Public Works articles from January 2001

Public Works archives from January 2001

Still time to see this exhibit of engineering wonders.(Breaking Through: The Creative Engineer)(traveling exhibition)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... How does a roller coaster manage to make riders feel like it is about to jump off the track without really doing it? How do you program a spacecraft to adjust itself millions of miles from earth? How do you suspend a dam? Engineers know...

Volunteers wanted for the U.S. Geological Survey Earth Science Corps.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Join the Earth science Corps Map Annotation project and: * be responsible for providing map updates for your local area; * help promote the National Mapping Program in your city; * have a chance to become involved in scientific...

Web-based travel guide to engineering to debut.(National Society of Professional Engineers Web site:)(A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... To celebrate National Engineers Week's 50th anniversary, the National Society of Professional Engineers (Alexandria, Virginia) and its society partners are creating A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering, a Web-based travel guide that will...

Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) is expected to be named House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman when Congress is seated in January.(Government Activity)(Executive Changes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Young must leave the chair of the House Resources Committee because the Republican leadership has a six-year term limit for chairmen. The Alaskan has interviewed with the Republican leadership for the Transportation chair. He is believed to...

The EPA has issued a long-awaited rule continuing the standard for radionuclides in drinking water.(Environmental Protection Agency standards on radium and uranium levels in drinking water)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The current standard has been in effect since 1977. EPA added a new standard for uranium in drinking water and set monitoring requirements that will improve health protection for 420,000 persons for the combined radium standard (a carcinogen)...

Separately, EPA said its Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program has launched a Web site that provides information for over 600 products and services.(Environmental Protection Agency purchasing database)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The database is one of several resources that the EPP program has developed to help government agencies buy environmentally preferable products and services. Organized into 50 categories from appliances to vehicles, the database is a...

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken under advisement a case challenging the EPA's implementation of the Clean Air Act (CAA).(Environmental Protection Agency ozone standards questioned)(Government Activity)(Industry Legal Issue)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... American Trucking Associations vs. Browner questioned strict smog and soot air quality standards EPA issued in July 11997. The agency set a standard that limited ozone to less than 0.085 ppm, compared with the previous yardstick of 0.12 ppm....

The U.S. Transportation Department is acting to protect urban areas against pipeline ruptures.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The measures were partly a reaction to a 1999 accident in Washington State, when an Olympic Pipeline Company petroleum products line ruptured and ignited in a city park, killing three persons. Transportation Sec. Rodney Slater said DOT was...

The National League of Cities (NLC), along with 25 other organizations, has drafted a proposed program for community investment.(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... They will present that agenda to the next administration and the new Congress. The Investing in Communities coalition included groups ranging from local government, youth advocates, public interest groups, and community-based...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its controversial ergonomics rule.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... It was due to take effect Jan. 16. OSHA said the regulation would reduce repetitive motion injuries in American workplaces. It said the rule sets "concrete, objective guidance for employers to help them determine when they need to take...

WICHITA USES NEW BINDER MIX TO: Conquer Thermal Cracks.(pavement repair)
January 1, 2001... A new-age polymer modified binder is allowing the city of Wichita, Kansas, to permanently repair wide thermal cracking in pavements that once were all but impossible to fix. Wide thermal cracking in existing streets has plagued certain Wichita...

TENNESSEE AIRPORT RUNWAY IS RESURFACED WITH: Ultra-Thin Whitetopping Overlay.
January 1, 2001... A general aviation airport located in Savannah, Tennessee was recently involved in a unique runway resurfacing project. The 5,000 ft long by 100 ft wide asphalt runway at the Savannah/Hardin County Airport needed major repairs due to extensive...

FROM A DITCH SPRINGS A LAKE! Hilton Head Stormwater Control.(man-made lake)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A barrier island off the southern coast of South Carolina, Hilton Head is 90 miles south of Charleston and 30 miles north of Savannah, Georgia. Its area is approximately 41 sq mi with 12 miles of beach. At its broadest point, it is five miles...

GIANTS STADIUM PARKING LOT PROACTIVE WITH: Stormwater Control Project.
January 1, 2001... California has long been known as a trendsetter in the U.S., and that reputation is true in the area of environmental stewardship. Recent developments concerning Pacific Bell Park, the new Giants Stadium, and its adjacent parking lots in San...

WASHINGTON DULLES AIRPORT LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE: Aircraft Deicing Fluid Control Program.(Government Activity)
January 1, 2001... In 1991 the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) began an aircraft deicing fluid (ADF) recovery program that combines a fast response time with maximum flexibility, and the technical expertise of a contract operator. As...

REHABILITATING CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM FOLLOWS AN: Unusual Route.(Lake Lotawana, Missouri)(Company Business and Marketing)
January 1, 2001... There is more than one way to reach a sewer. If Bill Affholder didn't know that before laying eyes on Lake Lotawana, he certainly understands it now. Affholder is a project superintendent for Insituform Technologies, the Chesterfield,...

VILLAGE SOLVES FLOODING PROBLEM BY: Village Goes Underground.(Homewood, Illinois storm sewer design)(Company Business and Marketing)
January 1, 2001... Homewood, Illinois had a stormwater H problem. For decades, a drainage basin in central Homewood experienced unacceptable ponding of stormwater, causing distress to its residents every time it rained. The inability of the existing storm sewer...

GIS UTILITIES HELP: Manage Drainage Infrastructure.(geographic information systems, Global Positioning System, computers in the filed used to manage sewer system and drainage in)(Anne Arundel County, Maryland)(Government Activity)
January 1, 2001... Anne Arundel County, Maryland lies within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and is located mid-way between the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas. Rapid growth is changing the land use from a rural to an urban/suburban setting. The...

ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGERS: Keep Track with GIS/GPS.(global positioning system, Tordon and Transline herbicide)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Because of the precision and accuracy involved, roadside vegetation managers are achieving efficient herbicide treatments, reliable records, and cost savings using GIS and GPS technology. Brian Wilbur, weed supervisor for Ada County, Idaho,...

SOUNDING OFF AGAINST: Bird Damage.(BirdXPeller PRO to ward off pigeons)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Urban pigeons are "messy, dirty, unpleasant birds" says Kevin Sluka, director public works for Jersey City, New Jersey, population 240,000. Of the 27 public buildings that he and his staff of 250 maintain, one structure was an especially...

MUNICIPALITIES TEST: Alternative Deicer.(Ice Slicer by Desert Mountain Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Winter maintenance practices are evolving as new materials, equipment, and technologies appear on the scene. Several Wyoming localities report on their experiences with a new deicing product GREEN RIVER As reported by Streets...

As I do each January, here is my list of the top happenings in IT during the previous year.(information technology)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2001... They appear in no particular order of importance, except for the first two which, in my opinion were clearly the biggest IT news events of the year 2000. * Microsoft Case. As I reported to you in the September 2000 column, Judge Thomas...

Publications of interest.(information technology sources)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2001... Here are some publications that have come across my desk that I thought might be worth while to folks in public works, engineering, and related disciplines. One of my favorite publications, and one that I look forward to reading every...

Cities report on maintenance and construction equipment needs.(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... Over 8,200 cities in the U.S. and Canada were recently surveyed as part of the Public Works 2000 City Engineering Survey. Cities were queried on purchase plans for maintenance and construction equipment as well as plans for lining water mains...

Tunnel to help city expand water service to suburb.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Phoenix, Arizona has awarded a $10.9-million contract to Affholder, Inc. (Chesterfield, Missouri) to construct a mile-long tunnel that will help the city to expand water service to Ahwatukee, one of its fastest growing suburbs. A 48-in....

Maine DOT selects consultant to design coastal highway reconstruction.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Maine Department of Transportation has chosen Dufresne-Henry (North Springfield, Vermont) to perform the final design of a section of Route 35 in Kennebunk. The $1.8-million project's goal is to rebuild the urban roadway while maintaining...

Consultant to design highway improvements.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... St. Louis, Missouri-based Horner & Shifrin, Inc., Engineers/Architects/Planners is providing consulting engineering services for 25 miles of roadway rehabilitation and three bridge replacements along 1-40 in Monroe, Crittenden, and St. Francis...

City to rehabilitate aging brick sewers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Newton, Massachusetts has awarded Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Chesterfield, Missouri) a $7.5-million contract to rehabilitate nearly 12 miles of aging brick sewers running through the city and along the banks of the Charles River. In total...

Two Powerful Skid Steers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Model 240 skid steer features an easy-starting, fuel-efficient 53-hp engine with nearly 4,200 ft-lb of torque; operating load of 1,500 lb; a lift height of 9 ft 6 in.; a 29-in reach; and breakout force of 5,500 lb. Similar to the 240, the...

Innovative Skid Steers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... LS Series skid steers' Super Boom[TM] lift linkage provides a vertical lift path that keeps the load in view at all times and provides superior forward reach at maximum lift height, says the company. Six models available with horsepower ranging...

Skid Steer Forks.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Model 330 rail mounted skid steer forks have a 3,000-lb lift capacity. The tines and the frame have a built-in lift capacity safety factor of 3:1. The universal coupler allows these forks to be mounted on virtually any current skid steer...

Three New Skid Steers Join Model Lineup.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The models 1340XL, 1550XL, and the 2060XL skid steers join the Model 1760XL to bring this skid steer product line to four. All feature a universal attachment system so you can connect with most attachments available today, hydrostatic...

Easy-To-Operate Skid Steers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The models 236 and 246 skid steer loaders have respective rated capacities of 1,750 and 2,000 lb. Both feature pilot-operated joystick controls for easy operation, wide open entrance for easy entry and exit, hydrostatic transmission, mechanical...

Booms for Skid Steers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Boom It boom systems for skid steer loaders come in three different models, with capacities to 2,000 lb. The Boom It can go up to 32 ft, and features bearings for improved performance. It can be used as a "crane" to hoist materials and boasts...

Turbo-Charged Skid Steer.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Bobcat[R] 773 G-Series skid steer loader is especially suited for high-altitude work or other applications requiring extra power. Its new cab and instrumentation is designed to improve operator comfort and increase job site productivity. It...

Fuel Efficient Skid Steers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Both of these two different sized skid steer loaders come equipped with a Yanmar engine that offers low fuel consumption without losing any horsepower. Gauges and monitors are installed separately at operator eye level for ease in detecting...

Bird Repellent Designed for Landfill Use.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Geri[TM] bird repellent for use at municipal landfills was tested for three months at a Wisconsin landfill. Seagulls and other birds stayed off the compacted waste for over a week following application of the repellent, says the company. Before...

Specialty PVC Pipe Fittings.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... These 3 fittings are for use with SureLok[R] F477 and Hi-Q[R] pipe. PVC In-Line Drains--usually installed at the starting point of a drain line, but also can be added to an existing line through a tee and riser pipe. Grates come in cast iron....

Gas Cylinder Storage Cabinets.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... These new gas cylinder storage cabinets come in styles for horizontal and vertical storage. Five models with capacities from 4 to 16 cylinders accommodate horizontal storage, while two models handle cylinders in the vertical position....

Euro-Style Light Fixtures.(Hallbrook Series luminaires)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Hallbrook[R] Series luminaires feature contemporary, European styling to create a warm, pleasant, and exceptionally well-illuminated environment with less wattage and fewer luminaires, says the company. A flared reflector is offered to provide...

Potable Water Epoxy Coating.(Devran 232)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Devran 232 heavy-duty epoxy coating has been tested and certified by the NSF for use in potable water immersion service. Applications include water processing facilities, storage tanks, and piping. Excellent corrosion and water resistance make...

Concrete Breaker.(the Cyclone)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Cyclone concrete breaker for use with skid-steer loaders is hydraulically driven requiring very little flow at a low psi. Its special buffer and shoe system is said to virtually eliminate "aftershock" to the carrier. Users report production...

Maintenance Management System.(Gold version 5)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Gold Version 5 maintenance management software's new features include condition based predictive maintenance and the support of multiple databases for server based computing environments. "Facility and maintenance managers will save thousands...

New Service Truck.(904 Rapid Response Road Rescue Service Body)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The 904 [R.sup.4] Rapid Response Road Rescue Service Body model service truck is described as the ideal vehicle for metro, road, and light truck fleet tire service. The 904 [R.sup.4] features a 12.5-hp gas compressor, a 9-ft composite...

Quiet, Portable Pumps.(Quiet-Pac Dri-Prime water pumps)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... With 65 to 70 dBA at 30 ft, Quiet-Pac Dri-Prime[R] pumps are designed for applications requiring minimal noise during pumping. With flow rates ranging from 500 to 5,500 gpm, total dynamic heads up to 485 ft, and solids handling up to 3.5 in,...

New Trip-Edge Plow.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The trip edge (or base angle) of the 8-ft Straight-Blade Trip-Edge plow is hinged on heavy-duty 1-in, diameter steel pivot pins with adjustable springs that allow it to trip back to the normal plowing position after striking an obstacle. Users...

Chemical Storage.(Chem-Box)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The Chem-Box provides basic storage for most regulated chemicals. "It's perfect for storing oils, lubricants, pesticides, and herbicides." Designed to satisfy OSHA and EPA spill containment requirements, Chem-Box has all-steel construction,...

Powerful Vacuum Machine.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The trailer-mounted PMD 800DT holds up to 800 gal of material. It is powered by a 3-cylinder, 34-hp Kubota engine. Other features include the Speed-Spin[TM] rear door that can be opened and closed in 15 seconds, and large 6-in, rear discharge...

Wheel Loader.(4-wheel drive loader)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The 65-hp, 12,000-lb 304H 4-wheel drive loader's stereo steering combines articulation with rear axle steering to give the machine the shortest turn radius in its class, says the company. This special steering system gives the machine more...

Manual Pinch Valves.(Series 75 for slurries)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The Series 75 manual pinch valve for use on abrasive and corrosive slurries features an elastomer sleeve for wear resistance that isolates the valve body and operating mechanism from the process material. The sleeve is the only wetted part of...

Horizontal Wood Hogs.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The new WBH line of horizontal wood hogs features a power feed roll with an integral drive. The drive is directly coupled with a gearmotor; therefore, there are no chains that require maintenance. The new power feed roll and integral drive can...

Improved Wheel Loader.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The WA180-3 Avance Plus wheel loader has improved operator comfort by adding an optional air ride seat and reducing noise levels to 75 dBA. Pilot hydraulic controls contribute to lower operating force needed to operate the wheel loader. Other...

Portable Composite Sampler.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Scout III portable composite sampler provides a simple, economical way to collect wastewater and priority pollutant samples at remote or unattended sites. It may be set to collect samples from 1 every 7-1/2 minutes to 1 every 3 hours or in...

Reflective Crack Retardant.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Interlayer Stress Absorbing Composite (ISAG[R]) is designed to solve the problem of rapid and severe cases of reflective cracking on high-volume expressways and airport runways and taxiways. ISAC isolates the overlay from the underlying...

Self-Propelled Paint Striper.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The TMS-5 self-propelled striping machine's friction drive system allows the addition of a programmable skip mechanism to produce interrupted lines of any length or interval. Reflective bead dispenser, purge system, and hand gun options...

Compound Meters.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... FSM3 4-, 6-, and 8-in. Factory Mutual Approved fire service compound meter assemblies exceed AWWA specifications C703-96 for Type II compound fire service devices. The FSM3 integrates a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-in. C700 positive displacement meter for...

Five Meter Basemaps.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This provider of earth imagery and related services announces the Carterra[TM] Five-meter Basemap, allowing the GIS professional to order a specific area of interest. If that area of interest falls across multiple scenes, a mosaic will be...

Tilt Utility Trailers.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... These two new tilt utility trailers are designed to haul light construction and landscaping equipment. The Model LT1016+4 is a 10,000-lb capacity, 20-ft unit featuring a 16-ft tilt deck plus a 4-ft stationary deck for attachments, pallets, or...

Trailer-Mounted Pressure Washers.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... This firm offers custom-built trailer-mounted pressure washers with the washer of your choice. The company has hot and cold pressure washers, belt drive or direct drive, to fit your application needs, ranging from 5.5- to 37.5-hp gasoline,...

Horizontal Access floors.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The J-AL door is designed to provide access to areas located underground or beneath/between floors, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, buildings, and public utilities, as well as transportation facilities. The...

Friendly Traffic Control.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The new Smiley bollard is made of solid precast concrete and offers a whimsical way to direct traffic in and around areas as you need. The Smiley face is painted on both sides for added convenience. Built-to-last, heavy-duty construction is...

View, Mark Up Design Drawings In the Field.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... PocketCAD[R] VIEWER, CAD software for handheld computing devices allows users to view, mark up, and redline design drawings in the field. Powered with Autodesk[TM] technology, PocketCAD VIEWER is designed for installation on any Windows[R] CE...

Material Handler/Top Dresser.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Used as a material handler for grounds maintenance work, the CR-10's 3-position hand-held control allows operators to monitor material flow and placement from the most convenient location. For large area top dressing, the CR-10 uses the...

Submersible Dewatering Pumps.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... These small, lightweight submersible pumps are designed for dewatering construction sites, ditches, manholes, small ponds, and basements. The Ready 4, Ready 8, Ready 16, and Ready 24 pumps range in weight from 20 to 42 lb, and with a diameter...

Improved Brush Chippers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This company says the new Quad Wheel feed system for its Brush Bandit[R] chippers boasts four hydraulic feed wheels, making them easy to feed and very effective in collapsing limbs and branches because they come in contact with more surface...

Side-Gutter Broom Attachment.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... This company announces the availability of a new side-gutter broom attachment. The 30-in. steel brush head has a special tilt feature to allow the brush head to sweep at 90[degrees] angles. A hydraulic operated extension arm allows the brush to...

Melter/Applicators.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Crack Pro Melter/Applicators are designed to melt and apply hot pour crack and joint sealants for asphalt and concrete surfaces. Both the burner and the engine are diesel fueled. Features include liquid cooled Kubota diesel engines, burner with...

"Traffic-Manager" Arrow Boards.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Traffic-Manager arrow boards come in four sizes up to 48 in. by 96 in. in 13, 15, and 25 lamps with either a 5-or 12-function control box. Up to four manual dimming selections offered (100, 60, 50, and 35 percent) and up to 12 arrow mode...

Slurry Knife Gate.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The Flexgate Slurry Knife Gate is now available in an open bottom, "slotted" configuration. For users who prefer this flush-through design, the Flexgate has been redesigned with new seats and a new gate. The seats remain tightly closed when the...

New Motor Graders.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The Laterra line of motor graders consists of three models: the GD55A-3, GD655A-3, and GD675A-3. Operating weight ranges from 30,525 to 34,390 lb and horsepower from 140 to 180. Described as the first of their kind, "They provide operators one...

New Herbicide.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Outrider[TM] herbicide for roadside use controls a wide range of annual and perennial broadleaves and grasses. "It also provides excellent control of Johnsongrass while offering optimum safety on Bermudagrass and Bahiagrass in rough turf."...

Improved Masonry Saw.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The Stow Trak-14 masonry saw now features a water tray that provides three more inches of cutting length. The unit's cutting head pivot arm has been relocated to a support brace so that longer pieces of material can be cut in a single pass....

Converts Paper Maps to Digital.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... This firm announces the release of the Graphics Resolution module for IcoMap V2.5, a tailored mapping solution for converting paper maps, deeds, and legal descriptions into digital maps. The Graphics Resolution module allows users to perform...

Powerful Loader/Backhoe.(L48TL loader and L48TLB loader/backhoe)(Product Information)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Adding to this firm's compact loader/utility-tractor line, the all-new 7,760-lb L48 is offered as either the L48TL loader or L48TLB loader/backhoe. With the loader and backhoe mounted, length is 241 in., width is 75 in., and overall height is...

Vacuum Litter Collector.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Model 61 vacuum litter collector's advanced 2-micron dust filtration system virtually eliminates dust during litter collection. Operators can now pick up litter outdoors as well as indoors. The Model 61 vacuum compacts cans, bottles,...

Economy "Lite" Ramp Trailer.(TE10LR24 ramp trailer)(Product Information)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... The two-axle TE10LR24 ramp trailer features 20,000-lb load capacity, 19-ft length, 8-ft width, and 5-ft beavertail. Tongue jack is an 8,000-lb crank style with pin drop base. The trailer is painted with one coat of Dakota M & M brown enamel....

Articulating Boom Lift.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The A60J articulated boom lift's main boom design allows the platform to be lowered to the ground with the riser fully elevated and from the ground to its full height of 60 ft in under 40 seconds. Up and over height of 25 ft, a full 40 ft of...

Local Area Gas Monitor.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Model 128 local area gas monitor is an easy-to-use, wall-mounted unit that allows one-button addition of configured sensors without having to go through detailed set-up menus. Applications include wastewater treatment plants and enclosed...

IBC Tote Dispensing Platforms.(intermediate bulk containers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Designed for use with IBC totes, these platforms store and dispense chemicals safely and securely over a spill containment sump. Sump volumes exceed mandatory federal compliance regulations for storing hazardous materials. A splash guard...

Landfill Products & Services.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This firm provides contractors, operators, and owners with a complete line of landfill specific equipment and services. Services include drilling and well installation, HDPE fusion and fabrication, pipe installation, and data acquisition and...

Monitor Liquid Levels.(FG-100 Series cable suspended mercury tilt switches)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... FG-100 Series cable suspended mercury tilt switches are usable in a wide range of liquids. The easy-to-install floats are designed for high or low level indication, particularly in corrosive environments requiring long, dependable life. They...

Plan Projects Faster.(FastTrack Schedule 7.0 and FastTrack 7.0 for Palm OS)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... This company announces the simultaneous release of FastTrack Schedule 7.0 and the compatible FastTrack 7.0 for Palm OS. The two new versions each contain features that streamline the project planning process, ensuring accuracy and increasing...

LEGAL ASPECTS OF PUBLIC WORKS.(William Vokoun and Paul Vokoun vs. City of Lake Oswego)(landslides cause property damage)
January 1, 2001... Storm drainage system maintenance a negligence issue. The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon considered the case of William Vokoun and Paul Vokoun, Respondents, vs. City of Lake Oswego, a municipal corporation, Appellant. Plaintiffs...

WORTH TELLING.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... * The 87th Annual Transportation and Highway Engineering Conference will be held February 27 and 28, 2001, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For further information contact Marshall R. Thompson, director, 1211 Newmark Civil...