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Phronis adds value to renewable energy investments
According to data supplied by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Australian Clean Energy Regulator, Australia is the global leader in building renewable infrastructure. Building on our existing capabilities, Phronis is involved with several renewable energy projects across Australia and also putting their minds to new technologies that could support the storage challenges in the sector.
Building new renewable energy
Between 2018 and the end of 2020, it is projected that Australia will install more than 16 gigawatts of wind and solar energy infrastructure. That means renewable energy in Australia is growing at a per capita rate ten times faster than the world average and three times faster than the next fastest country, Germany.
“The sector is developing dramatically and will continue to mature further over the next 10 years,” said Phronis’s Senior Commercial Adviser, Peter Bradnam. “This change requires all stakeholders to think differently at all stages of the project life-cycle about how value can be maximised from this infrastructure investment”. As a business that drives itself to think differently about infrastructure solutions, Peter is part of an experienced team at Phronis who have partnered with contractors and clients alike to design and deliver a number of renewable infrastructure concepts and projects across Australia, working across feasibility, design and project delivery.
With this experience, as part of a broader energy strategy, Phronis continues to play a part in helping to expand Australia’s capabilities in the renewable sector. Building from this experience, the team are continuing to explore and identify further innovations that could be brought to future projects, aimed at addressing some of the ongoing challenges in bringing these projects to market.
As an example, Phronis has recently partnered with a major contractor to support the design delivery of a 60MW Solar Farm. The project included construction of a new solar photovoltaic (PV) generation facility and a transmission line linking nearby mining operations to the solar farm and battery facility.
Last year, Phronis worked closely with an EPC contractor, providing design services for aspects of a project where over forty turbines will be deployed for a $300 million project, covering 5,000 hectares of land. The wind farm is expected to generate 180MW, which is enough power to supply 138,000 homes locally.
Future projects and opportunities
Phronis specialises in providing innovative technical outcomes for their clients and has several current and future renewable infrastructure projects identified.
“We’re excited to be influencing the growth of this sector, and are looking for further project opportunities, including creating our own concepts which would see Phronis tackling the Achilles heel of renewable energy – storage” said Peter.
Phronis is proud to support the development of renewables projects, both in Australia and abroad. We are also developing our own concepts that could help tackle the Achilles heel of renewables – storage!
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The boiler house of OJSC “MMC “Norilsk Nickel”
The group of companies "NATEK" won the tender for the construction of boiler with capacity of 140 MW for the needs of OJSC "MMC" Norilsk Nickel", 1.4 bn. rubles worth.
The construction of boiler for Skalistaya mine is a large-scale project, implemented in special climate (permafrost) and logistic conditions (delivery of goods in the Norilsk industrial area is possible only by river way (in summer) or by the Northern Sea Route (in winter) and aircraft).
The boiler is designed to provide with heat supply the newly commissioned capacities of Skalistaya mine under conditions of deterioration of existing heat network from the main source of heat supply of Talnakh region - CHP-2 OJSC "NATEC".
In addition, the boiler will take over the functions of emergency heat supply for the customers of Talnakhskaya industrial site in the event of an accident at CHP-2.
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While MIT researchers are busy looking for a new formula to create a more sustainable form of concrete, Ron Cluver and Joseph Sarafian have come up with Fabric Forms, a new way of shaping the widely-used manmade material. Using lycra casings and robotic technology, the designers have invented a method to create dynamic concrete, which could lead to new forms and shapes in the world of architecture.
To make the concrete shapes, a concrete and fibreglass solution is poured into lycra sleeves, which are then pulled and manipulated into a desired shape by robotic arms. When the concrete hardens, the lycra is peeled away to reveal the form inside. This moves away from the traditional, more laborious method of casting concrete, which involves making single-use, unique moulds to produce a desired shape.
With the Fabric Forms shaping method, a concrete form can be made into any shape using the flexible lycra and set within 45 minutes. The designers use special software to reprogram the movements of the robotic arms so that each concrete form can be customised to become part of a larger structure.
The versatility of the technique could change the way concrete is used in architecture. Sarafian sees the method opening doors in the world of parametric design, a form of design that involves using algorithms to generate geometric design forms:
“Parametric design is increasing the need for variation, much of which goes unbuilt because of traditional construction methods’ failure to adapt to new digital technologies.”


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IGAD Water Ministers’ Meeting Opens in Addis Ababa
A Meeting of the Water Ministers of the member countries of the Intergovernmental Authority Development (IGAD) opened in Addis Ababa with a technical committee meeting on January 20. The Ministerial meeting followed the following day.
The Water Ministers are deliberating on water resource management and utilization in the region. The meeting is discussing a draft policy for water resource utilization and administration in the region. The draft has been under preparation for the past three years.


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Soil, being a conductor, has the electrical properties of resistivity and conductivity. Additionally, when AC current passes through soil, the soil can present a susceptance, or an imaginary portion of the admittance of a grounding element or a pipeline.
Soil properties change along the surface of the earth and with depth. To design grounding and analyze electrical interactions, soil electrical properties need to be known as accurately as possible given practical constraints. Usually bulk soil resistivities are measured using a method of electrical current injection and electrical field strength measurement. These are called apparent soil resistivity measurements.
Apparent soil resistivity testing can be completed using Wenner, Schlumberger or Dipole Electric Field Arrays. These arrays can be completed to various electrode spacings. To arrive at a model of the actual soil resistivity profile, single or multi dimensional software is used to convert the apparent data into resolved resistivity values and soil patterns.
Soil Susceptance can be measured using equipment that give polarization data and waveform analysis. This information is very useful for substation, HVDC grounding and other large grounds used in AC grounding.


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Legislature Endorses Transport Truck Regulations
The Legislature, by a vote of 11-2, urged the Governor and State Department of Transportation to act without delay to implement state regulations that would limit traffic by large transport trucks on local highways. (Legislators Framk Proto and Mike Hattery voted no; Legislator Katshy Luz Herrera and Tyke Randall were excused.) The pending regulations would limit truck traffic on Routes 96, 89 and 79 to local deliveries only, to address the issue of non-local transport trucks using local highways as an alternative to interstate highways, a practice blamed for disturbing rural residents, damaging pavement and threatening pedestrian and bicycle safety with an expected negative effect on the area’s tourism industry.
Planning, Development and Environmental Quality Committee Chair Pam Mackesey, who over the past four years has been actively involved in the regional effort to limit out-of-area garbage truck traffic to the Seneca Meadows Landfill, characterized the truck traffic problem as “unbearable” for residents along those roads, wearing on their health, safety and sanity, and sometimes causing financial hardship through depressed property values.
Legislator Nathan Shinagawa praised the diversity of wide-ranging support in addressing the truck traffic issue, which led to the proposed regulations. Legislator Jim Dennis noted that enforcement will be critical in determining whether the proposed regulations would succeed in addressing the problem.
Legislator Proto expressed concern about the unintended effect the regulations might have on the movement of agricultural products and on the trucking industry, with potential impact statewide. He suggested that potential incentives for truckers could be investigated. Legislator Hattery thanked Proto for researching the issue, calling the proposed regulations “a sledge hammer when another tool would be needed.”
During the 45-day comment period that ends October 9, citizens may register their comments on the proposed regulations by e-mailing the Department of Transportation at email@example.com or by submitting written comments to the NYS DOT in Albany.
Contact: Pamela Mackesey, Chair, Planning , Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, 273-6203; Legislator Frank Proto, 277-4875.
New Health Department Building Nears Completion
The Legislature received a progress report on construction of the new Tompkins County Health Department headquarters at 55 Brown Road in Lansing. Planning and Public Works Commissioner Ed Marx and Facilities Director Arel LeMaro told Legislators the $8.4 million dollar project, approved by the Legislature two years ago, is coming in on time and on budget, with the department scheduled to occupy and new building this December.
The County purchased the building, located in the Cornell Business and Technology Park for just under $3 million, with a 60-year land lease with the option of a 40-year renewal. The project has involved complete interior deconstruction and redesign, with renovation and site construction scheduled to be completed next month. Legislators were told that the project has encountered no significant obstacles, with the cost of site construction (which includes parking lot work) now expected to cost less than half as much as had been projected in 2008, thanks to a drop in asphalt and petroleum prices by the time that contract went to bid. Commissioner Marx said each phase of the project was phased just right to take advantage of financial trends. The project is the County’s first expected to achieve LEED Silver status, recognizing environmental sustainability in such areas as site development, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality, and innovation in design.
Legislator Jim Dennis, who served on the committee overseeing development of the project, praised Director LeMaro and others who carried forth the project, who operated effectively within the County’s financial constraints. Commissioner Marx also commended LeMaro, for his significant extra effort to manage a major construction project in a very successful way, while managing all of the County’s other facilities.
Contact: Planning and Public Works Commissioner Ed Marx, 274-5560; Legislator Jim Dennis, 387-4058; Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Chair, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, 277-5104.
Legislature Accepts Two Aging Services Grants
The Legislature, without dissent, accepted two state home repair grants awarded to the County Office for the Aging, both to fund home repairs for low-income seniors. The Legislature accepted a $75,000 grant awarded under the RESTORE program of the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, which will serve home repair needs of an estimated 35 households in emergency situations. Also accepted was a $10,000 legislative initiative grant from Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, which will fund repairs not covered under the RESTORE or the state’s Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program.
Contact: Lisa Holmes, Director, County Office for the Aging, 274-5482; Frank Proto, Chair, Health and Human Services Committee, 277-4875.


Work starts on $10 million Townsville Airport upgrade
A $10 million expansion of Townsville Airport has kicked off with early demolition works beginning on an upgrade that will provide 18,000 square metres of extra parking space for large aircraft.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Jackie Trad said the upgrade would drive significant regional growth and create approximately 60 jobs.
“The Palaszczuk Government’s investment in this project is driving economic development and creating jobs in Townsville,” Ms Trad said.
“We are supporting the airport to expand by co-investing $9 million from the Catalyst Infrastructure Program, together with $1 million from Townsville Airport, because we know how important this investment is for North Queensland.”
Townsville Airport Chief Operating Officer Kevin Gill said as the gateway to northern Australia, the airport played an important role in encouraging economic uplift.
“The investment will increase the airport’s ability to facilitate jet aircraft by 33 per cent at peak times, and provide for overflow parking for the airport services precinct,” Mr Gill said.
“It will also support expected uplift in FIFO operations, the recently announced Air Niugini and Tigerair services, and benefit commercial airline operations and aircraft awaiting maintenance works.”
Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland and Member for Mundingburra Coralee O’Rourke said the project would drive the economy and better connect the region.
“By investing additional capacity at the airport we can drive tourism and business growth across the region and build Townsville’s reputation as a transport hub,” Mrs O’Rourke said.
Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said the expansion would help cement Townsville’s place as northern Australia’s primary transport hub and boost the local economy long-term.
“This is an important time to build future focused infrastructure aimed at creating much needed jobs in the region,” Cr Hill said.
Member for Townsville Scott Stewart urged local contractors to sign up for jobs building projects across the region.
“There’s real opportunity here with the major projects coming to Townsville let’s get on-board and enjoy the economic benefits of our region growing,” Mr Stewart said.
“Townsville Airport has made supporting local companies and trades a priority for this project, which is fantastic to see.”
The early works will pave the way for the major civil construction works which are planned to commence in June. The works will be staged to accommodate all scheduled aircraft movements and are expected to conclude in late 2017.
Townsville Airport has awarded the contract for building demolition to locally-owned Core Developments while project management company RCP will use its local staff to undertake the Superintendent role.
The Catalyst Infrastructure Program supports important infrastructure by providing interest-free financing to projects that will drive further investment. For further information www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/advancing-cities-regions.


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They are environmentally friendly, as they allow water to permeate, reducing runoff. The natural texture of the stones provides good traction, reducing the risk of slips.
While the initial investment might be higher than other materials, the longevity and minimal maintenance can make it a cost-effective choice in the long run.
Costs of Natural Stone Vs Other Materials
Natural stone driveways tend to have a higher initial cost compared to alternatives like asphalt or concrete.
The price is influenced by the type of stone chosen, sourcing, and installation complexity.
However, considering their durability and lifespan, they can be more cost-effective in the long run.
While asphalt might need resealing or repairs every few years, a well-installed stone driveway can last decades with minimal maintenance.
Over time, the cumulative cost of maintaining other materials might surpass the initial investment of a stone driveway, making it a worthy consideration for homeowners.
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Maintaining A Natural Stone Drive
Maintenance for natural stone driveways is relatively straightforward.
Regular sweeping or blowing can keep the surface free from debris, preventing potential damage. It's advisable to wash the driveway occasionally with a mild detergent and water to remove any stains or residues.
Unlike asphalt, there's no need for frequent resealing. However, the filler material between stones might need replenishment over time.
If a stone gets damaged, the modular nature allows for easy replacement. Properly installed and maintained, these driveways can resist weeds, but occasional spot treatments might be necessary.
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How Long Would A Natural Stone Driveway Last?
With proper installation and maintenance, a natural stone driveway can last several decades, often outlasting other common driveway materials.
The inherent durability of natural stone means it can withstand vehicular traffic, weather changes, and other external factors without significant wear.
Over time, the stones might develop a patina, which many homeowners find appealing.
While individual stones might get damaged or dislodged due to extreme conditions, they can be easily replaced, ensuring the driveway remains functional and attractive for years.
Is Natural Stone Environmentally Friendly?
Yes, natural stone driveways are environmentally friendly.
They are permeable, meaning water can seep through the gaps between the stones, reducing surface runoff and allowing groundwater replenishment.
This permeability can prevent puddles and reduce the risk of flooding. Additionally, natural stone is a sustainable resource, and its extraction has a lower carbon footprint compared to manufacturing concrete or asphalt.
The longevity of stone driveways also means less frequent replacements, reducing the consumption of materials and energy over time.
Can Natural Stone Withstand Heavy Vehicles?
Natural stone driveways, when properly installed, can handle the weight of regular passenger vehicles and even some heavier vehicles.
The key is a well-prepared sub-base, which distributes the weight and prevents the stones from shifting or cracking.
However, for extremely heavy vehicles, like large trucks or construction machinery, it's advisable to consult with the installer or a professional to ensure the driveway's integrity.
Regularly driving very heavy vehicles might necessitate additional reinforcement or specific stone types to prevent damage.


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Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Celebrity impressionist and comedian, Jon Culshaw ensured a suitably dynamic atmosphere and as ever, the anticipation of some most talented professionals made for an electric start to the ceremony.
Grayson General Manager Clare Spivey presented the award for Best Public Building which was won by PLF Ltd for Chester Storyhouse. " It was a fantastic evening, with much fun had by all, I was proud to present an award for a fantastic building in a city close to my heart"
Helen Gibson, senior account manager at Grayson, also attended the event. "It was great to see so many innovative designs using brickwork, in so many ambitious projects, its amazing what our industry can achieve"The night also raised over £9000 for the Jericho foundation which was the chosen charity for this years event.
Thursday, 30 March 2017
Grayson (GB) Ltd are dedicated to increasing the awareness of work related road risks (WRRR) to our customers and freight forwarders by becoming a CLOCS Champion.
What is CLOCS?
Between 2008 and 2013, 55 per cent of cyclist fatalities in London involved a heavy goods vehicle. A disproportionate number were construction vehicles. In 2012 Transport for London commissioned an independent review of the construction sector’s transport activities with the aim of understanding the causes of collisions and how they may be prevented.
The resulting ‘Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety' (CLOCS) report was published in February 2013 by Transport Research Laboratory. The report found that blind spots on construction vehicles could be larger than general haulage vehicles, that road safety was not considered in same way as health and safety on-site and that there was little understanding of the impact of construction activity on road safety. It also found that there was no common standard for the industry to work to in order to manage work related road safety.
In response, the construction logistics industry has demonstrated its commitment to change and identified actions under three work streams to improve road safety. CLOCS brings the construction logistics industry together to take forward actions through a programme of work aiming to revolutionise the management of work related road risk and embed a road safety culture across the industry.


Static Strength Assessment of the A-Frame with Cap Fly Jib
Figure 1. Photo of pontoon crane with A-Frame.
The purpose of work is to investigate strength assessment of the A-Frame with cap fly jib regarding to heavy lift pontoon crane.
Pontoon crane structure consists of a pontoon and the lifting appliance. The lifting appliance consists of the A-frame mounted on the pivots, two cap fly jibs mounted on the top shafts of A-frame and is withheld by the main stay cables. The length of the A-frame is approximately 50 m. Max length of the A-frame with fly jib in vertical position is approximately 70 m.
Heavy lift pontoon crane can be seen in Figure 1.
Figure 2. Finite element model of the A-Frame.
Five load cases are regarded, as shown in the Figure 3.
The nominal load 800t (2x400t, Load case 1) and the maximum top jib symmetric testing load is 880t (2x440t, Load case 2). Load case 3 considers a load that increases from 100 to 2000 tons in 20 steps, with non-linear analysis, in order to assess the risk of buckling. Load cases 4 and 5 are nominal cases like case 1 (800t), where the jib angle (relative to the A-frame) is increased to 5 degrees for load case 4 and to 10 degrees for load case 5.
Figure 3. Initial load conditions: a) internal pressure; b) nodal temperatute.
Figure 4. Presure distribution at long section cut of WVC.
Figure 5. Presure pulsating in low frequency domain.
After checking of FEM analysis results and verified with analytical solutions the following conclusions have been made:
Von Mises Stress distribution level and axial translation in WVC can be see in Figures 6 and 7.
Figure 6. Von Mises Stress distribution [Pa].
Figure 7. Axial (Ox) translation distribution [m].
The finite element model (FEM) is made using plate elements for all main load-carrying structures and solid elements. The total number of elements used for the A-frame structure amounts to approximately 250000. Element size ranges from 50-150 mm in general. Plate thickness generally ranges from 10-60 mm.
The mainstay cables are modelled as rod elements (diameter 78, 86 and 110 mm) and are connected to the jib and A-frame with similar RBE3 spiders.
General representation of FEM can be seen in Figure 2.


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The following California cities currently have a seismic ordinance that requires retrofit work to completed for most wood-frame soft story structures and non-ductile concrete structures: Alameda, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Fremont, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pasadena, Richmond, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Torrance, and West Hollywood. More cities may be added at any time. Information can be found at: seismicordinances.com.
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After we finished visiting Lake Ontario and the lighthouse, we travel to Pittsford so I could see the Erie Canal.
So what is the Erie Canal? Back in the 1820’s, they built this canal to connect the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It was a way of moving goods from one area to another. In Ohio, where I live, there was two canals built – Miami Erie Canal and the Ohio Erie Canal. The Miami Erie Canal is in the Western part of Ohio where I live. Both of those canals connected the Lake Erie to the Ohio River.


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Wind2 are developing proposals for a wind farm on land located approximately 3km to the south of Melvich in Sutherland, within the Highland Council local authority area. It is anticipated that the Kirkton wind farm will comprise up to 11 wind turbines, with an installed capacity of up to 60 megawatts (MW).
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It has been for centuries that every country in the world has adopted the plans competitively and ardently for its development. The development plans mainly consist of transport and communications, electricity, oil and gas, economics and modern armament. Transports, therefore, becomes an important matter. Since the last century, Europe and USA had constructed many over-bridges across rivers and creeks.
Similarly, in Myanmar, a developing country, such over-bridges were, in the past decades, constructed, which being much important in her transportation sector.
The River Irrawaddy, existing between Pago Mountain Ranges (Middle Ranges) and Rakhine Mountains Ranges (Western Ranges), is the backbone of our country.
Across the Irrawaddy the largest in Myanmar, were constructed a considerable number of over-bridges, and because considered in general that the bridges contribute the benefits as transportation and flow of goods because easier and faster.
However, it is highly interesting what sort of things have occurred behind the scene of those bridges.
There is a research organization named Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) found that, because of the bridge-construction, the natural formation of rivers, though at the outset were became deformed in the way of Domino Effect.
The organization is doing research mainly on the cause how that would effect the socio-economic life, cultural and health conditions of the people due to the ruining of natural environment. Among those, cause included the dangerous consequences that would occur because of the over-bridge constructions.
Through hits through research, EIA found that, because of the bridges and spillways construction, the river’s natural way of silting system had already changed. In its finding expressed are that, due to the changes, ‘Domino Effects’ occurred, resulting in the rise of the river’s bed, water currents’ speed getting abnormal, drastic changing of currents, depositing of sand, erosion of river-banks, etc.
Meanwhile, the further impact that would happen is the ruining of ecology, leading to floods. “The floods would occur not because of the rise of the water volume, but because of the rise of riverbed’s level causing to have her valley flooded,” said EIA report.
Even in the Magwe Region, there are four bridges already constructed, and another one under construction. “In the same region, the distance between Pakokku Bridge and Chauk Bridge is 48 miles, Chauk Bridge and Magwe Bridge 71 miles, Magwe Bridge and Ma0lun Bridge 21 miles. And Ma-lun Bridge and the new one under construction, connecting Aung Lan and Thayet, 45 miles,” said U Ko Ko Aung, Assistance Director of Magwe Region Rivers and Creeks Development Department to us.
It is the clear picture showing the not too far range of distance between each and each bridges across the River Irrawaddy. One Ko Po Htay, the fishery business owner of Pakokku commented, “There was not much and deposited in the river before the bridge constructions. But after the constructions, sand deposited too much.”
Some lovcal folks stated, “After the Pakokku Bridge was completed, Htan-gon, Thein-gon, Mayo-gon, Shar-taw, Hta-naung-gon villeges situated down-stream the river had to face erosion of their village land. And at last some of them had to move to the inner area.”
“There arose 28 cases of erosion within a period of two months, October and November, 2020 in Magwe Region, and some of the effected villagers had to shift to other lands. A total of 254 house-holds were reallocated,” said U Soe Myint, Regional Head of Magwe Region Natural Disaster Protection and Administration Department.
“Similarly, during the 5 year period of NLD Government, there arose 1865 natural disasters up to December, 2020 in Magwe Region, and among which included river-banks erosions due to the changes of watercourse,” stated in the statistical report of the Department.
This being so, the findings as surveyed and researched by EIA, predicting the ‘Domino Effect’ must be carefully taken into consideration.
“Bridges might be needed for the Regional Development, but what I would like to connect is the techniques and technology used in their construction. The techniques, if they are century-old and out of date, their users should not be highly proud of them. Still, they are using the method of piling in the river, setting beams, building up-going roads, etc., and boasting themselves as ‘no twos’. Now is not the time of such boastings, and instead, they should approach with the study of the river’s nature and form, which would bring for the more benefits than damages…” opined U Mg Mg Oo of an allied organization for natural environment conservation.
He continued his opinion that even if bridges are to be constructed for regional development, piling method must not be used for their construction as it leads to the deformation of the river and bridges should be substituted.
EIA expressed its research findings that the river’s watercourse had changed due to the existence of the bridges, resulting in disasters of riverbank erosion. Similarly, sand deposits would occur more and more because of abnormal silting, and such deposits would happen more in the river’s lower reaches, it stated. At the same time, abnormal silting have the riverbed’s level risen.
“Even in the time of high tide in the river, cargo boats (CB) cannot carry cargoes up to its draught of 9 feet or so. It’s because of the riverbed’s rising up due to abnormal silting of sand and mud,” said U Soe Maung, a maritime trader. He continued, “Actually, some large CBs are capable of carrying up to 300,000 gallons of diesel oil in its hull while other cargo can be boarded on its deck, as its draught being 8 feet.” He also explained to us that they than were able to move only with the load of total cargo with 4 feet draught, and so the flow of goods dwindled. He reasoned that the flow of goods from place to place by boat is more important than land transportation since cargo boat’s capacity of carrying goods are much more higher than that of land-carriage.
EIA has already pointed out that the construction of bridges across rivers made the rivers’ water courses changed, and those changes resulted in bad consequences.
“Because of the changing of water courses, riverbank erosion, river course curving etc. would happen and river courses might become longer, and as a result of such happenings, travelling by boat or flow of goods would become harder,” commented U Zaw Win, Director of Magwe Region Rivers and Creeks Development Department. He pointed out, “Changing of river course means water flow erodes away the earth of the side of its bank and there happen sand and earth deposits, resulting in the rise of riverbed level leading to occur floods.”
What he pointed out dovetailed with the ‘Domino Effect Theory’ meaning that if one start to get ruined, then ruining of others would come one after another.
“During a short period of last 10 years, when a large boat, after having sailed up-stream and unloaded the cargoes it carried at some ports, sailed down-stream back, it would witness the river course changes, and it’s harder to go in one way and come back another!” said U Win Swe Oo, a vessel agent along Irrawaddy.
U Myint Naing, a veteran fisher of Magwe related what he ehad recorded, “After the Irrawaddy Bridge (Magwe) was commissioned in 2002, there appeared many lands in the river, deposited with sand, mud and earth in the nearby area, and consequently the river course got narrowed.”
He continued, “Before the bridge’s construction, there were no islands in the river, and later they appeared one by one, when the river course being normal; in the past, one time of fishing net casting usually brought more than 100 viss of fish, but now it would do not more than 20 or 30 viss.”
What U Myint Naing pointed out really reflects the finding of the natural environment conservation association that the ecological condition of the aquatic creatures began to be badly effected since the bridges appeared. Bridges constructions were made for the be Herment of transportation. Yet, water flowing courses were not precisely calculated, and consequently the inhabitant’s socio-economic lives were badly effected," said U Mg Mg, the leader of an allied organization of Natural Environment conservation team.
He pointed out, "When posts are erected by means of piling technique, in both upper reaches and lower reaches of the river appeared islands of sand and earth. The water course under bridges changed, and the villages, cultivable lands, and dwelling houses down-stream those bridges too much since no precise calculation and prediction were made."
Because of watercourse changes, the riverbank erosions occurred, and the inhabitants of the area lost their cultivable land plots and the homes.
The people of Magwe Region had to face 14 times of erosion in 2015-2016, the value of loss amounts ti MMK- 3.352 millions.
However, there happened 124 cases of riverbank erosions with the value of MMK- 93.99 million and the statistics were expressed in the records of Magwe Region Disaster Administration Department.
Geographically, the River Irrawaddy flows throughout the country from north to south. It is naturally important for transportation from her eastern side to western side and vice versa, for those bridges were built.
"Nevertheless l, in building the bridges the least compact bridge building design and techniques should be used," commented U Zaw Win, Director of Magwe Region River and Creeks Development Department.
The process of bridge-construction across the river had firmly proved that, with the Irrawaddy's failures, the related people ranging from marine transport companies, agents, to crop-growers and fishers have been badly effected and their socio-economic lives doomed.
All over the world similarly there occur incidents in which the natural environment protection is totally ignored for the purposes of infrastructure development.
Also in Myanmar, a developing nation infrastructure development is prioritized, and with such prioritization had the natural environment deteriorated.
Among such regrettable incidents as mentioned above, that of Myanmar's Irrawaddy is a clear example for her Domino Effect she suffers, and still she continue to flow quietly but weakly and exhaustedly.
Report by Magway Post.


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There are some instances where you can’t use the ordinary Portland cement type in certain buildings because of specific contaminants or other environmental conditions. Using the special Portland cement types can help handle the challenging situations in your construction works, ensuring that you can build a strong structure even in the worst environmental conditions.
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Type I: Ordinary
The Type I Portland Cement is an ordinary type of cement suitable for various purposes, so you can use this cement in various projects, as long as the projects don’t require the use of any cement with specific properties. So, this is the cement type that you can often find in various construction works where there are no potential exposures to specific contaminants.
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Pathrakkadavu, Kerala, mai 2007
Pathrakadavu project will affect Silent Valley
A critical overview on the proposed hydro-electric project at Pathrakadavu, Kerala and the details of the resistence movements.
The Kerala Nadi Samrakshana Samithi and the Association for Environment Protection have urged the Government to withdraw from the Pathrakadavu hydroelectric project. The samithi representatives said that the project would adversely affect the biodiversity of the Silent Valley National Park. They argued that the project would have an impact on the long-term viability of the existing park. Ironically the distance between the boundary of the Silent Valley and the dam was less than 50 meters.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) proposes to construct a Hydroelectric Project across the river Kunthi at Pathrakadavu approximately 500 m from the southern border of the Silent Valley National Park. The project aims at generating 70 MW of power. The cost of the project is approximately Rs. 247.06 crores (1999 estimate) which has now been revised to approximately Rs. 420.00 crores.
Environmentalists said the area proposed for the dam site was within the already proposed buffer area of the Park and adjoining the core of Silent Valley. In fact the national park was set up to protect the unique ecology and biodiversity of the Silent Valley Reserve Forest. Attempts to set up a dam would adversely affect the ecology.
Environmentalists said that blasting of rocks for the construction of dam for the Pathrakadavu project would create serious seismic disturbance.
Environmental Impact Assessment Study
The Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) has come out with a detailed report on the Environmental Impact Assessment done for the hydroelectric project. It is a revealing document that shows the imminent danger to one of the fragile remnants of a rich ecosystem in this monsoon rainforest region of the world.
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Based on five-months study, the EIA has listed the major floristic and faunistic elements in the project area. There are, as per the report, 381 species of flowering plants, out of which 55 are endemic and seven are rare according to the IUCN category.
Species : No
Mammals : 23
Birds : 79
Reptiles : 22
Amphibians : 14
Fishes : 18
Butterflies : 43
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Pipe System is a company that is established on the Bulgarian construction market and offers a wide range of services related to the realization of different types of construction projects - commercial complexes, hotels, administrative, residential and industrial buildings and others. The company has more than 14 years of history in the market, with more than 500 objects. We are currently working on 54 projects across the country. We are a major contractor of several significant sites for the capital.
We also receive the prestigious "Building of the year" 2018 in the field of healthcare with the realization of "St. Sofia Hospital" - Corpus 2.


19th Street traffic bridge.
21st Street looking toward railway station; Flanagan Hotel in foregound.
25th Street bridge showing arch "B" taken from north side of bridge.
25th Street bridge showing arch "B" taken from south side of bridge.
25th Street bridge showing pedestals, handrail and spindles, north fence.
25th Street bridge under construction.
A Beech craft 18, CF-BKN (sister ship to CF-BKO) in front of M & C Aviation, Saskatoon
A Beechcraft 18, CF-BKO (sister ship to CF-BKN)
A new type of portable boiler manufactured by Saskatoon Boiler Manufacturing Limited.
A twin engine plane in the air


While bricks are an incredibly robust material, there are instances in which they need to be repaired or restored in order for them to be suitable for continued use in a renovation.
This process used to do this is known as brick restoration and is a form of masonry restoration.
We share the ways in which brick restoration can be achieved, and in which applications it is worth doing.
Brick restoration is a process of restoring bricks in terms of their structural integrity or appearance, and often for both. Usually the brick restoration process will involve repairing any damage there is to the bricks themselves, as well as the mortar. Brick colour can be revitalised, and loose bricks replaced altogether.
There are a number of advantages to brick restoration. Bricks are hardy and provide a lot of benefits when used in building a property, such as being non-combustible, being sound proof or reducing sound, being energy-efficient and, for most of their life, low maintenance. Restoring them can pay dividends, extending the life of the brickwork for decades.
It is particularly beneficial in commercial properties as it can generally be cost-effective and causes less disruption than replacing and rebuilding the brick structure would cause. In addition, architectural brickwork or elaborate structures are costly to knock down and replace, especially when repairs may be relatively simple when completed by a skilled brick worker.
Your brick work specialist can advise as to whether brick restoration would be suitable for your project.
While brickwork is a robust material, exposure to the elements such as rain and sun, mould growth, dirt, pollution, accidents or repeated knocks, or lack of upkeep can all lead to the deterioration of bricks.
Restoration can be achieved in a number of ways, such as replacing loose bricks, bringing the colour of the bricks back to life, and fixing mortar that has broken away.
Colour revitalisation is a popular brick restoration technique. This is done by completing a thorough scrub and clean to remove debris and dirt followed by a masonry stain.
Brick replacement can be done by a brick restoration professional without compromising the structural integrity of the other bricks or brickwork. This is done by chiselling away the mortar in the areas that need repairing, removing the brick, cleaning the cavity and replacing it. Sometimes the brick itself can be repaired and replaced; other times it will need to be replaced all together.
Replacing loose bricks is a timely process, but it is worthwhile if done properly and the surrounding wall is in good condition.
It is not uncommon for mortar to break down overtime. Pointing is the name given to the finish between each brick, so when this wears away, the brick restoration process used to repair mortar is called brick repointing.
It is essential that the repair of mortar is done by a professional, as improper application can compromise the integrity of your structure.
Once any restoration has been done, it is advisable to waterproof the brickwork using a waterproof sealant as bricks absorb moisture which can weaken the bricks over time. Often very old brick work has not been waterproofed previously, or has worn away over time. Generally, waterproofing should be done every 5 to 7 years to limit preventable damage and extend the life of your bricks.
Looking for experienced professional bricklayers to help you restore your commercial or residential project? Get in touch with the team at Solutions Built. We are more than happy to offer advice, quotes and work on projects anywhere in South East Queensland. Take a look at our portfolio to see how we use brickwork to enhance commercial and residential buildings.


Leeds-based property development and investment company, Eshton, has sold its 10-acre development site in Wakefield for an undisclosed sum to local civil engineering, utility and construction company, Peter Duffy Limited.
Eshton acquired the brownfield site in July 2016 and undertook a comprehensive demolition and enabling package to bring the site back into use. The developer also secured a new planning consent which vastly improved the flexibility and deliverability of the site.
Located half a mile from the M1 junction 40, the development site at Flanshaw Way in Wakefield will house the new head office for Peter Duffy Limited and its business operations, including civil engineering, rail, and plant hire together with DrainsAid and Baile Developments.
Rob Hudson, commercial director at Peter Duffy Limited, says: “Having a growing business with a diverse service offering meant that our current location could no longer accommodate our requirements and we had to look for a new site that could house our operations and 250 employees.
“We’ve been in Wakefield for 20 years and as a local employer were keen to keep our roots in the area. When Eshton completed its works and made Flanshaw Way available, it was too good an opportunity to miss. The site suits us both as an employer of local people and logistically with its excellent motorway links.
“Eshton worked hard at delivering the site with the benefit of the new planning consent which works well for us and flexibility it gives to tailor the premises to meet our exact needs is great for future growth.”
David Singleton, director at Eshton, added: “We are delighted to have attracted a local occupier to our site and to help a Wakefield business expand whilst keeping its operations and jobs in the community.”
The Leeds office of GVA and Carter Towler acted for Eshton in the sale of the site.


The OSHA in compliance with the NFPA requires automatic sprinkler systems in almost all workplaces, because if inspected, maintained, and tested annually they are one of the most effective ways to protect buildings and their occupants from fires.
Automatic sprinkler systems consist of a network of pipes and sprinkler heads, a control valve, and a device for triggering an alarm. Sprinklers respond to individual room temperatures. When one head goes off, it does not activate the entire system. The likelihood of a sprinkler accidentally activating is low, and the cost of a system is estimated at only one percent of total building cost. In Title 29 Section 1910.159, the OSHA provides guidelines for the design and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems.
Only approved equipment and devices may be used in the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems in order to comply with OSHA standards. The system must provide the required discharge density and flow to cover the workplace or other designated area. Older sprinklers cannot be used to replace standard sprinklers without an engineering review.
Every system should be installed with a design to allow one sprinkler the capability of water flow for a minimum of 30 minutes. An alternative water supply should be provided incase the automatic water supply is out of service, except for systems of 20 or fewer sprinklers.
Sprinkler spacing and alarms.
Sprinklers should be spaced to maximize the protection area of each sprinkler head and minimize interference to water discharge. The minimum vertical clearance between sprinklers and material below is 18 inches. Any sprinkler system with more than 20 heads must have an audible alarm system.
Proper maintenance is required and must include an annual main drain flow test. The test valve should be opened at least every two years. An employer must also conduct acceptance tests on systems and record testing dates. A proper acceptance test includes: underground connections flushing, hydrostatic piping tests, air tests for dry pipe systems, dry pipe valve operation, and testing of drainage facilities.
To read more about OSHA requirements visit osha.gov and check the MAC Incorporated blog for monthly OSHA updates. As a niche-based recruiting and staffing firm, we specialize in the placement of engineering, maintenance, and operations management professionals. MAC allows client organizations to master the human capital tools of their industry, impacting the cost efficiency and sustainability of their operation. Contact us today to talk about customized solutions for your hiring needs.


RENOVATION SPORTS HALL 'DE STAVER'
After working in this sports hall more than 10 years ago, we have again won the contract for the renovation of sports hall De Staver, now with even more spaces. For this assignment we were able to install over 1200 m2 Sonodamp G100 panels. Changing rooms, sanitary facilities and storage areas have been created with these sandwich panels. The perforated version has been placed on the hall side to improve the acoustics in the hall. A Hoeflon C6 mini crane with suction cup was used to properly place the panels. In this way, both the short and long panels can be easily installed.


4 June 2018
According to the IEEE XPlore Digital Library, “smart building is a trend towards the buildings automation paradigm”. The overarching aim is to autonomously control devices and systems in any given environment within the building. Although the systems are designed to function without human intervention, they are often supervised by facility management, and offer a wealth of data capturing capabilities.
Traditionally, due to the diverse data within the systems and applications – and the missing integration of data in building automation – the data was manually collected by facility management, for analysis and decision making. However, as the smart building revolution has grown, so has the supporting technology designed to capture, analyse and store this data in a usable manner.
To be effective, these systems must integrate data, implement front end functionality, and provide a base for analysis and decision making for facility management. According to IEEE, the aim is to structure the data, where active devices also identify according to connected systems and subsystems, while supporting and maintaining historical data for future analysis.
In the book Smart Buildings, A Handbook for the Design and Operation of Building Technology Systems (by Jim Sinopoli), the essence of the smart building is described as comprising “advanced and integrated systems for building automation, life safety and telecommunications systems.” Although traditional buildings contain multidisciplinary proprietary building systems, these systems share many common features. This necessitates a communication network, to integrate these systems, resulting in the development and implementation of converged systems.
Sinopoli delves into the two reasons for developing a smart building; saving money and garnering the ability to do what cannot be done with separate systems. “Savings are related to both the initial construction cost and the overall operations cost of a facility. Integration means the systems communicate and share data, provide more functionality, and allow information from one technology system to affect the actions of other systems.”
The author provides an example of a smoke alarm going off. When this happens in a smart building, the access control systems automatically change to emergency mode, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems adjust and video surveillance monitor the affected area. Essentially, “smart buildings leverage IT infrastructure benefits by taking advantage of existing and emerging mainstream technology.”
According to Barry Diedericks, Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Subject Matter Expert at Softworx, these buildings offer a wealth of data. The key is to operate these buildings with insight, in order to harness the information that is readily available. From tenant applications and services; to smart building enablement services; security and accessibility services; and building operation services, operational efficiencies can be ensured through the correct use of this technology.
“The question is, what are we measuring?” asks Diedericks.
Earlier this year, the Financial Times reported on Deloitte’s Edge smart building in Amsterdam. The Edge contains about 28 000 sensors that record information about movement, light, temperature and carbon dioxide levels.
“This is used to control the building’s systems. Heat, air conditioning and lighting can be turned off in a room that is not used. Areas that have been heavily used can be earmarked for extra cleaning. Over time such monitoring can help tenants modify a building or move to a more suitable one,” says Marie Puybaraud of property investment and professional services specialist, JLL, in London. “Neglected areas can be redesigned, while sustained underuse of space might show that a business could find a smaller building better suited to its needs. Such monitoring can also help make the best use of a building’s downtime.”
The reality is that smart buildings can help businesses to reach their goals and optimise the capabilities of equipment and systems within the building – but only if they are managed properly. Inadequate systems will simply result in information overload, leading to more confusion, less certainty and a greater pool of irrelevant data to wade through.
Link to the book, Smart Buildings: http://bit.ly/2tDT7HK


Union Avenue Kroger continues to develop, bringing vision to fruition.
This 2.8 million square foot distribution center (the equivalent of 49 football fields) is Nike’s largest in the world, and serves as Nike’s primary distribution center in North America. The project included a 1.6 million square foot expansion to the existing 1.1 million square foot distribution facility on the 194 acre site. A new two-story office building will support the distribution center.
Thirty-three miles of conveyor belts and an extensive series of multi-level mezzanines and pick modules required detailed and extensive coordination with the material handling supplier to ensure that Nike’s plan for consolidation of shoes and apparel in one distribution center would work as envisioned.


Team Laboratory Chemical Corporation, established in 1977, provides innovative solutions with a full product line of chemical products. Our team of experienced research and development experts in our Detroit Lakes, Minnesota offices have developed the ultimate base stabilizer for paved and unpaved gravel roads – BASE ONE®.
BASE ONE® has been tested for years in some of the harshest conditions right here in the Upper Midwest. The frequent temperature extremes and freeze/thaw cycles we experience in this area of the country have provided the ultimate testing conditions for our products.
Our cost effective product will stabilize and enhance aggregate base material as well as full depth reclamation (FDR) projects that utilize a blend of existing asphalt and aggregate base that creates a strong base for the upper surface layer. Our product is consistently proven in independent testing to provide greater average layer coefficient per inch, average resilient modulus (ksi)/stabilized layer, average GE per inch and average tonnage when compared against untreated roadway.
Team Laboratory Chemical Corporation was founded on the desire to help you build a better road from the bottom up. We hope you’ll consider using BASE ONE® for your next road construction project!
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Drought to Flood Updated river info
This an update to my earlier post. LCRA still says the river will crest at 15 ft here tomorrow. However they dont gauge creek water very well at all. 15 ft is considered 1 ft above the bank full. I just got word from some local officials that they believe it will crest at 21 ft tomorrow morning. 23 ft is flood stage and its still raining. Regardless if its 15 ft. or 21 ft., if you live on the river go pull your crap to higher ground or it will be on its way to Matagorda tomorrow morning. If I get new info I will continue to update this post.


The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. The LEED program is a whole-building approach to sustainability that recognizes performance in seven key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation in design, and regional priority credits.
Commercial Door Manufacturing of Albuquerque, NM, manufactures doors and frames from steel, the world’s most recycled material. Our entire business is built around the concepts of value, quality, sustainability and environmental protection.
Building Reuse - Maintain 95% of Existing Interior Non-Structural Elements
Commercial Door Manufacturing’s steel doors and frames are durable, long-lasting, and recyclable, providing builders with a sustainable option.
Either 10% or 20% of total construction materials used must be derived from post-consumer and pre-consumer content. Recycled content value is determined by weight.
Post-consumer content is defined as waste material generated by households or commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. They are end users of the product, which can no longer be used for its intended purpose but can be recycled into a different product. Pre-consumer content is defined as material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process, such as metal shavings, which can be reused in the same process.
Either 10% or 20% of total construction materials must be extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
Daylight & Views
Either 75% or 90% of occupied areas can access a direct line of sight to the outside.
Glass inserts and sidelights can easily be added to Commercial Door Manufacturing’s steel doors and frames to introduce more natural light to interior spaces.


Storagetech self-supporting geodesic dome represents the pinnacle of precision designed aluminum covers. Laser cutting technology used for fine and precise cutting of the roof panels.
Storagetech’s domes are fully compliant with ISO EN 1090, API 650, AWWA and ASCE7 specifications. The highly modular and standardized design gives chance to compete with any supplier on project pricing. Light-weight construction allows covering large diameter tanks without intermediate support.
Material quality offers excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion (e.g. industrial reservoirs or seaside facilities), virtually maintenance free, and is designed for extended service life.
At Storagetech, we provide a complete turnkey solution for your aluminum dome roof needs. Our domes are designed, supplied, and installed by our factory crews who are available for on-site support. Our team of dedicated professionals, combined with our innovative solutions and wealth of industry experience, ensures that your project is handled with the utmost care and efficiency. Trust us to provide the total package for your aluminum cover requirements.


TIPVue is a web-based GIS and data management system that provides analysis tools to facilitate integration of information from Federal, state and local transportation data sources including:
- Overview Page
- Report Library
- Searching the Published TIP
- Interactive TIP Map
Exploring the TIP is easy with TIPVue allowing the user to select a county, roadway, project phase, and more. Push the button to produce an up to date report and map – calculations are done on-the-fly.
The advanced search feature, allows the user to select a project, funding category, roadway, project phase, performance measures and more.