Thu June 03, 2010
Springtime Repaving Projects in California Get Started
This summer in opposite regions of California, two large repaving projects — a $47 million project to repave more than 1,000 city blocks in San Diego, and a $74.3 million rehabilitation project along I-680 in Contra Costa County — will be underway....
Fri April 09, 2010
CP274 Pneumatic Tired Roller Offers Compaction, Comfort
Dynapac’s new CP274 pneumatic tired roller incorporates features designed to enhance efficiency, serviceability, operator safety and comfort while producing enhanced compaction results. With a compaction width of 91 in....
Thu April 08, 2010
New Smooth Edge Tamper Simplifies Vibratory Compaction
The Smooth Edge Tamper is an automated replacement of the hand tamper that offers vibratory compaction on pavement surfaces that were previously too long, steep or narrow to be compacted by machine or by hand....
Tue January 05, 2010
MDOT Puts Stimulus Funds to Work Resurfacing U.S. 49
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently supervising the resurfacing of 5.3 mi. (8.5 km) of U.S. 49 in Hattiesburg. The contract for the $8.3 million project was handled by Dunn Roadbuilders LLC of Laurel under the direction of Pepper Beckman....
Tue December 29, 2009
PennDOT Begins Replacing ’Seriously’ Deficient Span
The Six Mile Creek Bridge project in Erie County, Pa., is part of Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell’s Accelerated Bridge Program, which is adding $200 million a year to the mix of federal and state funds the state invests in bridges....
Thu July 16, 2009
Allied’s Extreme Skid-Pac Puts Compaction-in-Motion
Allied Construction Products LLC added the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to its full-product line of attachments. The all-new extreme Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into motion....
Fri May 22, 2009
Refuse Compactor Extends Life of Salem County Landfill
The Salem County Improvement Authority (SCIA) recently purchased its first Bomag BC1172RB-2 refuse compactor from JESCO to help increase its refuse compaction and extend the life of the landfill. Opening in 1988, the SCIA landfill, a 250-acre facility, handles garbage disposal throughout Salem County....
Wed April 15, 2009
Bomag Introduces 12-Ton Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
Featuring high output and maneuverability, Bomag’s BW211-40 single-drum vibratory rollers series consists of two models: the BW211D-40 smooth drum roller and the BW211PD-40 padfoot roller. The 12-ton (11 t) class rollers are powered by a four-cylinder water-cooled Deutz diesel engine that meets EPA Tier III requirements....
Mon March 23, 2009
Dynapac Unveils Four Tandem Asphalt Compaction Rollers
Dynapac has introduced four tandem asphalt compaction rollers for quality asphalt finish, efficiency in operation and ease of service, extending the range in the 8.8 to 13.2 ton (8 to 12 t) class to six models....
Mon March 23, 2009
Bomag Introduces 12-Ton Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
Featuring high output and maneuverability, Bomag’s BW211-40 single-drum vibratory rollers series consists of two models: the BW211D-40 smooth drum roller and the BW211PD-40 padfoot roller. The 12-ton (11 t) class rollers are powered by a four-cylinder water-cooled Deutz diesel engine that meets EPA Tier III requirements....