Two types of abutments used in bridge construction, monolithic and seat type. Methods and details of seismic retrofitting of bridge abutments are discussed.
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Methods of Bridge Column Casing -Properties, Details and Uses
Purpose of providing bridge column casing is to improve its ductility, shear and flexural capacity. Methods of column casing, details and uses are discussed.
How to Protect Foundation Structures from Soils and Groundwater Attacks?
Foundation structures are subjected to different types of attacks from underground water and soils and hence necessary protection measures are required.
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Visual inspection is the most widely used method for inspection of underwater reinforced concrete structures. This technique is economical, and it neither time consuming nor needs expensive and large number of equipments. Not only does visual inspection utilize to specify ...
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Trenchless Renewal Methods for Replacement, Renovation of Pipelines
The trenchless renewal methods and innovations in construction is still developing. The trenchless renewal method helps in providing facilities like replacement, rehabilitation, renovation or upgradation. Collectively we regard it as renewal method, where a new life is given to an ...
Methods and Procedure for Repair of Underwater Concrete Structures
Several methods are used for repair of underwater concrete structure. These methods with procedure for repair of underwater concrete structures is discussed