Standards for concrete quality
The specification should define the mixes or grades of concrete required and in what parts of the works each mix or […]
Project managment
Some common problems
The following are typical of some common problems the resident engineer frequently referred to as the RE below may have
Some important points the resident engineer should watch
Some important provisions of the ICE conditions of contract that need to be borne in mind by the RE are as
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Some early tasks for the resident engineer
At the end of the first week the resident engineer will no doubt find that he already has a number
Some problems of billing
Excavation Apart from excavation by dredging or for cuttings; the CESMM distinguishes only between excavation for foundations and general excavation (listed
Some causes of unsatisfactory concrete test results
The two most common kinds of failure are: failure to get the required strength, the concrete being otherwise apparently good; structural
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Site field personnel
Section engineers carry out or organize the surveying and setting out work, and conduct any necessary technical tests. Initially there will
Site office personnel
An office manager is needed on all but the smallest sites. He deals with getting all the miscellaneous requirements for the
Site investigations
Site investigations taken at an early, feasibility stage of a project will seldom be adequate for construction. More site tests will