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National Precast: Preserving history

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The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Historically, the Museum used timber for its retaining walls, to align with the 1850s gold rush era aesthetics. Images: National Precast.

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What Is Underwater Concrete | Advantage & Disadvantage of Underwater Concrete | Application of Underwater Concrete | How Do They Pour Concrete Under Water

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What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier. After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress.