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  1. Good_Guy

    This is a close-up foto of grade 31

    This is a close-up foto of grade 316SS butt weld. Does the foto reflect any weld defects/ poor quality/ inclusions etc etc? Thanks for your support Foto attached
  2. Good_Guy

    Stainless Steel Pipe Grade 316 fabrication issues

    Hi all Attached here are 3 photos of stainless steel pipe (workshop fabricated) that have arrived on site. There appears to be from grinding areas(shiny) Can anybody advise me for acceptance. What defects should i be looking out for? Whether passivation has been carried out and how would I...
  3. Good_Guy

    Vacuum OR hydrotest of RC pipes-Stormwater

    DN1200 RC storm water pipe lines test Pipe test procedure will be modified to suit the design pressure of 60KPA which is less then the design test pressure, 90Kpa, of the RC pipes Which is preferable? and how to decide if vacuum test or hydrotest? Thanks to all
  4. Good_Guy

    Material specification for backfill behind concrete structures

    would like to know if the material to be used as backfill behind concrete structure is OK Specification requirement Specification for backfill material a) Native Backfill - Excavated materials such as clay and muck are not suitable as backfill material. Others that are free from grass...
  5. Good_Guy

    backfill (behind concrete structure)

    I would like to know if the material to be used as backfill behind concrete structure is OK Specification requirement Specification for backfill material a) Native Backfill - Excavated materials such as clay and muck are not suitable as backfill material. Others that are free from grass...
  6. Good_Guy

    Field density testing by using a nuclear density gauge

    Hello A contractor is backfilling with excavated soil against a concrete structure. The backfill matarial has been approved by the designer. The designer requirement is laying and compacting the backfill max in 300mm layers . The height of fill is approx 6 m The backfill contractor wants to...
  7. Good_Guy

    Earth backfill in layers between a concrete structure and sloped cut(1:2)

    I am seeking the best way to backfill between a concrete structure and the sloped cut I have attached an approximate sketch. The requirement is compacting the backfill in layers not more than 300mm The width of placment is approx 2m at the base and the height The length of the backfill is...
  8. Good_Guy

    gradation report

    Attached is a gradation report. I assume it may be sand / manufactured sand.Please confirm Also advise if it can be used for pipe trench embedments Thank you
  9. Good_Guy

    asphalt cracking

    All respected friends A newly laid asphalted road has cracked longitudinally upto 10 m apprx so far. ( see attached photos) There is no concavity observed The road is inside an industrial facility with occasional medium sized trucks. The subbase/ base / asphalt is about 10 months old...
  10. Good_Guy

    pipe trench backfill testing of compacted layers

    The specification for pipe laying (DICL) states The frequency of testing shall be one test at the spring line of the pipe for each 50 linear metres of pipe laid or part thereof. The material shall be placed in the excavation up to the level of the pipe barrel and shall be tamped and rammed in...

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