Construction
Grow with machine technology
Grow with machine technology With the new Cat Raupe D6 XE, August Bock & Sohn sets the course for a sustainable future Wer von Kindheit an mit Baumaschinen aufgewachsen ist, hat meist aufgrund der frühen Bindung ein ausgeprägtes Interesse an der Technik. Im Fall von Andreas Bock gilt das für Cat Baumaschinen. „Schon mein Opa und Vater sind damit gefahren. Ich kenne daher die Maschinen gut“, erklärt der Bauunternehmer. So wie sich das in der dritten Generation geführte Familienunternehmen August Bock & Sohn in 75 Jahren entwickelt hat, entwickelten sich auch die eingesetzten Arbeitsgeräte immer weiter. „Anfangs hatte unsere Raupe...
The ideal cast for a supporting role in timber construction
The ideal cast for a supporting role in timber construction fischer’s Power-Full II full-thread screw The fischer Group of Companies is launching the latest generation of Power-Full II full-thread screws. These wood screws are ideal for permanently and securely connecting or reinforcing supporting wood constructions. They also offer the advantage of easy and efficient installation as an economical pro solution for challenging fastening requirements in timber construction. Main and secondary beam connections, false beam edges, shear tension bracings or shear connections - PowerFull II always proves to be the ideal choice whenever timber connections or reinforcements are subjected to particularly...
Portland Area Super Market
Portland Area Super Market Portland, ME Geopier® Rammed Aggregate Pier® Solution Sheds Three Weeks Off Construction Schedule Owner: Dirigo Center Developers General Contractor: Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Geotechnical Engineer: S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc. Structural Engineer: Branagan Engineering, Inc. Client's Challenge Project Bluejay is a massive 4-story commercial warehouse located on a cornfield northeast of Des Moines, Iowa. Highly variable soil conditions and high anticipated loads created a unique and challenging fast-paced project scenario while delivering the building pad quickly and allowing the building to be supported on high-capacity shallow spread foundations to eliminate the need for expensive deep foundations. A...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Foundation: Is it an Inch or a Mile?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Foundation: Is it an Inch or a Mile? by Rob Condon, P.E., For centuries, humans have endeavored to build magnificent structures. The Egyptians built the Great Pyramid, the Romans built the Coliseum, and the Chinese built the Great Wall. These structures are all still standing today, having endured the test of time. But not all structures are so fortunate. There is a rather famous tower in Italy that has had a bit of a rough go over the last 800 or so years. In case you haven’t guessed, I am referring to the Leaning...
A product with zero VOCs, solvents, or isocyanates
SikaBond® T100 was recently awarded the ‘Best of TISE’ Innovation Award for Sustainability/Disruption at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2023 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. A product with zero VOCs, solvents, or isocyanates SikaBond®-T100 is an all-in-one hybrid polyurethane wood flooring adhesive that contains zero VOCs, solvents, or isocyanates and helps contribute to LEED credits. This sustainable adhesive has been independently tested and certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). SikaBond®-T100 is a single-component problem-solving adhesive solution that offers unlimited subfloor moisture protection, crack bridging, and sound reduction for full surface wood floor...