Public Works articles from February 2000

Public Works archives from February 2000

Wastewater Disinfection System.
February 1, 2000... The LPX200 UV disinfection system has a completely submerged ballast that is cooled by configuration. No additional cooling systems, cabinets, or buildings are required. With high efficiency and low harmonics, these modular ballasts optimize...

Compact Excavator.
February 1, 2000... A single lever on the KX41-2V Super Series excavator allows the track gauge to be extended from 39 to 51 in. within seconds for improved side-to-side stability. Also the length of track on the ground has been increased by over 8 in. (compared...

Advanced Sweeping System.
February 1, 2000... The AirBear regenerative high side dump street sweeper from the Five Star Series of Elgin Sweeper Company provides unequaled versatility, flexibility, and productivity, says the company. Benefits include easy-to-operate and simple-to-maintain...

Suspended Solids Meter.
February 1, 2000... New Series 502 suspended solids meters use ultrasonic attenuation to measure the concentration of sludges and slurries that are too thick for optical methods. An animated Web site (www.sludgecontrols.com) shows how the system works. The...

Dual-Drum Vibratory Roller.
February 1, 2000... The 3,351-lb BOMAG BW90AD-2 tandem-drum, ride-on vibratory roller exerts 3,372 lb of centrifugal force per drum and offers vibration frequency of 3,600 vpm. Combining the productivity of a tandem-drum roller with the mobility of a walk-behind...

In a 7 to 2 decision released on January 12, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the rights of citizen groups.
February 1, 2000... In a 7 to 2 decision released on January 12, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the rights of citizen groups to sue alleged polluters under the Clean Water Act, helping to enforce the law, while maintaining the rights of the federal government to...

Haestad Methods.(announces year 2000 civil engineering training courses schedule)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Haestad Methods (Waterbury, Connecticut) announces its year 2000 civil engineering training courses schedule. The company has trained thousands of civil engineers in hydraulics and hydrology applications. The workshops are fully accredited by...

NationsRent, Inc.(signs three-year agreement to sponsor NASCAR Winston Cup entries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Construction equipment rental company NationsRent, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) has signed a three-year agreement to serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 7 NASCAR Winston Cup Chevrolets fielded by Mattei Motorsports and driven by Winston...

Nissan Diesel America, Inc.(executive appointments)(Executive Changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... At Nissan Diesel America, Inc. (Irving, Texas), Masaru Kobori has been appointed executive vice president, administration, and Dave Trussell is the new director of marketing.

ATI Global.(changes name to Attachment Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... ATI Global (Delhi, Iowa) has changed its corporate name to Attachment Technologies Inc. It is the parent company of BRADCO and The MAJOR, two construction attachment providers.

Strand Associates, Inc.
February 1, 2000... Randall A. Wirtz, Ph.D., P.E. of Strand Associates, Inc. (Madison, Wisconsin) in 1999 was awarded the Young Engineer of the Year Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wisconsin chapter.

Worldwide Equipment Locators Corporation.(Used Municipal Equipment Trader division to launch operation with online service)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Worldwide Equipment Locators Corporation (Fallbrook, California) announces its newest operating division: Used Municipal Equipment Trader (UMET). UMET will launch its operation with an online service (Web site: www.umet.net) that showcases a...

At Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
February 1, 2000... At Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. (Honeoye, New York) Craig Spence has been appointed district manager. Also, the company has expanded its Web site with more details on the company and its product lineup: www.stoneequip.com.

Stellar Industries, Inc.(managerial promotions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Stellar Industries, Inc. (Garner, Iowa) has promoted Tim Davison to material handling cranes manager and Donna Popp to communications manager.

CUES.(interchange of data agreement with Hansen Information Technologies, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... CUES (Orlando, Florida), a supplier of pipeline inspection rehabilitation equipment and software, and Hansen Information Technologies, Inc. (Sacramento, California), have entered into an exclusive agreement for the interchange of data between...

Scott Hensley.(promoted to regional engineer at Contech Construction Products Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Scott Hensley has been promoted to regional engineer in the Mid-South region of Middletown, Ohio-based Contech Construction Products Inc.

Concrete Mixer Gets Lights.
February 1, 2000... To meet Canadian regulations these towable mortar and concrete mixers can now be ordered with a complete light package that includes turn signals, tail lights, a license plate holer, and rear and side reflectors. The optional light kit can be...

Going once, going twice.
February 1, 2000... A January 4th item from the Associated Press informs us that Oregon is selling surplus property on the eBay Web site. Buyers from around the world have responded. Items being sold--street signs and traffic lights, for example--were declared...

Predicting Atlanta's traffic jams.
February 1, 2000... John Leonard, a civil engineering professor at Georgia Tech is developing software that will predict before the fact where traffic will back up. His system will show drive times on computer screens in bright colors like a weather map. He...

More clean water concerns.
February 1, 2000... The governor of New York state, George Pataki, is urging the formation of an institute on the Hudson River that would study fish, plant life, pollution, water quality, currents, and other aspects of river life. Although sewage treatment...

Honoring definitive public works projects.
February 1, 2000... After retiring as the director of public works of Schaumburg, Illinois, Robert H. Miller, P.E., also a past president of the American Public Works Association, is organizing a project with the Public Works Historical Society, to "honor the ten...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
February 1, 2000... Regarding the December 1999 Washington Report: The article on the proposed new standards issued by EPA concerning radon in water points out the mandates that will be imposed on water suppliers if the regulations become law. Readers should...

Key members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Key members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have urged the Clinton administration to boost spending for Clean Water infrastructure programs. They said the administration had only asked $2.95 billion for the Clean Water...

Sen. Robert Smith (R-N.H.), the new.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Sen. Robert Smith (R-N.H.), the new Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman, has pledged tougher congressional oversight of EPA. He became committee chairman late last year, following the death of Sen. Robert Chafee (R-R.I.)....

In an effort to get Superfund sites into productive reuse.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In an effort to get Superfund sites into productive reuse, EPA plans to award each of 40 pilot projects $100,000 in money or services under its Superfund Redevelopment Initiative. The initiative, announced last year, would help communities...

EPA has issued a final rule restricting use.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... EPA has issued a final rule restricting use of Class V injection wells where they might contaminate groundwater. The rule bans the drilling of disposal wells for used automobile oil wells and large capacity cesspools after April, and they must...

EPA reported that the year 2000 brought no disruptions.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... EPA reported that the year 2000 brought no disruptions in the drinking water and wastewater treatment sectors. EPA officials said the success of the Y2K transition was due to more than a year of cooperation between the EPA, state and local...

A Transportation Department study says inexpensive feedstocks.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A Transportation Department study says inexpensive feedstocks such as cheese whey can be used to make calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), an environmentally-friendly snow and ice control material that several states use for roadway deicing and...

COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIR DECISIONS FOR Sewer Collection Systems.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Today's public works officials are duty bound, by citizen demands and regulatory constraints, to maintain their sewer systems and perform needed repairs to keep sewage flows moving. Many repair methods are available, but the challenge is to...

PORTLAND'S CITY-WIDE SPEED BUMP STUDY: Seeing the Big Picture.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Portland, Oregon's Traffic Calming Program (TCP) has been installing traffic calming devices since 1984 and is considered a leader in North America in traffic calming installation and design. To date, Portland has installed over 500 speed...

MOVABLE BARRIERS FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC WORK: Safety on the Highway.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Work zones in the U.S. result in a large number of fatalities, injuries, and other accidents each year. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) specifically addresses this problem and the need to provide positive protection...

CUSTOMIZED SOFTWARE MANAGES ROADWAY Infrastructure.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Anne Arundel County, Maryland is served by over 1,500 miles of roadways that stretch between Baltimore City and Washington, D.C. As this highway network has aged, the job of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing it has become increasingly...

COUNTY PROVIDED State Road Maintenance.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) became one of Orange County, California's greatest success stories. TCA implemented the concept of design/build construction and used a consortium of private firms to oversee the design/build portion...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VEHICLE LIFT.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The following information--intended to be universal in scope--was compiled to help fleet facility managers make solid, intelligent decisions about buying lifts for their operation. Let's first look at the method for engaging or contacting...

A REPORT FROM THE TRENCHES: HOW TO ACHIEVE Quality Fleet Maintenance.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Santa Barbara, California has a centralized fleet department that maintains vehicles for a variety of city departments, including public works, parks and recreation, fire, police, airport, harbor, water, and wastewater, among others. Mike...

MULTIPLE ASSESSMENTS SHOW Waste Stream Reductions.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Effective source reduction, reuse, and recycling drive pollution prevention efforts at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a Department of Energy applied science and research facility. The solid, nonhazardous waste stream at LLNL's...

LOUISVILLE TESTS NEW TREATMENT TO Meet EPA CSO Guidelines.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Continuous deflection separation (CDS), a technology invented in 1992 by two Australians, Paul Blanche and Steve Compton, can remove virtually all floatables and gross pollutants from stormwater drains. With 250 installations in the United...

NEW PUMP STATION PACKAGE Revitalizes Lift Station.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Irondequoit, New York Public Works Department has virtually eliminated maintenance at one of its most troublesome pump stations, thanks to a recent retrofit of the entire station. Pump Station Foreman Mark Colangelo believes that the...

New cold-mix asphalt plant introduced into U.S.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... New cold-mix asphalt plant introduced into U.S. In recent years, one of the fastest-growing pavement technologies has been full-depth asphalt recycling. Using a reclaimer-stabilizer, aging asphalt pavements can be pulverized in place. In the...

Equipment shipments show mid-year rise.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Equipment shipments show mid-year rise. Second quarter shipments of construction equipment last year (1999) rose 3.5 percent over the previous quarter and 10.7 percent compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Construction...

Roller for Pothole Patching.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Model WBR65H vibratory double drum walk-behind roller features 26-in. drum width, hydrostatic transmission, 8-in. curb clearance, 4,270-lb compaction force, and travel speed to 120 ft per minute. It is powered by a Hatz 7.5-hp diesel...

High-Performance Asphalt Repair Material.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... UPM high-performance asphalt repair material is said to permanently patch potholes on the first application. UPM is available in four seasonal grades--each specifically formulated to accommodate your local weather conditions. UPM is nationally...

Effective Asphalt Repairs.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Pro-Patch pothole patcher provides all the tools and materials needed for a one- or two-person crew to make effective asphalt repairs. The machine is equipped with an automatic re-emulsifying system to reduce emulsion oil separation. The...

Variety of Pothole Patchers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... This company has several pothole patchers available and four fuel sources to make pothole repair a simple task. RMV pothole patchers can handle hot mix for up to 48 hours, maintaining a lower temperature for cold mix or reclaiming RAP with the...

Lightweight Pothole Patcher.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Model GR-1600 gasoline-powered pothole patcher weighs only 115 lb and comes equipped with a 12-in. by 12-in. wide roller, water tank and sprinkler system, and easy on-off vibration handle. The GR-1600 has a compaction depth of up to 8 in.

Asphalt Patching Heater.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Pre-Mix Heater is described as the perfect blend of performance and economy for your pothole patching needs. It can be used to heat and transport all types of patching materials for your street maintenance needs. These units come in four...

Compact Lubrication Truck.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The new [SiteStar.sup.TM] compact mobile lubrication vehicle for smaller fleets is designed for servicing construction and utility equipment on site. The vehicle's tanks are mounted on two side channels with spring-loaded bolts to absorb the...

New Skid-Steer Loader.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Bobcat(R) 773 G-Series skid-steer loader's design increases visibility, enhances operator comfort, and improves performance. Options include dual-mode auxiliary hydraulics and deluxe instrumentation. It is a heavier loader than the previous...

Two-Post Vehicle Lifts.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... These new ALI/ETL certified heavy-duty two-post lifts (12,000-or 15,000-lb lifting capacity) are engineered for heavier vehicles such as dump trucks and utility vehicles. Standard features include arm restraints (making arm positioning easier),...

Magnesium Chloride Deicer.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... [Ice-Stop.sup.TM] CI-2000 magnesium chloride ice control agent with an improved corrosion inhibitor is considered 70 percent less corrosive than salt, based on independent testing, says the company. Applying Ice-Stop creates a protective...

"Snow Tamer" Snowplow.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Snow Tamer snowplow features a 10-gauge roll-formed steel moldboard that is 100 percent continuously welded. It boasts a full moldboard trip accomplished with two compression rings. Three manual locking positions: 35[degrees] right and...

Solar Flashing Arrowboard.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The [Eclipse.sup.TM] solar flashing arrowboard, available with LED lamps, is an energy-efficient unit that can run unattended for months. It uses 50-, 75-, or 100-watt high-performance, self-regulating solar panels that charge heavy-duty,...

Vacuum Street Sweeper.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The new 610 Series vacuum sweeper boasts a stainless steel body to extend sweeper life. Its fan/impeller transmission generates fan speeds greater than 2,100 rpm with the engine at 1,200 rpm and more than 3,500 rpm with the engine at 2,000 rpm....

4-Wheel Cart Jetter.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The new Model 2413-J sewer jetter for cleaning 1- to 6-in. diameter sewer lines is mounted on a lightweight aluminum frame that is easy to maneuver. Standard are: 13-hp Honda gasoline motor; 4.8-gpm, 3,000-psi Triplex pump for clearing heavy...

Lightweight Vibratory Plate.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The MVC-88 vibratory plate for compacting granular soils and asphalt boasts an innovative water tank design with a built-in water shut-off valve. The tank can be removed without tools and has no hoses to disconnect. The MVC-88 has a plate size...

4-Wheel Option for Litter Picker.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The MADVAC(R) 101 litter picker is now available in 3- and 4-wheel versions. The new optional 4-wheel unit offers front-wheel-drive, 16 mph ground speed, 20-in, tires for improved curb climbing ability, and suspension on all four wheels (leaf...

Stainless Steel Piping System.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... This firm now offers a lightweight, grooved-end stainless steel piping system that includes couplings, fittings, and the planned addition of valves and flange adapters. Available in nominal 2 in. to 12 in. sizes for working pressures up to 300...

Landfill Flare Systems.
February 1, 2000... [Triton.sup.TM] Candle flare systems are pre-designed modular units that are packaged, pretestedc, and delivered ready to operate. They can be incorporated into new or existing landfill gas management systems. Site preparation is often as...

Monitors Horizontal Drilling.
February 1, 2000... The advanced Subsite(R) Electronics 750 Tracker and 750 Display for horizontal directional drilling can be used as a walk-over tracker to monitor tool head location and receive and process data necessary to adjust steering, and as a...

Parallelogram Lift.
February 1, 2000... The Rotary Advantage is a parallelogram design that offers a clear floor in the up position, with no continuous base and no obstructions. It comes in a wide range of sizes, with platform lengths from 18 to 24 ft, and lifting capacities up to...

Mid-Size Crawler Dozers.
February 1, 2000... The D61EX-12 and D61PX-12 dozers are powered by a 150-hp direct injection turbocharged, emission-certified diesel engine and include several design elements for greater productivity, maneuverability, precision, and efficiency. Both standard and...

Handheld GPS for GIS.
February 1, 2000... The GeoExplorer(r) 3 handheld GPS for GIS applications features a new design and cable-free real-time mapping capabilities that are said to make the GeoExplorer 3 the ideal productivity tool for creating and maintaining utility, urban, and...

Service Body.
February 1, 2000... The Spacemaster service body offers weathertight exterior storage compartments, some accessible from the body's interior, and an enclosed cargo area that is accessible through full-height rear double doors. Standard features include...

Sign Post Driver.
February 1, 2000... The new HPD Series sign post driver enables the operator to deliver 1,200 high-energy blows a minute for faster and less labor-intensive installation. Use it on square tube, U-channel, steel break-away, pipe, or wood sign posts with diameters...

Auto-Tracking Total Station.
February 1, 2000... The fully robotic, auto-tracking GTS-800A Series total station allows one-to two-person crews to tackle the toughest job sites in no time, and is ideal for construction and landfill applications, says the company. Stake points and collect data...

Mini-Excavators Join Lineup.
February 1, 2000... These four easy-to-operate mini excavators can easily maneuver in cramped quarters--indoors or outdoors. Full-circle swing allows the operator to dig anywhere around the machine, and to deposit soil precisely, without repositioning the machine....

Protective Coating for Bridges.
February 1, 2000... Major structures ranging from bridges to retaining walls and parking decks can get extra protection with Baytec(r) SPR elastomeric polyurethane spray system. The solvent-free system coats structural surfaces with a thin membrane that is said to...

Quickly Clears Sewer Lines.
February 1, 2000... The new Ramjet is the perfect machine for a faster, safer response to sewer line blockages as well as regular preventive line maintenance, says the company. The machine uses its Jet Rodder(r) pump and jackhammer action to quickly clean pipes....

Cold Water Pressure Washer.
February 1, 2000... Designed for extra heavy-duty cleaning and water blasting jobs, the BD 5000 cold water pressure washer features stainless steel and brass fittings designed for 5,000 psi use, a 5,000-psi rated gunvalve, and a 48-in. stain less steel speed...

Truck Wheel Washing System.
February 1, 2000... The Powerwash System is an auto-mated, water-efficient, self-cleaning, system for cleaning truck and construction equipment tires. It cleans both sides of the tire, its treads, and most importantly between a truck's rear dual wheels, where mud...

Crane Service Body.
February 1, 2000... The 10K crane service body complements the 3203 Electric Series telescopic cranes. It has a 10,000 ft-lb capacity that will mount on a Ford or General Motor's 9900 GVWR single wheel chassis. The 10K crane service body features a flat cargo...

Ergonomic Paving Breakers.
February 1, 2000... Airgo-line paving breakers are available in 40-, 60-, and 90-lb classes. The exclusive "double-action" vibration isolator, utilizing "polysorb" elastomer, absorbs the upward and downward vibration to the hands and arms of the operator. Since it...

Software Manages Light Assemblies.
February 1, 2000... [LIGHTview.sup.TM] is a Windows-based software application to help manage light assemblies. It provides a central location to maintain easy-to-use databases for the entire light assembly: fixtures, lights, bases, poles, and lamps. Information...

Low-Power Traffic Signals.
February 1, 2000... This firm has reduced the power consumption of its DuraLED LED traffic signals to 10.5 watts for a 12in. signal and 7 watts for an 8-in, signal. The signals contain just 18 high-flux LEDs for greater reliability, more uniform illumination, and...

New Total Station.
February 1, 2000... The SET600 total station has six-second angle accuracy. You will be able to maintain your fast work pace with the newest miniaturized EDM that takes initial distance measurements in three seconds and can shoot further than one mile. Take your...

Advanced Coating for Steel.
February 1, 2000... Amerlock(R) 2 surface tolerant epoxy offers improved corrosion protection in industrial and marine environments, low temperature cure down to 0[degrees] F, fast drying time (typically recoatable in three hours), and good chemical resistance to...

Disposable CO Gas Detector.
February 1, 2000... The Mighty-Tox CO is an inexpensive, rugged, disposable gas detector for detecting carbon monoxide. Upon activation, the unit monitors continuously for 90 days. A built-in text button lets you verify proper operation. A low battery alarm sounds...