Underground Construction articles from May 2003

Underground Construction archives from May 2003

Education never ends. (Editor's Log).
May 1, 2003... Everyone needs information; that's a given. But in the complicated and ever-changing environment of the underground infrastructure, the need to continually expand our knowledge base and learn from others is essential. I recently attended a...

New York City aqueduct proposed. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a third aqueduct to deliver drinking water to the city. The $2.5 billion, 16-mile long tunnel stretching from the Kensico Reservoir to a North Bronx connector valve would add security to a...

New runoff rules set off compliance worry. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... By March 10, a new phase of stormwater runoff regulation on construction sites as small as one acre and in municipalities with 10,000 people or more went into effect. But, many projects and cities may be out of compliance because of slow...

Water utilities need extensive security upgrades. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... It is estimated that utilities that provide 80 percent of the nation's drinking water will need $1.6 billion to pay for security upgrades designed to prevent terrorist attacks. Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the security...

Enron Broadband fraud probe continues. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... Federal prosecutors filed their first case in the investigation into Enron's Internet business in March, charging two mid-level executives with scheming to generate $111 million in false earnings through a failed online movie service. ...

Construction, rehab & security focus of CIGMAT conference. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... A one-day conference and exhibition sponsored by the University of Houston's Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering on "Construction, Rehabilitation and...

Partnership to fight equipment theft. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... The Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program of the Pacific Northwest (CICP) and the National Equipment Register (NER) announced a partnership to help contractors prevent and recover from the growing problem of equipment theft. At...

AWWA elects first woman president and director-at-large. (Newsline: for the latest industry developments).
May 1, 2003... The American Water Works Association (AWWA) board of directors has elected Katie McCain as the first woman president of the 122-year old international organization. At the AWWA director's mid-winter meeting held in San Antonio on Jan. 19,...

Obit.
May 1, 2003... Beverly Carol Miller passed away April 8, 2003 in Houston. She was born on December 24, 1947, in Kansas City, MO. Her father, Norman L. McGill, preceded her in death. Beverly is survived by her husband, Gregory N. Miller, managing...

FERC considers whether to bless El Paso-California agreement. (Washington Watch).
May 1, 2003... It would seem like the curtain is ready to drop on the long-running El Paso-California drama; but don't rule out surprises at the end of this last act. The $1.7 billion El Paso agreed to pay to California and some of the other California-based...

FERC fines Transco for affiliate violations. (Washington Watch).
May 1, 2003... FERC Chairman Pat Wood wanted to send a message. That was what lay behind the $20 million civil penalty FERC levied on Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) for a range of affiliate violations and Transco's marketing affiliate,...

Feds considering gas development incentives.
May 1, 2003... Pleas from interstates, intrastates and producers for federal incentives for natural gas developers are beginning to bear fruit. Showing she had been reading recent testimony from gas companies to Congress explaining the structural rationales...

OSHA ready to start work on new crane and derrick safety standard. (Washington Watch).
May 1, 2003... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is about to start updating federal standards on crane and derrick safety. The first order of business is to appoint a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, members of which will be chosen from...

Case Corporation. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The 960 trencher is powered by a Case 4T-390 turbocharged engine that delivers 99.5 horsepower. Coupled with the Hydrashift is a high-efficiency hydrostatic system that provides infinite speeds between ranges. The bent axis ground-drive motor...

Trencor. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The 1260HD chain trencher is one of Trencor's most popular models. It has a 402-horsepower Caterpillar engine with a patented mechanical powertrain. The design contains a torque converter, power-shift transmission and a dual-chain reduction...

Vermeer. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The T558 Commander is a tough, versatile cross-country track trencher that delivers rugged performance in dirt or rock conditions. The 48,000-pound T558 offset trencher can trench outside the width of the left track--up to nine inches with a...

Mastenbroek Ltd. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... In response to customers' demand for deeper and wider trenches, Mastenbroek has extended its range of rock trenchers to include the Mastenbroek model 150/60. This is a 1,400 horsepower machine weighing approximately 190 tons, and capable of...

Trench-Tech. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... A new series of mechanical trenchers has been introduced by Trench-Tech--the 2000 Series. Four standard models are available: TT2000, TT2300, TT2500 and TT2700. They range in horsepower from 240 to 750 and are powered by a Caterpillar engine....

Ditch Witch. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The RT185 is the most powerful trencher/saw/plow in the Ditch Witch line. The RT185's hydrostatic attachments offer a chain trencher that digs to 84 inches, a saw that cuts to depths of 42 inches, and a vibratory plow that reaches 48 inch cover...

Rivard trenching systems. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The RIV 500 TR 250 is the most powerful and efficient machine in its class. This machine is ideal for trenching through extremely hard rock where many trenchers are inadequate. It is also perfect for normal terrain where the job calls for more...

Inter-Drain. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... Inter-Drain's program of crawler-tracked trenchers includes four standard mechanical trenchers, five standard hydraulic trenchers and several custom designed trenchers. The entire range has the same rugged design principles providing clean...

Tesmec USA. (Rock Trenching Machines).
May 1, 2003... The TRS-1475 Chainsaw from Tesmec USA is hydraulic driven. It comes standard with a ROPS cab with air conditioning and heating. The machine offers operator selectable digging pressure and automatic operation. The TRS-1475 weighs 168,000 to...

Ozzie's Pipeline Padder. (Padding/Spoils Handling).
May 1, 2003... The "Ozzie's Pipeline Padder" is specialized equipment designed for bedding/padding pipelines. It was designed and manufactured with the pipeline industry and its continued advancing technology in mind. This machine is a self-propelled,...

Laurini. (Padding/Spoils Handling).
May 1, 2003... The SUPERSCREEN 2000 is a self-contained and radio-control operated screen and padding machine. It is powered by a sound proof, water cooled, turbo charged 4-cylinder, VM Diesel engine offering 95 horsepower. Two idle standard-type tracks...

EZ pipeline padding. (Padding/Spoils Handling).
May 1, 2003... Currently four sizes of the EZ Machines are available--the EZ-4, EZ-7, EZ-8 and EZ-9. However a machine can be built to attach to any size dozer. The smaller machines can be attached to rubber tire loaders or backhoes. Any make of tractors can...

KNI Inc. (Padding/Spoils Handling).
May 1, 2003... The Dynapad machine from KNI Incorporated breaks down into two pieces for legal load shipment. It is carried over the ditch on a pipe layer and while being loaded by an excavator. The different material layers are produced by a double deck...

Vermeer. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Vermeer has introduced the patented RS8 rock drilling tool for use with Navigator D50x100A, D55x100, D80x100 and D80x120 horizontal directional drills. The RS8 is a steerable rock drilling head designed to accommodate a drill bit that can...

Kenco. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Kenco Hardrock Series Excavator Buckets are manufactured from abrasion resistant steel and are available for mini to 100-ton excavators. They range in widths from 18 inches and 3/8 YD3 capacity to 36 inches and .75 YD3 capacity. Kenco offers...

Bor-It Mfg. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... The Bor-It model 60 Horizontal Earth Boring unit provides over 1,200,000 pounds of thrust. It has four 8-inch by 60-inch high pressure hydraulic cylinders, an S-50 Fairfield gear reduction unit, and 5-speed, one-reverse transmission. The unit...

Tramac. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Tramac's model 125SX is the newest addition to its lineup of hydraulic breakers. The 125SX offers Tramac's heavy range breaker features in a 1,000 foot/pound class hammer. It easily mounts to skid steer loaders, loader backhoes, small...

Melfred-Borzall. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... For a high-performance, dependable mud motor specifically designed for HDD, without the outrageous maintenance bills, Melfred Borzall's Rock-It HDD Performance Mud Motors fit the job. The Rock-It operates at high torque with a slower speed that...

McLaughlin Mfg. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Extra heavy-duty augers and heads with heat-treated alloy steel 4-inch hex shanks and sockets are now available in sizes ranging from 20 to 54 inches. Hardened alloy connectors add the strength and long-life durability demanded by tough soil...

American augers. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... The V-Rock is excellent for dirt, sand, shale, gravel, cobble and sandstone. The tool also can survive in limestone, glacial till and intermittent hard rock. Perimeter flow creates a complete slurry. Carbide-chip leading edges extend the life...

INROCK drilling systems. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... INROCK, whether drilling soft to hard, provides drilling tools, equipment and services to directional drilling contractors worldwide. INROCK has the technology and support to make your bores profitable. Based in Houston, TX, INROCK also has...

Halco directional drilling products. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Drilling through rock fast is easy using Halco's STORM 500. It comes packed with features including penetration rates previously unheard of and low wear rates even in the hardest rock formations. The STORM 500 is tracked with industry standard...

Sharewell. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Sharewell now offers a 5-cutter version of its Jumbo Lo-Torque Hole Opener product--the LTX24x5. This new version dramatically reduces impact loading on the cutters, which increases the product's working life. Another benefit of the 5-cutter...

Sandvik Smith. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Achieve the utmost in penetration rates and operating hours with CHARGER HDX Ultra-Premium Bits and Reamers. These high-performance rock drilling tools are designed exclusively for the rigors of HDD. The many patented features deliver...

Ditch Witch. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... The Rhino Rock Backreamer is designed for enlarging diameters of pilot holes made through rocky soil conditions with horizontal directional drilling equipment. Cutting cones welded on the tool's shaft contain tungsten carbide inserts which eat...

Numa. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Numa has expanded the drilling range of their Impact Ring Bit System product line to drill and case holes from 5 1/4 inches to 48 inches in diameter. The Impact Ring Bit System consists of a down hole hammer, and a unique two-piece bit design...

BICO drilling tools. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... The BICO Vari-Bore[II] Hole Opener is a new (patent-pending) and unique tool built for horizontal directional drilling. The Vari-Bore[II] Hole Opener combines the strength and reliability of oilfield hole openers with the versatility of hole...

Robbins Company. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... The Robbins Company's developing line of back reamers uses state-of-the-art tunneling and boring technology. The reamer pictured here is designed for use with a 4.5 inch- 5.5 inch pilot-hole diameter and opens to 12 inch in a single pass. It is...

Kennametal. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Kennametal's premium conicals provide maximum penetration in all cutting conditions, from soft shale to hard rock or concrete. They feature wide collars for maximum block protection and better rotation, solid carbide tips made from the toughest...

Mills Machine Co. (Rock Construction Equipment And Tools).
May 1, 2003... Mills Machine has been custom manufacturing horizontal hard rock (HRR) drilling bits for over 20 years. Mills Machine makes two types of HRR bits a Free Bore and designs feature steel tooth or tungsten carbide, button roller cone bit segments...

Buried Asset Management Institute proposed in Atlanta.
May 1, 2003... The cit of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management recently hosted an organizational meeting for a proposed Buried Asset Management Institute (BAMI). About 150 representatives from the city, the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia...

Design/build team works to complete $20 million Pentagon renovation project.
May 1, 2003... Prior to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, a major renovation project was already underway. The complex and challenging long-term project carried a $1.2 billion * price tag and had a work schedule projected to span 20...

Placer County growth spurs continued development: trenching contractor finds solid work in solid rock. (Cover Story).
May 1, 2003... Over the past 10 years, Placer County, CA, has experienced a population increase of more than 44 percent. The city of Roseville alone has grown 77 percent during that time. The booming economy of the mid-1990s stimulated new commercial and...

Wet work: HDD project installs listening devices under rough surf on South Atlantic Island.
May 1, 2003... Horizontal directional drilling is one of the most versatile of all trenchless methods, and project owners, planners and contractors are continually finding new ways to take advantage of the benefits of this innovative underground construction...

Fiber-in-gas pipeline project completed in Long Beach.
May 1, 2003... Communication at two city-owned buildings in Long Beach, CA, have been linked by fiber optic cable placed in active natural gas pipelines. The installation is the first of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains and the first in the world to...

HDPE repair solves water dilemma in Kentucky.
May 1, 2003... When a barge pulled its moorings loose on the swollen Barren River in Kentucky in February, engineers from the nearby Warren County Water District had no way of knowing it had ruptured a submerged 16-inch ductile iron potable water line. Almost...

Municipal Trenchless Workshops set for Seattle, Phoenix. (UCT Seminar Series).
May 1, 2003... The Underground Construction Technology Seminar Series, the top regional educational opportunities for the sewer and water industry, will be conducting their popular Municipal Sewer & Water Trenchless Workshops in Seattle on July 7-8, and...

Central Mine Equipment. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... The CME-50DD is a simple, rugged and reliable mid-size directional drill that provides 50,000 lbs. of thrust and retract and over 9,000 ft/lbs. of rotary torque. The CME-50DD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Vacmasters manufactures a complete family of Vacuum Excavation Systems and Directional Boring Mud Vacuums. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM3, SYSTEM 2000 and SUPER SYSTEM 2000 vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the time,...

HCSS. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... HeavyJob job tracking software by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) makes recording daily jobsite information effortless with a handheld PDA, laptop or desktop PC. In minutes, timecard information and daily jobsite data can be...

LANSAS[R]--new Atlanta warehouse. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... LANSAS[R] has answered the needs of our customers once again! We now have a fully stocked warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Our stock includes plugs from 3/4" to the largest multi-size plug available, the 60" X 96" Domehead. We also have a full...

McElroy Mfg. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Since 1969, McElroy Manufacturing has specialized in the design and manufacture of fusion equipment used to join polyethylene pipelines from 1/2" to 63" (20mm to 1,600mm). With the most comprehensive and robust line of fusion equipment in the...

Horizontal Boring Machine by Laney Machine. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

HDPE pipeline rental program--nationwide service "pump smart--rent smart with Rain for Rent". (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Rain for Rent, one of the top rental equipment companies in the nation, combines its full line of rental pumps, pipe, liquid storage tanks, spill control, and filtration systems into creative SOLUTIONS for your temporary liquid/solids handling...

New hydraulic boom & sewer jetter. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... NEW HYDRAULIC BOOM & SEWER JETTER offers a low cost alternative to street trucks. Available on certain vaXcavator[R] models, the 4-function boom rotates 270[degrees], raises/lowers, extends/retracts, and shuts off airflow through the collection...

Horizontal Rig & Equipment, Inc. (HRE). (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Horizontal Rig & Equipment, Inc. (HRE) manufactures midi and maxi Horizontal directional drills, power packs, downhole tooling, and pipe rollers, HRE provides wrench/vise sets and other rebuilding/repair services for any make rig. Backed by...

Distribution Construction Company. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Distribution Construction Company--We provide our customers with horizontal directional drilling systems that offer: Power and Speed; Fast, efficient setup; Broad range of pipe types and sizes; Quality on-site management; A skilled and...

Sauereisen SewerSeal No. F-170. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Sauereisen SewerSeal No. F-170: A versatile new lining to protect and restore collection systems. Sauereisen introduces SewerSeal, a durable new calcium aluminate-based lining that prevents inflow and infiltration in underground infrastructure....

World's most advanced solution for heavy duty roads and working surfaces. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... DURA-BASE[R] is a modular system of interlocking high-density polyethylene mats featuring quick and easy assembly, installation and clean-up. For rental or purchase information and a FREE VIDEO or CD-ROM, call 1-877-MAT-ROAD (1-877-628-7623) or...

Environmental Crossings. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Environmental Crossings has been an industry leader for over 12 years, supplying our clients with the most advanced drilling techniques, experienced personnel and HDD design in the industry. ECI has a wide range of drilling rigs to handle any...

HOBAS. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... HOBAS tee-base manholes provide push-together, leak-free couplings with HOBAS centrifugally-cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe. Like the pipe, the manholes are lightweight and inherently corrosion resistant without linings or...

Astec Underground. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... American Augers and Trencor, now known as Astec Underground, are industry-leading manufacturers of trenchers; horizontal directional drills, boring machines, mud systems and downhole tooling. Our equipment is in service all over the world...

Don't bury that leak! (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Your men can test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it's going to leak or not, before it's buried without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector...

Enduro. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... The Enduro Digital Data Logger[TM] (DDL[TM]) offers advancements in pipeline geometry pigging technology. The DDL[TM] establishes a new world standard in data collection. We are logging bend direction and angle, mapping the pipeline, performing...

INROCK[R] whether drilling soft to hard. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... INROCK[R] whether drilling soft to hard provides drilling tools, equipment and services to directional drilling contractors world wide with headquarters in Houston, TX. INROCK also has offices in Mexico, Canada and Europe. Products include: mud...

Drillers Supply. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Drillers Supply is now able to meet the Contractors downhole tooling needs across the complete range of drilling conditions from the softest soils to the hardest rock. 1-866-466-7711 toll free. Circle No. 184

Pig Tracker Sensor (PTS). (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... The Pig Tracker Sensor (PTS) mounts onto the pipeline, either permanently or temporarily, to sense and signal the passage of the pig through the line. The device is non-intrusive and is housed in a NEMA 7 enclosure. The PTS is powered by a...

Applied Felts'. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Applied Felts' seasoned expertise in textiles engineering helped to create the cured-in-place (CIPP) process, as well as its first liners, more than 25 years ago. Since then, over 16 million linear feet have been proven in installations around...

McLaughlin Verifier Digital Locator. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... McLAUGHLIN VERIFIER DIGITAL LOCATOR is accurate, reliable and easy-to-use. The digital backlit LCD instantly identifies the precise location and depth (to 16ft./5m) of buried power, gas and telecommunication lines, metallic pipe and conduit....

Planning a river crossing or trenchless placement of your pipeline or OSP facility? (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Planning A River Crossing or Trenchless Placement of Your Pipeline or OSP Facility? Tie Into A Leader In Horizontal Directional Drilling! Michels Pipeline Construction, Inc. (920) 583-3132 * Fax (920) 583-3429 Circle No. 188 [ILLUSTRATION...

Laney Machine, Inc. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

"Pump smart--rent smart with Rain for Rent". (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... "PUMP SMART--RENT SMART WITH RAIN FOR RENT" Rain for Rent, one of the top rental equipment companies in the nation, combines its full line of rental pumps, pipe, liquid storage tanks, spill control, and filtration systems into creative...

Godwin introduces new High Head Dri-Prime[R]. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Godwin Introduces New High Head Dri-Prime[R] The latest addition to the Godwin Dri-Prime pump range-the HL160M--is a single stage pumpset capable of heads to 600 feet. This 8- x 6-inch unit pumps L maximum flows to 2,000 gpm and passes solids...

ISCO Industries. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Buy it or rent it right--right now! Besides being a leading supplier of HDPE pipe and fittings, ISCO Industries sells and rents a complete line of quality McElroy fusion equipment too. ISCO is also a certified McElroy repair and service center...

We can dig it or we can drill it. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It--InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of services includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) expands its construction equipment line with the introduction of the KX161-3 'Tight Tail Swing' compact excavator. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) expands its construction equipment line with the introduction of the KX161-3 'Tight Tail Swing' compact excavator. The KX161-3 is noteworthy for such features as the Load Sensing System and Kubota's exclusive...

UCT Proceedings on CD and booklet. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... These CD's and booklets contain papers, illustrations and Power Point presentations covering most UCT sessions. Topics covered include pipe & manhole rehabilitation, pipebursting, directional drilling, auger boring, pipe locating, damage...

Versatility & maneuverability. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Ring-O-Matic's 275 Jet Vac is available on a 14'trailer or as a skid mount easily slid into an 8' pickup bed. These units have a 34 HP liquid cooled gas engine and a 450 CFM blower. With a 21" man-way and Pressurized Blow-Off, the spoils are...

LETS. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Aries raises industry standard with the release of their updated LETS. Aries LETS inspects lateral lines up to 120" from main line sewerlines. A new Pan & Tilt Camera is provided to assist with mainline inspection and lateral launches. The...

Kubota Tractor Corporation. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) introduces its first zero tail swing compact excavator for sale in the United States. Kubota has determined a need for a zero tail swing compact excavator that complements conventional designs. Contractors,...

Murphy Bros., Inc. (Product showcase).
May 1, 2003... Murphy Bros., Inc. is a full service pipeline contractor. Pipeline Construction * Maintenance Crews * Compressor Station * Process Piping. Murphy Bros., Inc. 3150 5th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244. (309) 752-1227 Circle No. 199