Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... Inspection unit ( c ) Laboratory unit 39 . Government wage - hour forces D. Government Organization 36. General 37. Administrative and office engineering forces 38 . wwwww 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 E. Contractor's Organization 40. Prime ...
... Inspection unit ( c ) Laboratory unit 39 . Government wage - hour forces D. Government Organization 36. General 37. Administrative and office engineering forces 38 . wwwww 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 E. Contractor's Organization 40. Prime ...
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... inspection of these zones was relied upon for proper gradation and placement of these materials in accordance with the specifications . - 17. Field Modifications . To improve the stability of the placed material ( and inci- dentally ...
... inspection of these zones was relied upon for proper gradation and placement of these materials in accordance with the specifications . - 17. Field Modifications . To improve the stability of the placed material ( and inci- dentally ...
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... inspection ( fig . 32 ) . The bridge is designed for an H - 20 truck load and was placed such that its width may be increased easily at a later date if desired . 19. Diversion Plan . - During construction of the outlet tunnel the river ...
... inspection ( fig . 32 ) . The bridge is designed for an H - 20 truck load and was placed such that its width may be increased easily at a later date if desired . 19. Diversion Plan . - During construction of the outlet tunnel the river ...
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... inspection or mainte- nance work . The ventilation system consists of a fan mounted on a wall bracket in the valve house , and 8 - inch - diameter slip - joint duct leading from the fan in the valve house through the tunnel to the gate ...
... inspection or mainte- nance work . The ventilation system consists of a fan mounted on a wall bracket in the valve house , and 8 - inch - diameter slip - joint duct leading from the fan in the valve house through the tunnel to the gate ...
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... Inspection , and Repair of Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases , 1943 edition , unless otherwise noted . In order to provide adequate rigidity for fabrication and handling , and resistance to vibration and corrosion ...
... Inspection , and Repair of Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases , 1943 edition , unless otherwise noted . In order to provide adequate rigidity for fabrication and handling , and resistance to vibration and corrosion ...
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Page 18 - ... PARTS 151. Character of Structure.— The structure is to be of the skeleton, curtain-beam type, resting on I-beam footings or grillages. The building is to be (18) stories high, with a basement story and a (flat) (mansard) (pointed) (hipped) roof. 152. Floor Loading.— The floors are to be calculated for a live load of (100) pounds per square foot, and a dead load of (50) pounds per square foot. The roof is to be calculated for a live load of (50) pounds per square foot, and a dead load of...
Page 22 - Specifications for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon-Steel Plates of Flange and Firebox Qualities (Plates 2 in. and Under in Thickness) (ASTM Designation: A 285),' or Tentative Specifications for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon-Steel Plates of Structural Quality (Plates 2 in.
Page 22 - Standard Specifications for FORGED- OR ROLLED-STEEL PIPE FLANGES, FORGED FITTINGS, AND VALVES AND PARTS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICE...