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Post by fishwrapper on Jul 31, 2023 20:48:47 GMT -8
anybody know how turf is installed? I saw They ripped out the old stuff Put down some light gray stuff put down some dark gray/black stuff No turf yet What do the tow gray stuff coats do? What are they? The light stuff is the base layer - think prepping a road bed. The dark stuff is, if they are using the same general approach and material they use on other fields, crumb rubber, basically ground up rubber materials - could be tires, old sneaker soles, whatever. That layer provides the simulation of the topsoil under grass, and this material is also used for infill, as it fills in between the blades of turf keeping them upright. They also put it on top so it can sift down - which really is the "infill" part. It's the infill material that cleats dig into when folks are using the field. The turf itself is kind of like shag carpet, with all the blades woven together on a backing material, If there was no infill, the filed mats down pretty quick, and gets torn up if the cleats are digging into the backing material. Sometimes sand it mixed in with the infill material, as well as other materials. A few years ago they replaced the field at CHS and it was a treat to go by each day and see it get torn down and layered back up. New turf is almost soft and spongy..until all the players keep carrying off the pellets in their shoes. My son was in marching band - over two seasons he probably collected a gallon or so of that stuff - multiply by the number of players over time and you can see why the SLP fields were getting so flat. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Aug 2, 2023 9:22:42 GMT -8
The new turf is going in on the East SLP field.
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Post by Judge Smails on Aug 2, 2023 9:32:15 GMT -8
What’s going on at the Kerr Admin building? I believe they are relocating the 15th Street sidewalk further west so it matches up with the new sidewalk coming down from the PRAX. City code now mandates a 6-foot (I think) buffer between the street and the sidewalk on new construction. The old sidewalk was flush with 15th street. They are rebuilding the parking lot between the performing arts center and Kerr. |
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Post by lebaneaver on Aug 2, 2023 15:47:23 GMT -8
My dear Dad began work at, what the Kerr Ad building BECAME, in 1970. Data processing was in a real transition.
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Post by ftd on Aug 15, 2023 9:20:02 GMT -8
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Post by fishwrapper on Aug 15, 2023 10:23:38 GMT -8
Doing work on rooftop HVAC systems.
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Post by beaver94 on Aug 15, 2023 11:58:49 GMT -8
Anyone know if they are doing any type of face lift to McAlexander Fieldhouse? I I used to go by there almost every day and hardly noticed it. Don’t go by as often, now that I work remotely, but went by the other day and it’s kind of an eyesore now.
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Aug 15, 2023 15:07:12 GMT -8
Anyone know if they are doing any type of face lift to McAlexander Fieldhouse? I I used to go by there almost every day and hardly noticed it. Don’t go by as often, now that I work remotely, but went by the other day and it’s kind of an eyesore now. I do recall reading this comment in the PRAx description.... "The project will also include a renovation to the adjacent Anderson and Keeling Memorial Target Range, which will turn this historic building into classroom and rehearsal space." Go Beavers! |
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Post by fishwrapper on Aug 28, 2023 20:55:37 GMT -8
I previously said rooftop HVAC - because that's what someone who works in the library told me. I was walking to Kidder last Thursday and look at things from there looked like they were installing cell towers with some form of wall/barrier to hide them from view. Sure enough, digging in a bit, it turns out this is the Valley Library Telecommunications Replacement project. Linky for some additional info. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Aug 30, 2023 14:11:54 GMT -8
Anyone know if they are doing any type of face lift to McAlexander Fieldhouse? I I used to go by there almost every day and hardly noticed it. Don’t go by as often, now that I work remotely, but went by the other day and it’s kind of an eyesore now. McAlexander was renovated not that long ago. But with the removal of the maintenance sheds, the east side looks awful. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Nov 21, 2023 10:36:52 GMT -8
I wonder if Washington Way between 15th and 26th will ever be reopened. This project is taking forever and a day, and meanwhile available and convenient parking along WW between 26th and 30th was closed off for no reason.
From the web cams it looks as if construction at OSU-Cascades is going great guns. I wonder when (if?) they are going to add some form of intercollegiate athletics?
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Post by Werebeaver on Nov 21, 2023 12:37:23 GMT -8
I wonder if Washington Way between 15th and 26th will ever be reopened. This project is taking forever and a day, and meanwhile available and convenient parking along WW between 26th and 30th was closed off for no reason. From the web cams it looks as if construction at OSU-Cascades is going great guns. I wonder when (if?) they are going to add some form of intercollegiate athletics? A ski team would be very cool. Not sure where the money would come from though. Skiing doesn’t sell many season tickets or tv ads. |
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Jan 2, 2024 14:25:50 GMT -8
Questions that have been plaguing me (thanks in advance for any answers) Does anyone know what the 5-6 story building under construction in the background of the OSU Cascades Innovation District web cam is? I could not figure it out from cursory googling around.... Also, any maritime construction folks want to explain why the shore side of the Taani is not painted while the rest of the ship is? Go Beavers! |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jan 3, 2024 21:30:29 GMT -8
Questions that have been plaguing me (thanks in advance for any answers) Does anyone know what the 5-6 story building under construction in the background of the OSU Cascades Innovation District web cam is? I could not figure it out from cursory googling around....
Also, any maritime construction folks want to explain why the shore side of the Taani is not painted while the rest of the ship is?Go Beavers! I am confused as to what you are asking? |
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Jan 4, 2024 11:12:19 GMT -8
Questions that have been plaguing me (thanks in advance for any answers) Does anyone know what the 5-6 story building under construction in the background of the OSU Cascades Innovation District web cam is? I could not figure it out from cursory googling around....
Also, any maritime construction folks want to explain why the shore side of the Taani is not painted while the rest of the ship is?Go Beavers! I am confused as to what you are asking? Forgive the lack of clarity. Having been watching the progress of construction of the ship, I noticed the other side of the ship is completely painted, while the side facing the web cam at present is unfinished, and I was wondering the rationale..... Thanks. |
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