We built a castle together
Built it with stories
We shared with each other
Our hopes and our dreams
Our flaws and our vulnerabilities
Our strengths and our disabilities
I thought our castle was unbreakable.
Built with concrete and bricks
It could weather a storm
Get a little damaged,
If the the winds blew too strong.
But it would still stand firm
And with some time and effort,
A little more concrete and bricks
We could repair the cracks
Bring it back to its former self.
Perhaps the storm came too soon
Before the concrete could set
When the cement wasn’t dry yet.
Perhaps what we built was a castle of sand
One strong wave and it washed away
A little push and it crumbled and fell.
And I thought to myself, we still have
The sand, the bricks and the gravel
From our fallen castle.
With some time and effort
And everything else that we had
We could mould it into
But we couldn’t find the time
The cement was hard to come by
And the smallest of waves
Washed the sand and gravel away
The bricks just lay there, scattered everywhere
Till there wasn’t anything left there
The castle had disappeared without a trace.


Thinset mortar can be used to bind tile to the floor. There are gaps between the tiles and they are filled with a substance called Grout. There aren’t any products that are the same. If you use mortar to fill in cracks, it could cause problems over time.
- Can I use mortar as grout?
- What is stronger thinset or grout?
- Is grout and thinset the same?
- Is mortar and thinset the same thing?
- Can you use cement instead of grout?
- Can you mix grout with thinset?
- Can I use mortar mix to set tile?
- Is mortar and grout waterproof?
- Can I use thinset as cement?
- What happens if thinset is too thick?
- Can mortar be used to set tile?
- What is the difference between concrete mortar and grout?
- Which is stronger cement or grout?
Can I use mortar as grout?
Is it possible to use Grout and Mortar in a different way? It’s not a good idea to use mortar and Grout in the same way. Both are formulated for specific purposes.
What is stronger thinset or grout?
Thinset is stronger than grout, so it will be difficult to remove it once in place. It isn’t as thick as grout, so it won’t fill the gaps that are present.
Is grout and thinset the same?
People get confused when they think they are the same thing. Thinset mortar is used to adhere tiles to a surface, while grout is used to fill the spaces between tiles once they have been installed. The materials have different compositions because of their different purposes.
Is mortar and thinset the same thing?
Thinset, also known as a “mortar”, is a type of glue. The mix is made of cement, water, and sand. It can be used in a variety of applications, from wet wall applications to heavier tiling materials.
Can you use cement instead of grout?
There are major differences between the strength and application of the materials that are referred to as cement, mortar, concrete, and grout. Cement-based substances are used in a lot of construction and do-it-yourself projects.
Can you mix grout with thinset?
It’s okay to mix the grout occasionally, but don’t add any more water or add anything else. If you can’t work with it, throw it away and make a new one. It’s a good idea to use as little water as possible for the clean up.
Can I use mortar mix to set tile?
A mix of water, cement, sand, and Additives make up the Mortar. It can be used to hold brick, stone, and tiles together.
Is mortar and grout waterproof?
Under water is a good place to use cementitious dry set thin set mortars. You have to allow them to cure for at least 14 days before you put them in the water. As long as the curing time is not too long, there are some things that don’t need to be done for a long time.
Can I use thinset as cement?
Thinset mortar is used in the installation of tiles. It works on surfaces such as cement, concrete floors, a floor or wall covered in cement backer board, or a waterproof membranes over the top of those materials.
What happens if thinset is too thick?
An excess of thinset can cause tiles to form a poor bond between them, as well as cause an even surface. A solid bond can be formed between the back of the tile and the surface beneath by using thinset mortar. The thickness of the thinset is sufficient in most installations.
Can mortar be used to set tile?
A mix of water, cement, sand, and Additives make up the Mortar. It can be used to hold brick, stone, and tile together.
What is the difference between concrete mortar and grout?
It can be seen as a form of mortar but it is not made with lime. There are gaps between ceramic and stone tiles that can be filled with Mortar. The high water content of grout makes it not a binding material.
Which is stronger cement or grout?
The limit to which that can be pushed varies from application to application. When added to concrete in a lab, it can handle up to 15,000 PSI, while grout can only handle 12,000 PSI.


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New Compliance Document for backcountry huts
Department of Conservation backcountry huts have been exempted from certain Building Code requirements as a result of amendments to the Code in late 2008.
The exemptions include the requirements to have:
- fire safety systems eg, fire hydrants, smoke alarms and emergency lighting
- access and sanitary facilities for wheelchair users
- drinkable water supply and artificial lighting.
The Department of Conservation manages a network of more than 800 backcountry huts throughout New Zealand. They offer a unique experience for domestic and foreign visitors alike, emphasising self-reliance and providing only basic services.
Many of the huts will be coming up for replacement in the next few decades. The simplified Building Code requirements will ensure that DOC is able to undertake this task without undue costs and difficulties. Under the amendments, the Director-General of Conservation will specify those huts deemed to be 'backcountry huts'.
The Department of Building and Housing has published a Compliance Document for backcountry huts, which is intended to supplement the Building Code amendments. The document is available on the Department's website.


Project: Fix it
This client was referred to us by her sister, for whom we completed a project for earlier that year. We were contacted to fix what another landscaper had started but not finished.
Re-laid concrete slab walkways from front to back.
Removed 10 yards of fill, replaced with sand and turf blend to improve drainage.
Laid sod in front and back yard.
Placed some boulders and fishing touches.
This was a very basic project, in fact it doesn't get much simpler. It's a good example of how not to build, almost every aspect of the previous work done had to be removed or replaced due to technically improper installation.


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What are river turbines?
River turbines are underwater electricity generators that use the current of a river to propel rotors. They are similar to wind turbines, but use the currents in water instead of wind. This technology is different from older hydropower designs in that it does not require the creation of large dams and reservoirs, and leaves the flow of rivers relatively unchanged.
Because of the large, powerful rivers that run through our state, Louisiana is poised to benefit from this type of clean, renewable source of energy.
Tidal turbines are a related technology, which use the tides of seas and oceans to generate electricity.
Advantages of river turbines
- No fuel costs
- Minimal environmental impact
- Generating electricity with river turbines creates no emissions
- River turbines require relatively little maintenance
- Can be sited near large population centers and other significant power needs, reducing the amount of power lost in transmission
Current state and future expectations of river turbines
Two companies have proposed installing river turbines in the lower Mississippi River. Free Flow Power has filed applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers for turbines at 80 locations, most of which are in sections of the Mississippi that pass through Louisiana , and have carried out a six-month test with a turbine in the river near Baton Rouge. The company says that, with FERC approval, they expect to begin generating power by 2013.
Six test turbines have been placed in the East River in New York City, and in 2008 a 35KW turbine was installed on the Mississippi River in Minnesota.


A termite pre-treatment for new construction is an important step for homeowners and property managers in the South Georgia area. This treatment provides a chemical barrier between the soil and the structure. It is the most cost effective method for preventing termites. Knowledgeable builders include it in every structure they erect and prospective buyers should demand it in any new house they have built.
If you are adding an addition to your home, it is especially important that the new construction area be treated. Even if your existing structure has been treated, the seam between the old and the new is certain to develop a problem within the coming years.
There are 3 different treatment types that can be used on pretreating a structure for subterannean termites:
Chemical Soil Treatment
Termite Baiting Systems
Borate Wood Treatment
While these are all stand alone treatments, we find that we can use some or all of these to custom treat your property for a more thorough treatment.
If you would like for us to put together a custom treatment for your new construction, please contact us today at (229) 273-1310.


Looking for a general contractor for your next building project?
St Croix Building Company provides you with a skilled general contractor for your design and construction needs. With our experience and inventive attitude, you can be sure you are in great hands from design through construction with St Croix Building Company. We believe that a quality product begins and ends with excellent leadership and each project we complete is a testament to that ideal. Our goal is to make the building process as flawless for you as possible while respecting your timeline and budget.
Contact us today at 715-491-2373 to discuss hiring us as your next general contractor!


Maxfield Drilling uses the most advanced drilling rigs available with the best maintenance team regularly servicing and maintaining our equipment.
Our modern drilling fleet with experienced personnel allows us to provide clients with professional and expert servicing allowing us to drill blast hole sizes from 45mm to 229mm.
Maxfield’s drill fleet suits the mix of the existing business and changes as that business changes.
As with surface mining, Maxfield’s drill fleet suits the mix of the existing business, and changes as that business changes.
Maxfield Drilling is a leading supplier for Drilling Services of the Civil Construction Sector.


WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Mark was involved with the building of our new home from the foundation to landscaping. His craftsmanship and practical knowledge helped to make our project an excellent experience. He treated our land as if it was his own with the end result being better than we ever thought possible. Mark is an idea man and he often brought alternative solutions to our plans which made them even better.
Our experience with Mark Little Construction was first class right from our initial meeting at our site through completion of our new home build. Mark managed our site clearance, foundation digging, drainage, backfilling and driveway. In addition he handled our complete septic process from acquiring our permit right through installation and grading. Throughout the project Mark was professional and a pleasure to deal with. He takes great pride in his work.
We have used Mark for all of our construction work for the past 14 years. He has completed both small and large jobs for us including brush clearing, landscaping, driveway maintenance and the design and installation of a complete septic system, Mark has always completed his work in a professional manner and on time.If you are looking for someone to do your construction work we would not hesitate to recommend Mark.


Just as there are many types of Architecture, there are many types of solutions that Seiler can customize for the way you work. We offer a broad spectrum of Autodesk® software and post purchase support solutions that will help to increase profitability and reduce risks, as well as minimize inefficiencies in design, construction, and operations.
Seiler Instrument offers civil, mechanical and structural engineering professionals several solutions for high precision instruments and a complete line of application software. Our equipment and software solutions provide the building information modeling (BIM) solution for civil engineering today. With Autodesk® and Trimble® solutions that help project teams create, predict, and deliver transportation, land development, and environmental projects more efficiently.


Our Inlet Guard screens minimize trash in lakes, creeks, and waterways, preserving their beauty and ecological balance.
Choosing Inlet Guard contributes to creating a greener city by preserving water quality and supporting sustainable practices.
Our ongoing maintenance plans free up valuable time for city management to focus on other priorities.
Our screens create a safer environment, protecting both residents and their beloved animals.
Our solutions help cities reduce the risk of legal liabilities by preventing storm drain accidents and related incidents.
Inlet Guard is a trusted solution backed by testimonials and real stories of our impact.
Ideal screen size stops trash without impeding the flow of water.
Hinged for easy cleanout.
Baskets installed within curb inlets prevent residual debris from entering waterways.
Biodegradable filters protect waterways by absorbing oils.
Affordable maintenance plans continue keeping waterways free from debris.
There are federal and state grants available to cities and organizations looking to fund initiatives combating nonpoint source pollution.
Visit the following link to learn more about how to apply for funding to use Inlet Guard in your city.
...Catch basins screens are a great solution to keeping trash out of creeks...
—Tim Burgess, City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division
The installation of catch basin screens is expected to keep 840,000 pounds of debris from reaching the ocean each year
— California Gateway Authority
We have utilized Inlet Guards in several areas around the city for a few years now; the trash & debris has been greatly reduced and we have greatly appreciated how effective the product has been for our Storm Water Management Program.
— Chris Turner, North Richland Hills, TX, Public Works Department


Flat roof is most preferred in the area of little rain, although it is not in the present trend. But-flat roof provides you the inexpensive edge for money saving. RSB gives you three options to build this kind of roof, highlighting the key factors to beat stagnated water and proper drainage system. There is a protective covering used to keep your roof safe from the problems of water collection and poor drainage.
RSB construction provides three types of flat roofing system
Built Up Roofing (BUR) – this kind of roofing is done by addition of layers of different kinds of roofing layers made of coal tar pitch, cold application adhesive, modifies asphalt and asphalt. This roofing is also known as “tar and gravel” roofing because final layer is made of crushed rock and layer of gravel.
Single-Ply Roofs – it is the most preferred roofing system. It is of two types, thermoset membranes manufactured from the rubber polymers, requiring liquid adhesives or tape to be water-resistant. Other is Thermoplastic membrane made of plastic polymers formed in extreme temperatures and welding.
Sprayed Polyurethane foam – SPF is a spray sprayed on the roof. It is better for the uneven roof as it is light and flexible. It can be sprayed directly over the roof, shingles, clay tiles, metal, and concrete, woods.


The latest tourism crowd puller of Switzerland might be scary and make you fearful of heights but when you get to see the fantastic view, you will know what true beauty is!
Enjoy being on Titlis Cliff Walk, Swiss Alps, the highest suspension bridge in Europe, swinging to and fro mildly at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level. The visitors get to see the indomitable beauty of south-facing Mount Titlis in central Switzerland. Feast your eyes on lovely expanse of encompassing hills, catch glimpses of Italy, and just lower your gaze into the abyss lying more than 1,600 feet below!
According to Peter Reinle, a spokesperson representing Titlis Engelberg ski resort, on the inaugural day of the bridge, the weather was far from favorable and yet the top representatives from 15 countries decided to hold out against the snow storm and low visibility to attend the opening session.
Ursula Beamish, the spokeswoman for Switzerland Tourism expects the bridge to draw big crowds during next summer when the visitors will want to put their fearlessness to test at such a height. She went on to add that the agency was hopeful that the bridge would entice large number of visitors to the country. According to Reinle, the public response to the bridge was truly overwhelming.
At a place where you can expect snowfall during summer and wind could blow in excess of 120 miles per hour, the concept of building a suspension is not without doubt.
According to Reinle, it was a bold decision. A thoroughly professional mountain construction company started the bridge construction work in July. The project was estimated to cost $1.6 million and cable cars were employed to transport most of the materials needed for the construction. Helicopter services were deployed to transport bigger material. Thanks to the site of the project, it had to be ensured all along that the bridge under construction was robust enough to bear the onslaught of not just strong winds but heavy snowfall too.
As per Reinle, the bridge was easily expected to last for another 1,000 years, the biggest test of strength being around 500 tons of snow that could settle on the bridge during heavy snow fall. He added that the bridge was safe from all points of view and it was least likely that anyone could fall off the massive creation.
According to Reinle, the Titlis Cliff Walk has been able to take all the snow until now, but the resort officials have been keeping a close watch on the snow collection and will attend to the sprucing up task as and when necessary. When the Mount Titlis car becomes functional, the bridge will be open to public and the return ticket of $90 to the mountain includes the cost of walking on the bridge.
The Engelberg-Gerschnialp cableway celebrates its 100th anniversary with the inaugural session of 320 ft. long and 3 ft. wide bridge that oscillates mildly when visitors walk on it.


Concrete foundation, interior flatwork, concrete mezzanine/2nd floor, pre-engineered steel building, bridge crane, interior office build out, cabinets, counters, restroom partitions and accessories, floor and wall tile, floor coverings, concrete staining, mechanical and electrical.
General Contractor: Alta Construction, Inc.
*contracted directly with owner, coordinated by GC
Self Performed by GC:
Estimator: Larry Reeves
Project Mgr: Larry Reeves
Assist Proj Mgr: Kenny Anderson
Field Superintendent: Leonard Pitts
Concrete foundation, interior flatwork, exterior flatwork, floor drains and grating, pre-engineered steel building, bridge crane, interior and exterior pipe racks, interior office finishes, heavy equipment setting, mechanical, electrical, site fencing, site paving, site landscaping.
Concrete foundation, interior concrete flatwork, exterior concrete flatwork, floor drains and grating, pre-engineered steel building, insulation systems, overhead doors, bridge crane, concrete storage mezzanine, metal stairs/handrail, interior office framing, interior office finishes, mechanical, electrical, site fencing.


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5-7 Mandeville Place is located in a prime central London location, close to Bond Street tube station. The building is set to be fully refurbished to cater to commercial tenants. The development will include refurbishment of the office floors and lobby areas, as well as essential amenities including cycle storage, changing facilities including lockers and showers, and a bin refuse. Cosmetic upgrades will also be completed during the refurbishment – alterations will be made to the entrances, roof terraces and a new reception and plant room will be built to maximise rentable areas.
FTSQUARED are appointed as Development and Project Manager on the refurbishment.


All services provided by Kegesa are done so with quality and care. With years working in the industry, our team of professionals come together to provide our clients with the products they need. Check out some of our specific services below and get in touch for your inquiry.
Of the Highest Quality
The buildings we build are prefabricated in our factory and assembled on site from modules or panel elements. High level of prefabrication allow us to reduce the building time on site and to ensure high quality of the buildings. Most of the building work is made in factory where building structure is manufactured under constant quality control and is protected from unfavorable weather conditions. Using this system and, the buildings up to five floors high can be built. The structure of the building elements can be chosen from various certified wall, slab and roof types, with fire resistance up to REI 90, energy efficiency up to passive house level and sound isolation according the regulations and clients demands.
Prefab building system require specific building design for optimal production, transportation and assembling process. Starting from the early design stage, we can help our clients to find efficient design solutions, based on long-term experience in prefab buildings industry. Our design department prepare production drawings for the building structures and engineering systems inside the building, according to the architectural solutions, fire, sound and energy efficiency regulations. When designing all parts of the buildings we always follow local building codes and regulations.
Fast quality for cost efficient price
The building elements are made from timber frame or cross laminated timber plates (CLT), insulated with mineral wool insulation and covered with wood based or plasterboard plates. Producing spatial prefabricated modules, up to 90% of the building structure and finishes can be made in the factory, including:
windows and doors installed;
final internal finishing, including parquetry, tiles, painted walls and ceilings;
finished bathrooms with sanitary appliances and fittings installed;
kitchen furniture with integrated appliances and other fixed furniture;
free standing furniture, beds, wardrobes ect. (if required);
engineering systems inside modules, including floor heating and radiators, ventilation units and ducts, sprinkler system, electrical sockets and light fixtures;
part of the exterior finishing, depending of facade type and material;
All production procedures are documented by internal quality control system. Final quality check of each module is made before leaving the factory.
The modules are covered with protection foil for the transport from the factory to the building site. The size of the modules varies depending from the building layout and transport limitations:
width – optimal up to 4,2m, maximum up to 5,4m;
lenght - optimal up to 13,5m, maximum up to 14m;
height - optimal up to 3,5m, maximum up to 4,2m;
weight - from 5t to 20t;
Most of our modules we are loading to the cargo boats in Klaipėda harbor for shipment to the harbor closest to the building site and then delivering by the trucks.
Team of professionals
The modules are mounted by mobile cranes directly from the truck to the foundation prepared by the customer. Assembling time of one module is 20-60 min, depending from the modules geometry and building site conditions. After the modules are placed, internal connection joints are made, facade and roof covering finished, the engineering systems connected between the modules and to the external connections. Balconies, terraces, external access galleries are assembled from panel elements. Average construction time on site for multistory apartment house is 3 months, from start of modules assembling on foundation to handover to the client.
Taken care off
According to the agreement with the customer, the general inspection of the building is made one year after the handover and needed maintenance made by the service team.


Airports are vital national resources. They serve a key role in transportation of people and goods, and in regional, national and international commerce. They are where the nation’s aviation system connects with other modes of transportation and where federal responsibility for managing and regulating air traffic operations intersects with the role of state and local governments that own and operate most airports.
Research is necessary to solve common operating problems, to adapt appropriate new technologies from other industries, and to introduce innovations into the airport industry.
Security has been and always will be a crucial ingredient for Airport Security. From infrastructure to cybersecurity, we will share information and resources that are useful and applicable at the airport.


Project finance involves paying for infrastructure improvements or other industrial scale or public use projects. The financial arrangements for these projects usually involve multiple organizations, stakeholders and investors.
The goal of project finance is usually to use the income generated by the improvement to pay for the initial cost of the project over time. Since there are often multiple parties involved, achieving this ideal outcome requires a lot of organization, negotiation and problem solving. This is why experts called project finance advisors are hired. These experts can help create a plan that will benefit everyone involved in large scale industrial developments. A project finance advisor works equally well for infrastructure projects (Eg bridges, wind farms, power stations, etc.).
How does project finance usually work?
Both public and private projects have a similar structure on a very basic level. The project is funded by investors or stakeholders, who are often referred to as “sponsors.” The sponsors get the funding for the project from banks or other lenders. These banks are sometimes referred to as a “syndicate.”
For most large projects that require a project finance advisor, a special organization is established. The project will be funded through this organization, which is often referred to as a “special purpose vehicle (SPV) project company.” This company does not have a long history. In fact, it is created specifically for the project and nothing else.
One of the reasons for this kind of arrangement is that it makes it easier for people or organizations to provide financing for the project. Since the debts created by the project are associated with the specially formed company and not with the “sponsors,” it does not affect their credit-worthiness or ability to invest in other projects. This helps limit the potential drawbacks for stakeholders and makes it easier for them to support the project.
Also, if the project fails, the sponsors are more protected from financial problems related to the failure. A project finance advisor can help with setting up the SPV company in a way that is beneficial to the financial supporters of the project.
Projects usually begin with a pre-work stage when a sponsor or sponsors make a financial plan for the project. This is very important because it will help show that the project is doable and has a good chance of being successful. This means that project finance advisors could potentially be useful very early on in the process.
The initial plan, usually in the form of a spreadsheet, is an integral part of the pitch that sponsors will make to banks and other “syndicate” members when they try to get funding and loans for their project.
Other aspects of project finance
Project finance goes well beyond setting up SPVs. A large part of a project finance advisor’s job involves identifying potential risks and making a plan for dealing with them. This is extremely important during the project’s planning phase. It can determine the overall strategy for accomplishing the project. Also, if the risk is too great, the sponsors may decide to abandon the project or alter their strategy. A project finance advisor can help them understand and minimize these risks.
In certain situations, various incentives and special forms of funding are offered to investors who invest in infrastructure or public works projects. This adds another variable into the equation. Good project finance advisors will be able to find and use advantages like this to lower risk and make a project more feasible.
As you can see, there are many specialized facets to project finance, and an expert adviser can help you take care of the complexities and make a major project as feasible and financially sound as possible.


Hitachi adds value to Hanson Israel
The performance of a large Hitachi Zaxis excavator is adding value to Hanson Israel’s Migdal Zedek limestone quarry, situated 40km outside Tel Aviv. The ZX870LCR-3 was delivered in February 2011 and has continued to offer increased levels of productivity and reliability.
Hanson Israel is a subsidiary of the HeidelbergCement Group, the global market leader in aggregates and a prominent player in the fields of cement and concrete. It was established in 1963 and is the second largest building materials producer in Israel. Its facilities include: 26 concrete plants with an annual capacity of three million cubic metres; three quarries with an annual yield exceeding eight million tonnes of aggregates; and two asphalt plants, capable of supplying one million tonnes of materials annually.
Having previously used wheel loaders to load its fleet of dump trucks at Migdal Zedek, Hanson had already been impressed with the benefits of a Hitachi ZX850H excavator at another one of its sites (the Nachal Raba quarry). When combined with the high service levels it had experienced from authorised Hitachi dealer, CMD, it decided to invest in the new ZX870LCR-3.
Hanson’s Central Quarries Manager, Nissim Gibri, says, “We decided that the Hitachi ZX870LCR-3 was an ideal solution following the positive experience of operating the ZX850H model, which we have owned since 2005 and has over 30,000 working hours. After running wheel loaders, we had to change our working model to suit the large excavator. As a result, we are now enjoying reduced running costs and increased volumes of production.
“Hanson already had a good working relationship with CMD – we know that we can count on them. The main reasons for buying Hitachi machines are the limited downtime that comes from their reliability and the impressive after-sales service offered by CMD. These benefits mean it is highly unlikely that our quarry will ever come to standstill.”
The large Zaxis excavator loads 14-15 trucks per hour with three to four passes per truck. This helps to produce over three million tonnes of limestone-based materials per annum for the concrete and road construction industries. Hanson’s 54-strong team works over two ten-hour shifts per day to reach this milestone.
The Quarry Manager, Hagai Segev, says, “The ZX870LCR-3 is the only excavator currently operating in the quarry and it loads between 500 and 550 tonnes of materials per hour. This is a new way of working for us and the Zaxis excavator is providing some added value. Not only can we load more materials on to the trucks, but we can also build a more uniform heap, so that we lose fewer materials during the haul to the primary crusher.”
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The federal government has revealed that the contractors handling the reconstruction of the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway will make good use of the dry season by increasing the pace of construction work on the road.
This was made known yesterday by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti, stating that the contractor returned to site on January 7 and commenced construction at about January 10 .
“We need to make effective use of this dry season , which is why we resumed early, we will try as much as possible to push for speed ,” he said.
Kuti confirmed that the barricaded construction zones at Asese, Mowe and other parts of the road, which were opened to motorists in December, had been closed.
The contractor, Julius Berger, had in 2018 stated that the completion date of the project, which was supposed to be in 2017 , had been shifted to 2021, following the incorporation of underpasses, flyovers and toll plazas, among other additions.
Kuti had also said the construction cost for the section one of the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway, stretching from Lagos to Sagamu Interchange, had risen to N134bn due to the additional works expected to be carried out on Section One of the road , which were not in the original plan.
He explained that the initial cost was N70 bn but that the project was delayed due to lack of adequate funding.
He, however, stated that what was experienced in the past due to funding would not happen again as the Federal Government had set aside funds for the road which he said it considered a priority.
Kuti noted that with the funds in place, there would be no form of delay on the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway project, outside weather.
It would be recalled that the rehabilitation of the road was in November 2012 taken away from Bi-Courtney and given to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and Reynolds Construction Company Limited.
At the inauguration of the project in July 2014, former President Goodluck Jonathan, had said work on the 127. 6 -kilometre road would cost N167bn and would be completed in 48 months.
He said Julius Berger would handle Section 1 of the road, stretching about 43.6 kilometres from the old tollgate in Lagos to Sagamu Interchange while RCC would work on the second section, about 84 kilometres from Sagamu to Ibadan.
The project was, however, abandoned on several occasions due to lack of funding.
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Earthquakes are no laughing matter. They are the result of vibrations in the Earth’s outer crust. These vibrations are caused when underground rock slips. The Earth’s crust is made of large plates of rock. Over time these layers of rock slowly move causing the plates to slip against each other. These tectonic type earthquakes occur in regions where the large plates border each other – the San Andreas Fault in California is a well known fault line.
Earthquakes can also be caused by volcanic activity. These types of earthquakes are usually not as destructive as the earthquakes caused by shifting plates. In fact, earthquakes caused by volcanic activity can actually be beneficial since they often precede a major volcanic eruption and act as a warning that something big is about to happen. Hawaii, where the is much volcanic activity, has recorded as many as 1,000 minor earthquakes (some so small that people aren’t even aware that a earthquake just took place) in a single day.
And surprisingly enough, earthquakes can also be caused by man made activities. Filling of man-made lakes, underground explosive activity, or pumping of wells are examples of activities that have been know to cause earthquakes. In 1962, Denver Colorado began experiencing earthquakes for the first time in that city’s history. Officials finally realized that the earthquakes began occurring at the same time that the city began pumping wasted water into deep man-made wells on the eastern side of the city. When the pumping ceased, so did the earthquakes.
The greatest danger from an earthquake is the destruction of man-made buildings, roads, or bridges. Resulting tidal waves, often with waves as high as a 10-story building, are also a forbidding danger. In 1896, the town of Sanrika, Japan was completely swept away by a tidal wave (which the Japanese call tsunamis).
The size of an earthquake is measure on a scale called the Richter scale. Named after the American seismologist (a scientist who studies earthquakes) Charles Francis Richter, the Richter scale measures the movement of the land surface 60 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. This measurement is a logarithmic scale – a magnitude 7 earthquake moves land 10 times farther than a magnitude 6 earthquake, a magnitude 6 earthquake moves land 100 times further than a magnitude 5 earthquake, and so on. Up until 1979, a magnitude 8.5 earthquake was thought to be the maximum. When scientists discovered improved measuring techniques they revised this maximum – it is now believed that a 9.5 is the maximum magnitude a earthquake can produce. Scientist now believe that the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 was a 9.2 on the Richter scale.


EDF Energy says it has almost completed early site preparation works for the planned Hinkley Point C project. However, pending a final investment decision (FID), some 400 jobs at the site are at risk.
In a 1 April statement, EDF Energy said it has carried out extensive work with its contract partners to make the Hinkley Point C project ready for an FID. It said, “The company has invested significantly in a series of preparatory activities including site preparations (earthworks, drainage works and culvert construction, concrete production facilities and welfare facilities) and roadworks.”
However, it noted that these works are nearing completion. EDF Energy said, “The next phase of work on site and in the associated developments will require a substantial increase in spending levels, and will begin as soon as the [FID] has been made.” It added, “In the meantime work to ensure the project’s readiness will continue, including project planning, engineering design and commercial supply chain activities.”
Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, EDF Energy’s managing director for nuclear new build (NNB), said, “Clearly this announcement has practical implications for people engaged in activities throughout NNB, but especially for contractors working on site and we are working with our contractor and trade union partners to manage these.”
He added, “During this time our focus across NNB should be on doing everything we can to bring our spend rate down whilst prioritising those activities that help deliver HPC FID and de-risk the project.”
The GMB union said a 45-day consultation for redundancy will start regarding 400 employees on the Hinkley Point C project.
EDF Energy said that it and the UK government “have made good progress on the work to finalize the agreements which will enable a final investment decision in the coming months.” It added there has also been “continuing positive progress with future investment partners in the project”.
Hinkley Point C – comprising two Areva EPR reactors – will be the first new nuclear power station built in the UK in almost 20 years.


Portland passes green ordinance to encourage carbon and cash savings
The Portland City Council in early April approved a building ordinance that will require all city-funded new construction and major renovation projects to be built to the Silver standard of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The ordinance, which originally was met with some opposition by the local chamber of commerce, is part of a larger effort to meet goals outlined by the Architecture 2030 Challenge, according to city officials.
The ordinance applies to city renovation projects that are more than 5,000 square feet and all new city-funded private construction and renovation projects more than 10,000 square feet. Both types of projects would also need to have a total cost of more than $250,000 for the ordinance to take effect, according to the measure. It also applies to projects receiving more than $25,000 in Tax Increment Funding or municipal grants, which meet the other project criteria.
"If you are going to get a tax break for building in the city of Portland, you are going to be building for the future," David Marshall, the city councilor who introduced the proposal, told Mainebiz. "It was a huge step in the right direction."
The goal of the challenge from Architecture 2030, a Santa Fe, N.M.-based nonprofit, is to achieve carbon neutrality for all new buildings by 2030.
Marshall said he spent many months working with developers and other potential stakeholders on the ordinance's language to diffuse potential concerns
"We wanted to pass a good ordinance, because any time you tie any sort of string to an incentive, developers may see that as an obstacle," he said.
Susan Ransom, marketing director for PDT Architects, Portland-based firm that specializes in LEED-certified buildings, said even though the economy is in a recession, it's still a good time for such a measure.
"Yes, we're in a recession, but we're talking about permanent buildings -- long-term it's going to save money and save energy and make people more comfortable in buildings," she said. "This is not just about being high-minded and doing the ‘right' thing."
The point system used for obtaining LEED certifications offers options that don't necessarily cost developers more than building a non-certified building, Ransom added.
"LEED involves a checklist so development is very individualized to the building and which ‘points' the project aims to get," she said. "Ten years ago, when LEED was first invented, it was generally considered to be a much more expensive way of building. But you can get points for using a building with existing utilities or not using an irrigation system for your landscape."
The whole point of LEED is to save resources in the long term, Ransom said, which often results in monetary savings.
Some changes were made to the proposal to address concerns raised by the local Chamber of Commerce, Marshall said.
"They didn't want to see this have negative consequences that people hadn't anticipated, so we tried to think of the different projects it would have an effect on," he said. "We raised the square footage for projects receiving tax incentives from 5,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet."
"We initially objected, but we did come along," said Chris O'Neil, of Drummond Woodsum, representing the local chamber. "In general, what they did was raise the bar, so it wasn't punitive especially in smaller projects where the certification could be cost prohibitive."
The city planning director can also issue waivers in cases where the LEED certification process might impact the character of a historical renovation project, Marshall said.
Marshall called the policy a "living" ordinance.
"We might see some hurdles come up," he said. "We're largely in new frontier of policy-making, so you have to be flexible."


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"Topping Out" Ceremony at GCC Showcased Construction Project
On Nov. 29, following an interesting western European tradition, Glendale Community College (GCC) hosted a "Topping Out" ceremony for its new Life Science Building that is under construction. Such a ceremony is a long-standing tradition in the construction industry and celebrates the placement of the highest beam for the structure. Workers and participants paint the beam white, sign it, and attach a small evergreen tree, which signifies, among other things, well wishes for the building and its future inhabitants. In modern times an American flag is often hung from the beam, which is then raised by a crane and set in place.
Officials of GCC, the building's architects from GouldEvans and DPR Construction workers joined with GCC employees and community members to enjoy the DPR-hosted luncheon and program set up on the lawn overlooking the construction site.
The new Life Science Building will house three of the college's instructional departments: biology, psychology, and nursing. Designed to support the growing demand for integrated, interdisciplinary programs, this facility will afford unlimited opportunities to go beyond traditional instructional boundaries. Extra-curricular activities are also addressed through the integration of student gathering spaces and the Life Science Café.
The 63,000 square-foot building is targeted to be ready for classes in January 2009. It will be GCC's first three-story structure. It will contain classroom space for 300 students, 72 faculty offices, nine Biology labs, a vivarium (animal lab), four Nursing Observation Pods, a large amphitheater, meeting rooms, a working greenhouse and a small café. Water-efficient landscaping is planned and the building comprises many "green" components.


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Fred G. Hughes Stadium is part of the Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex on the campus of Missouri Southern.
As a result of generous contributions of more than $800,000 from the community, Missouri Southern's effort to replace the artificial football playing surface and the running track at Fred G. Hughes Stadium became a reality in April 2003. The support allowed the University to make lighting improvements as well. In late March of 2003, the Board of Regents approved awarding the contract to Sprinturf for the replacement of the artificial turf. In April, the Board then approved awarding a contract to Beynon Sports Surfaces for a new track. Sprinturf installed an artificial surface with a ground rubber infill. Beynon installed a full-pore track surface for the track. Missouri Southern's indoor track in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center is a Beynon product.
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For ponds that experience a fluctuation in the water level, a floating aerator that can be easily moved is the solution to address the variations in water height. All three of Fresh-flo’s aerators: model AE-F3 which is ⅓ hp with a 225 gallons/minute capacity, model BE-F3 which is ½ hp. with a 340 gallons/minute capacity, and model BTE-F3 which is 1 hp. with 550 gallons/minute capacity can be manufactured as floating aerators as well. Special high density polyethylene floats, filled with polyurethane foam, are added to make them floating aerators. The tube length is 24".


Zero energy buildings combine energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to consume only as much energy as can be produced onsite through renewable resources over a specified time period. Achieving zero energy is an ambitious yet increasingly achievable goal that is gaining momentum across geographic regions and markets. Private commercial property owners have a growing interest in.
Reaching net zero: the rise in low-energy, highly efficient buildings “Renewable energy is no longer a concept of the future, because that future is now. It’s time to utilise the technology and design we have at our fingertips, to create a sustainable future. The built environment contributes to 40% of UK emissions, something that could be drastically reduced by implementing net zero.
Zero-energy building (ZEB), also called net zero-energy building, any building or construction characterized by zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions calculated over a period of time. Zero-energy buildings (ZEBs) usually use less energy than traditional buildings as well as generate their own energy on-site to use in the building; hence, many are independent from the national.
The calculations reviewed earlier show that renovation of a house into a zero energy building is sometimes economically imprudent. The possibilities of constructing new zero energy houses, therefore, need to be researched. Overall perspectives of zero energy houses affect the progress of renovation of single-family houses into zero energy buildings. This part of the chapter presents an opinion.
ZERO Coalition In 2017, we realized that more needed to be done in order to advance home construction practices in Oregon. We gathered several like-minded nonprofits to form the Zero Energy Ready Oregon coalition specifically focused on advancing Oregon building codes in alignment with Executive Order 17-20. The goal is to mandate that all new homes in Oregon are built to zero energy ready.
A range of terms are used to describe these very low energy buildings, including: zero energy building, nearly zero energy building, net zero energy, zero carbon, zero energy, zero net carbon, and zero net energy. Despite the slight difference in names, these buildings are all aiming for zero-energy consumption or emissions. In addition, whatever energy is consumed within the building will be.
The green building market is becoming much more competitive due to the increase in demand for this type of construction, and Green Building costs are predicted to decrease in the near future. Apart from the initial cost of green building, finding a mortgage company or bank that offers loans for a building that is not built in the traditional way may be difficult.
The majority of sustainable developments are occupied by business use, which indicates that zero carbon homes are not yet affordable as domestic homes. However, market trends suggest that in the future, once all homes are sustainably built, the prices will level off with the eradication of the prestige value. The hypothesis of this research dissertation is that with more and more pressures and.
Talking about energy second focus point of this thesis comes to mind: zero energy building concept. At the heart of the Zero Energy Building (ZEB) concept is the idea that buildings can meet all their energy requirements from low-cost, locally available, nonpolluting, renewable sources.
And, a 2050-ready policy of building homes with high energy efficiency and cheap-to-run renewable energy can help tackle social and environmental challenges other than the carbon emissions that lead to climate change. The low water demand of 2050 ready homes will ensure that more homes can be built in the growing number of areas under water-stress. And with a rapidly aging society and many.


Freight traffic utilizes both railways and waterways, but private vehicles are by far the dominant mode of passenger transportation in Germany. Even public transportation relies mainly on street traffic. By 1989, new road and highway construction had expanded the road system for intercity traffic in western Germany to 8721 km of interstate expressways (Autobahnen), 31 108 km of federal interstate highways, 63 441 km of regular highways, and 70 382 km of county roads. Added to this total are approximately 317 000 km of city streets. As of 1989 there were 34.7 million registered motor vehicles in Germany, with a ratio of 48 passenger cars per 100 inhabitants.
As of 1989, the road system in the GDR consisted of 13 170 km of state roads and 34 031 km of district roads (the 1960 totals were 12 335 km and 33 144 km, respectively).


The idea of a railway connecting Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula was first suggested in the 1870s, but it wasn’t until 1889 that the Mornington Railway was officially opened. The railway was initially built to connect Frankston to Mornington, a distance of about 16 km. The journey from Melbourne to Mornington took about two and a half hours, and passengers had to change trains at Frankston.
The Mornington Railway was primarily used for transporting goods, such as timber, fruit, and fish, to Melbourne. However, it soon became a popular mode of transport for locals and tourists, especially during the summer months.
The Impact of the Railway
The opening of the Mornington Railway had a significant impact on the town’s economy and social life. With easier access to Melbourne, Mornington became a popular destination for day-trippers and holidaymakers. The railway also made it easier for local farmers to transport their produce to Melbourne, which helped boost the local economy.
The railway station became a hub of activity, with tourists and locals bustling in and out of town. Many businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops, opened up around the station, catering to the influx of visitors. The railway also provided employment opportunities, with many locals working as train drivers, station attendants, and maintenance staff.
The railway had a profound impact on the town’s development, with new suburbs popping up along the railway line. The suburbs of Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, and Moorooduc owe their development to the railway, as it made it easier for people to commute to Melbourne for work.
The Decline of the Railway
Despite its initial success, the Mornington Railway began to decline in the mid-20th century. With the rise of the automobile, more people began to travel by car rather than train. The railway was also facing financial difficulties, and it became increasingly difficult to maintain the aging infrastructure.
In 1981, the Mornington Railway was closed permanently, much to the disappointment of locals and tourists. The railway station and surrounding buildings were sold off, and the railway line was dismantled. Today, the former railway station is home to a shopping center, and the surrounding area has been developed into a bustling commercial hub.
The Mornington Railway played a significant role in the town’s development, connecting Mornington to Melbourne and boosting the local economy. The railway brought tourists and holidaymakers to the town, and it helped local farmers transport their produce to Melbourne. The railway station became a hub of activity, with businesses and suburbs popping up along the railway line.
Although the Mornington Railway is no longer in operation, its legacy lives on in the town’s history and culture. The railway remains an important part of Mornington’s identity, and it serves as a reminder of the town’s rich history and the important role that transportation played in its development.


One of the most vital issues in the structural design of construction is the weight of materials and components used. It is evident that the lighter weight the constructions have the better operation they show against natural disasters. Hence should we utilize light materials in constructions, fewer sources of energy will be consumed and it makes the buildings eco-friendly.
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Drainage systems are installed to control the amount of water flow into your landscapes, gardens, lawns, and basement or foundation. This helps prevent soil erosion after heavy rains. Excess standing water can choke your plants and rot the roots. Proper drainage helps prevent the loss of nutrients in the soil. With all the rain we get here in the Lowcountry each summer, proper drainage is very important to maintain proper care of your lawn and plants. Usual drainage tasks we perform are:
- Runoffs from gutters using catch basins
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What is a catch basin and how is it used?
A catch basin is a large drain, usually placed in low areas of a yard, to catch surface runoff water. It usually consists of a surface drain that leads to an enlarged box beneath that is then tied to an underground drainage system that finally leads to downspout drains or storm sewers.


What is the difference between the focus and an earthquake's epicenter? From the emphasis of an earthquake, seismic waves scatter out. Less vibration and less destruction were experienced by buildings far from the epicenter. There are more vibration and more disruption to buildings near the epicenter.
The location inside the Earth where an earthquake begins is called the focus (or hypocenter) of the earthquake. The point at the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter of the earthquake. At the epicenter, the strongest shaking occurs during an earthquake
What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake? Seismic waves spread out from the focus of an earthquake. Structures farther from the epicenter experience less shaking and less damage. Structures near the epicenter experience more shaking and more damage.
The damage would be greater near the epicenter.
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This happens because the Earth's plates are constantly moving. ... The point inside the Earth's crust where the earthquake originates from is known as the focus. The earthquake's energy is released in seismic waves and they spread out from the focus. The seismic waves are most powerful at the epicentre or near the epicentre.
more damage will occur near the epicenter
Earthquakes are stronger on the epicenter. Thus, it should be having more damage near the epicenter.What is Epicenter?
Epicenter is the place or point where the earthquake originates. Epicenter is above the hypocenter. The hypocenter is the focus of the earthquake. Technically, the intensity of an earthquake gets higher as you get closer to the epicenter.What is earthquake and how does it happen?
Earthquake pertains to the rapid and sudden shaking of the ground. It happens when two blocks of earth slips or past one another. The surface where they have slipped is called the fault plane. When some of the energy stored in the Earth's crust is released due to a fracture and slip on the rocks, seismic waves are produced. This passage of seismic waves through the Earth rocks now causes an Earthquake.
For the most part, an earthquake will be most intense at the epicenter, but the is not always the case. ... For example, earthquake intensity is greatest in areas where the soil can liquify easily. When soil liquifies, it shakes more than other soils do and the impact on buildings is much greater.


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Núria Pinyol is Lecturer in the Department of Geotechnical Engineering and a postdoc researcher in the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE). She obtained her PhD at UPC in 2010. Her thesis describes the thermo-hydro-mechanical analysis of rapid landslides. It was awarded by UPC as the best thesis in the field of Civil Engineering presented in the period 2009-2010. One of her research interests still focused in the field of landslides. She is currently working modelling landslides using a coupled MPM (Material Point Method) code under development.
Other research topics, in collaboration with colleagues in her Department, include: (a) modelling of the geotechnical behaviour of earth and rockfill dams; (b) advanced constitutive modelling of unsaturated soils including microstructure; (c) constitutive modelling of soft rocks and hard soils including expansive behaviour and degradation.
She is a co-author of two original books published in Springer (“Geomechanics of Failures” and “Geomechanics of Failures. Advanced Topics”) in which some real cases (Vaiont landslide, the sinking of Barcelona Harbour caissons and two tunnel instabilities, among other failures) are described and analyzed in detail. She teaches a course in the UPC Master in Civil Engineering based on these books. She is the author of 12 journal publications and 30 papers in international conferences and workshops. A paper published in Géotechnique (“A review of Beliche dam”) was awarded the Crampton Prize (granted by ICE, UK) in 2006. In 2012 the International Consortium on Landslides selected a paper published in Landslides (“Canelles Landslide: modelling rapid drawdown and fast potential sliding”) as the best paper of 2012. Recently, the Géotechnique paper on “Compacted soil behaviour: initial state, structure and constitutive modelling” received the Geotechnical Research Medal in 2013.
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The Poweroll is a mechanised sprinkler irrigation system that takes the hard work out of moving sprinkler irrigation pipe. Capable of running on all types of soils and irrigating all but tall crops such as corn and sugar cane, Poweroll operates efficiently in square fields and economically in fields as small as 15 acres.
A great advantage of Poweroll is its simplicity. Poweroll provides semi-mechanised irrigation without the use of an electric motor or the need for sophisticated technical support. Driven by a small 6 horspower or 7 horsepower gasoline engine, Poweroll operation is easy to understand and maintain. This simplicity makes Poweroll an ideal choice for the modern technical irrigation of agricultural crops in any location.
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The Poweroll is an aluminum sprinkler line mounted on wheels which irrigates in place. A mover unit powered by a small gasoline engine is located in the center of the line. The sprinkler line is connected to a supply or mainline by a flexible hose.
When an irrigation run is completed (usually 8 to 12 hours), the operator turns the line off, carries the connector hose to the next operating position along the mainline, and then walks to the center of the line and starts the mover engine. Maintaining control with hydrostatic transmission, the operator rolls the entire line across the field to the next irrigating position, usually 60 feet. Then the operator returns to the mainline, reconnects the hose, and starts the next irrigation run. The whole moving procedure takes about 20 minutes of work.
When the Poweroll line has covered the entire field, the operator then reverses the line and travels back to the original starting point where the system is ready for the next irrigation cycle.
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Wade Rain Poweroll comes with double-draining couplers. Double-draining couplers drain both from the coupler gasket and from the drain valve. This means your wheeline will drain quickly and completely, so that you can move your wheeline to its next position. A typical wheeline with 4 inch pipe takes 8 1/2 minutes to drain while a 5 inch wheeline takes 15 minutes.
Automatically self-draining, the couplers seal when water pressure is turned on and drain when water pressure is turned off. The couplers will not leak due to misalignment of the line, and do not rely on a mechanically compressed gasket. A large drain opening provides fast draining and extra clearance for removal of material clogging the line.
Poweroll gives you double draining all the way around so that the line drains through the gasket 360 degrees and in any position quickly and completely. This means your wheeline will still drain fast even if it is misaligned and the drain valves aren't facing the ground.
FEATURE: Dual Rail Frame
The Wade Rain Poweroll mover unit combines Hydrostatic Transmission with a dual-rail frame over a 14-foot wheel base to enable you to pull out of the mud and wet ground with full power at a slower speed, and then adjust to high speed on dry ground.
The longer frame gives you more power, through increased leverage, to roll the line and keep the mover unit up with the line. The extra long dual-frame of Wade Rain's Poweroll mover has two lock bearings for each tail wheel axle, to assure easy alignment and better tracking. Reduces crop damage and labor.
Male-by-female coupler connection makes line assembly and take down easy. The connection does not rely on clamp pressure to seal the line, and the recessed gasket will not come out when the coupler is disassembled.
Both couplers are available in 4-inch and 5-inch sizes as well as bolt-together and clamp types, and are cast in strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum.
FEATURE: Deep Groove Wheels
|Strong rims with deep corrugations give greater strength with lighter weight. The construction design helps the wheel resist denting in rocky soil or twisting out of shape when axial loads are applied, preventing flattening between the spokes, collapsing or figure-eighting.|
FEATURE: Poweroll Installation
|Poweroll is designed to be simple to operate and maintain. It is also simple to install. No special tools or equipment such as a boom truck are required, meaning that Poweroll can be located in rural areas where minimal infrastructure is needed for successful operation.|
Wade Rain Poweroll is backed by Wade Rain's long leadership in the sprinkler irrigation industry, over 60 years. Poweroll has been tested on a great variety of crops and growing conditions all over the world. From its solid base of domestic and international experience, Wade Rain offers Poweroll as a proven solution to many of today's modern farming irrigation needs.
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BREINING is part of the Fayat Road Maintenance Equipment Division of the FAYAT Group. BREINING is a developer-manufacturer for road maintenance and offers a complete and innovative range of products for road maintenance.
BREINING is located in Remshalden in Germany on a covered site of 8 700 m². BREINING is divided into a Research and Development department, a Production site and a team dedicated to After Sales Services and Maintenance.
For decades, the BREINING name has been associated with road construction and repair, featuring both innovative techniques and tried and tested technology.


The Sweet Home School District facilities team, Gerding Builders and a number of subcontractors are busy getting Foster Elementary, Holley Elementary and Sweet Home Junior High School ready for students to return on Tuesday, September 3.
A massive amount of work has been accomplished at the schools this summer.
Foster and Holley Elementary Schools
Foster and Holley’s seismic upgrades are complete, new security vestibule entrances are finished, roofs have been replaced and new energy efficient windows have been installed. There are also numerous other improvements that have been made inside the schools that we can’t wait for students and staff to see.
While an extraordinary amount of work has been accomplished over the summer at Holley and Foster, some finishing work will need to be completed within the first few months of school. Each school has plans in place to accommodate the work while delivering educational programming. We will work as a team through this remarkable time as we watch our schools transform into updated, welcoming learning environments.
Sweet Home Junior High School
Work on the Junior High school’s new entrance, office area, auxiliary gym and cafeteria will continue into the spring of 2020.
The parking lot and bus loop are almost ready to be paved and construction crews are finishing the school’s new sidewalks.
Most Junior High classrooms have been refurbished this summer. Glulam beams supporting the roof structure are being strengthened, new energy efficient windows are being installed and many classrooms have been painted.
It’s great to see the improvements that are underway. Students and staff will benefit for decades to come by having safer and more secure learning environments.
We will schedule open houses at a later date so the community can see the school renovations.


Everybody knows that when it comes time to dig a trench, a hole or any other reason to be digging dirt that it is important to locate underground utilities before digging. What is not so well known is that utilities and other dangers can be embedded in concrete slabs, walls, and pillars. Accidentally cutting into one of these hidden items can be not only dangerous but deadly. For this reason, it is critical to always identify these dangers before boring, cutting or drilling into concrete structures
Blueprints and other building plans often lay out the location of items within the concrete. However, especially in older buildings, these plans may not be entirely accurate and this inaccuracy can be very hazardous. Just as utility companies use underground locating devices to identify the location of water, gas and electric lines, items embedded in concrete can be located using technology called ground penetrating radar (GPR). This technology emits a high frequency radio wave into the concrete. When the wave encounters an embedded object it is reflected back to the surface where a number of antennas record and analyze the variations in the signal. Many different items can be safely located which are dangerous if discovered accidentally.
- Utilities - Conduits containing electrical wires, water lines, gas lines, communication lines, etc. are often imbedded within concrete pillars or foundations. If these lines are cut, not only is it dangerous, but also time consuming to repair. GPR technology can identify these conduits and allow safe modifications to the concretes structure.
- Post Tension Cable - Often post tension cables are also imbedded in concrete. These cables are under extremely high tension and if cut become not only dangerous to the person who cuts it but can damage the structural integrity of the building itself. The simple radar detection of such cables can save major headaches later.
- Rebar - rebar in concrete slabs, foundations and pillars is engineered to provide structural strength to the concrete that is critical to its ability to support the weight of the building. Unintentional cutting of this support can have catastrophic impacts on the safety and structure of the building.
As opposed to relying on potentially inaccurate plans or worse yet simply hoping for the best, ground penetrating radar can safely and accurately locate and identify hidden hazards. This simple process can save lives, time and money. All of which are valuable to a project.
Contact a company like Concrete Coring Company for more information and assistance.


Measuring Industry Progress Towards 2030 (TH247)
William J. Worthen, LEED AP
Altering current design and construction practices to reduce the use of natural resources and non-renewable energy sources, to address the problem of waste production, and to promote regeneration of natural resources will require a multiple-year effort. The AIA 2030 Commitment is a growing national initiative for entities working in the built environment to transform the way we practice. It asks these organizations to make a pledge, to develop multi-year action plans, and to implement steps that can advance AIA's goal of carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030.The purpose of this initiative is to transform how we approach practice by focusing on the entire design portfolio rather than on individual, exemplary projects. Rooted in the belief that good design is sustainable design, the intent was to develop a method of tracking and measuring progress towards the 2030 goals that was simple and normalized for firms of all types. Sustainable design goals should be incorporated into every project from the outset, not just those seeking green building certification. William Worthen, AIA LEED AP, will moderate a panel of firm principals presenting the reasons for joining the 2030 Commitment, the sustainable design and business strategies they have implemented within their offices and on their projects, and the challenges faced in transforming how they design projects and operate as a firm to reduce the negative impact of the design and construction industry on the climate. The session will also explore the tools being developed by the AIA to assist firms of all sizes and expertise levels in meeting the challenge.
There are not many notes I can provide beyond the session blurb. They really just did an overview of AIA 2030 Commitment and how it is different from the 2030 Challenge. Essential the difference is a commitment to provide documentation showing potential project energy use at a very high level on an annual basis. The predicted energy use is all that is and can be reported. There is not way to report actual from the design side. There were obvious concerns around whether this is really useful. Owners and users will inevitably use the building somewhat differently than what the energy modeler assumed. The first version of the 2030 Commitment Report is available online here.


Springer Professional. Back to the search result list. Table of Contents. Hint Swipe to navigate through the chapters of this book Close hint. Abstract The striving for the use in the operation of dome structures of all the elements creating the dome: ribs and the plank shell led to the creation of a dome having the form of a thin-wall rotating shell. Thin-wall domes were called such domes in which of an essential importance in the load capacity of the structure is the shell from planks nailed onto the meridionally laid assembly ribs.
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The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. There appeared a humanitarian architecture  looking for building solutions that provide a potential for survival in disasters, also the potential for the development of the society after disasters.
The humanitarian architecture creates the process of the balanced growth of the place and the people who live therein. The most advanced technologically and economically types of wooden structures, such as shell roof coverings, are worth adding to the humanitarian architecture. A special variety of such roof coverings are axially symmetrical coverings from solid wood, as discussed in this publication.
Wood is the unique building material renewable in a way that it fosters the human environment, even reconstructing that environment, contaminated by the heavy industry products. While consuming carbon dioxide, it delivers oxygen to the atmosphere. Wooden domes collated and described in this publication are a favourable alternative to other building industry types.
The process of moving from post-beam systems up to reaching arches and dome forms, including wooden domes, lasted for centuries.
Systems of a very favourable relationship of load capacity to the weight of a structure were developed by evo- lution. Despite many advantages, there are few records in the references on their subject. The existing information is fragmentary. Many solutions of dome structures vanished jointly with the people who built them. It is the intent of the author to propagate the knowledge of economic and eco-friendly wooden dome structures.
For the further development of wooden structures, among others, domes, the author compiled the most urgent topics of theoretic research studies and analyses. The form of a dome has a minimum outside surface in relation to that being covered. This results in a lower airflow resistance, owing to which domes are more resistant to the interference of wind and climatic impacts.
The minimum outside surface limits losses of heat, increases energy savings, and reduces heating costs. The centre of gravity located quite low brings about that they are more stable in the situation of an earthquake.
The publication aggregates historical examples and. The monograph discusses 36 structural solutions of historical domes and compares them to nine examples of the most eminent accomplishments of domes made from glued laminated timber.
The structure of some forgotten domes was reconstructed on the basis of the available information remainders. The missing data were supple- mented on wooden models or computer visualizations so as to present the most advanced, technologically and economically, types of historical wooden structures. Their characteristic feature is that they are geometrically invariable, being safe in use at the same time.
The adaptation of the construction to the dome shape, using the properties of wood, followed over centuries, which resulted in the development of reliable systems. The structural solutions consisting in the multiple prestressing of load-carrying elements brought about the development of systems having a high load capacity at a minor weight of the wood applied, including that of common quality.
The comparison of the accomplishments of a large cubic capacity from glued laminated timber and domes from non-glued laminated timber allows to notice a lower consumption of materials as converted per unit of the projection area for historical domes.
They should continue to be developed based on the improvement of systems characteristic of wood. In the present-day edition of this monograph, the historical part has been sup- plemented with new examples of dome structures of facilities, built until the middle of the twentieth century.
They have been compared against the largest domes from glued laminated timber built in — The description of the research has been broadened by the testing of wood properties. I yield thanks to Prof. Zbigniew Kowal, Ph. I yield my respectful thanks to all those who contributed to the publication of this book.
The aim of this monograph is to present the opportunities of using wood as con- struction material in which both the architects and the designer can achieve various useful, cheap and aesthetic facilities, even for the most fastidious user. In modern times, wood is a re-discovered material due to its mechanical and eco-friendly properties.
Wood is the unique construction material the production of which is accompanied by the absorption of many environmental pollutants, including carbon dioxide. In the photosynthesis reactions, in the presence of light, there follows the bonding of water collected by wood from soil and carbon dioxide from air. The products of this reaction are carbohydrates and oxygen.
The generally known reaction follows according to the scheme:. While growing and increasing their weight, trees supply oxygen to the atmo- sphere. Wood is the unique construction material renewable in a friendly way to the atmosphere, and even reconstructing this environment contaminated by the heavy industry products, which was described by the authors Krutul D.
As a comparison, the production of steel from ore, e. Fe2O3—hematite of the highest iron content , used commonly in building industry, consists in the reduction with coal of oxide ores, supplying huge amounts of carbon dioxide to the atmo- sphere—CO.
Besides, wood is a construction material that is relatively easily treatable. Structures made from wood can be combined and adapted on the construction site, sometimes by the economic way, with the use of the simplest tools. Wood is a particular construction material, richly provided by nature. The detailed learning of the structure, biology, chemistry and mechanical behaviour of wood under various environmental conditions, allows its correct application.
Professor Krutul D. The chemical structure affects the resistance or susceptibility to corrosion, e. The increase in the durability of wooden structures, especially prestigious ones, can be achieved by using natural defensive mechanisms of wood, by resigning from some methods that destroy its structure, in particular mechanical properties.
The susceptibility of wood to external factors can be used, revealing its beauty, like in the furniture items by Michael Thonet described by Sassone A. In this area, particularly valuable is the testing carried out by the team of Bednarek Z.
The test results were described in the work  revealing that salt preparations used for wood impregnation decrease its strength. This information is of basic importance in the securing of wood used in the construction of thin-wall shells, including domes. Among many systems built from wood, domes have been selected, as the most advanced technologically types of wooden structures.
Their historical development has been tracked, pointing out to optimum solutions, suitable for a general application. The shaping of domes from solid wood differs from that of domes made from other materials. It requires some knowledge on the realization of wooden elements of load-bearing constructions, on connections, on the geometrical shaping of the dome sphere adapted to the properties of wood.
Since the dawn of the building trade, prestigious building facilities roofed with domes from solid wood have been known. Unfortunately, the information on the wooden domes burnt down are fragmentary. Neither are unknown reports about the destruction of wooden domes, e. Figure 1. The outside, wooden structure, shielding the masonry shell, burnt down fully.
For the analysis of the masonry dome, just a section of the wooden structure shielding it earlier is attached. The wooden dome built in burnt down on 25 August Wooden domes are vanishing before our eyes, along with the knowledge that made up their creation. We know about them only from fragmentary, disordered reports by various authors. Attention, however, should be paid that wooden domes known from laconic descriptions were built with a high feeling of the structural stability and the properties of wood.
It is all the more noteworthy that they also were created in the severe, continental climate of Eastern Europe where considerable loads by wind, snow and temperature appear.
The research on the development of the structures of wooden domes is not only a tribute paid to the work and skills of the builders, but it also teaches the rational application and fabrication of useful wooden structures in present times.
In this work the development of the structure required to accomplish the form of wooden domes has been discussed. The testing allowing to better learn the properties of wood nec- essary for their construction have been suggested.
The technology based on the mechanics of wood can make the building of domes a cheap and eco-friendly undertaking. While tracking the development directions in the designing and realizations of domes throughout the world, the author has started her own search for dome structures from solid wood, as eco-friendly structures, created at the minimum wood consumption and associated minimum destruction of the environment.
Those systems were considered to be an attractive proposal for contemporary researchers, designers and users. The documentation of many domes from solid wood, and not glued laminated timber, has been reconstructed from rudimentary information found. Models from wood and computer visualizations of forgotten structures have been plotted and built.
It is the intention of the author to summarize the status of the knowledge on the domes made from solid wood, in order to ensure their further transformations based on the contemporary knowledge, using contemporary tools and calculation meth- ods.
Despite many presently accomplished structures from glued laminated timber, the experience in the area of building domes from solid wood is pre- cious and their propagation is recommended. Krutul D. Sassone A. Meble XIX wieku. Wydawnictwo Amber Warszawa Bednarek Z. This is applicable both to wooden structures, allowing to build stone and brick structures, and structural systems characteristic of wooden domes.
A hypothesis may be formulated that the creation of wooden domes was preceded by the development of scaffoldings for the building of stone domes.
In the historical process of the effective use of wooden structures, associated with domes, trans- formations of architecture, structure and understanding of statics, also the pro- duction of structural elements, the methods of their connection and building technologies are noticed. The prototype of the dome was created already in very remote times when man started building shelters in form of a hut from branches.
The proven form and structure of a hut from branches also happen to be an inspiration for contemporary architects. The author of the project was Imre Makovecz, a Hungarian architect from Budapest. The facility has a span of circa The natural appearance of the dome ribs emphasizes the rationalism of the structure and the beauty of the minimalist form.
In the civilizations of the East and the West, domes were built to distinguish the given facility from among other building structures. The sacral and prestigious facilities were crowned with a dome in order to achieve a strong urbanistic accent.
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