A Bobcat Co. prize and skillfully executed concrete flatwork have given Turlock, Calif., resident Julie Rummer her dream backyard. The $25,000 makeover demonstrated the power of Bobcat equipment to get the job done, transforming an overgrown and compact backyard into an accessible and aesthetic space for the Rummer family. Rummer, who is a quadriplegic and dependent on a power wheelchair,…
Read MoreThe latest addition to the Max USA Corp. TwinTier platform, the RB443T, builds on the performance of predecessor models and, product engineers note, sets a new standard in rebar tying technology with its unparalleled capabilities and enhanced features. Since its 2017 premier, the platform has seen the introduction of such tools as the RB441T, RB611T, and RB401T-E. The RB443T offers…
Read MoreA key player in concrete plant air permit compliance has launched a how-to video series to help companies maximize dust collector equipment performance and return on investment. C&W DustTech’s namesake Talk series is led by Sales Director Veronica Caponio and Technical Support Coordinator Freddie Barela, with support from experts across the C&W team. Content is focused on answering frequently asked…
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Bulk material handling equipment specialist Solimar Pneumatics has redesigned its Air Knocker with an eye to ensuring the efficient flow of even the most challenging materials and extending the device’s long-term durability and reliability. The key improvement involves the adoption of aluminum die-casting for the cylinder, significantly reducing the weight of the knocker body while keeping its impact force. This…
Read MoreAchieving next-level improvements in productivity requires moving away from a reactive mindset to embrace proactive approaches. With offices in Wilmington, Del. and Montreal, startup C60 is helping ready mixed concrete producers make this transition with its flagship Opportunity Platform (C60). The AI-assisted data analytics platform provides a holistic view of company operations as well as the most valuable ways to…
Read MoreSources: Doka USA, Kenilworth, N.J.; CP staff With an eye to providing safety data foremen need to justify higher concrete placement rates, formwork giant Doka Group has launched Xact Load, whose twin sensors monitor form tie loads and plywood pressure levels. Configured to relay real-time figures to the DokaXact portal, “the sensors ensure that concrete is poured as fast as…
Read MoreSources: CP staff; Fluor Corp., Irving, Texas; Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Crews on the cable-stayed Gordie Howe International Bridge, a 1.5-mile Detroit River crossing linking the Motor City and Windsor, Ontario, recently completed the mid-span closure segment, capping nearly two years of placing precast concrete deck panels across or along structural steel edge and redundancy girders, floor beams and soffit…
Read MoreSo much depends on concrete’s durability yet early-age cracking is a common and damaging issue structures face. These cracks expose internal steel reinforcement to chemicals and elements, accelerating corrosion and jeopardizing a concrete component’s structural integrity and service life. Factors like surface drying and environmental stressors like temperature can increase the risk of early-age cracking. Carefully considering the mix design…
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New processing methods economically recover C33-grade material from construction, demolition and excavation waste streams One of the newest instances of circular economy principles impacting concrete materials is recovery of sand & gravel from inert or contaminated soils tied to construction, demolition and excavation. Investors in next generation wash and classification plants aim to tackle new transportation and environmental economics forcing…
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