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Category Archives: Concrete

Cost of Corrosion Increase – Forth Road Bridge

Posted on September 13, 2012 by integritythatworks

Significant inaccuracies in the as-built drawings for the Forth Road Bridge’s cable anchorages are to dramatically increase the cost of corrosion investigations, the “New Civil Engineer” publication learned this week. Examination of the bridge’s southern anchorages – which hold the huge … Continue reading →

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Corrosion likely culprit in roof collapse

Posted on June 29, 2012 by integritythatworks

The partial collapse of a shopping mall roof last weekend was likely the result of a combination of factors the most likely cause was corrosion of the reinforced concrete, said Mark Green, a Queen’s University engineering professor. On Saturday afternoon … Continue reading →

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24-Inch Water Pipe Burst Closes Dallas Street

Posted on June 18, 2012 by integritythatworks

A water main break in Dallas released enough water to stop traffic and close one street for at least a day. The 24-inch water pipeline burst on Beckley Avenue, under the Commerce Street Bridge. “The possibilities of the failure could … Continue reading →

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