Transport

Determining the Exact Time Concrete Reaches Strength Targets Background The Østerport Station in Copenhagen contained several prestressed floors that were going to be used in a multi-story project. However, before tensioning, each floor required the concrete to reach minimum strength development. To determine if the concrete had reached its required strength, the contractor conducted crush … Read More

Background The George Bush Intercontinental Airport opened in 1969 and has undergone numerous expansions since. Despite those expansions, at some point, groundwater infiltrated the inter-terminal train (ITT) underground tunnel. Because the ITT acted as a passenger train service that connected to all airport terminals and a hotel, immediate repairs were needed. However, Houston Airport System … Read More

Background Sealord Group, based in New Zealand is the country’s largest supplier of processed seafood andexports to more than 60 countries worldwide selling more than $400 million worth of seafood. The main freezer floor in the hold of the FV Rehua needed repair. The floor is concrete over polystyrene;the freezer operates at –30°C and the … Read More

Background When the architects were creating their design for Serangoon’s new mega mall and bus interchange they wanted to incorporate a “green necklace” along the exterior of the six-storey building as well as a roof garden, complete with a dog run. Due to Singapore’s particularly wet climate, with an average rainfall of 2,370 millimeters (93 … Read More

Background EnergyAustralia is one of the largest energy suppliers in Australia with over 100 years of experience. The company is a leader in providing broad-based energy solutions ranging from electricity to renewable energy alternatives. EnergyAustralia operates an electricity network of around 22,275 square kilometers (8,600 sqare miles) – distributing electricity along the east coast of … Read More

Saving an Owner $69,000 with Cost-Effective Waterproofing Background In the late 2000s, Alghanim Industries chose to build a new garage for their business. Valued at $45 million, this structure was set to be one of the largest garage facilities in the world. It would be extensive enough to service and park over 1,000 cars on … Read More

Background Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is undergoing a $200-million expansion of the International Terminal. To give the project a British Columbia outdoors feel, a man-made stream runs from the new aircraft gates through the centre of the building. At the end of the stream, a huge aquarium has been installed featuring native BC sea life … Read More

Passing the International Roughness Index with Flying Colors Using Hard-Cem Background The quality of roadway paving is critical for often used highways. When smooth, it can make a driving experience feel pleasant while also lowering potential road repair costs for authorities and vehicular repair costs for travelers. But after years and years of multiple travelers … Read More

Background In 1999, American Airlines began construction on a USD 1.4 billion terminal complex on the area of 200,000 square kilometres (50,000 acres) to replace Terminals 8 and 9 at New York’s JFK International Airport. Scheduled to be completed in 2007, the complex was meant to serve domestic and international passengers on three concourses and … Read More

Background Many of the estimated 28.9 million people (approximately 79 000 daily) that visit the Orlando International Airport each year utilize the airport’s parking facilities. In recent years, however, increased traffic has created a bottleneck at the four access points that carry visitors from the parking garages into the terminal. To improve traffic flow, the … Read More