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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. Challenges.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. Challenges.

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Staying On Track: Wireless IoT in Adjacent Construction – Enhancing Efficiency, Safety, and Resource Conservation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Particularly, when these projects involve the proximity of new infrastructure to existing critical transportation arteries, engineers face unique challenges. Initially, a MEMS Tiltmeter wired monitoring system was deployed to monitor track movement. However, this system proved sensitive to physical damage and moisture ingress??

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Western Specialty Contractors Restoring Minneapolis’ Historic Wesley Church

Civil + Structural Engineer

The church is located adjacent to the Minneapolis Convention Center and was once connected to a recreation center via a skyway system, which has long since been removed. Substance Church acquired the historic Wesley building in 2016 as a permanent location. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade.

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raSmith Receives State and National Structural Engineering Awards for UW-Madison Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone

Civil + Structural Engineer

. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has received state and national structural engineering excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone.

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Siplast Opens Cutting-Edge Research Facility

CCR Magazine

The companys RISE CenterResearch, Innovate, Support, and Evolvespecializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions. Chemistry, physics, and engineering professionals work together to advance roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure products and systems.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. The system provides a permanent means of fall protection under access doors and exceeds OSHA fall protection requirements.