Public Works articles from May 2005

Public Works archives from May 2005

Like a father.(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... There's a kind of paternalism about public works. It's a lot like my father was--always supportive, always reliable. Like a water system or a highway, he wasn't flashy, but he was there every day. My brothers and I always knew he would provide...

Sewer project receives USACE award.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... Affholder Inc., Chesterfield, Mo., has received an award for outstanding contract performance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District. The award salutes the company's work on a sewer rehabilitation project for the...

APA launches quiet pavement site.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has launched www.quietpavement.com, a Web site designed to inform public works professionals and the general public about the impact of road noise and methods for reducing road noise using hot-mix asphalt....

Report: U.S. first responders underfunded.(OPERATIONS)
May 1, 2005... Funding for police, fire, and emergency medical technicians (EMT) needs will be shortchanged by about $100 billion through 2008, according to a report from a nonprofit group. The First Response Coalition--which has 40,000 police, fire, EMT,...

FEMA releases updated preparedness guide.(COMMUNITY)
May 1, 2005... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated Are You Ready?, an in-depth guide to disaster preparedness. The guide tells how to get informed about local emergency plans, identify hazards, develop and maintain an emergency...

Stormwater Web site launched.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... StormwaterAuthority.org is designed to help private and public sectors in making informed decisions about stormwater treatment and management. It includes news, articles, stories, and leading technology updates from industry leaders. In...

Judge sides with water board for cleanup plan.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... A Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected an effort by a coalition of cities and developers to prevent a countywide stormwater cleanup plan that would reduce the largest source of pollution to California's coast. The judge ruled in favor of...

Association recognizes asphalt pavement achievements.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... The Asphalt Pavement Alliance has announced the winners of its 2004 Perpetual Pavement Awards. The award is given to owners of asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old and have never had a structural failure. Each road must demonstrate...

FCC designates 811 as number for excavation activities.(COMMUNITY)
May 1, 2005... The Federal Communications Commission has designated 811 as the nationwide number for contractors and others to call before conducting excavation activities. This nationwide abbreviated dialing code will provide an effective replacement...

Academy recognizes Excellence in Environmental Engineering.(DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION)
May 1, 2005... The American Academy of Environmental Engineers announced the winners of its annual Excellence in Environmental Engineering competition at its April 14 awards luncheon. Englewood, Colo.-based CH2M Hill received a Superior Achievement award for...

DHS completes National Response Plan.(OPERATIONS)
May 1, 2005... The Department of Homeland Security has completed the National Response Plan, which establishes a unified and standardized approach to help protect public health, safety, property, and the environment from terrorist attacks and other natural...

Entries sought for smart-growth awards.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the fourth annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. The competition is open to local or state governments and other public sector entities that have used...

Water resource decision-makers weigh in.(News & Views)
May 1, 2005... A survey conducted by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) in 2004 measured attitudes about the use of soil-cement and roller-compacted concrete (RCC) for water resources rehabilitation. Among the key findings published in the report--entitled...

NTEA names new president.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... Mike Frizzell has been installed as the 41st president of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA)--an association supporting the $98.3 billion commercial-truck and transportation-equipment industry--during the association's 41st Annual...

Association recognizes geospatial achievements.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) has awarded Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) of Jacksonville, N.C., and the Office of Geographic and Environmental Information at MassGIS, Boston, with its 2005 GITA...

Letters to the editor.(News & Views)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... These comments are in response to the article "Good culverts gone bad" on page 38 of the March 2005 issue of PUBLIC WORKS. I would like to thank you for bringing attention to North America culvert failures in the article. It is important to...

Open-ended truck specifying speeds process.(Ideas & Opinions / Fleets)
May 1, 2005... The city of Harrisburg, Pa., has come up with a way to specify trucks so that when the fleet manager learns money is available, he can move quickly to order the equipment. The process has been picked up in the states of New York, Pennsylvania,...

Dealing with disaster: hurricane response and recovery in Florida.(Special report)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Marion County has been one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida for the past 15 to 20 years. Located in the north central part of the state, approximately 70 miles north of Orlando, we maintain 2900 miles of roads within a geographic area...

Tossing the tube: struggling with the electronic waste dilemma.(Solid waste collection & disposal)
May 1, 2005... John Bardeen, William Shockley, and Walter Brattain--researchers at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill, N.J.--never dreamed that their invention of the transistor would become such a big deal in the waste industry when they received the...

Put your plant on autopilot: streamlining production through automation.(Water & wastewater treatment)
May 1, 2005... Nestled in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is home to a variety of special events and entertainment venues. During the nine-month tourism season, the town's population of 5500 swells on weekends to more than 70,000. While...

Keeping construction zones moving: intelligent transportation system prevents delays, headaches.(Traffic control)
May 1, 2005... Keeping motorists apprised of changing traffic conditions and informing them of alternate routes ranked high in the Illinois DOT's (IDOT) goals during reconstruction of Interstate 70. The $74 million project called for rebuilding 10 miles of...

Trenchless option a success for new bike path.(Products Solving Problems)
May 1, 2005... In times when budgets are being slashed, communities continue to invest in the improvement of existing and creation of new bike trails. However, cost is a major consideration so officials need to be careful and creative when it comes to...

World-class compost facility makes waves.(Products Solving Problems)
May 1, 2005... An Iowa composting facility has become an example for industry experts and those aspiring to build their own world-class waste treatment plants. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Davenport Compost Facility began in 1989 as a pilot program at...

Large refuse compactor.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The BC1172RB refuse compactor features a premium wheel/tooth design, with one-piece, chill-cast teeth made of high-strength, wear-resistant material. Powered by a 536-hp, water-cooled engine, the unit has an operating weight of 120,000 pounds....

Heavy-duty compactor.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The CH-05 compactor--a heavy-duty, 5-cubic-yard model--is designed for heavy industrial and transfer station application. It offers a maximum ram force of 92,300 pounds, and a cycle time of 32 seconds. The pump capacity is 63 gallons per...

Drum compactors.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The Ram Flat line of compactors includes seven models to meet a wide range of waste-handling applications. Each can compact hazardous waste and/or low-level waste within 55- or 85-gallon drums. With compaction forces ranging from 20,000 to...

Preload compaction system.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The TransPak reload compaction system forms load-sized, untied, densified logs of solid waste and recyclable material. After a log is formed, the machine slides the free-standing load into a trailer or container. The process helps create a...

Custom conveyors.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The company offers a range of conveyors to meet a broad range of compaction applications, with many custom features to meet your particular needs. Features and options include carbon- or stainless-steel construction; slider bed type;...

High-volume baler.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The 6042 wide-mouth baler--engineered to deliver low operating costs and high productivity--handles paper, miscellaneous fibers, light metals, and high-density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate plastics. Standard features include a...

Stationary compactors.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The company offers a line of stationary compactors, available in sizes from 1/3-cubic-yard apartment compactors to 10-cubic-yard transfer-station compactors. Solid waste is compacted into containers or transfer trailers, which are picked up and...

Large oscillation roller.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The O120V large asphalt compactor incorporates oscillation technology, which uses horizontal shear forces on hot-mix asphalt, rather than forcing it down with an up-and-down motion. This ensures that the drum maintains constant contact with the...

Portable emergency signs.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Redi-Alert RDES (rapid-dispatch emergency signs) can be used by public works managers, DOT personnel, and other first responders in emergency applications. The signs communicate critical information and urge caution in danger situations. One...

Compact sweeper.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... With numerous added features, the enhanced Air Cub LX sweeper offers quiet, efficient operation in a compact machine. New characteristics include a 49-hp Deere auxiliary engine, automatic impeller fan belt tensioning, user-friendly controls,...

Low-footprint RO system.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The MegaMagnum water treatment system uses 18-inch-diameter, spiral-wound RO elements, which reduce the cost, footprint, and installation time. A single 18X61-inch element contains 2800 square feet of membrane surface area. The pre-engineered,...

Graffiti-resistant coating.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Series 626 Dur A Pell GS is a silicone rubber-based barrier that prevents various paints and markers from adhering to public buildings, bridges, sound walls, highways, roadside structures, water tanks, and other structures. In addition to...

Added security truck boxes.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Weather Guard diamond tread aluminum truck boxes feature a lock that retracts for added tamper resistance. The retracting button allows contractors to visually determine lock status from a distance. Additionally, an internal torque ring...

Wide-area mower.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The WalkAbout wide-area mower has engines that provide smooth, quiet operation; the 48-inch cut model has an 18-hp twin engine, and the 36-cut mower has a single 15-hp engine. The five-speed manual transmission provides reliable power transfer....

Total station with GPS.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The SmartStation integrates GPS and total-station capabilities into one compact package, with common software, database, storage media, and user interface. The combination of the features eliminates the need for additional cables, batteries, or...

Stormwater filtration tubes.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Terra-Tubes are fiber filtration devices used to trap, filter, and treat sediment-laden runoff while reducing hydraulic energy. The products are composed of wood fibers, manmade fibers, and polymers, which are encased in heavy-duty knitted...

Pavement sealant.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... E-Krete is a polymer composite micro overlay that extends the useful life of asphalt surfaces by reducing the need for resurfacing, sealing, and replacement. It eliminates the generation and release of toxic materials such as polycyclic...

Low-emissions landfill compactor.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The 836H landfill compactor features a low-emissions engine, new cooling system, and other enhancements designed to make it easier to operate and service. The engine delivers 498 net hp at 1800 rpm, and it operates cleanly, quietly, and...

Large-pipeline descalers.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The ScaleBlaster line of electronic descalers has been broadened with seven new models. Suitable for descaling large-diameter pipeline, downstream pipelines, and equipment (valves, pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, etc.), the...

Hydraulic hammer.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The Arrow Hammer 1350 compacts and tamps backfill with adjustable impact up to 13,000 foot/pounds--or at a fraction of that force when it's necessary to protect what's underground. It also breaks, cuts, and scores concrete, rock, and asphalt...

Compact utility loader.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Featuring simple controls, a powerful track drive, and a wide variety of attachment capabilities, the Dingo TX 420 compact utility loader is ideal for material hauling, light construction, demolition, fence installation, and irrigation system...

Low-emissions soil compactor.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The 825H soil compactor meets aggressive Tier 3 emissions regulations while providing high productivity, long life, and low operating costs. It incorporates an updated cooling system and a Cat C15 engine, rated at 354 net hp at 1800 rpm. The...

Hand protection.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Conventional lotions replace natural moisture with artificial moisture, but that comes off every time you wash. Gloves In A Bottle lotion turns your outer layer of skin into what works like an invisible pair of gloves to keep irritants out...

Durable wheelbarrows.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... A quick-connect system makes a new line of wheelbarrows quickly serviceable and free of bolt heads inside the tray. The heavy-duty steel tray resists rust and dirt collection, and the absence of bolt holes eliminates leakage. A special...

All-weather work clothing.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The RefrigiWear 2005 catalog includes head-to-toe clothing, accessories, and equipment that protect workers and perishables in all temperatures. Among the new additions to the company's insulated work wear is the return of the Iron Tuff Ice...

Utility knife.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The folding utility Superknife 2 has a no-slip blade lock, along with quick blade replacement capability. Also included is a pocket clip for easy access. Handles can be laser engraved with logos or other artwork with a minimum order. Taylor...

LED warning lights.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... The 4400 Series Meteorlite self-contained LED warning lights are available in either amber or clear and feature 19 LEDs per head. The multi-voltage 12-24 VDC lights feature a quiet flash warning mode, which can flash randomly. Users also can...

Floor sealer.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Multi-Pro Seal contains a special blend of silicones and fluorinated compounds to penetrate and bond to porous surfaces, leaving an invisible layer of protection. The easy-to-use water-based sealer makes grout, porous tile, and concrete floors...

Low-VOC caulk and adhesives.(Solutions / Products)
May 1, 2005... Packaged in containers of 16 fluid ounces or less, each sealant contains less than 4% VOCs by weight, and each adhesive contains less than 15% by weight. The products include Beats the Nail all-purpose adhesive in a latex-based formula, DAP...

Answers to vexing questions.(Forum)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... Questions and answers in this section are from InfoNOW, a member-only service of the American Public Works Association. APWA's InfoNOW communities provide public works professionals an open forum for information exchange. There are 12 different...

Precision 2000 Asphalt/concrete Cookie Cutting Machine.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Our Asphalt Cookie Cutting Machine eliminates Jackhammers and Compressors used to remove utility castings from road. It is a heavy duty machine that cuts a perfect circular hole around utility castings. This type of cut does not destroy the...

ProMpak from ProMinent.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... The ProMinent ProMpak Sodium Hypochlorite Feed system is designed specifically to resolve the problems associated with Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite feed. The ProMpak is a pre-engineered, automatic primary backup system with standardized...

HOBAS is premier trenchless pipe.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... HOBAS fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe provides inherent corrosion resistance, superior hydraulics and a long, maintenance-free life. Key applications are sanitary sewers, potable water and corrosive environments. It is ideal for...

Pipe brackets - stainless.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... These easily installed adjustable clamping pipe brackets from RELINER[R] / Duran Inc. are made of non-corrosive 11 gauge 304 stainless. They securely attach pipes to manhole walls and other surfaces with no protruding hardware and are fully...

Distance Measuring Instruments.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... JAMAR Technologies has 3 new models of their already popular RAC Series vehicle installed Distance Measuring Instruments. The RAC-PLUS I, PLUS II and PLUS III are smaller (2.3"H X 7.8"W X 1.19"D) while maintaining their proven high intensity...

Water-filled barricade recycle your old pool!(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... We fix old pools, gutter and decks as well as provide a full range of pool and deck equipment. Product offers include: RenoSys PVC Pool Shell, RecDeck Recreational PVC Flooring, SoftSide Safety Padding, ToughDeck PVC Flooring, FuturaPool...

BioD-Block[TM] coir block system.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... RoLanka's BioD-Block[TM] is a coir fiber block system consisting of a densely packed elongated mattress coir fiber block attached to a bristle coir woven fabric. Coir fabric is tightly wrapped around 16-in tall, 9-in wide and 10-ft long coir...

External seals.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Made from high quality EPDM rubber, INFI-SHIELD[R] external seal prevents Inflow and Infiltration in manholes or catch basins. Having excellent adhesion properties, INFI-SHIELD[R] is bonded with non-hardening butyl mastic. Being one continuous...

Multipurpose Hand-Held Vise.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Multipurpose Hand-Held Vise Save time and money with the new The Multi-Vise Tool[TM] II. It can power in like most vises but can also power out. Install culvert bands, water pipe repair clamps and bell pipe. Heavy duty J-Hooks or L-Hooks can be...

SpectraPave2 roadway design software.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... You've heard about this advanced, performance-based SpectraPave2 Software using the Giroud-Han Design Technology, and now you can make it work for you when designing your next roadway project. Proven to reduce aggregate requirements and improve...

Enduring beauty and strength for exterior hard landscapes.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... CHROMIX Admixtures for Color-Conditioned Concrete provide non-fading UV-resistant integral colors for improving the appearance and durability of concrete. Request our new expanded color card at info@scofield.com or 800-800-9900. ...

Line Tamer[TM] attachment.(Products for the Pros: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... VAC-TRON introduces an easy way to clean valve boxes, operate hydraulic water main valves, and flush water systems with our Line Tamer(tm) attachment. The FlowMaster(tm) documents the number of rotations, torque required to open valves, the...

Public works is child's play.(Out of the Ordinary)
May 1, 2005... Associations and bookstores offer a wealth of informational resources to educate public works professionals-and the residents they serve--about water, sewers, roads/bridges, parks, and what it takes to keep municipalities running smoothly....