Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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Page 13
... 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 was permitted to flow in its natural channel . Flow was to be ...
... 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 was permitted to flow in its natural channel . Flow was to be ...
Page 18
... truck loading plus a 10 percent impact load . When the discharge valves are repaired or replaced , it is desirable and pro- vision is made to load or unload them directly onto or from a truck in the valve house . The roof slab is ...
... truck loading plus a 10 percent impact load . When the discharge valves are repaired or replaced , it is desirable and pro- vision is made to load or unload them directly onto or from a truck in the valve house . The roof slab is ...
Page 31
... truck driver , and four laborers . This force was respon- sible for performance of administrative activities and functions of the office , performing routine office duties such as filing , costkeeping , personnel and finance operations ...
... truck driver , and four laborers . This force was respon- sible for performance of administrative activities and functions of the office , performing routine office duties such as filing , costkeeping , personnel and finance operations ...
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... one bulldozer operator , two truck drivers , and 18 labor- ers . Wage rates ranged from $ 1 . 20 per hour for laborers to $ 2.24 per hour for electri- cians and plumbers . Because of a lack of housing and the isolated location 32.
... one bulldozer operator , two truck drivers , and 18 labor- ers . Wage rates ranged from $ 1 . 20 per hour for laborers to $ 2.24 per hour for electri- cians and plumbers . Because of a lack of housing and the isolated location 32.
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... trucks , required the services of from one to three men in addition to a motor grader to keep them cleared . The Bureau did not have a full time inspector during the entire period of construction because procurement of personnel for ...
... trucks , required the services of from one to three men in addition to a motor grader to keep them cleared . The Bureau did not have a full time inspector during the entire period of construction because procurement of personnel for ...
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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...