HKU Department of Real Estate & Construction launches online platform on Building Maintenance Cost (BMC) Database and Estimator
A dedicated interactive online platform, including a Building Maintenance Cost (BMC) Estimator, at http://bmc.versitech.hku.hk/http://bmc.versitech.hku.hk/, has been established to disseminate the findings of this pilot project.
he powerpoint presentation at the conference, please click.
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Queen's University Belfast to create world's largest flat-pack bridge
Queen's University Belfast to create world's largest flat-pack bridge
January 26, 2015
The arch is one of the greatest engineering achievements of human history. Perfected over 2,000 years ago by the Romans, there are examples in bridges and buildings all over Europe that date back almost as long. However, stone arches aren't easy to build. They need skilled masons, special forms made out of wood or steel, and a lot of patience. Even modern arch bridges made out of poured or pre-stressed concrete require a lot of time and labor to construct.
"This innovative system is exceptional as it is easily transported in flat pack form and then rapidly installed on site," says Macrete project manager, Abhey Gupta. "It is also unique as its strength does not depend on corrodible reinforcement, thus it should have a lifetime of at least 300 years whereas conventional bridges seldom achieve their design life of 120 years."
Reference:
1. Macrete precast concrete engineers
2. FlexiArch: from conceptto practical applications - The Structural Engineer July 2004
2. Gizmay
January 26, 2015
The arch is one of the greatest engineering achievements of human history. Perfected over 2,000 years ago by the Romans, there are examples in bridges and buildings all over Europe that date back almost as long. However, stone arches aren't easy to build. They need skilled masons, special forms made out of wood or steel, and a lot of patience. Even modern arch bridges made out of poured or pre-stressed concrete require a lot of time and labor to construct.
"This innovative system is exceptional as it is easily transported in flat pack form and then rapidly installed on site," says Macrete project manager, Abhey Gupta. "It is also unique as its strength does not depend on corrodible reinforcement, thus it should have a lifetime of at least 300 years whereas conventional bridges seldom achieve their design life of 120 years."
Reference:
1. Macrete precast concrete engineers
2. FlexiArch: from conceptto practical applications - The Structural Engineer July 2004
2. Gizmay
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