Public Works articles from October 2002

Public Works archives from October 2002

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). (Editorial Viewpoint).
October 1, 2002... An Internet-based September 11 public service announcement. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Alexandria, Virginia, notes that engineering professionals continue to respond in multiple areas to the events of 9/11, from...

U.S. Department of Energy's Eighth Annual Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction Conference. (Editorial Viewpoint).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Conference highlights progress, potential of diesel engines. Advanced technology clean vehicles hit the streets of Coronado, California recently as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Eighth Annual Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction...

U.S. Department of Transportation. (Editorial Viewpoint).(National Stop on Red Week)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Special week reminds drivers to stop on red. More than 1,000 American lose their lives each year in red light running crashes and thousands more are injured, reports the U.S. Department of Transportation. To raise awareness about the dangers...

Women Construction Owners & Executives. (Editorial Viewpoint).(facts on women-owned construction businesses)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Some facts about women-owned construction businesses. Women Construction Owners & Executives, USA, (College Park, Maryland) recently released a fact sheet regarding women-owned construction businesses in the United States. The nonprofit WOCE...

The American Water Works Association. (Washington Report).
October 1, 2002... The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and four other water supply organizations have urged EPA to make the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) the sole repository for water utility vulnerability assessments (VAs). The Public Health and...

The U.S. Conference of Mayors. (Washington Report).(report on cities' efforts for safety from terrorism)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The U.S. Conference of Mayors said cities are significantly safer than they were at the time of terrorist attacks a year ago, but still need financial assistance from Washington to help cover their additional expenses. Akron Mayor Don...

The National League of Cities (NLC). (Washington Report).(reports terrorism survey from 275 cities )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Meanwhile, the National League of Cities (NLC) said biological, chemical, and cyber-terrorism are at the top of their list of concerns about terrorist threats. NLC surveyed 725 cities and found that only a few of them were addressing top...

NLC. (Washington Report).(National League of Cities)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... NLC said cities are being hurt by the economic downturn and the need to spend more for security measures. Mayor Anderson said, "Cities have been hit by lower sales and tourism tax revenues as well as higher security spending, and that means...

The U.S. House of Representatives. (Washington Report).(passes Dam Safety and Security Act )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program for four years and provide technical assistance to improve security against potential terrorist attacks. Representative Bill Schuster (R-Pa.)...

The Environmental Working Group (EWG). (Washington Report).(reports arsenic risk from older wood products )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Environmental Working Group (EWG), Washington, D.C., said a study shows that the public remains at risk from high levels of arsenic leaching out of pressure-treated wood in older decks, playground structures, and picnic tables. An EWG study...

EPA. (Washington Report).(reports link between long-term exposure to diesel emissions, lung cancer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... EPA said that prolonged exposure to diesel engine exhaust contributes to lung cancer and other lung and respiratory diseases. It said a 651-page report found the evidence is "persuasive" that diesel exhaust has negative health impacts for...

Natural Resources Defense Council. (Washington Report).(issues urban sprawl study with American Rivers, Smart Growth America )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... American Rivers, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Smart Growth America have issued a study that claims urban sprawl is exacerbating the nation's droughts by impairing the landscape's ability to recharge aquifers and surface waters....

Forest Service. (Washington Report).(is urged to focus on community fire protection )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Some other environmental groups said the Forest Service should redirect its resources to make protecting people and communities from wildfires its top priority. The Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, the Oregon Natural Resources Council, and...

intelliRock maturity system. (Engineering Notes).
October 1, 2002... Concrete maturity meter accelerates bridge reconstruction project. The intelliRock maturity system is designed to quickly and accurately determine when a new concrete structure reaches required strength. Gilbert Central Corporation used the...

HDPE piping system. (Engineering Notes).(high density polyethylene piping seminars from Plastics Pipe Institute )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... One-day seminars on HDPE piping system scheduled. For the third straight year, the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), Washington, D.C., has scheduled a series of one-day seminars on "Designing and Installing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Piping...

USFilter Operating Services, Inc. (Engineering Notes).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Public-private partnership to generate savings for water district. The Five Star Water Supply District serving central Alabama has awarded USFilter Operating Services, Inc. (Houston, Texas) a. 10-year, $7-million contract to operate, maintain,...

Virginia Department of Transportation. (Engineering Notes).(contracts with PB Farradyne Inc. to manage Northern Virginia Smart Traffic Center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Consultant to manage smart traffic center. The Virginia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to PB Farradyne Inc. (Rockville, Maryland) to serve as system manager for the Northern Virginia Smart Traffic Center. The center...

DeKalb County. (Engineering Notes).(new water plant in DeKalb County, Georgia)
October 1, 2002... County looks to the future with new water plant. The following information was provided by Vernon Jones, chief executive officer, DeKalb County, Georgia. Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee are embroiled in what the newspapers are referring...

Dryden Bypass project. (Engineering Notes).(Virginia Department of Transportation project)
October 1, 2002... Value engineering project saves more than a million. The new $26-million four-lane, 2.8-mile Dryden Bypass project was originally designed with two large 600-ft long traditional bridges suspended 90 ft over State Route 743 and a nearby creek,...

Correction to June Engineering Notes. (Engineering Notes).(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2002... In the Engineering Notes section of the June issue of Public Works, in the item headlined "Water reclamation plant saves on power," we mistakenly identified Payson City as being located in Arizona. Payson City is in Utah.

Best practices implementation integrates utilities' organization, practices, and technology. (Cover Article).(Toronto, Ontario)
October 1, 2002... Toronto's Water Supply (WS) and Water Pollution Control (WPC) Sections are responsible for treating, pumping, transmitting, and storing potable water, as well as collecting and treating wastewater for the city's million residents. WPC...

Florida village replaces septic tanks with vacuum collection system.(Palm Springs, Florida)
October 1, 2002... Many densely populated areas in Florida are still using septic tanks for wastewater disposal. Many of these areas are close to surface water bodies and high groundwater levels, often causing existing septic tanks to malfunction. Therefore, the...

Innovative material handling at biosolids cake storage facility.
October 1, 2002... The wastewater treatment plant serving Albany, Oregon, receives about seven-mgd dry weather flow, and includes conventional primary and activated sludge treatment processes, and anaerobic digestion. The biosolids from the plant used to be...

WWTP uses screenings processing system to save landfill disposal costs.
October 1, 2002... Last May, the Meriden, Connecticut, Water Pollution Control Facility installed a new system that grinds, washes, compacts, and dewaters bar screenings. In the process, it has reduced organic content and overall volume of the screenings;...

After the fall municipal leaf collection.
October 1, 2002... For six to eight weeks beginning in early November, DHS crews collect an average of 130,000 to 140,000 cu yd of leaves along 850 mi of roads serving the county's 118,000 households. That translates to approximately 15,000 tons of oak, maple,...

Country landfill helps achieve state's waste diversion goal.
October 1, 2002... The ability to separate and divert waste is becoming as important as the ability to bury it. California landfills lead the way in this effort to reduce the types and amounts of waste materials accepted by sanitary landfills. Passed in 1989,...

Calcium hypochlorite system addresses concerns and improves water quality.
October 1, 2002... Persistent taste and odor complaints; operations, maintenance, and safety concerns; plus restrictive chemical tank and transfer station regulations together prompted the Plainview Water District to search for and identify an effective...

Island community transforms seawater into drinking water.
October 1, 2002... Since 1791 Guemes island part of the San Juan Islands off Anacortes, Washington, has given residents and visitors an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. But this escape was not to a deserted island. Rather the island strove to give...

Smart work zones improve highway safety and traffic flow.
October 1, 2002... Smart work zones, which employ intelligent transportation system (ITS) technologies to augment conventional traffic control plans, are being used more frequently to solve serious congestion and safety problems caused by construction activities...

A viewpoint on clearance interval timing.
October 1, 2002... Considerable attention and debate has been directed during the past two years to the use of video cameras to enforce the motorist observance of the red light at traffic signals. While "driver privacy" concerns are significant, the problem...

Fabric structure protects water reservoir.
October 1, 2002... About two years ago, the village of Angelica in Allenga County in New York State examined its current need to cover the community's water reservoir. For years the community had relied on a canvas floating cover to protect the water supply for...

California earthquake shakes up TV inspection of sanitary sewers.
October 1, 2002... At 1:36 a.m. on September 3, 2000, an earthquake that registered 5.2 on the Richter scale shook Napa, California, cracking sidewalks, streets, foundations, walls, and fireplaces of homes. The damage was severe enough that the Napa Sanitary...

Safety Equipment Buyers' Guide.
October 1, 2002... Safety Equipment Buyers' Guide. Company Clothing & Gas Detectors Safety Flags, Personnel Work Zone Allegro...

Preventive maintenance (PM). (PW Update: Equipment).
October 1, 2002... When does it pay to outsource a service? Three cities offer their views. Most fleets keep their preventive maintenance (PM) work in-house since it is relatively quick to do, and fleet mechanics can do it cost-efficiently. But in Tucson,...

Fibers clean water. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... BoniFibers [R] H cleans industrial water, removing undissolved oils, emulsions, and suspended solids. Applying pressure to fibers releases product for reclamation. Melting fibers to 300 degrees F salvages valuable suspended solids. High-density...

Power buggy. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The new WPB-16EAWD is said to be the first all-wheel-drive power buggy in a 16-cu ft capacity. It is especially suited for concrete and material transport, concrete spreading, material subbase distribution, and job site clean-up in even the...

Street sweeper. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The new Centurion[TM] Street sweeper offers easy, one-button operation; dust control; and comfortable, roomy cab with panoramic view. The Centurion boasts high-efficiency, year round sweeping capability, even in cold climates. The Centurion's...

Meter reading systems. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... From the same company that brings you the stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman also specializes in meter reading systems. The VersaTerm CE is the company's newest waterproof and shock-resistant handheld. Windows CE will allow utilities to run...

Storm drain markers. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The das Curb Marker [R] can be permanently applied to curbs (top or face), sidewalks, or almost any flat surface. Stock titles, custom sizes, shapes, and colors are available. Replace messy paint and stencils, says the company. Permanently...

Vibratory roller. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The GR-3200 walk-behind vibratory roller from VIBCO, Inc. [R], a vibratory equipment manufacturer since 1962, is designed for the small to medium contractor at an affordable price. Its compact, all hydraulic design is said to make it perfect...

Pavement design software. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... SpectraPave[TM] software was developed to support the analysis and design of flexible pavements and unpaved roads. New SpectraPave2 software adds a Subgrade Improvement "Cost Analysis" and a more detailed Subgrade Improvement Analysis for users...

Foaming root control. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... RootX foaming root control is a simple, yet effective way to eliminate damaging root growth in municipal and residential pipelines. It makes the person applying it a root control professional without extensive training or investment. Adding...

Vulnerability assessments. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... PBS&J helps public works professionals bring homeland security home. In support of vulnerability assessments for water utilities, PBS&J applies the EPA-directed risk assessment methodology and develops mitigation measures that offer a...

Building & Construction data. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... "Since 1913, The Blue Book of Building & Construction has been the industry's leading source of regional, categorized construction information." In print and online at thebluebook.com, The Blue Book features over 1,000,000 company listings of...

P600 Mini System. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The P600 Mini is an all-inclusive, budget friendly, portable, self-contained tractor-based mainline system for inspecting 4- to 18-in, lines with a 600-ft range. System features a 360-degree pan and tilt camera on a steer-able tractor, fully...

Engineering services. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This company is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure. Areas of expertise include aviation/transportation,...

Street truck boom. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... A boom is now available on certain vaXcavator[R] models that mounts to the top of the collection tank. The boom is operated by one person using a remote pendant to raiselower, extend-retract, rotate 270 degrees, and to shut off airflow through...

Durable Pools. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This company says its FuturaPool offers pool designers, builders, and operators an incredibly durable and cost-effective integrated system for building pools. Combining the durability of a stainless steel or galvanized steel wall system with a...

Weight-saving snowplow. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The HML 10-ft snowplow is designed for reduced weight compared to other 10-ft plows, yet tough enough for heavy-duty use. The HML 10-ft is designed for a perfect fit on the Ford F450 or F550 and the Chevrolet HD 3500, plus you have a choice of...

Quiet pumps. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... With sound levels as low as 64dBA at 30 ft, Critically Silenced pumps are designed for applications requiring minimal noise. The units house 3- to 12-in, diesel Dri-Prime[R] pumps. "Silenced diesel pumps are replacing the traditional pump...

Loader/utility tractors. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The diesel-powered 48-hp L48 has been added to this firm's loader/utility-tractor line and is offered as either L48TL tractor/loader or L48TLB tractor/loader/backhoe. With the loader and backhoe mounted, length is 241 in., width is 75 in., and...

Storage tanks. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... An award-winning leader in the prestressed concrete liquid storage tank industry, this company has extensive expertise in designing, prestressing, and building of buried or architecturally enhanced water and wastewater storage tanks. The...

Manhole renewal. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Precision placement of fast-curing, high-strength grout and/or epoxy without going in the hole. Stay out of the hole with your crew or with your budget. This firm says it has led the industry for over 15 years with quality products engineered...

Rubber grade crossings. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This company manufactures a complete line of rubber grade crossing surfaces including Hi-Rail, Pedestrail, and Hi-Rail RS. Hi-Rail full depth crossing systems provide a smooth, safe, and attractive crossing surface for motor vehicles....

Liquid deicer. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... LIQUIDOW[R] ARMOR[R] deicer is a corrosion-inhibited solution that meets or exceeds the specifications of the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters. In addition to low corrosivity and low heavy metal content, these specifications require that calcium...

Trench shields. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... These modular aluminum trench shields are said to be ideal for municipalities and for contractors doing utility repair work. Available in seven sizes from 3 to 14 ft long, the shields consist of modular panels that stack flat in a pickup truck...

Check valve. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Across the globe, this company says its Tideflex[R] check valve is replacing high-maintenance metal flapgates for backflow prevention in pumping stations, highway runoff, and combined sewer overflow systems. The unique Duckbill[R] design allows...

Wood Hog. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The Model 4600 Wood Hog is the newest heavy-duty innovation in this lineup of popular horizontal grinders. The 4600 offers both affordability and a high production rate, says the company, and is built with a larger hammermill for more tip...

Erosion control. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This company is described as a complete source for erosion control technology and performance guaranteed erosion control blankets and turf reinforcement mats. The products range from photodegradable or 100 percent biodegradable temporary,...

Corrosion resistant pipe. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Inherently corrosion resistant, this centrifugally-cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is described as ideal for new construction and rehabilitation in corrosive environments. Diameters from 18 to 102 in. are installed by virtually...

"Hot Patcher". (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... An RMV "Hot Patcher" trailer model for asphalt patching applications is now available in a truck-chassis mount version with 6-ton capacity and featuring a dispensing auger and hydraulic lift top doors. It is also offered in a slide-in model for...

High-performance linings. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... "Potable and wastewater systems require solutions providing long term benefits in system operation. The Raven Engineered System delivers these solutions with certified applicators utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to install Raven,...

Stormwater treatment tool. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... CDS Technologies has released a free CD that allows engineers to learn (via voice, text, animation, and video) how CDS units remove pollutants from stormwater, CSOs, and industrial processes. The CD contains a design program that engineers can...

GIS data collection. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Collecting accurate field data is said to be easier and more affordable than ever with the new GMS-100 mobile GIS package. "It combines the industry standard and feature packed ArcPad[TM] 6.0 software from ESRI with Top con's precise,...

Pipe & cable locator. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The PL-920 pipe and cable locator is easy to use and economical. Features include analog meter, peak-over, depth measurement, and excellent range in an "RF" locator, says the company, which has been designing, selling, servicing, and supporting...

Curb inlets. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... These ductile iron curb inlets and N-12 WT[R] pipe provide a watertight joint, and offers flexibility to engineers and contractors. The grates are adjustable in height and width, making on-site curb alignment easy. Offset Structure Design ties...

Metal safety plating and grating. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... SlipNOT metal safety plating and grating is designed for use in underground utility work. It has a COF factor proven to be far superior to diamond plate, says the company. Applications include utility vault covers, hatches, highway trench...

Aluminized pipe. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Corrugated steel pipe, manufactured from AK Steel aluminized steel Type 2, offers the corrosion resistance and surface characteristics of aluminum with the strength and economy of corrugated steel pipe. It is durable, practical, and a...

Remote controlled searchlight. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... 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....

Catch basin cleaners. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... These catch basin cleaners use a powerful hydraulic "clamshell" bucket to cost-effectively clean storm drains and other collection points. With optional high-pressure jetting system, clean laterals from the same truck. These catch basin...

Generates CI[O.sub.2]. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... "Akzo Nobel/Eka Chemicals' Purate[R] chemistry and patented SVPPure[R] generation system is a safe, cost-effective technology for CI[O.sub.2] production." Successful applications include drinking water and wastewater disinfection. Benefits...

Hook Lift System. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The Hook Lift System is interchangeable with other bodies, and allows for concrete to be mixed and poured on site. No waiting, no hot loads, and no wasted concrete. Mixer can be unloaded from the chassis for storage. Call 800-247-2464 or visit...

Expandable MRFs. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This Material Recovery Facility (MRF) can be built in phases to control costs. You can begin small and expand as your needs and abilities grow. Phase 1 recovers 20 percent of the waste stream; Phase 2 recovers 45 percent. Phase 3 adds...

Pothole patcher. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The new dry radiant heat Pro-Patch pothole patcher is a combination heater and dispenser that heats asphalt emulsion oils and pre-mixed hot or cold asphalt aggregates to elevated temperatures for easy onsite applications. The unit can be used...

Versatile bridges. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Applications for these bridges include pipe and conveyor supports, equipment platforms, worker access structures, or any project that requires a steel truss bridge solution. The firm's engineering staff designs the bridges to OSHA standards....

Snocrete snowblower. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... The Snocrete Model 842SI is a single-stage snowblower consisting of twin fan impellers with ice chopper bars. It is a fully self-contained machine featuring a Gates Poly-Chain GT drive and is available with either a JD 125-hp or JD 170-hp...

Treated salt. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... "One of the most effective ways for municipalities to keep roadways safe this winter is with ClearLane treated salt." A blend of rock salt, magnesium chloride, and cane molasses, this treated deicing salt sticks to surfaces better, enhancing...

Drop Hammer. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Add the Auto Drop Hammer to your truck or trailer-mounted Power-Probe, or any drill rig with an open, flat platform for geotechnical sampling. It can be used to meet ASTM Method D 1586-99, a standard test method for penetration and split-barrel...

Submersible pumps. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... MWI electric submersible pumps are available in 8-to 60-in, diameters, low and medium head, and flows over 100,000 gpm. Applications include municipal, environmental restoration, flood control, and final effluent. The pumps are available in...

Environmentally-friendly pumps. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This company has developed the Enviroprime [TM] system for its dry prime, compressor-assisted pumps in both the multi-purpose trash pump and the wet prime open trash sewage pump. The innovative system prevents blow-by-sewage, debris, and...

Stop infiltration. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... Potholes and sinkholes are often caused by leaks into storm and sanitary sewer lines. Now leaking pipes can be sealed permanently without expensive excavation, says the company. "Probe Grouting" uses a small, surface-driven pipe to inject...

Sliding axle trailers. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This new sliding axle tilt trailer's load capacity is 70,000 lb distributed and 40,000 lb concentrated in 10 ft. Overall length is between 42 and 53 ft with a spread axle of 49 in. and a width of 8 ft 6 in. Upper deck length is 112 in.; the...

Pipe in-service report. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... "Condition Investigations of HDPE Pipe In-Service in the United States" is a report done for the American Concrete Pipe Association by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois, that looks at HDPE culvert and cross drain...

Structural plate pipe. (Product Showcase).
October 1, 2002... This structural plate is available in six shapes, and "provides a cost-effective alternative for large culverts and smaller bridges with spans up to 45 ft." These steel structures can support earth loads up to and exceeding 200 ft in depth, or...