Recent content by wancho

Thank you all for your comments/suggestions. Oxides are looking to be the front runner at this point, if the project goes forward.

You could build the MSE wall, then shotcrete or cast the battered face to vertical.

Here's another product site to look at: http://www.pinfoundations.com/ It may be sutible to your application. Steve

type 'dataextraction' in the command line, the wizard will step you thru the process...it creates a table when you are all done. hit F1 key and read the help section for 'data extraction tables'

Here's a thought: add some attributes to all of the items (blocks). Within your table under say description of the item column, now that your items all have attributes, add the description of the item as an attribute, when you are omiting an item type 'omitted' in place of the description, and...

The paint would be an issue environmentally speaking. I don't think Vegas has the wetland/endangered fish supporting creeks worries this project is facing. As it is, looks like we're going to have to stage 3 cranes in the wetlands just to set the girders. So staining/dyeing prior to placement is...

Thanks for the response, Dick. The bridge will have cast in place abutments (3) and precast girders (2 spans). I have a feeling the local redimix suppliers are capable, but not as experienced (small market area). In your opinion, would using colored mix provide a better controlled result...

I have a project involving a bridge replacement in which the USFS is requiring us (Public Works) to design the bridge to meet specific "scenic objectives". Basically they do not want a normal grey concrete bridge, they want it to somewhat blend into the forest scenery. I have contacted a few...

Hi All, I have been researching retaining wall systems for a wall to be built on my property. Due to the size, approximately 100' long and 12' tall, limited funds, and site access restrictions, I have come across a system that an Australian company has been utilizing and has a patent on. Here’s...