Bimr, simply as a matter of professional debate and not as means of trying to starting an "Internet Troll Argument," I have to throw a huge caution flag on using any of the "plug numbers" that you have provided.
Using plug numbers might work for concrete pavement, storm sewer, pavement...
NWIeng, as a 25+ year construction resident engineer, I will tell you that for bridge painting, there is no "plug number" based on SF of area, and I wouldn't trust any book-value that someone might want you to use. You really have to look at all of the general condition-type costs that the...
I actually keep a printed hard copy of this exhibit in my crib book, found it years ago, it is the best explanation of shrink & swell I've found. I think pages 3-6 will help you.
In any shrink & swell calculations I run, I use a 35% factor for swell and a 15% shrinkage...
Answer: No. Reason: Rain.
On a recent project, we had a temporary access road constructed at a 10% grade, it was capped with aggregate. Loaded semi's were unable to make it up the slope in wet conditions. It was an expensive mess to get the 2 trucks that got stuck unstuck....
20% is way to...
Let me ask: What is the concern that you have? Is it whether or not a specification clause was adhered to? Or is it whether there is a functional issue because of the conditions at the time of placement?
I'd highly doubt that you'd be able to find a contractor that would be willing to guarantee it would be constructed to design line & grade for that linear footage....I sure wouldn't.
I don't think the jack & bore is a cost effective installation either. By the time you add up all of the...
Usually, an 8% maximum rollover break on cross-section slope needs to be maintained(say 6% down left and 2% down right) to keep the vehicle from bottoming-out on a crown. The same would apply for a driveway connection: Too steep of a driveway connection and you'll have front/rear bumpers hitting...
