paragraph on construction controls.
(b)
Provide required alignment and grade for repair of existing facilities, grading of areas, etc.
{c)
Re-measure base line on Runit Island.
(d)
Make Harbor survey for obstacles and obstructionse
(e)
Make any surveys required in connection with special investigations, location of proposed quarries, submarine
cable, etc.
The Chief Surveyor will assist the Resident Engineer in quarry investigations, supervision of grading operations, evaluating present improvements
regarding use in construction camp, and on any other requirement for special investigations or reports.
PERSONNEL BUILDINGS:
Our investigation or proposed construction for housing and service of per=
sonnel was controlled mainly by the requirement of materials to withstand the
climatic conditions of this location and also by the desire to obtain an allpurpose unit that could be readily erected and length altered to fit requirements.
The cost analysis made included concrete structures, wood frames with
various combinations of siding and roofing, and prefabricated structures using
aluminum alloy for frame, covering and connections as well as galvanized steel
buildings.
Types of Structures Considered.
In this investigation of various type
structures, we considered concrete structures cast in place, pre-cast slabs
cast at central location near site and a combination of there two methods.
Concrete blocks and concrete brick structures were considered, using blocks and
brick made of coral aggregate in a centrally located plant and also with portable
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