Neil Down Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 15 hours ago, On The Bus said: Talking of the Prom it looks like it's even the latest concrete is cracking already! less likely to be finished this decade corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_N_Eggs Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Neil Down said: Not really, a 3 - 4 foot sea wall would not stop all of the water but would certainly prevent all the debris landing on the prom. Couple that with a complete beach renovation ie, bulldoze the area so that there is a depth and not a smooth run to the prom Also a 3-4 foot wall would make it harder for the water to drain. Given how bad the DoI are at maintenance the drains would be blocked up in no time and the wall would end up coming down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 21 hours ago, Neil Down said: Not really, a 3 - 4 foot sea wall would not stop all of the water but would certainly prevent all the debris landing on the prom. Couple that with a complete beach renovation ie, bulldoze the area so that there is a depth and not a smooth run to the prom It'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I notice with the latest batch of red concrete laid yesterday they had actually put some separation between the concrete and the rail. It was still very half arsed though and only went down about 2 centimetres so probably wont make any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Dave Hedgehog said: I notice with the latest batch of red concrete laid yesterday they had actually put some separation between the concrete and the rail. It was still very half arsed though and only went down about 2 centimetres so probably wont make any difference. I've noticed also the more recent red concrete has expansion joints about every 1 metre or so which is a big difference than early pours . Seems to be a constant change in spec to try and find a solution . It's certainly deep enough as the more recent is around 22.5 cm deep but poorly finished ! Edited March 14, 2020 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: I've noticed also the more recent red concrete has expansion joints about every 1 metre or so which is a big difference than early pours . Seems to be a constant change in spec to try and find a solution . It's ceartainly deep enough as the more recent is around 225cm deep but poorly finished ! Seven and a half feet are you sure 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, finlo said: Seven and a half feet are you sure Oops edited missed the dot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: I've noticed also the more recent red concrete has expansion joints about every 1 metre or so which is a big difference than early pours . Seems to be a constant change in spec to try and find a solution . It's ceartainly deep enough as the more recent is around 22.5 cm deep but poorly finished ! the change in spec required is to go from concrete to tarmac, sorted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, WTF said: the change in spec required is to go from concrete to tarmac, sorted. Going on the minutes of the last months meeting they have produced ,January , it sounds like it's actually going to revert to Asphalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Numbnuts said: Going on the minutes of the last months meeting they have produced ,January , it sounds like it's actually going to revert to Asphalt thats better then, not as good as no tram lines but better, did anybody ever consider the difference solid concrete would have over slightly less solid asphalt/tarmac on the horses feet/joints ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_N_Eggs Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, WTF said: thats better then, not as good as no tram lines but better, did anybody ever consider the difference solid concrete would have over slightly less solid asphalt/tarmac on the horses feet/joints ? I doubt it but that is a very good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, WTF said: thats better then, not as good as no tram lines but better, did anybody ever consider the difference solid concrete would have over slightly less solid asphalt/tarmac on the horses feet/joints ? The bit between the rails, which the horses walk/run/trot on, is asphalt/tarmac, albeit only a couple of inches deep, and laid on concrete beneath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Nellie said: The bit between the rails, which the horses walk/run/trot on, is asphalt/tarmac, albeit only a couple of inches deep, and laid on concrete beneath it. Yes but up to now it's definately been tarmac but minutes and work plan now mention Asphalt so looks like they have had a rethink . Asphalt is put down at a much higher temperature needed to melt the blocks . Edited March 15, 2020 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Just read an FOI response on facebook. Rather than replacing the cracked concrete they are planning on seeing if they can glue it together using a red coloured resin. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Dave Hedgehog said: Just read an FOI response on facebook. Rather than replacing the cracked concrete they are planning on seeing if they can glue it together using a red coloured resin. i really hope you are joking, but sadly it sounds just like the sort of shit those worthless fuckers would try, they always seem to opt for spending a fortune trying to bodge it for years rather than admit they fucked up and do it right once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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