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How to move a bridge with dish soap
When cracks began to form in the Sellwood Bridge’s supports, engineers in Portland, Oregon were faced with an extreme challenge when it came to replacing the nearly century-old bridge: they had to move the whole thing at once. According to Popular Mechanics, the engineers wanted to slide the existing bridge over a bit to create […]
July 3, 2013
Roadbuilding
John Deere demonstrates 644K Hybrid wheel loader
John Deere gave a demonstration last week of its 644K Hybrid wheel loader at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving ground, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The loader is now in production and, according to John Chesterman, Deere’s global product manager for four-wheel drive loaders, is of interest to “users with […]
June 28, 2013
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John Deere demos 644K Hybrid wheel loader, discusses price premium, fuel savings
First teased as a coming attraction at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, and given a full intro at this year’s World of Concrete, John Deere’s 644K Hybrid is now in production, prompting the company to give editors an in-the-dirt introduction at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving grounds Wednesday. [youtube j1g0NwhO4Fg nolink] “We’re finding hybrid interest among […]
June 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
Hilarious “Movin’ Season” parody spoofs pickup truck TV ads
There are parodies and then there are perfect parodies, and this spoof TV ad from comedian Owen Weber falls into that latter category. Just about every ad for a pickup these days splices video of brand new trucks splashing through mud, towing a giant load up a mountain, or, amazingly, being loaded full of dirt […]
June 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
Downtown Crossing construction begins
Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Mike Hancock on Tuesday broke ground on the $1.3 billion Downtown Crossing. The federally funded second half of the Ohio River Bridges project is expected to carry more than 242,000 motorists daily. The Ohio River Bridges project–one of the largest projects […]
June 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new mid-frame E Series skid steers and compact track loaders to offer modified boom design
So far this year, John Deere has introduced nine models to its E Series skid steers and compact track loaders lineup. And this week at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois, the company announced that mid-frame units with a modified vertical lift boom design will join the E Series later in 2013. [youtube hU0rHx7hdgY nolink] “We […]
June 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
Ford uses robots for truck test drives
Ford has begun using driverless technology to test the toughness of its trucks, our sister site, Equipment World, reported. The automaker worked with Autonomous Solutions to develop the robotic test driving system, which is the first in the industry. The system uses a robotic control module to steer the vehicle and control acceleration and braking, […]
June 19, 2013
Business
How collapsed I-5 bridge was reopened with a temporary span
Traffic is once again flowing over Washington state’s Skagit River as a temporary span has been set in place on the Interstate 5 bridge that suffered a partial collapse last month. According to our sister site Better Roads, the Washington State Department of Transportation reopened the bridge with restrictions. Vehicles traveling across are limited to […]
June 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
I-5 temporary span opens to traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced this morning that the Interstate 5 temporary span is now open to traffic, though the bridge has some restrictions. WSDOT is routing freight haulers carrying oversize or overweight loads around the temporary section of the bridge; maps and details about those detours are available at wsdot.wa.gov/Construction/PugetSound/detourmap. Vehicles […]
June 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Komatsu launches D61i-23: world’s first dozer with fully automatic, integrated blade control
[youtube oo9wruSCJ1Q nolink] Every once in a while, the release of a new product coincides perfectly with a point in time where the industry it serves most needs the killer feature it delivers. In this case, that product is Komatsu’s new D61i-23 dozer, a machine that features what the company calls “intelligent machine control” implemented […]
June 18, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ford puts robots behind the wheel to ramp up truck durability testing
We may be a way off from driverless cars on the highways, but Ford is already using the technology to test the toughness of its trucks. The test drive is a big deal for automakers. Though the conceptual phase and physical design of automobiles are important, you could argue that it’s on the test track […]
June 18, 2013
Roadbuilding
TxDOT implements three new road safety features
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched its latest road safety features, which include the use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs), temporary rumble strips and flashing-yellow, left-turn arrows. AFADs increase worker safety by allowing TxDOT crews to route traffic using various visual cues via remote control. The device involves the use of seven-foot-tall […]
June 17, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ford Raptor flies 180 feet over sand dune
In West Michigan, overlooking the shore of Lake Michigan are the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. For decades, gearheads and truck lovers have flocked to this state park which is one of the few remaining places in the U.S. that you can freely drive on sand dunes. One thing the guys who frequent Silver Lake love […]
June 14, 2013
Construction Equipment
TR-150 construction drill vs. an Oldsmobile (the drill wins)
To show off how powerful its TR-150 drill is, Bay Shore Systems mounted one to a John Deere 470G excavator and decided to completely and utterly destroy an Oldsmobile with it and film the resulting carnage. As the video begins, the force of the excavator and weight of the drill alone crush the car nearly […]
June 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ram Trucks and Superman team up for “Man of Steel” edition Power Wagon, new ad
Ram Trucks just made a pretty powerful new friend. Continuing its recent sales and promotional success, Chrysler’s brand of pickups has launched a new ad campaign tie-in with the upcoming Superman movie “Man of Steel,” hitting theaters next Friday, June 14th. And while the new ad, which you can watch below, features some pretty cool […]
June 6, 2013
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Unexpected test drive detour onto construction site makes for hilarious commerical
We can’t testify as to whether the setup in this commercial is 100 percent real, but if it isn’t the actress in question is unbelievably good at looking terrified. In this Belgian ad for the new Toyota Rav 4, an actress is hired to play the part of the passenger in a commercial for the […]
May 31, 2013
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Amazing footage from the 1946 Indy 500
Here’s a pretty great way to get the Memorial Day weekend started: how about amazing vintage footage from one of the holiday’s most time-honored traditions? YouTube user and blogger RetroChromeX posted this recently-found footage of the 1946 Indianapolis 500, noting that, because of the outbreak of World War II, this was the first time the […]
May 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
Seattle tests bikes as disaster relief
Seattle, Washington, next month will test bikes as a means of disaster relief, Road.cc reported. The city will hold Disaster Relief Trials (DRT) to gauge the cities preparedness for natural disasters such as earthquakes. Bicycles are a major part of the city’s DRT. Bicycles have been used for disaster relief in other cities. After Hurricane […]
May 22, 2013
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