Public Works articles from October 2000

Public Works archives from October 2000

Florida's interstate exit numbers to correlate with milepost numbers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The new system will make it easier and safer for motorists to travel throughout Florida. Drivers can more easily determine their position along the highway with milepost numbers. That is good news if they are trying to tell people where they...

Tree canopy shows financial benefit.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The city of Garland, Texas is saving more than $5 million annually from its urban tree canopy, reports a new study by American Forests' Urban Forest Center, Washington, D.C. Officials from the nonprofit citizen conservation organization...

Carpool lanes saving Bay Area commuters time.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Carpool lanes are saving commuters even more time than they did last year, according to Commute Profile 2000, the eighth region-wide survey of San Francisco Bay Area commute patterns conducted by RIDES for Bay Area Commuters. The survey also...

The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed a method to determine the precise rate at which portland cement concrete (PCC) contracts and expands during temperature changes. FHWA said the data...

Separately, FHWA.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Separately, FHWA said highway construction costs increased 13.4 percent in the second quarter of 2000 compared to the first quarter of 2000, and increased 9.2 percent compared to the second quarter a year ago. The second quarter results raised...

The Environmental Protection Agency.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Environmental Protection Agency has approved two Project XL ventures. Under the program, sponsors test cleaner and cheaper methods to attain environmental results than those achievable under current regulations and policies. EPA and...

The American Water Works Association (AWWA).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The American Water Works Association (AWWA) said water utilities and home treatment device manufacturers should cooperate to reduce home water filtration scams. Jack Hoffbuhr, AWWA executive director, said con men are bilking consumers of...

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.(Guideline for forklift operation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a guidance to its inspection officers on enforcing the powered industrial truck operator training standard. The standard, effective December 1, 1999, applies to over 1.5 million...

Prospects appeared good that Congress would pass legislation to revamp and reauthorize the nation's pipeline safety laws.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The bill would emphasize safety measures for pipelines crossing environmentally sensitive or densely populated urban areas. The legislation would quadruple the maximum daily civil penalty for pipeline safety violations to $100,000/day, and...

PILOT TESTING New Wastewater Treatment Technologies.
October 1, 2000... The West Puget Sound area in Washington State is a tranquil ferry ride away from downtown Seattle. Located across the Sound from Seattle, Kitsap County offers a rural life style, with majestic views of the Olympic Mountains, water, and pine...

DETERMINING WASTEWATER UTILITY CHARGES: Budgeting and Rate Reviews.
October 1, 2000... Wastewater utilities are continually looking for new and better ways of predicting and determining how their budget dollars will be spent, and more importantly, where the money will come from. In Muscatine, Iowa, the local wastewater utility...

AIDING COMMUNITY GROWTH WITH Sewer Modeling.
October 1, 2000... A computerized sewer model is helping the fast-growing community of New Braunfels, Texas plan for the future by evaluating its utility infrastructure to ensure that adequate capacity is available. New Braunfels, located on the I-35 corridor...

GIVING CANNERY AND DOMESTIC WASTES THE Treatment They Deserve.
October 1, 2000... All wastes are not created equal. Treating different types of wastes differently can benefit industrial and residential customers alike as illustrated by Modesto, California 's recently completed Cannery Segregation Project. In Modesto,...

MUNICIPALITIES USE CHEMICAL GROUPT TO Stretch Sewer Rehabilitation Budgets.
October 1, 2000... Public works professionals maintain their facilities with the funds available rather than the funds needed. That situation is not likely to change, but some professionals have learned to stretch their pipeline rehabilitation budgets further...

SOLID WASTE PROGRAM BENEFITS COMMUNITY IN More Ways Than One.
October 1, 2000... When Buncombe County. North Carolina, began to plan a new solid waste complex to comply with Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the county targeted an area that would allow enough space to meet the area's refuse...

POTENTIALLY COSTLY LANDFILL Closure Problem Solved.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Solid waste disposal at the New Haven, Connecticut Middletown Avenue landfill site began in the early 1940s and continued through 1993. In 1998, the city of New Haven found itself in a challenging situation when this major landfill site became...

TURNING AROUND A Yard Waste Disposal Dilemma.
October 1, 2000... Take a small community with highly favorable plant-growing conditions. Its residents rightfully boast of lovely lawns and gardens; they routinely self-dispose of the heavy volumes of leaves, grass, and brush clippings that result. Suddenly, the...

AN OLD/NEW PROCESS FOR DRINKING WATER Manganese Removal.
October 1, 2000... Borrowing a concept from cold-lime softening, two old, well established drinking water treatment principles were combined to produce a process for reducing the manganese content of the First District Water Department well water supply. The new...

MAKING ROADWAYS SAFER: Correct Sign Installation.
October 1, 2000... A General Motors Corporation safety study determined that 85 percent of all vehicles that run off the road safely recover within 30 ft of the roadway in a safety (clear) zone. It is not always possible to provide a 30-ft clear zone, but is it a...

ROUNDABOUTS ARE Coming to your Town.
October 1, 2000... With almost 200 modern roundabouts built or under construction in the United States, up from only one just five years ago, it's only a matter of time before an engineer, planner, politician, developer, consultant, or citizen group suggests...

NEW TANK BRINGS STORAGE UP TO Comfortable Capacity.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Tom Dawson, superintendent of public works and water, and Hazen and Sawyer engineer Richard Fahey P.E., had several factors to consider when considering water storage for the town of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. Maintaining adequate water supplies to...

Cities surveyed on street and special area sanitation equipment needs.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Cities surveyed on street and special area sanitation equipment needs. 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 street...

Pilot program testing meteorological forecasting services.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Pilot program testing meteorological forecasting services. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has developed a pilot program, testing how state-of-the-art meteorological forecasting services can be used by maintenance crews...

Master plans for county to use GIS.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Master plans for county to use GIS. Wade-Trim (Tampa, Florida) planners have started preparation of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a Library Master Plan for Pasco County Florida. The master plans will use GIS to map existing facilities,...

PW UPDATE: EQUIPMENT.(public works: use of profilers for measuring smoothness of newly-built pavements)
October 1, 2000... Profilers make headway for quality control on pavements. Smoothness is important to highway surfaces for at least two reasons. For one, the motoring public wants smoothness for comfort in driving. Secondly, smoother pavements, in both asphalt...

Classic Service Body.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Classic [R] Series service body offers convenient, secure storage for all your tools and equipment. Comprised of weathertight exterior storage compartments and an open cargo area, the Classic Series service body helps you maintain...

Breakaway Pole Support.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Pole-Safe [R] breakaway support system for light poles exceeds current AASHTO standard for vehicle impact velocity change. Crash tested in accordance with NCHRP 350. Requires no re-torquing after initial installation, which results in...

Stump Cutter.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The RG50 diesel-powered stump cutter is fully self-contained and can self-propel its way through a 36-in. wide opening to work in backyards like walk-behind machines. An up-front swing away console gives a safe view of the work in progress with...

Expandable Manhole Riser.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This expandable manhole riser features efficient, pivoted turnbuckle design. Other features include [+ or -]1/2-in. adjustment on diameter, 3/4-in. and up rise available in 1/4-in. increments, and one-piece assembly. Minutes to install, no...

Magnetic Locators.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Lightweight ML-1 and ML-1M magnetic locators feature one-hand operation with built-in handle; membrane keyboard controls, no knobs; one-piece, strong aluminum mono tube construction from tip to tip; a microprocessor that remembers operator...

Stops Water Pollution.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... These units are said to remove 100 percent of floatables and a high percentage of fine sediment from stormwater drainage systems and from combined sewer overflows. With sorbents, they capture 80 to 90 percent of free oil and grease. Captured...

Low Profile Strobe.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Fleet-Strobe 1200 Series strobe light offers a potted power supply for total protection against the elements including salt and moisture. With a multi-voltage capacity of 12-48 VDC, the light output is rated at l2 joules with double flash....

Concrete Admixture.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... LiNX [TM] concrete admixture inhibits alkali-silica reactivity, a common, but detrimental source of cracking in concrete. LiNX was developed from work by SHRP and will protect pavement, bridges, water treatment facilities, or any structure...

Stormwater Detention Software.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This free stormwater detention software for help in designing an efficient underground detention system helps calculate the pipe size and length. Users can either select from several pre-configured systems or custom design a new system. In...

Adjustable Manhole Riser.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Raise your manhole to a new level with this adjustable riser. You can have any lid adjusted to the new grade in just 10 minutes. The riser can be manufactured to any size diameter. Stainless steel adjuster allows you the ability to "adjust" the...

Diamond Blades for Saws.(Sawtec)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... Sawtec [TM] diamond blades are available for a wide range of equipment, from hand-held and walk-behind saws to crack chasing and tuck-pointing tools. These blades are designed to provide superior, long-lasting performance. A new brochure...

Brush Chipper.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This firm's 12-in, diameter capacity hand-fed, disc-style chippers allow the operator to quickly and economically convert trees, limbs, and brush into dimensional chips. These machines feature a wide opening and aggressive feed system that...

Regenerative Street Sweeper.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The new AirBear single-engine regenerative, high side dump street sweeper "provides unequaled versatility, flexibility, and productivity." Public works officials and contractors appreciate the AirBear's easy-to-operate and simple-to-maintain...

Remote Controlled Searchlight.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... This firm has available two new Night Ray(R) remote controlled searchlights. Model 675-20 uses a PAR 46 aviation/marine dual filament lamp to produce 50,000 CP flood, and 200,000 CP spotlight. Model 775-20 will produce 360,000 CP of spot only....

Erosion Control Alternative.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... C-LOG(R) engineered vinyl sheet piling is a long-lasting and virtually maintenance-free erosion control alternative for shoreline bulkheads. "Made of exterior grade vinyl, C-LOG is impervious to sunlight, saltwater, and marine borers,...

Video on Excavators.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This new 7-minute video showcases the company's short-tail swing hydraulic excavators. The PG128US and PC228USLC excavators can maneuver in congested and confined areas with the same productivity and capacity as the company's standard size...

Stuffing Box Sealants.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This firm supplies stuffing box sealants (S.B.S. [TM]), seals, lubricants, O-rings, and mallets, all of which are detailed in its catalog. S.B.S. is a universal packing material that provides the efficient seal required for stuffing boxes of...

Snowplow Mounting System.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The MD II snowplow mounting system is both a one-piece and a two-piece unit. It features dual independent lift chains for safety. Adjustable light brackets allow the Nite Saber snowplow lights to be raised or lowered on the lift frame. The MD...

Watertight Flexible Connectors.(for storm sewer pipes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Literature describes flexible connectors for storm sewer pipe to structure connections that ensure watertight joints. The old connection method with rigid mortar joints can develop cracks and leaks, causing backfill erosion and road settlement....

Water Tanks.(information on product)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This firm's tanks combine concrete and steel "to create water storage tanks that provide decades of continuous, maintenance-free service." Shown is a 1.0-MG tank built for the city of Concord, New Hampshire. All Concord tanks have been built...

Eliminate I/I.(at manhole with AquataFlex sealant)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... Eliminate I/I at manhole and catch basin grade adjustment rings, pipeline joints, and successfully seal surfaces subject to moderate movement and traffic impact. AquataFlex [TM] moisture tolerant 100 percent solids epoxy is said to be the...

Backhoe Mounted Thumbs.(information on product)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... These backhoe and excavator thumbs feature adjustable working positions. Models available to fit extendible sticks. Stores complete on the boom. Clamp on and weld on units available. All units are designed for heavy-duty use.

HDPE and PP Liners.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Since 1988, this firm has produced HDPE and PP Sure Grip liners on the most up-to-date production equipment available and exported the finished sheets worldwide. Its principal application is for concrete sealing and protection. Existing...

Vacuum Leaf Loaders.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This company offers a full line of vacuum leaf loaders including trailer-mounted units for high production leaf collection, grinding, and compaction. Units feature the John Deere Model 4045D diesel engine. Options include a 12-, 16-, or 18-in....

New Sewer Cleaner.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Model 800 sewer cleaner with 8-hp engine and hydrostatic transmission cleans 4- to 24-in. diameter pipelines for distances up to 650 ft. Convenient hand lever allows for infinitely variable cleaning speeds with full torque from 50 to 1,000...

Road Crack Vacuum.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Road Crack Vacuum system is designed specifically to safely clean out pavement cracks and crevices before filling and sealing operations. Conventional crack repair method involves preparing the surface for proper adhesion by cutting the...

New Trench Shield.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The 4AEX trench shield features 4-in. wide aluminum extruded sidewalls to combine higher depth ratings with lighter weight. A tough T-6 aluminum knife edge on the bottom, a rugged reinforcing top cap, and massive extruded end members are...

Tub Grinder.(HD-12 industrial tub grinder - information on product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The HD-12 industrial tub grinder is designed for cost efficiency in recycling, waste management, timber disposal, and disaster cleanup. Its 12-in. tub tilts 90 degrees for easy maintenance and cleaning. Choice of 503-hp or 650-hp electronic CAT...

Pipe Design Manual.(concrete pipes for storm drain, sanitary sewer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... An updated and expanded edition of the Concrete Pipe Design Manual is now available. Standard installations for sanitary sewer, storm drain, and culvert applications are included along with an all-new CD-ROM with complete text, tables, and...

Internal Joint Seal.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The NPC Internal Joint Seal stops infiltration at pipe and manhole joints quickly and permanently, says the company, and can be installed by your crew without any special tools or training required.

Sliding Axle Trailers.(information on product)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... This 70,000 to 100,000-lb tilt trailer comes in lengths from 42 to 53 ft and a spread axle length of 49 ft. The upper deck is 115 in. and 8 ft 6 in. wide. It comes complete with ABS brake system and a 12,000-lb capacity winch. Many options...

Culvert Modeling Software.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... CulvertMaster [R] software does everything from simple calculations to complex analysis with multiple barrel sections and sizes. Easy to learn and use interface. CulvertMaster calculates headwater elevations based on both inlet and outlet...

Prestressed Concrete Tanks.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This brochure presents the design and construction of Preload's wire-wound, prestressed concrete storage tanks. Included are water storage, wastewater treatment, and thermal containment applications for municipal and industrial facilities. The...

Reliable Trucks.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This company offers tough, reliable trucks like the L-Line, Acterra [TM] and Cargo for the urban service industry. Choose the power, suspension, frame, and axle options that you need to handle your workload. All trucks feature wide-open access...

No Dig Sewer Rehab.(use of structural PVC lining system AM-LINERII)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... AM-LINERII is a strong, seamless, structural PVC lining system for cost-effective sewer rehabilitation without excavation that, when installed, is tightly molded to the host pipe. It is available in 6- to 12-in. diameters and conforms to ASTM...

Litter Picker.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This company says it has developed the safest, fastest, and most efficient means of removing litter from roadsides. Now retreads, mufflers, and other debris can be removed from the cab of the truck mechanically. Shown is the Model LP200 litter...

Asphalt Roller.(GR-3200 vibratory asphalt compaction roller)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The 5.5-hp GR-3200 walk-behind self-propelled vibratory asphalt compaction roller produces 3,200 lb of vibratory force at 6,500 vpm. Forward speed is 85 ft/min, reverse 75 ft/min. Vibratory drum is 18 in. in diameter and 24 in. long. The GR3200...

Line Tensioning Tool.(HL30 Hydraulic Lineman tensioning tool for power line repair)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The new HL30 Hydraulic Lineman tensioning tool makes the installation, repair, and storm recovery of downed power lines and related equipment faster and easier for linemen. Its 1,000lb capacity and 30-ft strap make for quick and easy...

Sidewalk Sweeper.(424-HS Green Machine)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The new 424-HS Green Machine retains all of the proven features of the 414 Green Machine but doubles its speed to 10 mph. For maximum operator comfort, the new seat unit features independent rear wheel suspension and a fully adjustable...

Stone Savers.(for aggregate removal)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Stone Savers facilitate aggregate removal, are easier to move around the job site, and are built with maximum durability for long life. A single, continuous 1/2-in, thick steel plate forms the bottom of new Stone Savers, making removal of...

Soil Reinforcement.(VERSA-Grid soil reinforcement)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... VERSA-Grid soil reinforcement provides additional soil reinforcement necessary for wall stability when the weight of retaining wall units alone is not enough to retain soil loads. Walls reinforced with VERSA-Grid may be economically constructed...

Oil Water Separator.(SNOUT oil water debris separator)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The SNOUT oil water debris separator helps you comply with new stormwater quality regulations. This plastic-composite hood is part of a cost-effective system to reduce oil, floatables, and sediment from stormwater discharges. The SNOUT installs...

Test Soil Compaction.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Soil Compaction Supervisor allows crews to measure density during the backfill process to assure maximum compaction. A simple disposable sensor is placed at the bottom of an excavation and the compaction process proceeds as normal. As the...

Pedestrian Rail Crossings.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Pedestrail [R] offers an attractive, slipresistant crossing surface for pedestrians, cyclists, and the handicapped. Its modular, interlocking design complements the full-depth HiRail [R] rubber grade crossing system. It has a slip-resistant...

Hydraulic Power Unit.(Fairmont HG3510 hydraulic power unit for public works)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The Fairmont HG3510 hydraulic power unit is especially suited for public works, construction, electric utilities, arbor, and DOT applications where concrete saws, pole tampers, water pumps, paving breakers, and other hydraulic tools require a...

Manhole Renewal.
October 1, 2000... Reinforce, seal, and protect old manholes with Permacast [R] ultra-strength mortars. Applied safely and quickly using the Spin Caster [TM] for precision placement without going in the hole. For MIC protection, specify ConShield [TM]...

New Castings Catalog.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This manufacturer of municipal construction castings has published its latest catalog, Catalog "R" 12th Edition. Features include high-capacity, bicycle-safe Type "L" vane grates; grate selection for gutter and ponding applications; preventing...

On-Board Weighing.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The new MC 400 on-board weighing and totalization system is designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of loader operations. The MC 400 accurately measures loads dynamically and totals over 1,000 separate references for customers and...

Prevent Concrete Corrosion.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Century Manhole System is designed to maintain the structural integrity of manholes and reduce maintenance costs. The containment cover acts as a protective barrier between concrete and hydrogen sulfide and eliminates sewer outgassing for a...

Custom Designed Bridges.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... These bridges can be used for a variety of industrial applications including pipe and conveyor supports, equipment platforms, worker access structures, or any project that requires a steel truss solution. The company's professional engineering...

Raci Casing Spacers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Totally non-metallic interlocking segments form casing spacers on ductile, plastic, ribbed, and steel pipes 1 to 134 in. Different strength and support heights available to clear bell or center pipe. Spacers provide projections around entire...

Manhole Risers.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Keep traffic moving and the spec books covered--raise your lids up to grade with a strong, tight-fitting ring that installs quickly and locks down. Twelve models available for any cover size. Rings start at 3/4 in. and go up in 1/4-in,...

Sprayed-On Linings.
October 1, 2000... These sprayed-on polyurethane linings are designed to save you money on fleet maintenance, repairs, and downtime. The linings protect all types of vehicles from abrasion, corrosion, and chemicals. The thick, non-skid, environmentally-friendly...

Asset Management Software.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This company supplies powerful, low-cost, easy-to-use asset management solutions to public and private organizations. Its asset inventory, inspection, management, and analysis software can be dynamically linked to popular GIS software...

Sweeper Main Brooms.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... Users can now change their sweeper's main broom without removing the core. With Pro Strip Brooms a job that used to take two people and too much time only takes one pair of hands and 15 minutes, says the company. The recyclable brooms provide...

DIPS Products.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... This manufacturer of polyethylene fittings and related products offers a full line of DIPS fittings including: molded PE fittings (4- to 12-in. Tees, 90s, and 45s), 4-to 24-in. MJ adapters (2- to 24-in. IPS also), 4- to 24-in. flange adapters,...

Automatic Tire Chains.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The Model 03 automatic tire chain system is especially designed for vehicles such as plow trucks and utility bucket trucks that require maximum ground clearance. The 03 offers 121/2-in, of ground clearance and allows the operator to engage the...

Brush & Field Mower.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... You won't believe your eyes as the Giant Machete brush and field mower makes short work of unwanted brush, making narrow paths wide, small yards big, and tough jobs simple, says the company. Features include easy-to-use controls, double tubular...

Vacuum Up Litter.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2000... The Model 101 vacuum trash collector comes in 3- and 4-wheel versions. The 101 is said to combine robust collection and effortless handling with an unbeatable suction system to pick up in one pass glass, bottles, cans, cardboard, plastic, or...