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Major Indian road projects due
February 24, 2012
The Indian authorities are continuing to invest in infrastructure with 11 major projects planned to be launched during the coming financial year.
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Developments in geosynthetics
February 24, 2012
Independent tests are showing the benefits of the latest geosynthetics developments. Geosynthetics specialist Tensar has commissioned independent tests to prove the capabilities of its innovative TriAx product, which has set a lead in the field.
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Pakistan plans new projects
February 24, 2012
Four major infrastructure projects in Pakistan have been approved by the country's National Highway Authority.
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Powerful underground drill rig
February 24, 2012
The new Sandvik DE150 is Sandvik's most powerful exploration drill rig for underground exploration, and a surface version is under development and will be ready for market in the fourth quarter of 2009. The DE150 (part of the expanded DE100 range) has a hydraulic feed cylinder designed to a push and pull capacity of 15tonnes (147 kN).
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Indonesian road repair budget
February 24, 2012
The highway authorities in Indonesia are setting a budget of US$1.79 billion to maintain 34,000km of roads in the country during 2010.
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Crash test highlights barrier safety
February 24, 2012
The event, organised by UK Roads, was held in association with MIRA (formerly Motor Industry Research Association); Mott MacDonald and Traffex/Road Expo, also offered an exhibition of related products and services from MIRA; FSP (Frangible Safety Posts); 3A Composites; ASD Metal Services; JPCS; Tofco; FLI Structures (screwpile demonstrations); Highway Care; Gloucester Composites; Traffex; Road Expo; Brett Landscaping; NAL and SAPA.
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Compact, productive articulated rotating dumper
February 24, 2012
The latest 2.5tonne capacity AUSA articulated rotating dumpers, D250AHGA and D250AHG, offer a high degree of stability and safety. Other features include high manoeuvrability and the ability to work in difficult spaces. The D250AHGA is equipped with a rotating hi-tip unloading system, significantly increasing productivity.
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Virginia highway toll - first of many?
February 24, 2012
In the US state of Virginia, the Governor Robert McDonnell is suggesting a new toll on Interstate 95 to help pay for road repairs.
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Sand, gravel and asphalt, building Poland’s roads
February 24, 2012
A new quarry is producing top quality aggregates for Poland's massive road construction programme writes Claire Symes. Wakoz Beton's Glazica sand quarry in Poland is a major source of high quality sand and gravels for the Gdansk construction market. The site is modern and only opened in 2006 but Wakoz Beton has continued to invest in facilities to improve its efficiency and output quality. The installation of a CDE mobile washing plant at the site last year is allowing it to provide materials for concrete.
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Wireless mapping, data logging and asset management
February 24, 2012
Topcon says that its advanced SiteLink technology provides a comprehensive information technology solution for equipment on construction sites. The SiteLink product is a wireless communications mapping, data logging, reporting and asset management package that can be used on off-highway equipment. According to Topcon the system can be used with any make, model or type of job site machine, regardless of manufacturer and age. The system can also pinpoint via GPS any make of equipment on a job site, serving as
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