODUCTION reducing agent is one of the essential components of modern concrete, concrete and mortar mainly used to disperse the cement particles, reduce water consumption, improve concrete strength and durability. Whether it is a simple structure of lignin sulfonate, melamine-formaldehyde condensates and naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensates, etc., but also
Superplasticizer is one of the essential components of modern concrete, concrete and mortar mainly used to disperse the cement particles, reduce water consumption, improve concrete strength and durability. Whether it is a simple structure of lignin sulfonate, melamine-formaldehyde condensates and naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensates, or structural diversification of polycarboxylates, the mechanism of the relationship between structure and properties of water-reducing agent has been a hot research .
Second, water reducer surfactants
Superplasticizer are some surface-active substances, and their performance water-reducing mechanism are surface active role. Surface-active substances are organic molecules having a hydrophilic group and hydrophobic group, after adding an aqueous solution can reduce water surface tension of the water-air interface) and interfacial tension (water-solid interface).
The hydrophobic groups are typically organic hydrocarbons, while the hydrophilic groups are typically able to dissociate the various ion salts, so that negatively charged hydrophilic group, which is an anionic surfactant. Also cationic surfactants (hydrophilic group which dissociate ions, positively charged hydrophilic group), amphoteric surfactants (can dissociate positive ions and negative ions, having two hydrophilic groups) and nonionic surfactant (hydrophilic group separated solved ions, but with polar groups, polar groups adsorbed water molecules act as a hydrophilic group) hydrophobic group can be adsorbed on the cement particle surface, while pro water-based cement group to improve the hydrophilic particles. Save water dispersion of water-reducing agent is a reducing agent in the role of adsorption particles and the surface of the cement hydration products achieved. Adsorption water reducer changed the nature of the cement water dispersion of solid-liquid interface, so the force between the cement particles changes, thus affecting form of solid particles in a liquid dispersion properties, hydration kinetics and hydration products. Superplasticizer molecules of different structures, different adsorption characteristics, the impact on the solid-liquid interface is also different.
Third, the dispersion mechanism
Superplasticizer dispersion mechanism electrostatic repulsion effect, steric hindrance, film lubrication, entraining isolation "ball" effect. Superplasticizer different mechanism of action of different classes, which have been widely accepted that the electrostatic repulsion and steric hindrance.
1, the electrostatic repulsion
After incorporating fresh concrete water reducer, superplasticizer molecules adsorbed on the cement particle surface orientation, some polar groups pointing to the liquid phase. Since the ionization of hydrophilic polar group, so that the surface of cement particles to bring the same charge, and the charge amount increases with the concentration of reducing agent until saturation, so that the electrostatic repulsion between the particles of cement, cement particles flocculation structure disintegrated particles dispersed each other, releasing wrapped in floc free water, thereby effectively increasing the flowability of the mix. Linear ionic polymer superplasticizer (e.g., naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensates, melamine sulfonate formaldehyde condensate) adsorbed on the surface of cement particles, can significantly reduce the negative potential of cement particles (absolute value increases), and thus the order electrostatic repulsion based dispersing cement particles with ionic sulfonate superplasticizer polymer electrolyte, a strong electrostatic repulsion, a polymer electrolyte superplasticizer with carboxylate ions, followed by electrostatic repulsion, a hydroxyl group and an ether group, a non- ionic surfactant water reducer, electrostatic repulsion is minimized.
2, steric hindrance
Polymer superplasticizer adsorbed on the surface of cement particles, then a layer of a certain thickness of the polymer molecules adsorbed layer is formed on the surface of cement particles. When the cement particles near the adsorption layer begins to overlap, which produces a repulsive force acting between the particles, the more the overlap, the greater the repulsion. Prevent cement particles closest mechanical separation forces which overlaps the polymer adsorption layer generated near, called steric repulsion. Copolymer having a branched superplasticizer (such as cross-chain polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid and acrylate copolymer carboxyl containing polyethylene oxide graft polyacrylic acid copolymers, etc.) cement particles adsorbed on the surface, although its cement Particles smaller negative potential is reduced, but because its main chain is connected to the surface of cement particles, extends into the liquid phase the branched polymer molecules form a thick adsorption layer, so as to have a large steric repulsion. Branched chain amino superplasticizer structure and more, and on the cement particles ring and caudate adsorption was, therefore steric hindrance as well. Therefore, it would be for the cement particles have a significant role in dispersing dosage is small.
3, hydrate film lubrication
Superplasticizer molecules containing a large amount of polar groups, such as a lignin sulfonate containing a sulfonic acid group, a hydroxyl group and an ether group; naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensate and melamine sulfonate formaldehyde condensate containing a sulfonic acid group; sulfamic acid formaldehyde condensates containing a sulfonic acid group and
Amine; polycarboxylate superplasticizer containing a carboxyl group and an ether group. These genes have a strong polar hydrophilic interaction, especially hydroxyl, carboxyl and ether groups, etc. can form hydrogen bonds, so the more hydrophilic. Therefore, water reducer molecules adsorbed in the surface of cement particles, due to the effect of hydrophilic polar group, can form a layer of solvent cement particle surface of the water film has a certain mechanical strength. Hydration film may undermine flocculation of cement particles, release package in which mixing water, cement particles well dispersed, and improves wettability of the surface of cement particles, while the relative motion of cement particles and aggregates of particles of lubricating effect, so the macro performance of fresh concrete increased mobility.
4, entraining isolation "ball effect"
Lignosulfonates, polycarboxylic acid and amino sulfonate superplasticizer, etc., can be reduced due to the liquid-gas interfacial tension, it has a certain air entraining action. The incorporation of superplasticizer concrete mixture, not only can be adsorbed on the solid-liquid interface, and can be adsorbed on the liquid-gas interface, easy to make concrete mix in the formation of many tiny bubbles. Superplasticizer molecular orientation in the liquid-gas interface on the bubble, the bubble surface hydration layer film is formed, and at the same time bring the same charge of cement particles. Between bubbles and blisters, bubbles are generated between the cement particles and the electrostatic repulsion of cement particles produce isolation, thereby preventing agglomeration of cement particles. And the ball and uplift the bubble, but also help the fresh concrete cement particles relative sliding aggregate particles. Therefore, air entraining water reducing agent isolation has the "ball" effect can improve the workability of concrete mixture.
Fourth, the concrete performance
Save water reducing agent on concrete action, citing gas, setting time, slump and slump loss, strength, durability and other properties.
1, setting time
Influence of superplasticizer on the concrete setting time depends on the chemical structure of superplasticizer, naphthalene-based and melamine-based no retarding effect on concrete, and even slightly ahead of the setting time, but sulfamate and polycarboxylates Gao is the retarding effect of the plasticizer. The study found that initial and final set and superplasticizer content linearly related. Start superplasticizer affect condensation, hydration start after reducing agent is no longer affected. Superplasticizer in cement hydroxyl groups form unstable complexes, thereby inhibiting hydration initial concentration in the liquid phase, resulting in a retarding effect. As the hydration process, this instability complexes gradually decompose, so hydration continues normally, weakening the impact of the final set.
Join in concrete superplasticizer will significantly improve the strength of concrete. In the early hydration, due to the high dispersion of cement and water reducer increases the water contact area and improve the hydration level, increase hydration product unit volume, so early hydration accelerate early from a macro point of view intensity increased. On the other hand water reducing agent and a slight delay in the rate of hydration hydration process, this role in the early dispersion due to the impact is not yet clear, but in late, but played a good role, it suppresses gel The shift of the crystal, which is conducive to crystal growth, so long whiskers increased, the crystalline calcium silicate hydrate such long fibers, which surface energy, the contact points, intertwined with each other and form a dense network structure , cement inside the pores are filled with split becomes small, which greatly improve the strength of cement stone. Compared with naphthalene superplasticizer, polycarboxylate water reducer can effectively inhibit the early tricalcium aluminate cement, tricalcium silicate hydration, but it can give full play to the late hydration of cement, conducive to the development of late strength of concrete .
3, slump loss
Incorporation of superplasticizer cement particles surface wetting strengthen, et increase hydration products containing water of crystallization, solid-liquid phase ratio of the entire system is increased, the free water content is relatively smaller, condensed trend accelerated. As hydration proceeds, superplasticizer adsorbed on the surface of cement particles generated hydration products colloid layer covering the surface of the slurry although part superplasticizer molecules will be adsorbed on cement hydration products, but the slurry The remaining amount of reducing agent significantly reduced dispersion of cement particles weaken, cement particles began to appear flocculation, the slurry viscosity, concrete slump when the loss occurred. In addition, air entraining water reducing agent will introduce a certain amount of bubbles, the concrete transport and standing process will overflow from the gas, the role played ball microbubbles reduce concrete slump when the loss occurred. Amino superplasticizer and Polycarboxylate superplasticizer branched Gao performance more, there is a low potential and high spatial repulsion, thus dispersing the adsorption properties of the cement well, and can maintain a stable dispersion system sex. Yamada et al studied the similar molecular weight, branched polymers of different chain length on adsorption isotherms noted that after the cement, may cause long-chain branched entangled between the surface of the particles dispersed branched chain, instead of an aggregated particles, the particle dispersion stabilizer of the poor.
Dispersion superplasticizer concrete mixing water and water-cement ratio drastically reduced. To reduce mixing water so hardened concrete to reduce the porosity, pore size distribution moves to the direction of the hole, increasing the density of concrete. Experimental data show that adding an aliphatic superplasticizer concrete aperture by a decrease to below. On the other hand to reduce mixing water reduces the grout after excess water evaporates and leaves the pores Road bleeding, thus reducing the transmission speed in the concrete, and help improve concrete resistance to chloride ion penetration.
Concrete water reducer mechanism is a rather complex issue, involving the functional group, structure, surface and other aspects of physical and chemical properties. Micro, surfactants superplasticizer changed the nature of the cement water dispersion of solid-liquid interface, so the force between the cement particles changes, thus affecting the solid particles in a liquid dispersion properties, hydration kinetics and hydration form product. At the macro performance of the effect of water reduction effect of concrete, setting time, slump and slump loss, strength, durability and other properties. Therefore, deepen microscopic mechanism in order to study the structure of deeper relationships and properties, synthesis and application guidance superplasticizer.


Over the years we have completed numerous projects in the Holroyd Council area. A selection of the most recent completed projects (within the last 12 months) is listed below:
Short Description of Works
Description of the works carried out
Toongabbie - Concrete cutting
15m x 150mm deep of reinforced concrete floor cut open. The equipment used: petrol hand saw.
Westmead - Concrete cutting
14m x 100mm deep of reinforced concrete driveway cut open and removed for replacement. The equipment used: petrol hand saw.
Granville - Concrete cutting, wall chasing
9m x 150mm deep of reinforced concrete floor cut open for electrical works. The equipment used: petrol hand saw.
Harris Park - Core drilling
7 holes of Ø200mm/150mm deep and Ø250mm/150mm deep drilled in a reinforced concrete floor between the levels for further ventilation works. The equipment used: electric core drill.
The work was completed on time and on budget. We have ensured a full OHS and EPA compliance. For slurry management sand bags and blue tarp were used, the resulting slurry collected with the portable Aqua vacuum cleaner.
Our customers were satisfied with the quality of our job and we received more orders from the same customers in the Holroyd Council area as a result.


Effectively optimizing the whole-of-life value of infrastructure assets is complex – requiring judicious balancing of service delivery with capital investment, maintenance, and risk
Developing one of New Zealand’s first asset management and strategic plans for its roading network and introducing dTIMs to New Zealand has given me foundational expertise transferable to other sectors.
Through leading the development of the Optimal Maintenance funding policy linking the engineering, economic and commercial aspects of asset management, value-for-money improvements of up to 10% have been achieved.
With this specialist know-how, let me assist you to:
- Make smarter investment decisions to reduce funding requirement
- Avoid short term ‘savings’ that result in increased long term expenditure
- Deliver required service levels where growth is pressuring infrastructure, limited by very constrained revenue
- Maintain the same infrastructure with declining population and rates revenue
Covering all aspects of asset management
- Planning, modelling, analysis, funding and implementation
- Developing/updating asset management plans as required by legislation and Treasury
- Criticality assessment
- Current practice assessment and improvement
- Risk management
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- Strategic frameworks and lifecycle planning
- One Network Road Classification (ONRC) assistance
Feel free to contact me to discuss your needs and find out how I can possibly help.


Yamhad is a subsidiary of Qameh Group Companies, Commercial Registration license No. (23222) for the year 2018, specialized in contracting and entrepreneurship, import and export services, building materials trade, housing construction, as well as interior decoration, and participation in tenders and auctions.
We at Yamhad Company adopt the highest standards of quality in the implementation of various projects in terms of engineering planning and accurate studies of the project to implement and deliver the project with the best quality and we do so depending on the accumulated experience in the company and the high standards in the selection of staff with high experience and high efficiency in work.
Ranging from transportation projects such as various bridges, to electricity transformation stations, sewage and irrigation networks.
RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION
Maintaining and renovating buildings of different functions and sizes from silos, mills and grain warehouses to schools and government buildings, including residential buildings.
An organizational structure capable of managing projects and developing strategic visions and ensuring their optimal implementation.
TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The engineering team follows up the latest and significant techniques and materials in the field of construction works, exemplified in the isolation of Jebrin depots which is considered as a sophisticated project in Syria in terms of materials and new methods of implementation.
Advanced planning and serious follow-up of new and modern trends is one of the orientations through which the design and planning team works within the engineering department of the company.
IMPORT AND EXPORT
Yamhad Contracting Co. imports and exports construction, decoration and cladding materials, offering unique solutions and distinctive achievements


Fiber optic installation for the connection of 5124, mobile telephony site
Fiber optic installation for the connection of 5124, Gura Humorului mobile telephony site
The project consisted in the construction of two ADSS fiber optic networks (an underground and an overhead line) for the connection of the Vodafone 5124 Gura Humorului mobile telephony station.
The overhead line has a length of 1195 meters and involved the placing of 32 wooden poles.
The total length of the underground route is 1100 meters.


Figure-1 illustrates turnouts having the same frog number with different lead-lengths. The non-diverging straight rails are shown in gray, the frog in black, the closure rail in blue and a straight rail between the closure rail and frog in red. The closure rail radius, lead-length and frog number are indicated from left to right.
The lead-length decreases along with the closure rail radius. Correspondingly, the straight rail connecting the closure rail and frog increases in length.
Turnouts with shorter lead-lengths are better suited for modeling in limited spaces. But the benefit of a larger turnout is compromised by having a smaller closure rail radius.
The primary restriction on the closure rail is that it ends at the same angle as the diverging rail of the frog, the frog-angle. This angle is the same as the angle between the green and orange lines in Figure-2 when the orange line is perpendicular to the closure rail and is the radius of the closure rail.
The blue line also intersects the end point of the closure rail and therefore indicates the vertical distance of the closure rail, the distance between it and the leftmost point of the closure rail. This is further illustrated by the length of the green line, the difference between it and the closure rail radius.
The cosine of the frog-angle is the ratio of the lengths of the green and orange lines. The sine of the frog-angle is the ratio of the lengths of the blue and orange lines.
Figure 3 - Prototypical Turnout
Given only the frog number and frog angle and for the case where the curved section of the closure rail ends at the frog
radius = track-gauge / (1 - cos(frog-angle))
For the same case, the horizontal length of the closure rail will also be the lead-length,
lead-length = sin(frog-angle) * radius
These equations can be modified to handle the case when the closure rail ends before the frog, as shown in Figure-1. The lead length limits the maximum radius of a constant radius closure rail.
Figure-3 illustrates HO scale turnout dimensions using the above equations. The lead-length increases proportionally with the frog number. The radii listed are for the closure rail. The track radii (both rails) are these values less half the track gauge (0.33").
The Catskill Archive - Frogs and Switches web page, describes full-scale turnout dimensions and equations for determining them. The curved section of the closure rail in the full-scale turnouts are constant radius that end at the frog. Both the equations above and the turnout dimensions in Figure-3 are consistent with those listed for full-scale turnouts.
Figure 4 - NMRA RP Dimensions
Turnouts built with the RP lead-lengths with constant radius closure rails result in smaller radii than described above and straight sections of various lenghts as illustrated in Figure-1.
Lead-length (in.) Difference Proto RP 4 5.28 5.06 0.22 4.2% 5 6.60 5.69 0.91 13.9% 6 7.93 6.25 1.68 21.1% 7 9.25 8.44 0.81 8.7% 8 10.57 9.00 1.57 14.8% 9 11.89 9.56 2.33 19.6% 10 13.21 10.06 3.15 23.8%
Commercial turnout lead-lengths are similarly compared in the following table. Having a slightly shortened lead length using a constant radius closure rail will result is a short length of straight rail between the end of the curved section of the closure rail and frog which will align the wheels before crossing the gap at the frog, reducing the chance of a derailment.
Lead-length (in.) Difference Description Proto Measured 4 5.28 4.88 0.41 7.7% Shinohara #4 6 7.93 7.31 0.62 7.8% Atlas Custom Line #6


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Welcome to the Association of Consulting Structural Engineers (ACSE) New South Wales. The ACSE was founded in 1933 and has been serving independent consulting structural engineers and the community in NSW since. ACSE is run by the Board of Management elected by its peers. All Professional Structural Engineers, whose principal activity is consulting in the structural engineering field in NSW, are eligible to apply for membership. Members are from firms ranging from sole practices to multi-discipline organisations with over 1,000 employees.
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The water line is what brings fresh water to your home. Coming home to a broken water line can leave you feeling confused, stressed and in a state of panic. If it ruptures, you could lose running and you may have to incur hefty costs due to the water that will go to waste.
Although a broken water line is not a usual occurrence, every homeowner will at one point deal with it. Before the water line fully ruptures, it shows some signs. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to call plumbing contractors in Murray as soon as possible. These signs include:
Streams of water in your yard
If you notice large puddles of water that you cannot explain, this may be an indication of a broken underground pipe. Water leaks may be sometimes caused by sprinkler systems and heavy rain. It’s always imperative to call in an experienced plumber if you are not sure of the source of the paddles of the water.
A hissing or rumbling noise at the point where the pipes enter the house is also another sign you need to look out for. The hissing may indicate that water is exiting the pipe either in between the house or at a point near the city’s main water source. The only time you should hear the noise is when water is being used in the house.
Loss of water pressure
If your water pressure is decreasing by the day, you need to have a plumber look into this to make sure that there are no broken pipes leaking out water.
High water bills
Never assume a small leak as it contributes to your monthly water bill. If you notice that your bills have suddenly shot up, it’s time to have your water line inspected for leaks.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to call in a professional plumbing repair company. The company will look at the pipes, the material used and the system’s repair history.