ILSnwdog Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats to one of the coolest dudes on the forum! Here's to 40,000 more! :cheers: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 :ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert:Congratulations, LABT!:ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats!!! :haz: :7up: :rush: :hail: At first glance I thought this thread was about Dam construction. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Way to go brother. I am shooting for my one year anniversary to catch you.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 :ebert: :yay: :cheers: :hi: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats to one of the coolest dudes on the forum! Here's to 40,000 more! :cheers:Thanks ILS, but why do I get the idea that you're just looking to make my beaver even busier... Oh wait... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 And to think that people say the "This or That" games are pointless! Congrats, LABT. :cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 :ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert:Congratulations, LABT! :ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert: Thanks babycat...As Geddy would say... Yeah, oh yeah!Ooh, said I, I'm comin' out to catch youOoh, sit down, I'm comin' out to pass youOoh, yeahOoh yeahPostin' my way! I've been postin so longI've lost count of the yearsWell, I wrote some bad postsOh yes, and drank some bad beers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats!!! :haz: :7up: :rush: :hail: At first glance I thought this thread was about Dam construction. :PThanks! Just for you...in case you were disappointed. Construction of a Dam - Step 1 To build a Dam the engineers must first de-water the part of the river valley in which they wish to place the dam. This is usually achieved by diverting the river through a tunnel. The tunnel is built through one side of the valley around the planned construction area. A series of holes is drilled in the rock. Explosives are placed in the drill holes, blasting takes place and broken rock is then removed. This procedure is repeated many times until the tunnel is completed. Diversion tunnels are often lined with concrete. Construction of a Dam - Step 2 Work on diverting the river starts in summer when river levels are low. Earth-moving equipment is used to build a small dam (called a cofferdam) upstream of the main construction area. This acts as a barrier to the river and causes it to flow through the diversion tunnel. Another cofferdam is built downstream of the main damsite to prevent water flowing back into the construction area. Pumps are used to remove any water that seeps through the cofferdams. Diversion tunnels are not always necessary when concrete dams are being built. The river can sometimes be channelled through a large pipe and the dam constructed around it. Construction of a Dam - Step 3 The construction methods used in building a dam depend on the type of dam being built. The first stage normally involves the removal of loose rock and rubble from the valley walls and river bed. Concrete-faced rockfill dams require a footing (or plinth) to be constructed around their upstream edge. The plinth is made from concrete and serves as a foundation or connection between the dam and the valley walls and floor. It has an important role in preventing water Construction of a Dam - Step 3 The construction methods used in building a dam depend on the type of dam being built. The first stage normally involves the removal of loose rock and rubble from the valley walls and river bed. Concrete-faced rockfill dams require a footing (or plinth) to be constructed around their upstream edge. The plinth is made from concrete and serves as a foundation or connection between the dam and the valley walls and floor. It has an important role in preventing water leakage around the edges of the dam. The area under the plinth is waterproofed by drilling holes and pumping cement grout into cracks in the rock. The thin concrete face on the upstream side of the dam is connected to the plinth via stainless steel and rubber seals called waterstops. Construction of a Dam - Step 4 During dam construction the associated power station and intake works are also being built. When the dam is completed the diversion tunnel is closed and the lake begins to fill. The closure of the diversion tunnel has two phases. During low flow a large re-usable steel gate is lowered across the entrance. The diversion tunnel is then permanently blocked off by the construction of a concrete plug. In some instances dewatering outlets are built into the plugs so water can be released during an emergency. http://www.apliut.com/pages/aideenseignement/swapshop_Nimes07/desparbes_howtobuildadam.pdf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I thought it said "LBT is busy at beaver 40,000 hours so far"... :o :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 :ebert: :yay: :cheers: :hi:Thanks, CG! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3KkiX-WaLg Good luck to the Jays... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 And to think that people say the "This or That" games are pointless! Congrats, LABT. :cheers:Who said that? Let me at 'em. Without picking Bastille Day over Anthem (or was it vice versa), I'd still only be Driven... And you'd still be a Long Awaited Froind... :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I thought it said "LBT is busy at beaver 40,000 hours so far"... :o :cheers:Let's see...40,000 hours at 10 seconds per...that's, uhhh...pretty near impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats to one of the coolest dudes on the forum! Here's to 40,000 more! :cheers:Thanks ILS, but why do I get the idea that you're just looking to make my beaver even busier... Oh wait... :ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert:Congratulations, LABT! :ebert: :yay: :yay: :ebert: Thanks babycat...As Geddy would say... Yeah, oh yeah!Ooh, said I, I'm comin' out to catch youOoh, sit down, I'm comin' out to pass youOoh, yeahOoh yeahPostin' my way! I've been postin so longI've lost count of the yearsWell, I wrote some bad postsOh yes, and drank some bad beers Awesome! :ebert: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 And to think that people say the "This or That" games are pointless! Congrats, LABT. :cheers:Who said that? Let me at 'em. Without picking Bastille Day over Anthem (or was it vice versa), I'd still only be Driven... And you'd still be a Long Awaited Froind... :) So true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/d3/d32273ae4065eea35d7fc6a3a942b419353136397726bcb9c37c084fbbe548b7.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Congrats!!! :haz: :7up: :rush: :hail: At first glance I thought this thread was about Dam construction. :PThanks! Just for you...in case you were disappointed. Construction of a Dam - Step 1 To build a Dam the engineers must first de-water the part of the river valley in which theywish to place the dam. This is usually achieved by diverting the river through a tunnel.The tunnel is built through one side of the valley around the planned construction area. Aseries of holes is drilled in the rock. Explosives are placed in the drill holes, blasting takesplace and broken rock is then removed. This procedure is repeated many times until the tunnelis completed. Diversion tunnels are often lined with concrete. Construction of a Dam - Step 2 Work on diverting the river starts in summer when river levels are low. Earth-movingequipment is used to build a small dam (called a cofferdam) upstream of the mainconstruction area. This acts as a barrier to the river and causes it to flow through the diversiontunnel.Another cofferdam is built downstream of the main damsite to prevent water flowing backinto the construction area.Pumps are used to remove any water that seeps through the cofferdams.Diversion tunnels are not always necessary when concrete dams are being built. The river cansometimes be channelled through a large pipe and the dam constructed around it. Construction of a Dam - Step 3 The construction methods used in building a dam depend on the type of dam being built. Thefirst stage normally involves the removal of loose rock and rubble from the valley walls andriver bed.Concrete-faced rockfill dams require a footing (or plinth) to be constructed around theirupstream edge. The plinth is made from concrete and serves as a foundation or connectionbetween the dam and the valley walls and floor. It has an important role in preventing water Construction of a Dam - Step 3 The construction methods used in building a dam depend on the type of dam being built. Thefirst stage normally involves the removal of loose rock and rubble from the valley walls andriver bed.Concrete-faced rockfill dams require a footing (or plinth) to be constructed around theirupstream edge. The plinth is made from concrete and serves as a foundation or connectionbetween the dam and the valley walls and floor. It has an important role in preventing waterleakage around the edges of the dam. The area under the plinth is waterproofed by drillingholes and pumping cement grout into cracks in the rock. The thin concrete face on theupstream side of the dam is connected to the plinth via stainless steel and rubber seals calledwaterstops. Construction of a Dam - Step 4 During dam construction the associated power station and intake works are also being built.When the dam is completed the diversion tunnel is closed and the lake begins to fill. Theclosure of the diversion tunnel has two phases. During low flow a large re-usable steel gate islowered across the entrance. The diversion tunnel is then permanently blocked off by theconstruction of a concrete plug.In some instances dewatering outlets are built into the plugs so water can be released duringan emergency. http://www.apliut.co...tobuildadam.pdf Thanks for posting this, I was reading about what it takes and how determined Beavers are in building a Dam. Amazing stuff! http://fohn.net/beaver-pictures-facts/beaver-dams.html Edited July 13, 2014 by troutman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/d3/d32273ae4065eea35d7fc6a3a942b419353136397726bcb9c37c084fbbe548b7.jpgThat was my favorite show growing up (that and Flipper, well, and Gilligan's Island). Yes, they were all in reruns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/d3/d32273ae4065eea35d7fc6a3a942b419353136397726bcb9c37c084fbbe548b7.jpgThat was my favorite show growing up (that and Flipper, well, and Gilligan's Island). Yes, they were all in reruns... .....and yes, the Beaver's mom was hot. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/d3/d32273ae4065eea35d7fc6a3a942b419353136397726bcb9c37c084fbbe548b7.jpgThat was my favorite show growing up (that and Flipper, well, and Gilligan's Island). Yes, they were all in reruns... .....and yes, the Beaver's mom was hot. ;) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats LABT.. that's a lot of keyboarding and mousing... :cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Its a shame you get nothing special for this momentous occasion. Everyone here just receives participatory medals.... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congrats on hitting that gawdy number...that's a lot of posts. I've always enjoyed my interaction with you on SOCN, your obviously a liberal just dying to come out of the closet. BTW, I gave Hemispheres 3 stars out of 5 because it's not THAT great. I can see why you enjoy it though...since you're the naked guy on the front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Congratuoations Laughedatbytime! :clap: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bwLRgsbmZAc/TPtztmg4N_I/AAAAAAAAAfI/5D00NAp6F1g/s320/40000.jpg ¡Orale! http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles/91506/projects/3831827/a14a980af6d22ef70d38112097aa90eb.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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