From density tests on a Mongolian gold mine project to an all-singing, all-dancing asphalt tester, Kristina Smith reports on some of the latest new products in materials testing. Perhaps understandably, nuclear density gauges can present contractors with some order to move them at all. “One of the problems with nuclear soil gauges is the restrictions on movement,” said John Lamond, Manufacturing. “If you are a contractor projects cross-border, it’s a real challenge to move a nuclear density gauge around.”
Ammann has launched a new infra-red controlled trench roller at bauma 2013. The new Rammax 1575 CI trench roller is the articulated counterpart to the proven, skid-steered Rammax 1515 trench roller. Its launch underscores Ammann’s position as a specialist for trench rollers and rounds off the world's most comprehensive programme by offering both steering concepts.
Ammann has launched a new infra-red controlled trench roller at bauma 2013. The new Rammax 1575 CI trench roller is the articulated counterpart to the proven, skid-steered Rammax 1515 trench roller. Its launch underscores Ammann’s position as a specialist for trench rollers and rounds off the world's most comprehensive programme by offering both steering concepts.
Delegates experience IRF training at world’s largest road fair
The International Road Federation has partnered with RAI Intertraffic, the organiser of the world’s largest road fair, to hold complimentary training workshops open to all visitors. A pilot course on roadside hazard identification and management introduced during Intertraffic Istanbul in 2015 received very positive feedback and has now been expanded to four introductory courses on a wider range of topics made available to all Intertraffic Ams
