I've been tasked with constructing a temporary shotcrete wall for construction phasing. Basically because we do not have the required right of way for 1 phase of a building project we need to construct a 10' tall temporary retaining wall at the edge of the property. After several weeks of work...
I would suggest developing plans with 30%, 60%, and 100% levels. You should be able to develop 30% plans in a few weeks with just a very general site plan. This is the stage where the owner should be giving you feedback on any major changes that they want to make. Developing the 30% plans...
I have to grout the annulus between an 18" PVC pipe and a 24" SS sleeve going through a cap wall. The specifications call for "filler" and portland cement works fine above the water line. I have one location that is always underwater, even at low tide.
1st attempt was forming up the opening...
Most utility design done by "sophisticated" design firms is done in 3D. This allows the exact pipe quantities to be summed. Are there really firms out there still designing in 1D? It's 2008 people!
Come on bimr, pipelaying itself is an exercise in trigonometry. But of course you can't find...
I am going to assume that there is a ditch running to the culvert. Your BMP plan can be custom fit for the jobsite so I would reccomment placing several check dams in the ditch. They are much easier to maintain and most agencies will let you leave them in place at the end of the project...
The 3% difference is not likely to save the contractor any money or have a significan impact on the quality of the finished product. It sounds to me like the existing soil conditions must be somewhat favorable as your section is somewhat thin. Vigilance for soft spots in the grade due to...
