Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingShot blast texturing enhances pavement friction performanceA different kind of concrete pavement treatment is shot blasting, also called shot abrading. “Surface texture and friction are the main factors affecting the safety of pavements,” says Yetkin Yildirim, P.E., director of the Texas Pavement Preservation Center at the University of Texas-Austin. “The friction force that develops between the tire and pavement surface is […]July 2, 2014RoadbuildingHow one Iowa engineer maintains a county with mostly gravel roadsTaking a look at how one Iowa engineer meets the challenge of maintaining a county with mostly gravel roads.July 2, 2014HomeModel Mania: How a model gets made[imagebrowser id=48] Volvo Construction Equipment shared this step-by-step process of how a model is made, using examples from their L250H, L150H and L220G loaders. Starting off with Volvo-supplied CAD drawings, a China-based model maker produces a tooling model made from ABS resin material. After the tooling model is approved, the model producer makes a painted […]June 19, 2014HomeModel Mania: Larry Kotkowski’s Model Collection[imagebrowser id=57] An avid collector of both models and antique construction iron, Larry Kotkowski’s model collection takes up both a family room and the basement of his home. In addition, he has a working model of a sand and gravel pit that allows children to experience how a quarry works.June 17, 2014BusinessWhat World Cup host Brazil can teach the U.S. about ignoring infrastructure needsIn the search for morality tales about the consequences of inadequate investment in infrastructure, it would be hard to top the quagmire of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. In a recent article for the BBC, journalist Katia Moskvitch noted that the city’s traffic management agency described a rush hour traffic jam last May as a […]June 16, 2014Construction EquipmentAutomakers say 75% of new pickups will be made of aluminum by 2025By 2025, more than 75 percent of all new pickup trucks produced in North America will be aluminum-bodied, according to a recent survey of automakers. The study, conducted by Ducker Worldwide, confirms a major breakthrough for automotive aluminum into high-volume vehicles. Earlier this year, Ford revealed the 2015 F-150, the first pickup to feature an […]June 13, 2014Construction Equipment10 awesome Father’s Day gifts for the construction pro and mechanic (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=90] We know. Buying for Dad is hard. But rather than go the easy route and buying him a tie or gift card at the last minute, show Dad you care with one of these great gifts on Sunday. If your Dad works in the construction business and you’re out of ideas, or if you […]June 12, 2014RoadbuildingDown to the Dirt: Intelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compactionintelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compaction.June 6, 2014HomeConstruction scale models have fervent collectors both in and out of constructionG o into a contractor’s office and you’re more than likely to see at least one. Sometimes it’s tucked into a corner of the bookshelf or a desk. Other times, a collection of them will take up a wall or even an entire office. Got a bout of model mania? Check out these events: […]June 6, 2014RoadbuildingFighting Thermal SegregationA thermal bar can provide a thermal profile in real time.June 5, 2014Previous PagePage 34 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of Hauling
