Pit & Quarry articles from May 1998

Pit & Quarry archives from May 1998

Friends and enemies. (debate over funding for Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991)
May 1, 1998... The wild fluctuations that characterize today's political spectrum were never more apparent. Once upon a time, it was easy to pick out who the industry's friends and enemies in Congress were. With a few minor exceptions, an "R" next to a name...

Construction contracts dip.
May 1, 1998... New construction contracts eased back one percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $338 billion, according to F.W. Dodge. Of the three industry sectors, nonresidential building, housing and nonbuilding construction,...

Military training. (detection of work hazards)
May 1, 1998... The most direct path is not always the most productive path. Sometimes, in making classroom learning easy, real-job performance is hurt. Hazard recognition in the classroom is important but recognizing the hazard in the real world is the point....

Mega producers: Pit & Quarry's top 100 producers list. (aggregate producers)
May 1, 1998... Pit & Quarry's Top 100 Producers List Once again, the aggregates industry has achieved record-breaking numbers. After a record 1996, 1997 production crossed the 2.3-billion-metric-ton threshold, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's...

The Blain truth. (Blain Sand and Gravel)
May 1, 1998... Every new sand and gravel plant goes through a shakedown phase when equipment and methods are fine-tuned for efficient operations. But when the concrete sand product from Blain Sand & Gravel's new plant failed to meet spec, Mike Blain wasn't...

Selecting and installing belt scales.
May 1, 1998... Location, support structure and idler alignment highlight the proper installation of conveyor-belt scales. This is the second in a two-part article. The first part appeared in the April 1998 issue of Pit & Quarry. Fifty years ago, belt...

The cost of crusher abuse. (maintenance of crushing and screening equipment)(includes related article on proper equipment maintenance)
May 1, 1998... By properly maintaining crushing and screening equipment, quarry managers can expect high production and reduced downtime. The costs of equipment, equipment repair and downtime are high. Proper setup and maintenance, as well as respect for the...

Sue an inspector? (liability of the government and government inspectors for damages incurred during inspection)
May 1, 1998... Companies subject to government inspections of their operations often ask whether the government, or government inspectors, can be sued for damages caused by their inspections. For example, if a government inspector closes a facility for a period...