Fugro Roadware says that its sophisticated Automatic Road Analyser (ARAN) data collection platform offers further functions with the development of the latest 9000 model. A product of two years of research and development, the new ARAN 9000 system has a 50% reduction in computing hardware over the previous model but offers the same functions, is fault tolerant, offers a plug and play system integration and uses a Windows-based operating system.
Hydraulic breakers from Italian firm Indeco have been used successfully to carry out important work on the Princes Freeway in Australia’s Victoria State.
While international diplomatic negotiations on how to tackle climate change are faltering, the International Road Federation (IRF) is taking action and leading the way to meet calls for greener transport systems
Hydraulic excavators are playing a key role in building roads in the West African nation of Benin. One of the major projects has been for the construction of the A-B Highway in the country.
A team of eight XCMG excavators has been used on the project to carry out important earthmoving duties, as well as for secondary breaking duties when equipped with hydraulic hammers. Due to the tropical climate, extensive drainage ditches are needed so as to prevent flooding during the rainy season. The eight 37tonne
