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Comment on Concrete Bridge Span Crane Lift at Turner River by Abutment Formwork at Turner River Bridge

Abutment Formwork at Turner River Bridge — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:47:00 +0000

[...] The red “spreader timbers” were also used to support the template which will leave the required penetrations for the Structural Bearings (also called bearer pads, bearing pads, bridge bearings). The Bearer Pads will fit neatly into these penetrations which will then support the bridge spans. [...]

Comment on Crash Barrier Foundation Formwork by Mark and Terrence at Tugun Bypass Project

Mark and Terrence at Tugun Bypass Project — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:45:02 +0000

[...] Tugan Bypass Boys Mark and Terrence take shelter under a bridge on a rainy morning. Mark and Terrence have been doing the concrete and formwork at this crash barrier foundation. [...]

Comment on Concrete Bridge Columns Port Adelaide by Formwork Blog » Formworkers Steve Simon and Tony at Port Adelaide

Formwork Blog » Formworkers Steve Simon and Tony at Port Adelaide — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:08:06 +0000

[...] Steel bridge spans will now placed from these abutments to the concrete columns. [...]

Comment on Bridge Bearings by Formwork Blog » Concrete Bridge Columns Port Adelaide

Formwork Blog » Concrete Bridge Columns Port Adelaide — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:24 +0000

[...] are now almost ready to cast in the bridge bearings on top of these columns which will support the steel bridge spans. But first, surveyors must mark [...]

Comment on Dodgy Unsafe Looking Truck Load at Port Adelaide by arieanna

arieanna — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:32:50 +0000

Why wouldn’t they try covering the back with a tarp and a couple bungy cords? people get severely hurt from somthing like that. Just because no got hurt that time doesn’t mean it could happen when she/he does it another time.

Comment on Star Picket Extractor and Star Picket Driver by Sharon Verhulst

Sharon Verhulst — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:15:23 +0000

Thank’s for the info on the star picket puller (and the picture). Thought there had to be one to do this very difficult job, easpecially in summer ground. I now have to take out around 100 star pickets and being of the “weaker” sex I was dreading it. Just have to track one down to hire or buy and all will be well. Thanks again and thank heavens for google search!!

Comment on Bridge Pier Starter Steel by Formwork Carpenter

Formwork Carpenter — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:46:51 +0000

At last, the Adelaide Northern Expressway. Pity about all those unhappy property owners.

Comment on The Pitfalls Of Back-Propping Later by Roberisco

Roberisco — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:02:27 +0000

Well said, finally a good report on this stuff

Comment on Crane Crashes Through Concrete Floor at a Sydney Construction Site by $4 Million Sink Hole

$4 Million Sink Hole — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:18:36 +0000

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Comment on Octagonal Pedestal Concrete Forms At Iron Duke by Octagonal Pedestal | Plant Stands

Octagonal Pedestal | Plant Stands — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:48:00 +0000

[...] Octagonal Pedestal Concrete Forms At Iron Duke [...]