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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete.

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Protecting below grade spaces such as tunnels as well as foundation walls and basements is a complex challenge, due to a number of environmental factors that can degrade the structure or cause tremendous damage to what is stored within it. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas. Waterproof concrete.

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Ready mix concrete life cycle

GCP Applied Technologies

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Concrete mix design. Fly ash reduces costs, improves durability. michael.delros….