A new tunnel formwork system from Pilosio reduces the time needed for assembly. Made from standard components, this can be used for a wide range of geometries.
The election of president Donald Trump had an immediate and positive effect on business, according to McLanahan’s CEO Sean McLanahan, speaking at a press conference at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “The day after the election our phones started ringing,” said McLanahan. “Projects that had been mothballed are being put back online...our sales are up significantly since that time.” Sentiment from visitors at the show so far has been equally upbeat, added the CEO.
CASE CONSTRUCTION Equipment introduces three new F Series wheeled loaders to European customers.
The 721F (operating weight 14,929kg), the 821F (17,633kg) and the 921F (19,857kg) are said to offer faster acceleration, reduced cycle times, higher travel speeds and increased productivity, yet boast up to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption.
The F Series loaders are powered by Tier 4 interim diesel engines, with improved programmable power modes.
An optional five-speed transmission further boosts fuel
Formwork specialist Paschal is now offering real-time concrete curing measurement using Maturix, a new system developed in Denmark.
Am ordinary inexpensive wire is permanently embedded into the concrete during pouring.
Concrete strength analysis and monitoring is carried out by wireless radio transmitters – this allows both improved planning and real-time monitoring independent of location and time, according to both companies.
The optimal time for dismantling formwork is determined. The user rec
Istanbul’s new Eurasia Tunnel has been opened for traffic, connecting the Asian and European side of the Bosporus strait. The new link will help reduce congestion in Istanbul and should cut travel times to just 15 minutes for drivers using the link. The tunnel runs from Kazlıçeşme on the European side to Göztepe on the Asian side of the Bosporus strait.
The new route is 14.5km long, with a 5.4km tunnel stretch lying up to 106m below the Bosporus Strait and features two decks for vehicles and it is expect
