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Gulfstream's
construction activities closely resemble a moving assembly line.
Depending on terrain, construction crews can install nearly a mile
of pipe per day. The various stations of the assembly line include
crews are responsible for:
• Survey
• Clearing crew
• Grading crew
• Stringing
• Bending
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Welding
• Coating & x-ray
• Excavation & backfill
• Restoration |
Construction
Method
- Crews can install approx. 4,000
feet of pipe per day
- Pipe buried 3 feet deep
(minimum in soil)
- All welded construction
- Assembly line-like process
- Spread stretches 10 to 20
miles with multiple work teams
Construction
/ Material Inspection
- 100% x-ray of all welds
- 100% inspection of exterior
coatings
- Full time dedicated inspectors
Acceptance
Tests
- Hydrostatic Tests
- Quality Audits
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