ConsMat and ConsMeth

Question 1

True or False

Workability of concrete is measured by Vicat Test.

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False

Question 2

Test to measure the consistency of concrete.

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Slump Test

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Materials that are added to a concrete mix to change certain properties of the concrete such as retarding setting time, reducing water requirements, or making the concrete easier to work with.

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Admixtures

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Materials used as filler in concrete; may include mixtures of sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed gravel, or blast-furnace slag.

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Aggregates

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a person or company that agrees to manage a project, especially a building project
,and provide materials and workers, and that might employ subcontractors to
do parts of the work

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General Contractor

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a type of contractor. They work on a
contractual basis, and they also offer a particular set of skills which they
perform for customers.

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Subcontractor

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the very first step in site preparation. The entire site must be in a graded and cleared condition. The case involves the demolishing of buildings, the removal of trees, and eliminating any underground infrastructures.

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Site Clearing

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most common type of masonry pattern

Since the courses alternate, with centers alternating from course to course, the pressure works down to offer stability.

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Running Bond

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the bricks are literally stacked on top of each
other and held by mortar. It can look effective, but there’s no strength in the wall.

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Stack Bond

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A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

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Project

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One who has the legal right or title to a piece of property. The client who funds the project in accordance to whatever structure/facility he/she envisions for his/her land

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Project Owner / Developer

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One who undertakes responsibility for the performance of construction work, including the provision of labor and materials, in accordance with plans and specifications and under a contract specifying cost and schedule for completion of the work

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General Contractor

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A person or organization who has a direct contract with a general contractor to perform a portion of the work at the site. They usually undertake supply or specialty services.

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Subcontractor

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The Client looks for a Land to purchase that is
appropriate for his Envisioned Project

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Land Acquisition

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The Client creates a Value Proposition for his Project

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Project Conceptualization

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he Client engages Consultants to start Planning the Project. Starts w/ Schematic Design, then Detailed Design and ends at Contract Documentation

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Project Planning

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The General Contractor constructs the project as planned ensuring targets are met

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Project Implementation

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The General Contractor hands over project to the Client for acceptance. Defects Liability Period starts at this stage

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Project Delivery

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Beyond the DLP, the Client/ Condo Corp/ Estate Manager take on warranty servicing for the building

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After Sales

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refers to buildings usually used as residential condominium, offices, commercial,institutional like schools/campuses, power plants, hospitals,etc

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Vertical Project

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refers to construction of subdivision developments, roads and infrastructure projects (public and private sector) like bridges, water distribution, power distribution, sewerage systems, etc.

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Horizontal Project

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“the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project
requirements.”

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Project Management

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defining and controlling what is and is not included in the project

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Project Scope Management

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managing timely start and completion of the project

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Project Time Management

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establishing cost of resources needed to complete the project, including the effect of project decisions on the subsequent reccuring cost of using, maintaining, and supporting the product, service, or result of the project”

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Project Cost Management

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“determining quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities so that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken”

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Project Quality Management

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“organizing, managing, and leading project team”

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Project Human Resource Management

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“creating a bridge between diverse stakeholders involved in a project, connecting various cultural and organizational backgrounds, different level of expertise, and various perspectives and interests in the project execution or outcome ”

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Project Communication Management

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increasing the probability and impact of positive events, and decreasing the probability and impact of negative events in the project”

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Project Risk Management

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“managing contract and change control processes required to develop and administer contracts or purchase orders issued by authorized project team members”

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Project Procurement Management

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“Project Stakeholder Management includes the processes required to identify all people or organizations impacted by the project, and developing appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution.”

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Project Stakeholder Management

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“making choices about resource allocation, making trade-offs among competing objectives and alternatives, and making the interdependencies among the project management knowledge areas.”

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Project Integration Management

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a formulated and especially detailed method by which a thing is to be done’

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Plan

Question 34

‘the determination and communication of an intended course of action incorporating detailed methods showing time, place and the resources required’

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Planning

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‘the creative and demanding mental activity of working out what has to be done, how, and when, by whom, and with what, i.e. doing the job in the mind’

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Planning

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‘a decision making process performed in advance of action which endeavors to design a desired future and effective ways of bringing it about’

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Planning

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The determination of the timing and sequence of operations in the project and their assembly to give the overall completion time

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Scheduling

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represents a mutually binding agreement that obligates the seller to provide something of value

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Contract

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means acquiring goods and/or services from an outside source

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Procurement

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obtaining quotations, bids, offers, or proposals as appropriate

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Solicitation

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determining what to procure and when

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Procurement Planning

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documenting product requirements and identifying potential sources

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Solicitation Planning

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choosing from among potential vendors

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Source Selection

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documenting product requirements and identifying potential sources

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Contract Administration

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completion and settlement of the contract

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Contract Close-out

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involve a fixed total price for a well-defined product or service

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FIXED-PRICE OR LUMP-SUM

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involve payment to the seller for direct and indirect costs

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Cost-reimbursable

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hybrid of both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable, often used by consultants

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TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACTS

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require the buyer to pay the seller a predetermined amount per unit of service

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Unit Price Contracts

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the buyer pays the seller for allowable performance costs plus a predetermined fee and an incentive bonus

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COST PLUS INCENTIVE FEE (CPIF):

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the buyer pays the seller for allowable performance costs plus a fixed fee payment usually based on a percentage of estimated costs

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COST PLUS FIXED FEE (CPFF):

Question 52

the buyer pays the seller for allowable performance costs plus a predetermined percentage based on total costs

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COST PLUS PERCENTAGE OF COSTS

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is a description of the work required for the procurement

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Statement of Work

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is the planning stage a construction project before the actual construction begins.

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Pre-construction stage

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is the stage where the actual project is executed.

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Construction Stage

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is the last stage of the project. This is after the project has been handed over to the client. The stage where all contracts to subcontractors are closed. Often called as the postcon stage.

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Postconstruction stage

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defines the approaches, tools, and data sources that will be used to perform risk management on the project

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Methodology

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defines the lead, support, and risk management team members for each type of activity in the risk management plan, and clarifies their responsibilities

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Roles and Responsibilities

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Estimates funds needed, based on assigned resources, for inclusion in the cost baseline and establishes protocols for application of contingency and management reserves

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Budgeting

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Defines when and how often the risk management processes will be performed throughout the project life cycle, establishes protocols for application of schedule contingency reserves, and establishes risk management activities for inclusion in the project schedule.

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Timing

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The project manager working with the project team and project sponsors will ensure that risks are actively identified, analyzed, and managed throughout the life of the project

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Process

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will involve the project team, appropriate stakeholders, and will include an evaluation of environmental factors, organizational culture and the project management plan including the project scope

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Risk Identification

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A Risk Management Log will be generated and updated as needed.

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Risk Identification

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All risks identified will be assessed to identify the range of possible project outcomes

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Risk Analysis

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exists between two activities when the start of one activity (or finish) depends physically on the finish (or start) of another activity.

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Logical Relationship

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is when you can theoretically do two tasks at the same time, but you schedule one as a predecessor of the other because of resource (labor, equipment) limitation.

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Resource constraint

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Project’s Start Date and Project’s Contractual Finish Date

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Project Constraint

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These can be used when an activity is subject to a (mostly subjective) constraint such as approval of an owner or a government agency, funding availability, or even workspace availability.

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Activity constraints

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is a logical and chronological graphic representation of the activities (and events) composing a project.

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Network

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is an algorithm for scheduling a set of project activities.

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Critical Path Method

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is the sequence of project network activities which add up to the longest overall duration. This determines the shortest time possible to complete the project.

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Critical Path

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s minimizing the fluctuations in day-to-day resource use throughout the project. It is usually done by shifting noncritical activities within their available float

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Resource Leveling

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are special structures that are not part of the base buildings.

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Amenities and Landscapes

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refers to the process of removing soil, rock, or other materials from a site, typically for the purpose of constructing a building, infrastructure, or other type of project.

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Excavation

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It involves digging, scraping, or otherwise removing earth from the ground to create a space or foundation for a structure

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Excavation

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This involves the removal of the exposed layer of the earth’s surface, including any vegetation or decaying matter which could make the soil compressible and therefore unsuitable for bearing structural loads.

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Topsoil Excavation

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Excavation of material other than topsoil, rock, or artificial hard materials

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soil excavation

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This is the removal of material that cannot be excavated without using special excavation methods such as drilling (by hand or with heavy machinery) or blasting with explosives.

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Rock Excavation

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This is the removal of excessively wet material and soil that is unsuitable for stockpiling

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Muck Excavation

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This is the removal of a combination of the above materials, where it is difficult to distinguish between the materials encountered.

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Unclassified Excavation

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Excavation carried out manually using hand tools

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Manual Excavation

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makes use of heavy machinery that primarily involve hydraulic power such as excavators, backhoes and dump trucks to remove rocks, soil, and other materials

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Mechanical Excavation

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involves the process of combining a vacuum with high-pressure water or air to remove unwanted material, such as dirt, mud, and slurry, usually from around underground utilities without damaging the pipework, power lines, or cabling.

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Vacuum excavation

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Ensure the work is progressing as per the approved schedule and contractual requirements

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Project Manager

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Responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out of the works in accordance with project requirements and monitor the progress of works

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Construction Manager

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Responsible for carrying out the work in accordance with project requirements.

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Project Engineer

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Ensure that the works are carried out as per approved Method Statement and Specifications

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QC Engineer

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Responsible for planning, coordinate and implement issues and directives within the organization and ensures safe environmental working conditions for all employees . Enforces safety procedures in accordance with the approved HSE Plan

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HSE Manager

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Ensure that the works are carried in a safe manner. Provides safety toolbox tasks and monitor the work safety conditions.

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HSE Officer

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To carry out the works as instructed by the Project Engineer and monitor the work force.

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Foreman

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Execute the work as instructed by the Supervisor/Foreman.

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Workers

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These are generally used for smaller depths of excavations in small areas or excavation with existing utilities or restricted spaces where manual excavation is required.

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Hand Tools

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combines a vacuum with high-pressure water to safely loosen and reduce the strength of soil, making it easy to vacuum out of the area and into the tank

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Hydro Vacuum Excavation

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is the process of cutting back at an angle inclined away from the excavation.

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Sloping

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is a method in which the sides of the excavation are formed in one or more series of steps or levels in order to prevent them from collapsing

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Benching or Terracing

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is intended to protect the workers from cave-ins and similar incidents

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Shielding

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typically required to provide lateral soil support when an excavation is constructed

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Shoring

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is often used in areas where there is a risk of sinkholes forming

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Chemical Grouting

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uses hydraulic jacks to support sides of excavation

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Hydraulic Shoring

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performs similar to hydraulic shoring, except that it utilizes air pressure instead of hydraulic pressure

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Pneumatic Shoring

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formed by constructing overlapping (secant) concrete piles.

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Secant Pile Shoring

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Tangent Piles are constructed such that there is no overlap as the piles are constructed next to each other.

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Tangent Pile Shoring

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Contiguous Pile Shoring Contiguous Pile Shoring consist of piles arranged in line with small gap between the piles.

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Contiguous Pile Shoring

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tower and maintain the groundwater levels sufficiently below the excavation dig levels to facilitate stable and dry working platforms.

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Dewatering

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s one of the simplest dewatering techniques, whereby the groundwater is allowed to seep into the excavation via drains or trenches leading into sump pits.

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Sump pumping

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system consists of an array of bored wells pumped by submersible pumps installed near the base of each well.

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Deep well

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is a durable surface material laid down on an area intended to sustain vehicle traffics

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Pavement

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is the native material underneath a constructed road

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Subgrade

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Layer of granular material provided in between the subgrade and the base course

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Sub-base Course

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Considered as the most important and major component of road structure because this course is to bear the impact of traffic transferred through the wearing course

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Base Course

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The topmost layer of the road pavement directly exposed to traffic

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Surface