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Symbolic railway bridge replaced with world-first network arch bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Over time, as bridges get used by heavy transport, they need replacing, and for such a historic railway bridge a special replacement was designed which was to be carried out with minimal disruption to the rail network. However, the use of a pontoon here was not possible due to the shallow, and changing, water levels of the river.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Vehicle Lift Options A quality vehicle lift dramatically improves maintenance capabilities in your garage. These lifts typically handle 8,000-10,000 pounds and require concrete floors at least 4 inches thick.

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How Men’s Safety Trainers Help You Stay Protected and Productive

UK Construction Blog

When you think of work footwear, you might immediately envision heavy boots designed to protect your feet from hazards. However, the rise of mens safety trainers has changed the landscape of workplace footwear. With reduced foot fatigue, youll stay productive without the discomfort of heavy, stiff boots.

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TRT: Unleash the power with Kobleco

Roads Online

Troy Hand, Crane Sales and Pacific Islands Manager TRT says customer expectations and feedback has pointed towards a greater need for larger and heavy-duty solutions. Maximum lifting capacity for luffing 120 tonnes, with a maximum luffing boom length of 84 metres and a maximum luffing jib length of 90 metresrespectively.

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TRT: The next generation

Roads Online

Cleaner Due to its heavy focus on research and development, TRT identified the need to get ahead of the market. TRT’s in-house designers and engineers had to make changes to the fittings and overall structure of the crane to cater to the new engine. This helps to create a stable lift platform for the entire crane.

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

ENR Construction

National Park Service Jacob Kihm, project manager for Idaho Falls-based HK Contractors, the prime contractor for the bridge replacement project, says completion is slated for 2026. The current bridge has little room for pedestrians or cyclists and is showing signs of wear from decades of extreme weather and heavy use.

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Kobelco and TRT: Hand in hand

Roads Online

Whether its Lattice Boom Crawlers, Heavy-Duty Crawlers, Telescopic Boom Crawlers or crane trailers, TRT’s range carries across a number of Kobelco model types, for different disciplines. Kobelco’s Heavy-Duty Crawlers, for example, are suitable machines for foundational and civil engineering works for construction projects.