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.
Now part of the Wirtgen Group, Brazilian firm CIBER produces asphalt plants for the Latin American market and has developed a series of technological innovations for this sector. The firm is now introducing its new iNOVA 2000 plant design that it will offer for Latin America. The firm has developed the machine based on its experience of the sector, while also incorporating the latest advances in asphalt plant technology. The plant has benefited from the firm’s research into the needs of different asph
Major gains in tunnelling productivity and performance are claimed for a series of new machines now coming to market
These new tools will help contractors boost productivity and versatility in an array of applications. The new equipment items are designed for a variety of tasks, including drilling and shotcreting duties.
One of the leaders in the underground equipment sector, Atlas Copco, has a new line-up of single and twin boom drill rigs, which suit duties in smaller tunnelling applications. The fi
The strong market for shotcreting technology has led BASF to hold a workshop for waterproofing specialists. The firm's latest system can be used to provide a permanent waterproof single-shell tunnel lining based on sprayed concrete and double-bonded waterproofing membrane.
HAMM is offering an innovative compaction crushing concept to construction customers - Mike Woof writes
HAMM has put its novel crusher drum compactor system in series production. This is based on soil compactor technology, with the key feature being the innovative detachable tools. The idea behind the concept is that a large single drum roller can be used both for crushing and compacting rock. HAMM first unveiled its prototype in 2013 but has been developing and improving the system in a series of trials
