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what is mean tank-2 off

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Thu, 2010-09-09 03:17
Shazia khan
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Hi-Experts

I ahve one Bid Docs. herein one line says ,

Tank (2 off) bound Foundation,

Please advise what does mean 2 off


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Thu, 2010-09-09 09:53
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Mike Testro
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Hi All

This reminds me when I was working in Japan.

The company tendered for "Cement Works" in Malaysia and won the job by a wide margin.

When they arrived on site to start they found they had to build 2 Cement Works.

Whoops!

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Thu, 2010-09-09 06:32
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Gary Whitehead
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It will almost certainly mean 2 tanks, with bunding & foundations.

2 off = 2 No.

As Samer says, if you have a layout drawing it should be easy to check
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Thu, 2010-09-09 05:28
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Samer Zawaydeh
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Dear Shazia,

Better send a Request for Information to the client so that they can explain what it is. It can be a typing error and they mean totally different thing.

Chances are if you look at the drawinsg carefully, you might find the answer.

With kind regards,

Samer
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Thu, 2010-09-09 03:59
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Shazia khan
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Danial.

Thanks for your quick reply,

Discipline head also not sure about the meaning, i am in south korea , working with koreans as they are not well versed with english Terms,

so i may understand with your explanation 2 off mean, 1 unit consist of 2 Nos tank alnog with bund walls and foundations

Best Regards
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Thu, 2010-09-09 03:35
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Daniel Limson
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Shazia,

2 off means number of units. I am not sure though on whether they are refering to the number of tank or the foundation. You can verify this by checking the discipline, Mechanical or Structural.
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