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    non corrosive de-icing chemicals

    You may research aqueous Potassium Acetate (KAc) for use. This is marketed for use because of its reduced concrete degradation, low temp effectiveness (-9 C documented research/-15 C observed), as well as having exceptional environmental/biological performance (very low BOD). This chemical is...
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    Potassium Acetate Compatibility

    Does anyone know of any compatibility issues with Potassium Acetate 50% Aqueous with PPS-Ryton (polyphylene sulfate)? Trying to odd-size a pump to push the Potassium Acetate 50%.
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    oldestguy: I wish I could sit and pick your brain person to person for hours.... You have a wealth of knowledge, and vast experience. Thank you very much. I agree with much of what you are saying. But, I do believe Lawyers do know how to dumb down a complicated subject. This provides a climate...
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Hi, all! I apologize but the main discussion on this thread is in the Earthwork/Grading Engineering Forum. Sorry...This was my first post.
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Yeah, BigH, I apologize. It was my first time on this site, and I was grossly eager to get some comments. I apologize. I'll send a reply on that thread to point to this thread. oldestguy: Unfortunately this particular DOT still engages in their own NMD testing, and with a spec. that is...
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Thank you again for your input! Drumchaser: Ha ha ha.. Your "surely not" is a sure thing. It just happens to be a State DOT. Yes, there is a provision in the contract for a Dispute Resolution process. Which makes this a bit easier. It is a four step process that I am fairly familiar with...
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Thank you all for the replies. I'll address specifics by name below: msucog: I have read some of the other threads you have been involved with. Let me preface by saying that I was formerly employed with this particular owner. Compaction inspection was a large part of my job description. So I...
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Hello all, I am a heavy/highway contractor and I am preparing a DRB Response. My claim is that the owner project representative improperly tested compaction on embankment we were building in order to cause false negatives (failures). This caused my co. to incur considerable monetary damage. I...
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    Dispute Resolution/Improper Compaction Testing

    Hello all, I am a heavy/highway contractor and I am preparing a DRB Response. My claim is that the owner project representative improperly tested compaction on embankment we were building in order to cause false negatives (failures). This caused my co. to incur considerable monetary damage. I...

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