Use of Cortec MCI-2005 Admixture Raises Seawall Service Life Prediction to 150+ Years!
A new reinforced concrete seawall off the Gulf Coast of Florida is predicted to last more than 150 years, thanks to a high density concrete mix enhanced with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™ admixture MCI®-2005. The owner of the structure had future generations in mind as he planned the construction of a new residence on the shore of Longboat Key. A seawall was needed to protect the shoreline from erosion, and the owner requested that the mix be designed with a minimum service life of 100...
Atonix Digital to Provide Data-Driven Infrastructure Solutions
Responding to the widening importance of Big Data analytics across the global business landscape, leading engineering, construction and consulting company Black & Veatch today launched Atonix Digital™ LLC. Atonix Digital is a wholly-owned subsidiary tasked with delivering transformational, data-driven solutions for clients. Atonix Digital, based in Overland Park, Kansas, focuses on software development, sales and delivery, as well as innovative analytics through the proprietary ASSET360® data...
ACH Foam Technologies Solves the Water Absorption Equation
Westminster, CO – ACH Foam Technologies proudly announces Foam-Control® PLUS+®’s water absorption max volume results of 0.3% in laboratory testing proves that molded polystyrene insulation resists moisture absorption as well, or better than other rigid foam insulations on the market. Even more important is molded polystyrene’s ability to quickly dry after wetting conditions which results in R-value retention over the life of the building. This is real-world performance! Foam-Control® PLUS+® perf...
Sponsored Content: You Have A Choice
Sponsored by: In the world of business and economics, a sunk cost is money that’s already spent and cannot be recovered. It’s a concept that’s said to stem from the oil industry, where the decision about whether to abandon an oil well is based on its expected cash flows, not on how much money was spent to drill it. In the oil well example, big decisions are black and white. But in other business, it’s not always so easy to see when it’s time to cut the ties that bind. For example...
Acrow Bridge Recognized by Department of Commerce for ‘Export Achievement’
(Parsippany, New Jersey) – 12 December, 2017 – Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, today noted that Sandra Montoya, Acrow’s international sales coordinator, accepted on behalf of the company the Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Commercial Service, the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The award was presented to Montoya by Brian Beams, senior international trade specialist for the De...
SCIA Engineer 17.1 – A Productivity Booster for Structural Engineers, Enhanced by User Feedback
Herk-de-Stad, Belgium – Tuesday, December 12, 2017 – Today, SCIA announced the release of SCIA Engineer 17.1. The new version of the structural analysis and design software extends the functionalities introduced in SCIA Engineer 17 (released in June 2017), which was designed to help structural engineers boost their productivity in their day-to-day work. Version 17.1 delivers a number of enhancements in the areas of concrete design, BIM, loading and overall usability. The version also features...
Kamstrup Water Metering Introduces a New Automated Metering Infrastructure System
ATLANTA, Dec. 6, 2017 - Kamstrup Water Metering is shaking up the water industry again, this time with their latest meter reading system. The new system, Kamstrup AMI, is an automated metering infrastructure that achieves a high reading performance with minimal hardware investment. Kamstrup AMI supplies hourly consumption data and analytics to water utilities, enabling water professionals to work more proactively with data. With data, water professionals can make informed decisions about bud...
DEWALT Launches Jobsite WiFi Access Points
TOWSON, MD – DEWALT® launches its Jobsite WiFi Access Points (DCT100) which are Made in the USA with global materials. First announced in May 2017 at ENR FutureTech, where leading construction teams learn about today's innovative applications of technology, DEWALT Jobsite WiFi Access Points are built to withstand tough construction site conditions. Reliable internet access is a necessity on residential and commercial construction sites large and small. DEWALT Jobsite WiFi Access Points utilize...
The Next Generation of Water Industry Mixers
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - The need for quality mixing equipment isn't going to disappear any time soon, and Komax Systems has developed a Hi-Pass Static Mixer that addresses that need in a surprisingly efficient manner. Hi-Pass Static Mixer Solves Multiple Problems Fouling and plugging plague many industries but none more so than the water industry, and for companies and municipalities, that creates loss production and downtime due to cleaning and maintenance. The Komax Hi-Pass mixer is...
Datumate is Pleased to Announce a New Software Release
Datumate is pleased to announce a new software release for DatuSurvey™. The new release introduces new DTM capabilities and enhance Datumate's unique 2D vectorized measurements. In addition, the release contains significant linkage performance improvements; speed, scale and usability, designed to make user's workflow even more flawless, efficient and accurate. This release main features are: Faster Model Generation - Linkage process was significantly improved to yield higher success r...