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APPLYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION ON AND AROUND PLASTIC PIPES

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. layer) thickness installed.

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Barhale appointed to East London sewer upgrade

Civil + Structural Engineer

Two sections of the twin mains will be rehabilitated: One section will require Barhale to replace the existing sewer with two lengths of 142m, 800mm diameter HDPE pipe which will be installed through open cut excavation. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.

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Vortex Companies Launches New Water Division to Transform Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bergeron, a 20-year veteran of the industry, brings deep expertise in Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) watermain lining, trenchless installation technologies, and large-scale infrastructure solutions. Watermain infrastructure failures are an escalating concern. For more information, visit www.vortexcompanies.com.

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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House development 

Civil + Structural Engineer

To design and oversee the installation of this system, contractor J Coffey brought Mason UK on board to invest in the quality and support package, after having worked successfully together on previous projects. Although there are variations in system design and installation, the process typically involves the following steps.

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

CivilJungle

Can Concrete Cure Underwater? Concrete may cure underwater often effectively than that in the atmosphere. One such method of curing requires about a couple of weeks and allows the cement to be patched. its method of curing relies on the evaporation of moisture. The pipe as well as the tremie are then packed.

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Cold Weather Concreting Practices

GCP Applied Technologies

When a specified concrete strength must be attained on some schedule, concrete placement and curing temperatures should be followed in accordance with ACI 306- Guide to Cold Weather Concreting. . In some cases, you may choose to heat the area by moving warm water and glycol through a piping system. Prepare the site. Use enclosures.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

These advantages become even more pronounced when waterproofing complex spaces or spaces with lots of detailing, since it’s easier to waterproof pipes and other penetrations with liquid than it is by cutting and placing sheet membranes. . In these scenarios, the waterproofing layer is installed beneath the roof's traditional insulation.