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The document summarizes the surveying work done for the construction of the new San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge. It describes the key components of the bridge including the single tower design and orthotropic box girders that required high accuracy surveying. It outlines the surveying methods used, including laser trackers, to establish primary control networks and verify dimensions of bridge elements with tolerances as tight as 1 mm. Specific surveying challenges for elements like the tower shaft and footing T1 are also summarized.
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Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
Digital Artifact 1 - 10VCD Environments Unit
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How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
Any substance (other than food) that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a
disease or abnormal condition
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
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Sfobb Dec08
- 1. The Survey for the New San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge December 1 st , 2008 ASCE Dallas Branch Meeting
- 3. Project Limits San Francisco Oakland Treasure Island Yerba Buena Island
- 9. Conventional Precision Survey Methods
- 10. Conventional Network 95% confidence regions exceed project tolerance (3 mm)
- 13. Leica Laser Tracker and 1.5″ Precise Sphere
- 14. Laser Tracker Survey of the Transition Span OBG’s
- 17. T1 Footing Pile Sleeve Alignment and Key Dimensions
- 18. T1 Footing Organized Chaos
- 28. T1 Footing at KOS
- 31. T1 Footing in Place
- 33. ZPMC Fabrication Facility Shanghai
- 34. ZPMC
- 36. The Basic Tower Design
- 42. Survey Report (Shaft Dimensions)
- 44. Survey Report (Stiffener Locations and Orthogonality)
- 45. Survey Report (Shaft Torsion Analysis)
- 46. Alignment at Shaft Splice
- 49. OBG Survey
- 50. Ice Cream Break
- 52. Thank You