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- Ohio bridge project will use over 24,000 y3 of concrete
Work on Ohio's $81.2 million Ironton-Russell Bridge is progressing. The project will use roughly 24,395 cubic yards of concrete and over 8.2 million pounds of steel. "We are doing work that right now is preparing for the widening to the approach," said Kathleen Fuller, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 9. "They should be ready to see the concrete down in the next couple of weeks, weather depending." The Ironton Tribune (Ohio)
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- Concrete design contributes to Calif. concert hall's acoustic appeal
The Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University in California includes a "cavernous main concert hall," a studio/rehearsal hall, storage and practice rooms, artists’ suites and a music library. Richard Olcott/Ennead Partners, the designers, wanted to achieve an acoustic ambiance inside the building and turned to concrete. "Nestled within a 12-inch-thick concrete enclosure, the Hall is acoustically isolated from exterior sounds," said Ennead Partners. World Architecture News
(2/11)
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- Adaptable, self-maintaining skyscrapers envisioned for 2050
Smart, modular buildings plugging into smart urban infrastructure may be the future of architecture as envisioned by engineering firm ARUP. Built-in robots would maintain the structures, which would connect directly with urban transportation in the year 2050, when constant change in the city environment is the expected norm. Gizmag
(2/13)
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- 4 tips to build a stronger team
A quick verbal or e-mail salutation every morning with team members is a simple but powerful way to foster engagement, writes MyCorporation.com CEO Deborah Sweeney. She also recommends sending out online articles with tips that team members might appreciate, remembering to send thank-you notes and checking in often with newer partners to gauge satisfaction. BusinessNewsDaily.com
(2/12)
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- Report on Grouting Between Foundations and Bases for Support of Equipment and Machinery (351.1R-12)
This report provides an overview of current practices of grouting for support of equipment and machinery. Materials and installation methods are described for epoxy and cementitious-based grouts used as the load-transfer material between equipment bases and their foundations. Characteristics of placed material, test methods for forecasting long-term performance, qualification of grout materials, foundation design and detailing considerations, and installation procedures are described. Order your copy today.
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