Underground Construction articles from May 2008

Underground Construction archives from May 2008

New association to address crossbores.(Editor's Log)
May 1, 2008... I recently attended the Common Ground Alliance annual meeting. The CGA, you'll recall, is a member-driven association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage...

Keystone gets approval.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... Construction of the Keystone pipeline to transport oil from Alberta's oil sands to the U.S. is expected to begin next quarter following a Record of Decision by the U.S. State Department. TransCanada, Calgary, Alberta, proposed the $5.2 billion,...

Kenny uses Inliner to renew aging sewers.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... Kenny Construction has begun work under three term contracts valued at $26 million each for the city of Chicago, Department of Water Management (DWM) to renew aging wastewater pipe in the city's 100-year-old system. Kenny is using Inliner...

Aecon awarded utilities distribution contract from Union Gas.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... Aecon Group Inc. announced that its Infrastructure Division has been awarded a three-year alliance contract renewal from Union Gas totaling approximately $150 million. Under the terms of the contract, Aecon will install mains, service...

Conservation groups sue over proposed pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... A coalition of environmental groups and the Pitkin County Commissioners filed suit in March with the U.S. District Court in Denver to keep a proposed natural-gas pipeline out of three roadless areas on national forest land near the town of...

PLCA scholarships awarded.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... The Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) recently awarded the following recipients scholarship awards from the PLCA Scholarship Fund for 2008: Kirollos Abdel-Malek, son of Samir Abdel-Malek, ARB Inc.; Kristen Baus, daughter of Jay Baus,...

ISTT appoints new executive director.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has appointed a new executive director, John Hemphill, to succeed Executive Secretary John Castle, who is retiring, effective June 1. Hemphill currently...

Construction challenge winners announced.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... An Oklahoma team has won the first ever Construction Challenge held at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 trade show in Las Vegas, NV. Teams from Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas also took home top honors in the teen competition, which was initiated...

CIGMAT 08 a success.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A one-day conference and exhibition was organized by the Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston on...

National Database Of Water Pipe Infrastructure In Works.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2008... A group of VirginiaTech faculty and researchers are working to create the prototype of a national internet-based geospatial database of underground water pipes with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science...

PHMSA to establish national standards for higher MAOP.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2008... The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a proposed rule which would allow gas transmission lines that meet certain standards to operate at higher maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) than are currently...

Tesmec USA.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Tesmec 1375 Bucket Wheel, with its versatile options allows customers to best utilize one machine for various projects. From the powerful 540 hp C-15 Cat engine to the three operator selectable wheel speeds,...

Mid America Trenchers.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... The Buckeye 9200T is designed for 16-inch and smaller diameter pipeline. With its 600 hp available engine and a starting weight of 85,000 pounds, it is a machine with not only production but also maneuverability in mind. Both 7- and 9-foot...

Vermeer.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The T655 Commander 3 is for when tough working conditions demand trenching up to 8 feet of solid rock. A 250-hp John Deere 6090 HF485 emission engine delivers the power a crew needs to produce rock-solid results....

Trencor/Astec.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... The T1460 is a 630-hp, track-driven trencher with four digging chain speeds to suit varied digging conditions. Trencor uses a powershift transmission with torque converter to assure maximum torque to the digging chain. The T1460 can dig to...

Rivard Trenching USA.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RIV 300 TR 130 is the smaller of the trenching machines offered by Rivard. This 14 ton machine is ideal for trenching in tight areas, such as along side a thin stretch of highway. It is especially useful for...

Trench-Tech.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TT-2000 Chain Trencher boasts more digging torque with the Caterpillar C-9 electronic diesel engine providing 275 hp at 2,100 rpm. The trencher's digging capacity options include: boom options 6, 8 and 10 feet;...

The Charles Machine Works.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ditch Witch HT220 hydrostatic trencher is built to provide exceptional digging in both rock and dirt. With 220 hp, it is designed for large installations--12 to 24 inches wide and 4 to 8 feet deep--the machine...

Mastenbroek.(Equipment spotlight: Track Trenchers & Rock Saws)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mastenbroek trenchers are joined by the HRT (Hard Rock Trencher) range, capable of excavating trenches up to 17 feet in depth and 6.6 feet wide. Unlike conventional trenchers where a rear-mounted digging boom is...

Ozzie's Pipeline Padder.(Equipment spotlight: Padding\Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Mini Padder is the solution for those who need a padder for small, cross-country or distribution pipeline work. The padder is attached to either a John Deere 755C or 655C track loader. The Mini Padder's elevator...

EZ Pipeline Padding.(Equipment spotlight: Padding\Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2008... The EZ-4, EZ-7, EZ-8 and EZ-9 models are available from EZ Pipeline Padding (custom models are also available). The smaller machines can be attached to rubber tire loaders or backhoes. The soil separator unit mounts on the "C" frame of the...

ALLU Group.(Equipment spotlight: Padding\Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ALLU Screener Crusher is a versatile processing attachment for a wheel loader, excavator or skid steer. ALLU Screener Crusher can screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, carry, feed and load all in a...

Felco Industries.(Equipment spotlight: Padding\Spoils Handling)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Felco Backfill Conveyor allows contractors to backfill open trenches faster, safer and easier. The excavator operator places material in the hopper, and sends it the length of the conveyor into the trench (past the...

Melfred Borzall.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Need a high-performance, dependable mud motor? Melfred Borzall delivers. The Rock-It Mud Motor is designed specifically for horizontal directional drilling and can be operated at slower speeds compatible with...

Sharewell.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sharewell offers a 5-cutter version of its Jumbo Lo-Torque Hole Opener product--the LTX24x5. This version dramatically reduces impact loading on the cutters, which increases the product's working life. The 5-cutter...

Kenco.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kenco Triple Tine Mechanical Grapple features three points of contact to safely lift irregular shaped objects. The unique design allows for a wide range of size capability. Kenco's patented actuator allows for...

Altas Copco.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed with fewer moving parts for optimal reliability, the MB 1500 hydraulic breaker attachment is ideal for trenching, road work, demolition and secondary rock breaking. The MB 1500 offers a combination of high...

American Pneumatic Tools.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The APT Model 119 Trench Digger is used for digging clay, shale, hard pan and frozen ground. The Model 119 is the perfect tool for digging trenches to lay pipes, phone lines, for foundation work, temporary asphalt...

Chicago Pneumatic Construction Tools.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Featuring 12 models, the new CP breaker line covers a wide variety of applications, including trenching, road construction, landscaping, building renovation, demolition and secondary breaking. Suitable for excavators...

American Augers.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The heavy-duty Rock Head is a durable cutting head ideal for bores through soft rock formations, harp pan, shale, gravel, small boulders and similar intrusive ground conditions up to 6,000 psi. The design benefit is...

INROCK.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] INROCK, whether drilling in soft to hard ground, provides drilling tools, equipment and services to directional drilling contractors worldwide. INROCK has the technology and support to make your bores profitable....

Vermeer.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vermeer RS6/RS8 is a specialized rock drilling head assembly utilizing a tri cone roller bit and drill head housing. The tri cone bit is driven using a shaft and bit adapter. The drill head housing is offset from...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tornado Bit is a long-lasting, all-purpose bit designed for use in a variety of soils, including sandstone, chunk rock and hard soils. There are nine Tornado Bits, from the 3-inch up to a 6.4-inch, designed for...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Combination Head is ideal for sand, dirt, clay and soft shale applications. This is the consummate general purpose style head. Features include: replaceable carbide teeth and chippers for long life and...

Barbco.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Barbco Cutting Heads deliver a 100 percent cutting pattern, reducing drag and torque to your boring machine, maximizing control of line and grade. The BBC-45 Heavy Duty Rockhead features: replaceable bullet bits; a...

Sandvik.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is a Sandvik hydraulic hammer for virtually any breaking application that requires a boom-mounted percussive tool. From the advanced in-series hammers for mini-excavators, whose tools are so strong they are...

Ballantine.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ballantine offers a wide selection of cutting teeth and manufactures cup teeth with embedded tungsten carbide hard facing for nearly all trenchers. Also available are many styles of carbide rock teeth, such as:...

McLaughlin Group.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The McLaughlin 54/50 auger delivers 950,000 pounds of forward thrust and 170,000 foot-pounds of peak torque in all soil types. The auger is ideally suited for cased auger boring projects ranging from 16 to 60 inches....

American augers.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 42-600 NG auger boring machine is equipped with a 114-hp Deutz F6L914 turbo-diesel engine. The basic unit is capable of 600,000 pounds of maximum thrust, and provides the operator up to 113,087 foot-pounds of...

Akkerman.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Guided Boring method installs small diameter pipes with grade and alignment precision. Akkerman Guided Boring Machines (GBM) are used in conjunction with a specially designed theodolite guidance system to provide...

Underground Tools Inc.(Equipment spotlight: Rock Construction Equipment & Tools)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UTI offers high quality' trencher parts including chains, cutting systems and sprockets, all coupled with exclusive DirtSmart technical service. All parts are made with the finest steel and carbide available and heat...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... The Bor-It Model 60 Destroyer, the largest in the lineup, has a 180-hp diesel engine with a five-speed transmission. This machine offers a maximum torque output of 259,018 foot-pounds with a normal thrust of 1,206,374 pounds and bores a...

Barbco.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 72/84-2.6 MXHD auger boring machine is designed to work with Barbco's PATHFINDER. Barbco's Extreme Heavy Duty Auger Boring machine boasts 2.6 million pounds of thrust and can take on some of the toughest...

The Robbins Company.(Equipment spotlight: Auger Boring)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formerly only for hard rock boring, the Robbins Small Boring Unit (SBU-A) is now offered with a specialized mixed ground cutterhead. The new design, available on all current models, allows for excavation in soft...

RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-60.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-60 utility locator is the only locator with the capability to receive the full range of locatable frequencies, allowing it to be used with any pre-set frequency transmitter. With the...

INROCK's Dril Data[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] INROCK's Dril Data[R] is setting the HDD industry standard for rig data and drilling performance monitoring and recording. The key to successful project completion is information. Dril Data[R] monitors and records...

Snap-Tite[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Snap-Tite[R]--State DOTs, local counties and municipalities are facing a critical problem; metal and concrete culverts installed forty to fifty years ago are failing at an alarming rate nation wide. The rush to find...

XTS1250.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Increased traction, less ground disturbance, and greater stability are some of the benefits of the Vermeer[R] XTS1250 tractor. The unit's innovative quad steel track design helps in crease productivity in most soil...

Jet-Lube.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jet-Lube Jacking System Grease ECF, ALCO-EP ECF, and Wire Line Lubricant ECF join Jet-Lube thread compounds in meeting Norway's Yellow (SFT) and the United Kingdom's "E" classification by CEFAS. These classifications...

Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure is now available in print and on their website from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd., detailing the new features and operating data of the Models 780, 785 and 790 Spy portable holiday detectors. New...

Shredder Backreamer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Proving itself time and again in a variety of destructive soil conditions, Melfred Borzall's Terminator reamer outperforms equivalent reamers, hands down. The Terminator's efficient cutting action reduces rotary and...

EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems from Astec.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems trencher chain is designed for long life and maximum durability. The chain is fully guaranteed against failure due to defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of...

Motorized Small Boring Unit.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Robbins Company announces its newest trenchless product, the Motorized Small Boring Unit (MSBU). The MSBU is a boring attachment available in diameters of 48 to 72 inches. It is capable of boring through a...

CIPP Solutions.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Interplastic Corporation's Thermoset Resins Division is a leader in the manufacture of thermoset polyester and vinyl ester resins under the CoREZYN[R] brand name for the Cured-In-Place Pipe industry. For over 40...

Vanair's Genair[R] gives you compressed air and AC power ... underdeck!.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Save weight, space and money with Vanair's patented Genair[R]--an underdeck unit that combines the power of a 125 to 185 CFM air compressor with the convenience of a patented, integral 7.2 to 10.5 kW AC generator....

Michels Directional Crossings.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michels Directional Crossings has become recognized throughout North America as a leader in HDD. The company has established numerous industry records since 1986 and continues to lead the way to new milestones. A...

Mears Group, Inc.--Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mears Group, Inc.--Horizontal Directional Drilling Services Leads the industry in strategic planning for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services: * One of the top 5 Horizontal Directional drilling contractors in the...

VACMASTERS.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high...

McElroy No.14 pipe fusion Productivity Package.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The No.14 Productivity Package from McElroy combines three of our most popular machines and accessories used for fusing polyethylene pipe into one convenient package. Included is the ever popular PitBull[R]...

Laney Machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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,...

Grundoburst trenchless pipe bursting system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Burst and replace water, sewer and other pipes with the Grundoburst static pipe bursting system from TT Technologies. Pulled by a hydraulic bursting unit, the cutter head's special cutting wheels split the host pipe....

Sauereisen Sewerseal No. F-170.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sauereisen's SewerSeal F-170 is a durable, calcium aluminate filled sealant. It prevents water infiltration into municipal collection systems. Ultimately this reduces the amount of sewage to treat and total treatment...

John Deere 844J Wheel Loader.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Deere's seven-yard 844J Wheel Loader provides strong engine and hydraulic power, smooth shifting and numerous other features that translate into tremendous performance and productivity. Key features include the...

D20x22 Series II.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Powered by an 83 horsepower (62 kW) Kubota turbocharged diesel engine, the Vermeer[R] D20x22 Series II provides 2,200 foot pounds (2,983 Nm) of torque for turning cutting tools and pulling back large reamers. With...

Continuous duct rodders.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] General Machine Products Company introduces the best performing and most durable duct rodders available. The field-tested, high visibility rod material offers ideal mechanical properties, including tensile strength,...

Laney Machine, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Don't bury that leak!(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Ditch Witch JT2020.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 20,000 pounds (89 kN) of pulling power, highest ratio of power to size in its class, and quiet operation enable operator to perform a variety of drilling and backreaming tasks for longer periods of time in...

TRS-975.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TRS-975: The "new" TRS-975 is a new approach to an old problem, "what is the right machine for the job"? The new TRS-975 addresses this with an aggressive 300 H.P. engine and the flywheel gearbox to make it cut...

Mud Dog[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mud Dog[R] by Super Products, for the serious hydro-excavator. Put 30 years of industrial vacuum design and manufacturing expertise to work for you with unmatched performance and durability. A wide range of options,...

V300AWSD.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for the European market, the V300AWSD features a new concept in vacuum excavation. A combination air and water power pack allows the use of water or air to loosen soil for a non-destructive excavation. The...

UTI distributes Hunting Iberia Workstring.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Underground Tools, Inc. is now a nationwide distributor of the new Huntington Iberia Workstring drill stem. UTI also offers Huntington Iberia's exclusive, patented Firestick II drill stem and downhole tools. With a...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Duct terminators and terminator panels are designed for easy, time-saving installation and termination of all types and sizes of duct. Formex can manufacture duct terminators as either modular or complete panels, as...

Versatile HOBAS pipe in wide use.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most U.S. municipalities have installed centrifugally cast HOBAS pipe in water and sewer applications, and its use is growing faster than ever. HOBAS is ideal for virtually every installation method. The...

Environmental Crossings, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over the past 16 years, Environmental Crossings, Inc. (ECI) has established a solid reputation as a leader HDD industry. Our experienced personnel have been in the industry since its' beginning in the early 1970's....

Ditch Witch PR50/75/95.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ditch Witch PR50/75/95 Fractures/cuts most types of existing water, sewer or utility pipe, pulls in new pipe larger than the original with 50, 75, or 95 tons of pullback force, respectively--with minimal disturbance...

Wyo-Ben.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Horizontal contractors around the world have discovered the value of using quality Wyo-Ben drilling fluids. Job site efficiency and proper placement of the product in the hole is a must to secure the next project....

Railhead.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Direct Bore line of tooling from Railhead. Box end housings with a new stronger door, designed to take the abuse of today's tough condition bores, Direct Bore Rock Bits built by Railhead to outlast the...

Atlanta contractor wins big with small boring unit.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Atlanta is a highly variable geological area with some of the hardest rock around. Local contractor Strack Inc. is chipping away at some of the region's toughest rock boring jobs using two specialized auger boring...

Rock lab aids contractors.
May 1, 2008... Rock can be one of the most troublesome obstacles to completing an underground construction project. To dig, drill, bore or tunnel through rock often requires special equipment and sometimes there are rock formations that are virtually...

Intimidating rock bores: 4 bores through granite beat the odds.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Much of the work for the city of Atlanta's massive water and sewer improvement program is being accomplished by conventional open-cut construction methods. However, various trenchless construction methods are playing...

Basalt/lava rock trenching requires patience, experience.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Idaho Falls, located in the southeast portion of Idaho, is situated along the famed Snake River. Its skyline features the Teton Mountain Range and Yellowstone National Park. It's sometimes hard to remember that this...

Custom trench shield spreader arch turns project fast.
May 1, 2008... The Columbus, GA, Consolidated Government recently awarded an important underground utility project to Reynolds Inc. which involves installing a new combined sanitary sewer line with storm overflow along the city's Sixth Street. The new...

APCA: holds 37th Annual Convention in Santa Barbara.(CONVENTION REVIEW)
May 1, 2008... A record turnout of more than 150 attendees gathered for the American Pipeline Contractors Association's 37th Annual Convention at the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA. The APCA added three new regular members recently...