Contracts, Specifications, and Law for EngineersMcGraw-Hill, 1979 - 583 pages |
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Page 229
... structure . Such inequality of filling was contrary to the specifications . Although the engineer believed that there would be no collapse of the tunnel , the structure was not what the owner paid for ; the contractor was held ...
... structure . Such inequality of filling was contrary to the specifications . Although the engineer believed that there would be no collapse of the tunnel , the structure was not what the owner paid for ; the contractor was held ...
Page 243
... structures will be endangered . Underpinning an existing building is both difficult and costly . The owner of the proposed structure should realize this . Preferably , he should have the engineer so design the new structure that danger ...
... structures will be endangered . Underpinning an existing building is both difficult and costly . The owner of the proposed structure should realize this . Preferably , he should have the engineer so design the new structure that danger ...
Page 274
... structure as originally contemplated , perhaps the total cost will be proportionately decreased , and the bidders on the smaller structure will be influenced by the knowledge obtained in regard to the former proposals ; they are thus ...
... structure as originally contemplated , perhaps the total cost will be proportionately decreased , and the bidders on the smaller structure will be influenced by the knowledge obtained in regard to the former proposals ; they are thus ...
Contents
Law and Courts | 13 |
Performance or Breach of Contract Obligations | 69 |
Termination of Agreements | 93 |
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