A new 366-ft. pedestrian crossing at Villanova University, near Philadelphia, took top Transportation: Best Non-Highway Bridge honors in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 2020 Design Awards program.
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Day: May 20, 2020
Trimble improves rebar, hollowcore detailing in Tekla Structures
The latest solutions for Trimble’s advanced Building Information Modeling and structural engineering software—Tekla Structures 2020, Tekla Structural Designer 2020 and Tekla Tedds 2020—were unveiled last month at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. New Tekla Structures features enable efficient workflows for better productivity, increased mobility and collaboration across project teams, including:
Read MorePrecast/prestressed concrete-grade core bits
Diamond matrix SP-U core bits are equal to drilling through hollow core plank and other precast/prestressed concrete elements, plus wire mesh-embedded slabs or structures.
Read MoreHyster advances ergonomics, controls in new Big Truck series cabs
Engineers have packed a new cabin and control system for the company’s Big Truck range—H190-360XD, H360XD36 and H360XD48 models—with productivity-enhancing features in an efficient, cockpit-style design that positions all vehicle information and function levers within easy reach. The new cab prioritizes ergonomics, starting with a door whose width and generous height afford easy entry and exit. An industry exclusive lateral seat slider allows operators to find the ideal working position and make room to accommodate an extra seat for trainers. An adjustable steer column uses a unique foot pedal design that allows operators to keep hands on the wheel while finding the right position.
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Stimulator -based wheel loader training
Company has released a new line of technological solutions that provide an affordable way for fleet owners to integrate simulation into their operator training for the first time, or fill established classrooms with proven technology. With construction equipment manufacturers developing intelligent new technologies at a rapid pace, Montreal-based CM Labs is also incorporating tandem offerings into its simulators.
Read MoreC-I-P, precast, masonry surface finish
Meadow-Patch Smooth-Grade is a one-component, polymer-modified formulation imparting an ultra-smooth finish on precast, cast-in-place, tilt-up and other plain concrete surfaces or concrete masonry. The cement-based, sand-free material, product developers note, offers superior adhesion and durability; contains no added gypsum; allows vapor to readily pass through the surface; makes troweled applications easy with its smooth consistency; and, offers an extended pot life that allows for an increased working time over traditional concrete surface finishers.
Read More2D drawing sunset key to improving clarity and productivity
BY WAYNE MAIURI, CSWP
How much time does your design team spend creating erection drawings? What if you could reduce that time by 50 percent or more? What if your erector could have a 3D view of each piece to be erected individually—and could quickly access all the necessary information to erect each piece without shuffling between multiple pages on a set of 2D erection drawings?
Read MoreSoftware expedites materials, underground structure takeoffs
The new Agtek Underground software combines intuitive data entry with flexible reporting to speed up takeoffs and track production of storm, sewer, water and other underground utilities. Underground applies trench and pipe specifications to compute bedding, cover, backfill, pipe displacement and trench spoil for each run of pipe. It likewise reports pipe and lateral lengths, plus counts of joints, valves and other fittings.
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