Public Works articles from September 2000

Public Works archives from September 2000

EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT.
September 1, 2000... Planning ahead. This summer, the disastrous wildfires that continue to ravage the western states demonstrate one overriding principle that public works officials and workers recognize all too well. You can't fight Mother Nature. You can...

Clinton Administration.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... A preemptive strike by the Clinton Administration has paved the way for its total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulations limiting polluted water runoff. Due to strong public opposition--largely from farmers and manufacturers--Congress had used a...

National Academy of Sciences (NAS).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... EPA has asked the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to review the science and methodology behind its standards for land applications of sewage sludge and make recommendations to strengthen the sludge program. It said the goal is to ensure the...

EPA.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The EPA has issued a final rule requiring diesel truck and bus engines to emit 40 percent less air pollution beginning in 2004. The rule is the first phase of a strategy to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks and buses. EPA said by year end...

WasteWise Partner.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... EPA said its WasteWise Partner program now has 1,000 members. The program encourages organizations to set goals to reduce municipal solid waste. Partners include businesses, institutions, and other organizations representing 50 industrial...

Environment and Public Works Committee.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Sen. Smith plans to mark up legislation before the Environment and Public Works Committee in September to phase out use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in gasoline within four years. The EPA had urged Congress to phase out MTBE, a...

The National League of Cities.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The National League of Cities reports the fiscal health and financial outlook of most U.S. cities remained strong during the past year. but is leveling off. It surveyed 353 cities with populations above 10,000, including half of the cities with...

EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice have issued regulations governing public access to and distribution of information about potential chemical accidents from industrial facilities. The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments require EPA to...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
September 1, 2000... Regarding the June 2000 article, "Increasing The Yield From Existing Water Supply Well Sites": I was surprised that sonic cleaning by the use of small explosive charges was omitted as a possible method for cleaning wells of mineral...

Correction.
September 1, 2000... In the August 2000 article, "With Limited Resources, Arizona County Stabilizes Its Roads," the contact information for Perma-Zyme 11X was incorrectly given. The correct information is: Charbon International, Tustin, California;...

Flood Control Project.
September 1, 2000... EXPEDITING A MAJOR MISSISS1PPI RIVER Construction is advancing ahead of schedule on the final elements of a $40-million flood control project along the Mississippi River to protect historic Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Designed to protect the...

VERSATILE MACHINE Cleans Roadside DEBRIS.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans) was facing a growing problem. How could it get rid of an annual litter buildup of 170,000 cu yd from its 15,000 miles of state highway--and, at the same time, improve the safety of the...

USING INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TO Control Noxious Weeds.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Noxious invasive weeds directly compete with native species for space, light, moisture, and nutrients, and some invasive weeds also have the ability to physically alter the structure or the nutrient cycling of a system, disrupting natural...

DRAINAGE PROJECT CONTROLS CITY'S Stormwater Flooding.
September 1, 2000... May 22, 1993, is a day that will be remembered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for many years. Stationary thunderstorms dumped 5 to 7-1/2 in. of rain on the city's southwest side causing major urban flooding. The storm was classified as exceeding...

THE PUMPS THAT KEEP NEW ORLEANS DRY.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... If you live below sea level, controlling stormwater is a serious business. When you are bordered by the mighty Mississippi, threatened by Gulf Coast hurricanes--and also live below sea level--your pumps better be reliable and able to move a lot...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S PROJECT: Rebuilding the KISSIMMEE RIVER.
September 1, 2000... Heralded as the cure to periodic flooding from Orlando to Okeechobee, the 1960s channelization of the Kissimmee River achieved its goal. But with a sole focus on flood control, the channelization planners failed to consider the unintended...

THE EVOLUTION OF Municipal Services Privatization.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... For almost three decades, public utilities and agencies have wrestled with the issue of privatization of services. Some cities proclaim major cost savings and efficiency improvements through private ownership and/or operation of wastewater and...

EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS Challenge Pipe's Capabilities.(polyethylene pipe used in Alaska for waste management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... It is not difficult to convince Alaskans to take a look at something new--to try something different. After all, with temperatures ranging from 100[degrees]F to lower than -60[degrees]F, most of them experience something new or different from...

ROCKY SURFACE SMOOTHS WAY TO Landfill CLOSURE.(refuse management in Maine)
September 1, 2000... A unique landfill closure system designed for the geography, geology, and economy of a Maine island town is performing effectively and saving money. In this way, it has demonstrated its potential applicability to many regions and sites. ...

LIGHT CONTROL MINIMIZES LIGHT TRESPASS, ASSURES Quality Illumination.(highway and street lighting)
September 1, 2000... Light trespass is a growing problem in cities and suburbs where busy highways are installing additional lighting fixtures to promote safety. The problem is also occurring in downtown renovation areas that are adding new luminaires t attract...

WATER DIVISION USES GPR TO BUILD MASSIVE Digital Mapping Project.(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2000... Above the surface, DeKalb County, Georgia, is home to Stone Mountain Park, where the scraper tall images of confederate Civil War figures General Robert E. Lee, President Jefferson Davis, and General Stonewall Jackson on horseback form the...

AIRPORT REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING FOR Erosion Control Installation.(Curlex(r) III QuickGrass used for ground cover erosion control)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... A mid commercial air traffic, government F-16 fighters, and occasional F-14 Tomcats, the crew at Erosion Control Specialists, Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas), worked around the weather, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a sophisticated...

VALUING INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS: GASB 34 and You.(Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements--Management's Discussion and Analysis--for State and Local Governments discussed)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... And now for something completely different: in the near future, state and local governments will have to start reporting on their overall financial health as though they are private-sector organizations. By 2003, all 84,000 state and local...

The biggest news since my last column is certainly the federal court decision to break up the software giant Microsoft.(antitrust law)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2000... The biggest news since my last column is certainly the federal court decision to break up the software giant Microsoft. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia found Microsoft guilty of antitrust...

In the March 2000 column, I wrote about gender equity and the Internet.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... In the March 2000 column, I wrote about gender equity and the Internet. The good news is that about half of all Internet users are women. However, concerns remain about the proportion of women in the IT field overall and how welcoming that...

A few weeks ago, while in Los Angeles for an academic conference.(automation of public works department)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... A few weeks ago, while in Los Angeles for an academic conference, I visited the Systems and Technology Office of the city's Department of Public Works. Linda S. Wah, director of technology, was kind enough to meet with me and discuss IT...

New Quechee Gorge visitor's center planned.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... New Quechee Gorge visitor's center planned. The town of Hartford, Vermont has awarded Dufresne-Henry (North Springfield, Vermont) a contract to conduct a site analysis and provide design and engineering services for a new visitor's center at...

Cities surveyed on plans for bridge and culvert projects.(Brief Article)(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Cities surveyed on plans for bridge and culvert projects. Over 8,200 cities in the U.S. and Canada were recentiy surveyed as part of the Public Works 2000 City Engineering Survey. Cities were queried on bridge repair and installation projects...

Free poster available on onsite and centralized wastewater systems.
September 1, 2000... Free poster available on onsite and centralized wastewater systems. The National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) is now offering a free poster from the EPA Office of Water Program Operations that provides descriptions of various alternative...

Consultant chosen for GIS integration project.(Navigant Consulting; Altoona, Pennsylvania Water and Sewer Authority)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Consultant chosen for GIS integration project. The Altoona, Pennsylvania Water and Sewer Authority has chosen Navigant[TM] Consulting, Inc. to provide GIS support services to expand administration of the city's water and sewer system....

Nation's first suburb-to-suburb corridor study.(Atlanta, Georgia Regional Commission selects Dames and Moore for transportation study)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Nation's first suburb-to-suburb corridor study. The Atlanta, Georgia Regional Commission has selected Dames & Moore, a division of URS Corporation (San Francisco, California) to conduct a $3-million transportation study that is said to be the...

City contracts for its water services.(Azurix Corporation to handle water services for Wildwood, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... City contracts for its water services. The city of Wildwood, New Jersey has signed a 20-year, $71-million operations and maintenance contract for water services with Azurix Corporation (Houston, Texas). Under the terms of the contract,...

Reviving a culture while restoring the Lower Colorado River.(Cocopah Indian Tribe restores habitat of Lower Colorado River)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Reviving a culture while restoring the Lower Colorado River. It is natural for roots to search for water. The Cocopah Indian Tribe's roots are intertwined in what was once a vast and thriving Lower Colorado River--a body of water they now...

Contracts awarded for lake water quality modeling project.(by voluntary organization of municipal and county governments in North Carolina)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Contracts awarded for lake water quality modeling project. The Triangle J Council of Governments has awarded two contracts relating to the Everett Jordan Lake (Jordan Lake) water quality modeling project. The council is a voluntary organization...

Another no dig solution for sewer rehabilitation.(Kentucky's Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District hires Insituform Technologies, Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2000... Another no dig solution for sewer rehabilitation. Kentucky's Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has embarked on a sewer rehabilitation program to help solve I/I problems. The MSD has awarded Insituform...

Distinctive water tank presents design, coating challenges.(Suitland Water Storage Facility Replacement Project, Maryland)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Distinctive water tank presents design, coating challenges. A 2-MG water tank erected in Suitland, Maryland by tank owner Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) would later be honored with the Steel Plate Fabricators Association's 1999...

HYDROLOGIC and HYDRAULIC MODELING SUPPORT with Geographic Information Systems.(Review)
September 1, 2000... David Maidment and Dean Djokic, Editors; $24.95; 228 pages; ISBN: 1-879102-80-3, Item 84109; ESRI Press, 380 New York St., Redlands, CA 92373-8100; 800-447-9778; www.esri.com/esripress. This collection of papers discusses using GIS for...

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING.(Review)
September 1, 2000... Michael E. Meadows, Thomas M. Walski, and Haestad Methods engineering staff Contributing Editors; $295.00; ISBN: 0-9657580-6-0; Haestad Methods, Inc., 37 Broohside Rd., Waterbury, CT 06708; 203-755-1666; www.haestad.com. This book links...

GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION: Transport and Remediation.(Review)
September 1, 2000... Philip B. Bedient, Hanadi S. Rifai, and Charles J. Newell; $93.00; 604 pages; ISBN: 0-13-013840-1; Prentice Hall PTR, Prentice Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; 800-382-3419; www.phptr.com. Second edition is a thorough update to...

BEYOND MAPS: GIS and Decision Making in Local Government.(Review)
September 1, 2000... John O'Looney; $39.95; 228 pages; ISBN: 1-879102-79-X, Item 84110; ESRI Press, 380 New York St., Redlands, CA 92373-8100; 800-447-9778; www.esri.com/esripress. This volume examines how local governments can use the unique capabilities of...

MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES for Industrial and Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse.(Review)
September 1, 2000... $80.00 (WEF members: $62.00); 412 pages; Water Environment Federation, 601 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1994; 800-666-0206; e-mail: pubs@wef.org. (Order Number: P00103PL.) Resource compiles recent papers from WEF conferences on the use...

RESTRUCTURING STATE AND LOCAL SERVICES: Ideas, Proposals, and Experiments.(Review)
September 1, 2000... Arnold H. Raphaelson, Editor; $59.95; ISBN: 0-275-94942-7; Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881-5007; 800-225-5800; www.greenwood.com. Part of an interdisciplinary series on privatizing government, this book examines...

URBAN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING with Analytical Probabilistic Models.(Review)
September 1, 2000... Barry J. Adams and Fabian Papa; 358 pages; $80.00; ISBN:0-471-33217-8; John Wiley & Sons Inc., 605 Third Ave., New York, NY 10158; 212-850-6336. The challenge of dealing with flooding, erosion, and water pollution due to stormwater...

VEHICLE LIFTING POINTS FOR FRAME ENGAGING LIFTS (Domestic/Imported Cars and Light Trucks) Model Years 1981 -2000.(Review)
September 1, 2000... $5.00; Automotive Lift Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 33116, Indialantic, FL 32903-3116; 321-722-9993, E-mail autolift@iu.net; www.autolift.org. Quick reference manual for service technicians provides instant lifting point information as...

SEWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.(Review)
September 1, 2000... Thomas J. Day; $90.00; 380 pages; ISBN:0-471-31799-3; John Wiley & Sons Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158; 212-850-6336 The author offers a comprehensive look at procuring and implementing state-of-the-art sewer management systems...

Trench Shield Line Expanded.(the new 4AEX)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The new 4AEX trench shield features aluminum extruded sidewalls that are 4 in. wide, to combine higher depth ratings with lighter weight. (Also available is the 2AEX trench shield with narrower 2-in. walls for lighter duty projects.) The 4AEX...

Soil Support System.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Mighty Lite[TM] modular soil support system complies with latest O.S.H.A. regulations and is professional engineer certified. Features include 6016-T6 aluminum alloy construction, 2.5-in, wall thickness, adjustable widths, 9 standard...

Trench Shoring Training.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This firm provides training classes for crews on safe excavation and trench shoring practices. For example, the company's "Competent Person Training," is an in-depth eight-hour session. The class includes 29CFR/1926.651 and 652 updates. Through...

Modular Trench Shield.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Build-A-Box modular aluminum trench shield system assembles in minutes to a wide variety of 2-, 3-, or 4-sided configurations. Thus crews can make on-the-spot design changes to meet job requirements. The system easily transports by pickup...

Aluminum Trench Shields.
September 1, 2000... ModSeries aluminum trench shields are pickup truck transportable, hand assembled, and can be handled easily by a rubber-tired backhoe-loader making them ideal for utility repair and maintenance work. Seven sizes available up to 14ft long....

New Hydraulic Excavator.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The XL 3100 hydraulic excavator (34,000-lb weight class) meets the need for greater productivity and versatility on tight budgets, thanks to a design that uses a single diesel engine to power both the speedy wheeled undercarriage and the...

Municipal Sewer Cleaner.(Model 800 hydrostatic sewer cleaner )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The 8-hp Model 800 hydrostatic sewer cleaner can clean 4- to 24-in. diameter pipelines for distances up to 650 ft. A convenient hand lever allows for infinitely adjustable cleaning speeds. The Model 800 runs the new self-feeding, heavy-duty,...

Crawler Dozers Improved.(750C and 850 Series II )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The 750C and 850 Series II dozers boast major improvements such as a new pinned crossbar; single-lever steering, direction, and ground speed control; and six-way blade. A new efficiency feature lets the user select a reverse speed ratio...

Hydraulic Dump/Spreader.(E1888 hydraulic combination dump body/spreader )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The E1888 hydraulic combination dump body/spreader for year-round use will be introduced at the International Public Works Congress and Exposition (Louisville, Kentucky, September 10 to 12). The E1888 can haul and dump many of the same...

Versatile All-Surface Loader.(RC-30 )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The RC-30 is a driveable, all-surface loader that fits into the back of a pickup. Its rubber-tracks and available attachments give it the power and traction to dig, grade, backfill, remove snow, and perform various other tasks, as well as to...

Polyurethane Linings.
September 1, 2000... This company's sprayed-on polyurethane linings protect vehicles and equipment against corrosion, abrasion, impact, and chemicals. Now with the company's National Account Strategic Alliance, fleet owners can have Rhino linings sprayed on...

Cash from Shingle Waste.(Model 3680 Beast Recycler)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Model 3680 Beast Recycler[R] has recently been modified and proven extremely effective in processing new shingle waste to enhance the properties of conventional and premium hot mix asphalt, says the company. Adding the resulting shingle...

Need Your Own Web Site?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This firm has launched a hosted service that enables small and mid-size jurisdictions without sophisticated IT infrastructures to set up Web sites giving citizens access to local governments in the U.S. and Canada. The set of services, called...

Easy Can Recycling.(reverse vending machines)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This firm's reverse vending machines allow individual users to recycle aluminum cans. The machines can be operated 24/7 without on-site staff. The 14-ft tall machines can hold 30,000 cans. Recyclers can choose to be paid $0.20 per lb or donate...

New Treatment Process.(Actifloc system water treament)(Product Development)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This company has integrated its Microfloc[R] modular water filtration and ActiFlo[R] clarification processes to create a new process that satisfies the need for modular, high-rate package plants that can handle high turbidity spikes. The...

Stormwater Runoff Treatment.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... These new gravity flow, oil/sand/water separators are designed to operate in stormwater and vehicle wash treatment environments. The separator tank has secondary containment features to prevent the concentrated captured oil from leaking to the...

Improved Trucks.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... 2000 Series trucks boast improvements that make it easier for customers to get the job done. "New features include a best-in-class wheel cut--up to 40 degrees on setback axle models--for better maneuverability on the work site, an extended cab...

Versatile Vacuum Unit.(PMD 800D vacuum machine)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The PMD 800D vacuum machine combines large capacity and versatility with the efficiency of diesel fuel, making it the right choice for all manner of municipal jobs. Holding up to 800 gal of material, the PMD 800D is skid-mounted and powered by...

Watershed Software.(PondPack v7.1 stormwater software)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The latest version of PondPack[R] can cut pond design iterations by 95 percent, says the company. PondPack v7.1 is a comprehensive urban stormwater software solution with capabilities such as modeling gauged and synthetic rainfall, runoff...

Snow Pushing Attachment.(Snow Bully)(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Snow Bully is designed to make quick work of snow anywhere a larger snow pusher bucket is needed. It is designed to clamp onto an existing articulated loader, backhoe, or skid-steer loader with standard, customer supplied chain binders....

Soil Compaction Tester.
September 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 the excavation and the compaction process proceeds as normal. As the...

Preps Aluminum Surfaces.
September 1, 2000... Alumi-Prep is used to prepare aluminum surfaces before painting and eliminates the need for a primer coat. It is said to effectively remove corrosion, grime, and sea salt when used in pressure-washing or soak-tank applications, but can also be...

Vacuum Packed Value.
September 1, 2000... The Ultra Vac tow-behind vacuum offers "the performance of a truck vacuum at one fourth the cost." Placement of the vacuum head under the engine uses the weight of the entire unit to ensure maximum trash pick-up. The machine uses a...

Joint and Crack Sealer.
September 1, 2000... The QuikJoint [TM] sealing system uses a specially-formulated, self-adhering rubberized asphalt strip material that is positioned over the crack or seam. Applying heat to the QuikJoint strip flows the asphaltic material into the joint and...

Horizontal Grinder.
September 1, 2000... The Model 410 Grindmaster ram-fed horizontal grinder for heavy-duty work is equipped with a 300-hp electronic John Deere engine, a 4-ft by 10-ft hopper, 38-in, diameter hydraulically-driven drum that is reversible, and 48-in, wide unloading...

New Refuse Truck.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The Condor Class 8 low cab forward truck is for refuse, recycling, and other heavy-duty truck applications. The 68-in. BBC vehicle comes in 4 x 2 and 6 x 4 configurations, with multiple steering arrangements and with a multitude of component...

Watertight Storm Sewers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Flexible connectors are now being used on more and more storm sewer installations to ensure watertight connections. Flexible connectors are supplied cast in place or mechanically installed in structures. There is no waiting for mortar to set...

Automated Vehicle Location.(automated vehicle location systems from)(www.locarta.com)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Product Development)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This company is developing products for the emerging field of automated vehicle location systems (AVL) using the global positioning system, geographic information systems, and the Internet. Its new AVL system allows users to set boundary...

Economical, Efficient Rammers.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The new Stow ST60 and ST70 rammers are powered by 3.5-hp, air-cooled EPA-approved Robin EC12D gasoline engines with recoil starting systems. The 145-lb ST60 offers an impact force of 2,700 lb and a 16-in. compaction depth. The 165-lb ST70...

Guided Piercing Tool.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The pneumatic Grundosteer 3-in. diameter guided piercing tool can bore up to 200 ft. A sonde from Digital Control, Inc. provides pitch and roll information, and an aboveground DigiTrak receiver displays position and movement. Bore path...

Mini Excavator.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The HR 18 mini excavator has an operating weight of 10,300 lb and features a 47-hp engine, breakout force rated DIN at 6,890 lb, digging depth of 12 ft 3 in. and a maximum reach of 19 ft 8 in. The HR 18's roomy cab has a hydraulically adjusted...

Tillers for Skid-Steers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... This firm has added new tillers to its line of skid-steer attachments for landscaping applications such as breaking up clumps, preparing seedbeds, mixing compost into existing soil, and tilling construction sites before landscaping....

Submersible Wastewater Pump.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The new K-83 6-hp submersible wastewater pump provides non-clogging performance and needs only routine, scheduled maintenance during its life cycle, making it less costly to own than the "grinder" pumps it replaces, says the company. Special...

Asset Management Software.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... VERSAview software allows organizations to create a customized software solution to manage and maintain an unlimited variety of assets. Each form, report, field, filter, and import and export routine can be completely tailored to allow the user...

Litter Collection Vehicle.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... The 101-LP vacuum litter collection vehicle is powered by liquid propane and works outdoors as well as indoors while being environmentally friendly. The 4-wheel front-drive vehicle's self-compacting system efficiently picks up glass, metal,...

Manages GIS Data.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... TerraSync [TM] software gives GIS professionals the convenience of using their Pocket PC or preferred handheld device running Microsoft Windows CE with a Trimble GPS receiver to collect and update data in the field. TerraSync makes it simple to...

Backhoe Loaders Upgraded.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Upgrades to C-Series backhoe loaders include: more lift capacity with a larger bore boom cylinder and heavy-duty boom structure; greater bucket rotation on the optional quick coupler; smoother ride with the new Ride Control option; increased...

Approved Control Valves.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Cast and ductile iron 700 Series control valves (1.5 to 20 in.) have been certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61--Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects. Used by water utilities to automatically control system pressures, flows and levels,...

Intersection Design Module.
September 1, 2000... The Intersection Design Module helps automate the entire design process from pavement, island, and median design to curb, shoulder, and sidewalk layout, and finishing with analyzing the design and calculating intersection quantities. The end...