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What is Jump System Formwork?

Jump system formwork, also called jumpform, is a kind of climbing concrete formwork utilized in the construction of large, vertical concrete buildings and similar structures. Jumpform system formwork holds itself up using a concrete cast, and it does not necessit...

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What are Texas Single Slope Concrete Barrier Type 1 Pinned Placement Specifications?

The Texas Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for Type 1 single slope concrete barriers with pinned placement, including general notes, section details, and more.

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What Is Concrete Formwork?

Concrete formwork is a mold or frame that holds wet concrete (poured into the formwork) until it dries and creates the desired structure that suits the purposes of a construction project. Concrete formwork can be temporary or permanent. When it is temporary, it i...

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What are Texas Low Profile Precast Concrete Barrier (Type 2) Specifications?

The Texas Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for Type 2 precast concrete traffic barrier (PCTB), including general notes, plan view details, elevation view details, and more.

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What are Texas Low Profile Precast Concrete Barrier (Type 1) Specifications?

The Texas Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for Type 1 precast concrete traffic barrier (PCTB), including general notes, plan view details, elevation view details, and more.

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Eiffel 101: What is Dewatering?

Dewatering removes water and/or controls water currents to ensure the safety of job sites for construction or repair projects involving bridges, dams, boat ramps, ships and other vessels, canals, pipelines, diversion pipes, utility lines, etc. Dewatering occurs t...

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What are Texas F-Shape to Low Profile Precast Concrete Traffic Barrier (PCTB) Specifications (Type T)?

The Texas Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for F-Shape to low profile precast concrete traffic barriers (PCTB), Type T, including general notes, section details, and more.
The transition is from CSB (F-Shape...

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What are Texas Precast Concrete Traffic Barrier (PCTB) Type 4 Specifications?

The Texas Department of Transportation outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for F-Shape precast concrete traffic barriers, (Type 4, 10 foot segments), including general notes, elevation view details, joint connection details, and more.

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What are the Texas F-Shape to Low Profile Precast Concrete Traffic Barrier (PCTB) Reinforcing Bar Dimensions (Type T)?

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) outlines specifications regarding the proper dimensions for F-Shape to low profile precast concrete traffic barrier (PCTB) reinforcing bars (Type T) including general notes and rebar specifications.

The transi...

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How are Combi Walls Utilized in Marine Construction?

Combi walls are constructed to serve as retaining walls for heavy marine construction purposes that require a significant amount of stiffness and high bearing capacity. They are used as tougher alternatives to regular sheet pile walls or secant walls. Combi walls...

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