Tina Grady BarbacciaRoadbuildingASTM standard provides accepted procedure for measurementThe release of the ASTM F3080 provides engineers, inspectors and authorities with an internationally accepted procedure for the measurement and/or confirming of installed pipe size and/or shape deformation. The F3080 – 14 Standard incorporates a 360-degree, non-rotating laser light ring projected onto the interior surface of a pipe or drainage structure. The narrow laser ring […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingKohler generators with optional liquid propane tanksKohler Power Systems’ compact gaseous-fueled generators – the 50REZGT and 70REZGT – can easily switch between optional on-board liquid propane (LP) fuel tanks and external LP liquid, LP gas or natural gas fuel sources. The two models are eligible Kohler Power Systems’ compact gaseous-fueled generators – the 50REZGT and 70REZGT – […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingLiuGong introduces its largest wheel loaderIntroduced at bauma China, LiuGong’s worldwide debut of the CLG8128H is the company’s largest wheel loader to date. The CLG8128H is mainly used for large projects and is developed according to the manufacturer’s product planning and market demand. It is featured with a 4.04-meter dumping height, 7.0-cubic-meter rock bucket with movable blade and a DANA-C9672 […]December 2, 2014RoadbuildingBlacklidge Emulsions, Inc. HTSS-1 HM Emulsion Trackless TackBlacklidge Emulsions’ HTSS-1 HM Emulsion Trackless Tack is an advanced asphalt emulsion tack specially formulated to dry extremely fast into a hard and driveable coating – often in less than 10 minutes after application. Recent national studies indicate that Trackless Tack, when compared to traditional tack coats, can help contractors achieve better density with […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingMichelin Earthmover X-Super Terrain artic dump truck tire optimize uptimeMichelin Earthmover’s X-Super Terrain articulated dump truck tires are said to improve service capabilities. The tire size range includes 23.5R5. Uptime will be optimized through the use of C2 technology, which has robust casings with less shoulder mass that leads to longer tread life. The design also promotes additional sidewall protection, while a new tread […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingGradall 4100 excavator’s push-button auto transmission makes travel easyGradall’s XL 4100 IV excavators have a host of mobility advantages including highway travel speed capability up to 60 mph, which eliminate the expense, time and manpower needed by excavators that require an extra truck and a lowboy trailer. The XL 4100 IV models also can be quickly driven back to the safety of the […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingClearSpan adds three length options to HD Building solutionsClearSpan Fabric Structures has added three different length options to its HD Building solutions. The buildings are available in both gable- and round-style designs and can be mounted as a freestanding structure or affixed to other foundations, such as ponywalls or containers. HD Buildings are made from triple-galvanized structural steel tubing for the frame and […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingJohn Deere adds three Tier 4 Final wheel loaders to K SeriesJohn Deere has added three updated models to its K-Series Four-Wheel Drive Wheel Loader lineup. The 744K-II, 824K-II, and 844K-II meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards. The 744K-II (303 hp), 824K-II (333 hp) and 844K-II (377 hp) are built on the Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB solution. The technology was designed to be simple, fluid efficient, fully […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingSnowEx Brine Pro made for use with low-flow water inputTo address the increased need for liquid solutions in snow and ice management, SnowEx has introduced the Brine Pro 2000 brine maker. With its unique, patent-pending design, the Brine Pro provides simple installation and automated operation, empowering end users to confidently produce their own brine. Engineered for use with low-flow water input and standard 220VAC […]December 1, 2014RoadbuildingWhat causes the most damage to our nation’s bridges?We surveyed all 50 state Departments of Transportation (DOT) and the District of Columbia’s DOT for the Better Roads Annual Bridge Inventory. In doing so, we took a look at what causes the most damage to bridges. Here’s what the DOTs said: Key: (A)ge (C)orrosion (T)raffic (O)ther Delaware        […]November 25, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 218Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersVideo: Volvo Unleashes L180 3-Pass Rehandler Wheel LoaderThe loader is designed to eliminate the additional time of getting that third bucketful right when loading trucks.CranesLargest Floating Crane on East Coast Aids Baltimore Bridge Cleanup (Video)Market PulsePoll: Contractors Reveal Electric Construction Equipment Purchase PlansSafety & Compliance18 Workers Killed in Trench Collapses Since Record Deadly 2022Heavy equipmentCat Unleashes the Industry's Largest Track Loader, the 973
