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Mega bridge
project: 64 m
above the Sea of
Marmara
Hydro-demolition
Efficiency in
Tunnel
Super-Sized
Bronze Casting
Challenges
Skanska
If Its Big and
Ambitious Then It
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WHAT’S NEW IN PLANT & EQUIPMENT
• Komatsu D85EX/PX-18 Crawler Dozer
• . . . . and coming up at Intermat 2015
• Family of Cats Play in the Spanish Sun
• Latest Innovations in Trenchless Technology
• Case N Series Backhoes Go Tier 4 Final
• Komatsu Out To Impress At Intermat 2015
• JLG at the Rental Show
• Ten World Premiers from Hyundai
• Xsite excavator control systems
• Sennebogen At Intermat 2015
• Floor saws from Wacker Neuson
• Excavators, Skidsteers and More from Doosan
• Takeuchi TB280FR Tier IV Final Excavator
• Montabert Shows Innovation

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CONTENTS
5 Editorial Comment
6 Panorama
Australia: Towed Rock Crusher Delivers
The Netherlands: SCX1000A-3 reaches new heights
Azerbaijan: Load Cells Integral to Safe Completion of Crane Boom Lift
Panama: Second Artificial Residential Island
Australia: NSW Contractor Boosts Efficiency
Germany: Tower Cranes Overcome Logistical Restraints
Ghana: Tandem Working Increases Productivity
Italy: Milan Out Bypass to Ease Congestion
12 Turkey: Mega project: 64 m above the Sea
15 Belgium: Hydrodemolition Efficiency in Tunnel
17 USA: Steele Knows Dirt
18 USA: Parking Deck Repairs at Pier 40
20 New Zealand: TBM Alice starts second drive.
21 FORMWORK & FALSEWORK SUPPLEMENT
USA: Super-Sized Bronze Casting Challenges Skanska
UK: Turner Access Launches the New Turner Beam
USA: If Its Big and Ambitious Then It Must Be Texas!
Doka Concremote - measurement of concrete-strength
South Africa: At 947 m long - the Country’s Longest Viaduct
Germany: Upmarket Residential Complex Optimizes Formwork
UK: Super Mega Brace for its first major project
Turkey: Skyland Office Tower, Istanbul
An adjustable metal formwork for curved application
Peru: ULMA Working On Mining and Hydropower Expansion
Tata Steel Asymmetric Slimflor Beams
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Latest Innovations in Trenchless Technology
Komatsu Out To Impress At Intermat 2015
Ten World Premiers from Hyundai
Sennebogen At Intermat 2015
Excavators - Track & Wheeled, Skidsteers and More from Doosan
Montabert Shows Innovation
52 What’s New In Plant & Equipment
New Komatsu D85EX/PX-18 Crawler Dozer
A Whole New Family of Cats Play in the Spanish Sun
Case N Series Backhoes Go Tier 4 Final
New from JLG at the Rental Show
Xsite excavator control systems
Svantek’s New Sound Monitoring Device
Tier IV Portable Genset
New floor saws from Wacker Neuson
Takeuchi TB280FR Tier IV Final Excavator
New TC120 Tank Cutter Attachment
New Enerpac Hydraulic Torque Wrenches
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Editorial Comment
Getting Ready
for Show Time in
Europe
Early Spring in Europe is the traditional time
for the major event for the construction industry.
This year it is Intermat, in Paris, but
there is already information coming through about the
most important event in the construction industry calendar - Bauma
2016 which takes place every three years in Germany.
Intermat is facing increasing challenges for its position in the 3 yearly
cycle with ConExpo and Bauma. Many in the industry would prefer
just one major event in Europe, one in Asia and one in North America.
The stumbling block, at the moment, is Bauma China which is still
very much an inward looking trade show. However, with the boom
slowing down in China, now may be the time for the show to develop
a wider appeal. To succeed, I believe that it needs a name change to
Bauma Asia and perhaps a more central location such as Hong Kong,
which still has the China connection.
Some major players are giving Intermat a miss this year - mainly because
of cost. Intermat is the most expensive of the three shows for
exhibitors and although it matches the attendance of ConExpo, it is far
away from the 500,000+ who will probably visit the next Bauma.
Many companies attending, who Contractors World has spoken to,
say that the French market and its north African connections is a valuable
market and reason enough to exhibit. It will be interesting to see
visitor numbers and where they come from. It would be useful to get
genuine visitor numbers from major event organisers.
For instance, while student and family days are important they do
inflate figures.
Intermat 2015 will be a very interesting event because it is the last
opportunity for manufacturers to unveil Tier IV Final engine powered
machines before the latest emission standard come into effect.
Meeting these standards is more than just exchanging engines. The
new engines are larger and get much hotter so need a larger compartment
and additional cooling. This has resulted in machines being given
a completely new look and design. The bigger, heavier engines deliver
greater torque forces so machines can be more productive while reducing
fuel consumption and emissions.
I will be at Intermat 2015 from the beginning to the end and I look
forward to reviewing some of the more interesting announcements.
The second Intermat Preview in this issue gives you a taster of what’s
to come.
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Panorama
Australia
Towed Rock
Crusher Delivers
Australian earthmoving contractor,
Sexton Earthworx, has
again met the needs of Port
Pirie Regional Council with it’s
recent purchase of a Kirpy BPB
250 Rock Crusher from Broons
Pty, speciliast manufacturers
of crushing and compaction
equipment. The Kirpy is being
used to produce gravel for road
construction from materials on
site.
Redhill Wind Farm in South Australia was the location
and the rock a good mixture of both limestone and ironstone.
Kirby rock cursher, with it’s tungsten-carbide hammers,
towed by Case IHI tractor, made light work of the
rock.
It consistently produces 40 minus material – ideal for
binding the pavement together, giving many years usage
for ratepayers.
Owner of Sexton Earthworx, Graham Sexton, says that
the Council was very impressed with the performance of
the 2.5 m wide Kirpy unit in such rugged terrain.
“They couldn’t believe how fast and consistently
we crushed the rock – there were a few blank
faces actually! Word is already getting around.
I’ve been asked about crushing a section of the
Strzelecki Track in the outback, where it’s down to
20kph in some sections due to oversize rock in the
pavement.”
The Strzelecki Track is a 466 km route that was originally
used to drive cattle. Today, the isolated track is the
state’s toughest road trip and one of its most vital as it is a
link to the Moomba gas fields, a distance of 350 km, taking
a truck 8 hours to cover.
Truckers regularly complain about the damage the
track causes to tyres.
South Australian crushing and compaction specialists,
Broons, is excited about the potential uptake of
the Kirpy crusher by private earthmoving contractors.
Director Stuart Bowes agrees,
“We are very proud of the performance of the Kirpy
rock crushers and it seems the private earthmoving
sector is finally realising the opportunities it
brings. Councils have been a good market for the
Kirpy machines, but the tide is now turning, they
are contracting out much of their work. Whether
crushing in a quarry, borrow pit or on the road
itself, there is always a demand for good road
base.”
With thousand of kilometre of unpaved roads and track
across Australia, the potential for strong, durable equipment
that requires minimal maintenance is a signficant
market.
Broon Pty was established in 1973, initially to meet the
requirements of the unique characteristics of Austrlian
needs in curshing and compaction equipment.
The company’s range of products are all towed
solutions, thereby simplifying maintenance and maximising
usage of available on-site tractors
• Broons Pty
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The Netherlands
SCX1000A-3
reaches new heights
The first Hitachi Sumitomo SCX A-3
series model in The Netherlands has
been acquired by Gebr. De Koning to
work on concrete structure, waterworks
and foundation contracts.
The new SCX1000A-3 crawler crane
was delivered to the Papendrechtbased
company earlier this year.
The SCX1000A-3 can be used as a
70-, 80- or 90-tonne machine, due to
various configurations from six counterweight parts.
The crane’s dimensions mean that it is easily transportable,
and can be efficiently assembled and disassembled
when moving between job sites.
Azerbaijan
Gebr. De Koning also specified the options of a third
winch and a wider skywalk on the 30 m boom for enhanced
safety and easier assembly.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery
(Europe)
Load Cells Integral to Safe Completion of Crane Boom Lift
Straightpoint load cells were used to facilitate the safe removal
and reinstallation of a 300 t crane boom on a 600 t
crane barge in Azerbaijan recently.
Azerbaijan, lifting and marine products provider Rigmarine
offered a solution in Straightpoint’s 300t wireless compression
load cells.
Rigmarine managing director, Mike Duncan,
explained that the load cells were used to conduct
an engineering and feasibility study prior to
completion of a full scope of work.
“We successfully completed the job without
incident and provided Caspian Marine
Services with a comprehensive turnkey
package, reducing the amount of contractors
required for the project.”
The scope of work included removal of the
boom heel pins with custom-built hydraulic systems;
jacking up of the boom to establish gross
weight and confirmation of the center of gravity;
and reinstatement of the boom after a refit.
Duncan added:
Caspian Marine Services, which operates a fleet of offshore
marine support vessels serving the offshore oil and
gas industry, was presented with a series of challenges before
executing the project. The gross weight of the crane
boom and centre of gravity was unknown, while the boom
heel pins had never been removed from new and no supporting
documentation was available.
Force measurement, load monitoring and suspended
weighing load cell specialist Straightpoint manufactures
equipment capable of providing dynamic information
about loads wirelessly, straight to a PC.
With footprints in the Middle East, Kazakhstan and
“Straightpoint’s 300t wireless compression
load cells were the perfect component for
the removal and reinstallation project given the
challenging nature of the work and their reputation
for accuracy, safety and versatility on demanding
projects like this.”
Straightpoint’s wireless compression load cells are
available in capacities from 50 t to 500 t and manufactured
from stainless steel and a load centring domed top.
The unique design utilising double o-ring seals on the
load cell ensures they are built for use in the harshest industrial
environments.
• Rigmarine
Page 8 Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1

Panorama
Video:
4.00 min
Panama
Second Artificial
Residential Island
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded
a contract from Compañía Insular Americana, S.A. to
construct a second artificial island off the coast near the
residential area of Punta Pacifica in Panama City.
This project follows the successful construction of the
first island by Boskalis, which was handed over to the client
in early 2013.
With a contract value of more than EUR 55 million the
project is scheduled to commence in the course of the second
half of 2015 and is expected to last for two years.
The project involves constructing the second artificial
island in the Pacific Ocean off the densely populated shoreline
of Panama City.
Nine hectares of land will be created by using approximately
600,000 cubic meters of rock to form a perimeter
and filling it with 1.3 million cubic meters of sand.
A bridge will be built to connect the second island to
Australia
the first island.
The client Compañía Insular Americana, S.A. is an affiliated
company of Ocean Reef Island Inc for which Boskalis
constructed the first artificial island.
Boskalis will use tugboats and barges to transport the
rock and a clamshell and excavators to install the rock perimeter.
Thereafter, the island will be filled with sand supplied
by a large trailing suction hopper dredger.
Boskalis’ strategy is aimed at benefitting from key macro-economic
factors which drive worldwide demand in our
markets: expansion of the global economy, increasing energy
consumption, global population growth and the challenges
presented by climate change.
This land reclamation project is driven by the necessity
to create land to accommodate population growth in a
densely populated region.
• Royal Boskalis
NSW Contractor Boosts Efficiency
Like many regional centres within a couple of hours drive
from Sydney, towns in the Newcastle area are experiencing
a boom in residential development. The region is the second
most populous metropolitan area in New South Wales
after Sydney.
Contractor Dave Izzard is kept busy providing services in
excavation of trenches for electricity and plumbing works
on residential development sites, road works and commercial
constructions.
After logging over 10,000 hours on his previous
Terex loader backhoe, he decided it was time to get a new
machine that would boost productivity.
On his purchasing decision, Dave said:
“Deciding on the new Terex TLB 840 loader
backhoe was definitely the right way to go, as it
has lots of features that let me work faster. The
most noticeable improvement over earlier models
is the braking system which is significantly more
efficient and more positive,”
“I have also noticed the machine is easier
to steer, with its weight more evenly distributed;
no doubt helped by the solid cast nose
counterweight.
“When working on sloping sites, less effort
is needed and the machine can be worked
faster when I’m back filling or slewing on uphill
grades.”
• Semco Equipment
• Terex Construction
Page 9

Panorama
Germany
Tower Cranes
Overcome Strict
Logistical Restraints
The construction of a new shopping center
in Montabaur, Germany, came with a tough
schedule – just 12 months to build the huge
new 14,000 m² Westerwald Fashion Outlet
Center. Four Potain tower cranes were specifically
chosen to meet the project’s strict
deadline.
The main contractor on the job, Fritz
Mayer, called in four Potain topless tower
cranes to assist in the €17.5 m project: A
10 t capacity Potain MDT 218A J10, two
8 t capacity MDT 178 cranes and a 6 t capacity
MDT 128.
The topless cranes were selected for their size – as time
was of the essence, fitting four topless cranes on the job
site were more efficient than if the work was done with
fewer cranes.
Mario Engelen, site manager said the shopping center
project was a logistical challenge:
“We work with a wide variety of building materials
and often with prefabricated components. During
the entire construction cycle, crane capacities have
to match these
tasks and every individual lift process.”
Nauheim-based Hack rented the tower cranes to Fritz
Meyer. Each crane lifted an average load of 22 t per day,
and at peak times up to 66 t.
Reinforced foundations were created where needed to
support the cranes. The rigging phase was achieved with
support from Potain riggers, the proven K mast system,
masts in mono block design and with strapping utilizing the
TIRAX system.
• Manitowoc France
Ghana
Tandem Working Increases Productivity
A fleet of Volvos are hard at work in Ghana helping the vertically
integrated Justmoh Group in its mining, construction
and road building activities.
The Volvo machines work in tandem, increasing productivity
on the job site.
The Justmoh Group is one of the leading construction
companies with experience in road construction, general
construction, mining, dam building and quarrying. It also
manufactures concrete and carries out cement distribution.
The company uses a fleet of 12 Volvo machines, including
seven articulated haulers – two A40F-Series
and five A35F-Series models – and four excavators,
including EC460, EC700 and EC480 BLC models. It
also has one L220G-Series wheel loader to work on
its toughest projects.
Joseph Titus Glover, CEO of the Justmoh Group
said:
“Our machines perform like new, thanks to the
fact that we service them on schedule. They also
meet our cost per ton targets, which is making a
lot of difference. We chose the Volvo brand because
we like to have the best in order to do a
good job.”
Justmoh purchased its Volvo equipment
through SMT Ghana – the region’s authorized
dealer.
• Volvo Construction Equipment
Page 10 Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1

Panorama
Italy
Milan Out Bypass to Ease Congestion
One of the most important ongoing infrastructure projects in Italy today is the TEEM
construction site, Milan Outer Bypass, whose layout passes east of the city and is destined
to ease congestion on the current ring road.
The construction site, where concrete casting is involved, is managed by Icea on behalf
of the main contractor, Arco TEEM Consortium, which includes Impresa Pizzarotti.
Icea has recently completed working on casting the base of a big rainwater storage
tank. The casting involved 700 m³, a Cifa K41L XRZ truck mounted pump fed by a fleet
of Cifa mixers that ensured a continuous flow of concrete from the company production
plant to the casting site.
The pump was chosen
by Icea for its versatility and
hourly productivity (140
m³/hour), as well as the
horizontal envelop (that
reaches over 35 meters)
of the five sections boom,
which could rach across
the wide foundation.
Icea owner, Angelo Di Fede
said:
“We have been
working with
Cifa machines for
many years and
we have never
had any problem
with machines
we have in the
fleet; ordinary
maintenance
interventions and
small problems
on the jobsite
have always
been solved by
an efficient and
prompt assistance
service by Effretti
professionals.”
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• Cifa
Concrete Pumps
Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1
Page 11

Turkey
Mega bridge
project: 64 m
above the Sea of
Marmara
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Six lanes over the Sea of Marmara – starting in 2017, over 5,000 vehicles
per day will be able to cross the new Izmit Bay Bridge in Turkey.
With a main span of 1,550 m the Izmit Bay Suspension Bridge forms
part of the Gebze-Izmir expressway project being procured under a privatized
concession arrangement.
The proposed structure will be located at the
eastern end of the Sea of Marmara, close to
Izmit and approximately 50 km from Istanbul,
Turkey. Crossing the Bay of Izmit, the bridge (and connecting
highway) will provide three lanes of traffic in each
direction.
CH2M HILL’s bridge professionals provided full, independent
detailed checking services which included a comprehensive
assessment of seismic actions requiring state of
the art non-linear methods of analysis and a review of the
very extensive wind tunnel testing commissioned by the
designer.
The bridge is located close to the North Anatolian Fault
which is one of the most active earthquake zones in the
world. This has resulted in the adoption of special measures
to resist seismic effects including the adoption of steel
inclusion piles to improve ground conditions below the
tower foundations.
These foundations are placed on a layer of gravel that
acts as a seismic fuse to dissipate energy under extreme
seismic loading. Extensive linear, non-linear, and dynamic
modelling was carried out including detailed finite element
models and complex modelling of the non-linear behaviour
of the seismic fuses.
Deck Construction
Crane service provider Aydin Vinc A.S. is tasked with making
sure the logistics run smoothly when constructing this
large-scale project – with the help of a new Sennebogen
5500 crawler crane with 180 t load capacity.
The Izmit Bay Bridge is being built around 50 km southeast
of Istanbul and will be the longest and most advanced
suspension bridge in the world.
(pix previous page)
A modern, six-lane suspension
bridge is under construction
across the Sea of
Marmara near the Turkish
town of Izmit.
Customer Aydin Vinc A.S. is
using a 180 t Sennebogen
5500 crawler crane for
lifting and logistics tasks
where the bridge is being
built.
Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1
Page 13

The ambitious infrastructure
project is scheduled for completion
in 2017 and will not only
complete the highway from
Istanbul to Izmir, it will also be
the fourth longest suspension
bridge in the world at a total
length of about 2,700 m.
The extensive project is currently
progressing at full speed.
As one of the contracted companies,
crane service provider
Aydin Vinc A.S. of Turkey relies
on a Sennebogen 5500 crawler
crane for numerous lifting and
logistics tasks at the enormous
construction site.
Moving massive
elements with ease
With more than 250 cranes and
other heavy equipment, Aydin Vinc
A.S. is one of the largest logistics
service providers in Turkey. Founded
in 1980, the company specializes in
heavy transport and port logistics in
addition to crane rental.
To minimise risk from
seismic activity, over
4,000 dampeners are
installed across the
bridge viaduct.
The Sennebogen 5500 crawler
crane provided for this job by our
Sales and Service Partner Forsen A.Ş. in Turkey at the end
of 2014 is equipped with a 35.5 m long main boom and can
lift the massive bridge members into position with ease.
The 180 t crane is powered by a 261 kW diesel engine.
The flexible crawler crane is particularly suited for the
job thanks to its stable wide-gauge undercarriage and 160
kN winch. Even when under load, the heavy steel and precast
concrete members can be transported and placed with
precision.
The Maxcab comfort cab, which can be inclined up to
20°, offers the operator an ideal overview of the work area.
Seismic Dampening Bridge
Bearings
The suspension bridge is located in Izmit Bay - a very highly
seismically hazardous area . Therefore, all approaching viaducts
will be isolated against a possible earthquake using
4,376 seismic rubber bearings that will be installed on top
of the viaducts.
All 4376 bearings have been supplied by the Turkish
specialists contractors, EM-KE Construction Ltd. by using
Dynamic Isolation Systems (USA) and Robinson Seismic
Ltd. (New Zealand) products.
• Sennebogen
• Aydin Vinc A.S
Page 14 Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1

Hydrodemolition Efficiency in
Tunnel Repair Solution
The Belgian railway operator, Infrabel, urgently
needed to repair defective concrete
in the Biéreau tunnel just south of Brussels.
Hydrodemolition with a Conjet Robot 365
was used to selectively remove the damaged
and decaying concrete at record
speed.
The 875 m long, 10.5 m diameter Biéreau tunnel
forms part of the 4.4 km long dual Line 161D
railway track linking the cities of Ottignies and
Louvain-la-Neuve, 34 km south of the Belgian
capital Brussels.
The tunnel was opened in 1975 and during its near
40 years of service, the tunnel’s concrete skin had deteriorated
and parts were falling off. There was also evidence
of longitudinal cracking.
It needed urgent repairs and Belgian railway operator,
Infrabel, has invested more than €4M in the tunnel’s
restoration.
Closing the tunnel completely was not possible due
to public transport demands in the urban area. So it was
decided the only option was to restore the tunnel in two
sections and working and repairing the concrete from one
track while trains passed by slowly on the other line.
The restricted space and necessary safety and environment
precautions were critical considerations for the
overall renovation project, which had to be completed in
just 220 days.
Extremely Restricted Working
Envelope
Due to these restrictions, the restoration contractor,
Bageci, a regional branch of industrial Belgian Group CFE,
opted for the hydrodemolition technique, which uses a
very high-pressure water jet to selectively remove the
defective concrete from the walls and roof.
Bageci bought a Conjet Robot 365 with multipurpose
arm and a specially adapted feedbeam, carrying the cradle
and jetting lance, to fit the curvature of the tunnel
wall.
Conjet’s representative in Belgium, BPC International,
sold the hydrodemolition equipment. The company was
also responsible for service, support and spare parts supply
to guarantee 24 h productivity and availability of the
robot..
A 500 kW Hammelmann S1200-48 high-pressure water
pump and the Conjet Robot were installed on flatbed
rail wagons fitted with foldable, protective walls. This allowed
the hydrodemolition and restoration work to be
completed on one side of the tunnel while trains could
safely pass on the opposite track.
Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1
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emoved 1,610 m³ of defective concrete from the tunnel
circumference at an average depth of 80 mm to 100
mm. The total area treated was approximately 17,000
m².
Bageci also removed the concrete debris, damaged
rebar and applied new high quality concrete on the
tunnel lining.
“This restoration has been completed in 220 days
with the Conjet Robot demolishing and removing
concrete at a rate of about 1.35 m³/h. In my
opinion this is an excellent result,”
said Luc Bosmans.
Bageci tunnel project manager Luc Bosmans said:
“Due to the special safety and environmental
demands and lack of space, hydrodemolition was
really our only option from the very start. We
thought it was going to be the most productive
method for this tunnel work, and it proved to be
very efficient.”
In total, the Conjet Robot 365, together with the
Hammelmann pump operating up to a pressure of 1200 bar,
worked 1,370 hours in the Biéreau tunnel and selectively
Bageci site manager, Sandro Bonsiambiante, added:
“Throughout the tunnel the concrete has been
harder and more resistant in some places, but with
the auto regulation the Conjet robot selectively
demolished and removed only the damaged
concrete to the right depth over the entire surface.
“Another advantage was the high availability
of the equipment. There is a lot of environmental
dust and wear and tear on equipment in this kind
of application and the spare parts supply has been
excellent with no serious break downs.”
Conjet Configuration
The Conjet Robot 365 consists of a carrier that includes
pulse monitored drive wheels, electric and hydraulic systems
and a simple, easy to use control system. The carrier
can be equipped with optional attachments, such as
standard feed beam, tower or a rotor assembly and can
also be operated by a wireless control.
The cutting head features a 45º attack angle of the jetting
lance as standard, variable oscillation width and encoders
for lance turning and cradle position.
Relining the Tunnel
Bageci chose, after consulting Grouttech, a dry mortar
projection technique to reline
the exposed reinforcement.
The client had previous
positive experience using this
system due to its unmatched
quality and ease of application.
By applying the grout, under
high pressure, through a
capillary nozzle, Grouttech ensured
a high quality shotcrete
(C45) injection was achieved.
Two 30 t. capacity batch silos
were installed on flatbed rail
wagons to provide a close supply
system. This enabled maximum
use of time as the work
continued 24 hours a day.
• Conjet
• Groutech
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Steele Knows Dirt
Natural Gas Boom Grows
Contractor’s Earthmoving
Business
With a name like Steele in Pennsylvania, you’d
expect Steele Construction, Inc. owner Bill
Steele to specialize in structural steel construction,
or to own a foundry. Instead, he is recognized as
one of the premier builders of timber-framed homes in the
state. As new housing-starts dipped during the latest economic
recession, Steele further grew his business on the
strength of the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom.
Bill Steele said:
“We were lucky enough to get into a gas contract,
and now our company is pretty much evenly split
between the building of heavy timber frame and
moving dirt,”
The company specializes in site reclamation at new gas
extraction sites after a well pad is finished. Typically, the
area involved is about 1 acre (4,000 m²), but the surrounding
area, including access routes, that was affected by the
construction must be put back to its natural state.
“Time is money and the gas companies want the
reclaiming done within a tight time-line. The only
way we could do it is with bigger equipment.”
As a result, the company has invested in four new dozers
- two 850L dozers and two 2050M
dozers from Case Construction
Equipment. The biggest change
came with the size of the two
2050Ms (214 horsepower, 45,414
pounds).
did. We get on the jobs faster, we get off the jobs
faster and we are actually making more money
with the bigger dozers,”
Right-Sizing the Fleet
Outfitted with a 6.3 yd³ (4.82 m³) blade and featuring
81,000 pounds (36,740 kg) of drawbar pull, the 2050M
represents a major increase in the company’s earthmoving
power – without making it too difficult for Steele to transport
the machine from site to site.
“The roads up there are very narrow, bridges are
small, just happens this is the largest dozer we can
get into some of these pads. We still need two
permits on this dozer, but we at least can get them
across the bridges.”
The machine also works well on varied terrain. When
reclaiming ponds and other portions of well sites, the dozers
occasionally work on steep slopes. The 2050M has
proven to be extremely stable and capable of retaining its
power, even in sloped conditions.
• Steele Construction, Inc.
• Case Construction Equipment
“We went from very small to
very big. It was a big step for
us and I am happy to tell you
it was the best step we ever
Video: 2:55 min
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Pier 40, New York photo: Joe Mabel
USA
Parking Deck Repairs at
New York’s Pier 40
Located in New York, USA, Pier 40, is the largest
pier structure on the Hudson River. Today, this
historic structure is owned by the Hudson River
Park Trust and Pier 40 is home to athletic fields and administrative
offices. The perimeter of the property is surrounded
by over 1 million square feet (92,900 m²) of commercial
parking and is one of Manhattan’s largest parking facilities.
When the Hudson River Park Trust inherited the pier,
it came with a number of structural issues. Sections of the
roof had deteriorated significantly as a result of delayed
routine repairs, leakage, and spalling concrete. In addition,
portions of the parking garage were closed to ensure public
safety , thereby reducing the park’s operating revenue.
Because of the size of the facility and the need to keep
it operational, the Hudson River Park Trust addressed repairs
in a phased approach. The company STRUCTURAL
was awarded the contract for Phase 2 of the parking deck
restoration project.
Working together with the consulting engineers,
Experion Design Group, the Long Island office of STRUCTURAL
had crews remove the existing top slab of the parking deck
along with the existing waterproofing, pitching slab, and all
electrical and plumbing systems associated with the area.
This exposed an unforeseen challenge. The surface of
the existing precast planks underneath had a thin layer of
cementitious material. This thin layer would not provide a
solid surface for the new waterproofing system to hold on
to.
The team came up with the solution to hydroblast the
deck in order to prepare the area. The contractor then installed
hot applied waterproofing on precast planks and a
pitched concrete topping.
Crews were then able to repair the existing precast concrete
channels, ribs, and floor spalls using repair mortar.
They also installed a LED light system on the middle level of
the parking deck, providing the area with the most energy
efficient light fixtures with the required illumination levels
based on local standards.
Overcoming
Challenges
Throughout the project, debris
had to be contained and kept
away from the water – posing logistical
challenges. The contractor
had to transport waste and
Crews had to remove the
existing top slab of the parking
deck along with the
existing waterproofing system
to prepare a surface for
restoration.
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STRUCTURAL installed
hot applied
waterproofing on
precast planks and
a pitched concrete
topping.
materials from the far side of the parking deck to the connecting
street.
Special caution also had to be given to transporting
equipment in order not to further damage areas of the
parking deck.
Extreme cold temperatures and wind also posed challenges,
but the successful pre-planning done by the team
allowed for productive work to continue on throughout
the winter. To combat the elements, crews worked on underside
rib and floor repairs in smaller isolated phases that
were enclosed and heated.
Project Moving Forward
Phase 2 at Pier 40 included over 95,000 sq.feet (8,800 m²)
of restoration throughout the parking deck area and a total
of 1,800 yd³ (1,376 m³) of concrete to pour the topping
slab. The project was completed on schedule while still allowing
for a diverse range of events and additional work to
take place safely throughout the process.
• STRUCTURAL
High Profile Events Result in
Additional Scope
An additional complication but a significant revenue
earner then occurred. As the project progressed,
Pier 40 was also used for many high profile
events, such as for a scene in a Hollywood
action film.
The scene needed to be shot within a two
week time-frame. This meant that STRUCTURAL
had to move its work trailer off the set, create
a debris pile to be used in the scene, and shore
the roof area where a catapult mechanism was
to be installed.
When Super Bowl XLVIII was held at nearby
MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports
Complex in New Jersey, Pier 40 was the site of
a Super Bowl event held by a national broadcast
service provider. This also resulted in extra
repair scope for the contractor that included
installing proper shoring underneath the parking
deck where heavy equipment was being
stored for the event.
Before and after pictures of renovation
work at Pier 40, located in New York –
one of the largest parking facilities in
Manhattan.
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New Zealand
TBM Alice starts second drive
One of the world’s largest tunnel boring machines recently
started its second drive for the large-scale “Waterview
Connection” project in Auckland, New Zealand.
The first 2.4 km long tunnel was completed in September
after only eleven months. In the heart of the metropolis,
the Herrenknecht EPB Shield S-764 is creating the shell for
a road tunnel that will link two of the main State Highways
together.
The tunnel boring machine Alice has begun its second
drive in New Zealand. Earlier, Alice – named after the main
character of “Alice in Wonderland” – excavated the first
2.4 km long tunnel in just eleven months, with best performances
of 126 meters per week and 452 meters per month.
On September 29 at 1:45 p.m. local time the gigantic
boring shield finally broke through the wall to the first target
shaft in Waterview.
The “Waterview Connection” tunnel project is one of
the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand. The tunnel
alignment runs below a densely populated residential
area and several parks.
The 2.4 km long link will become the longest road tunnel
in New Zealand. For this project, Herrenknecht designed a
machine concept perfectly adapted to the geological and
structural conditions.
With a boring diameter of 14.46 meters, the EPB Shield
S-764 is one of the world’s largest tunnel boring machines
of its kind. Its gigantic cutting wheel is driven by 24 electric
motors with a total output of 8,400 kilowatts.
It has relatively large openings for optimum removal of
the excavated material and has been specifically designed
for the expected geology.
In the first section the TBM went through soils composed
mainly of sandstone and siltstone. The cutting wheels’ central
cutting tools could be changed from the rear area. The
ripper tools for softer grounds were thus replaced with disc
cutters for harder rock when needed.
In addition to the actual TBM with three back-ups,
which creates the tunnel shell, Herrenknecht designed and
delivered an autonomous, fourth back-up.
This followed TBM Alice at a distance on the first section
already. Its task is to lay a “tunnel within the tunnel”.
It creates a part of the tunnel invert that supply lines will
later pass through.
This method of operation fully independent of the TBM
advance offers an important advantage: advance performances
of the TBM and the lining of the invert do not limit
each other and can be done in parallel to save time.
After the first breakthrough the TBM and the first backup
were turned by 180 degrees in a very tight space and
moved to the starting position for the second drive.
Because of the limited space, a temporary second backup,
also supplied by Herrenknecht, was docked onto the
machine. In the initial phase it is responsible for the extension
of the supply and disposal lines.
With it, Alice is now boring an approximately 300 meter
long “launch tunnel”. After this first part of the second tube
has been driven, the original configuration with the longer
back-ups 2 and 3 will be re-docked to the TBM. Then Alice
will get going at full speed.
The shell of the second tube is due to be completed in
2015. The opening to traffic is scheduled for the beginning
of 2017.
• Herrenknecht
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COVER STORY
Super-Sized Bronze Casting
Challenges Skanska
Pegasus Slaying Dragon Sculpture,
Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach,
USA
• The Country’s Longest Viaduct
• Upmarket Residential Complex
• If Its Big, Then It Must Be Texas!
• Brace for its first major project
• Skyland Office Tower, Istanbul
• Mining and Hydropower Expansion
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Super-Sized
Bronze Casting
Challenges
Skanska
Pegasus Slaying Dragon
Sculpture, Gulfstream Park,
Hallandale Beach, USA
For the erection of the extraordinary Pegasus
bronze sculpture in Florida, it posed some serious
challenges to the contractors, Skanska Construction
Group, in providing safe access and support to the
exceptionally large and complicated sculpture during
erection.
And statues do not come much bigger. It is the height
of an 11 storey building - 110 feet (33.5 m) in height; 200
feet (61 m) in length and weighs 472 tons.
The Gulfstream Park located between Miami and Fort
Lauderdale, is home to one of the most famous racetracks
in the world.
Austrian-Canadian businessman and horse expert,
Frank Stronach, is currently expanding the Stronach Groupowned
facility through the addition of a theme park. At its
centre, since the end of 2014, stands a spectacular piece
of bronze artwork: Pegasus, the fabled winged horse from
Greek mythology, forms an ensemble with a dragon as a
symbol of positive strength and the victory of good over
evil.
In order to be able to safely realise the bronze sculpture
on site as well as within the planned time frame,
Skanska worked with the Miami-based scaffolding contractor,
Scafform, who decided to use the Peri UP Rosett Flex
modular scaffold system. The modular scaffold system
could deliver the flexibility and versatility necessary. The
system can be adapted to the complex geometry in 25 cm
The elements in the scaffolding allowed for adjustments
in 25 cm steps and so could be shaped
around the statute which has no straight lines.
The scaffolding had to be close enough to provide
access to all the surfaces for the finishing work.
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increments.
At peak there was more than two hundred
works involved including four transla tors and
thirty nine Chinese artisans who were brought
in to weld the outer skin on the massive statue
which is the second largest in the USA - the largest
being the Statue of Liberty.
The adaptable scaffold grid provided the required
high level of flexibility for creating suitable
working and access levels for
the craftsmen and metal designers
– adapted on the outside
and inside to match the
complex, organic form as well
as continuously following the
erection progress.
While the main erection
works were progressing,
nearby, the smaller sections
were simultaneously under
construction. These were
then joined to the sculpture
which presented another
challenge for the contractors.
The scaffolding and access
system had to allow space for
the new sections to be be put
into position.
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For this, the Peri UP was
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Heavy Duty Crane
Demand
A Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1
mobile crane operated by
American company Allegiance
Crane worked on the project.
The 400-tonner produced an
astonishing performance and
showed off its wide-ranging
functionality.
The LTM 1400-7.1
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operated by Allegiance Crane proved to be a good choice,
as Michael Stark, owner of Stark Ingenieure and Günter
Czasny deputy CEO, reports:
“Adam Cote, the Manager of Engineering at
Allegiance Crane,
and his team were extremely professional on the
site. We worked extremely well and closely with
each other. And the crane produced an absolutely
amazing performance. It has a compact design and
has excellent setup processes coupled
with enormous load capacities which
meant we didn’t even have to move it
between the various hoists. This saved
us around half the time which was very
important to us.”
The LTM 1400-7.1 was equipped with
Y-guying and full ballast for this job. The
crane set-up was completed entirely by
self-assembly. The left wing of the Pegasus
was the heaviest single component, weighing
in at a massive 58 tonnes. The Liebherr
crane had to move this component to a radius
of 22.3 metres.
3D-puzzle with 1,250
bronze pieces
The oversized sculpture is an impressive
33 m high and – Pegasus together with the
dragon – over 60 m long. In order to realize
such magnitude in connection with
the organic shape in bronze, seemed an
unbelievable, virtually impossible challenge
at the beginning for all members of
the project management team.
Located in the southwest of Germany,
A Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 was
equipped with Y-guying and full
ballast for this job was pushed
to its limits in lifting the massive
loads which had to be positioned
very preciesly.
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Turner Access
Launches the New
Turner Beam
Working with leading industry suppliers, Turner
Access has developed the Turner X500 series of aluminium
beams.
The access scaffolding not only had to support the
various shape characteristics of the statute but also
had to provide access for the skilled Chinese artisans
to work from.
Göppingen based Strassacker art casting foundry, together
with the Stark engineering consultancy, from Ludwigsburg,
who were commissioned to undertake the costing, calculation
and design of the steel structure, developed an implementation
concept.
As a result, this allowed 250 t and 400 t of bronze and
steel respectively to be formed in a period of only 2 years
thus realising the customer’s conceptual presentation in a
larger than life format.
A total of 1,250 bronze parts were ultimately needed
to assemble the sculpture as a 3D puzzle around the supporting
steel structure. The dimensions were truly enormous:
each of the castings was approximately 3 m² large
and weighed 200 kg, having being elaborately produced by
a partner company in China according to Strassacker specifications
and then shipped to Florida.
The bronze sections, with a combined weight of 268
ton, required 26 shipping containers whilst the associated
440 tons of steel required a further 23 containers. All taking
6 weeks to travel from China to Florida. To hold the
structure together there are are in excess of 18,000 bolts.
The $30 million project is on schedule for completion
by Summer 2015 with finishing touches being finished to
associated features These include a waterfall, fountain,
landscaping and a theatre on Greek mythology. The future
may see a large ferris wheel added to the complex as it
broadens its visitor appeal beyond that of horse racing and
gambling.
• Peri Formwork
• Liebherr
• Skanska USA
• Strassacker Foundry
The Turner Beam (X500) is 500 mm deep and
designed to be stronger and provide greater load
carrying capacities than deeper beams. The new beam
delivers lower weights, better handling and higher installation
productivity.
By comparison with similarly sized beams, design engineers
will need fewer of the new beams to achieve the
same loading, resulting in savings in storage, transport
and handling costs.
The X500 is available in modular lengths from 1 m
to 7 m that can be quickly and simply connected using
aluminium spigots and locking pins, manufactured from
high strength corrosion resistant steel suitable for marine
corrosion environments, to make-up custom lengths
whilst maintaining regular node and vertical spacing.
The beam’s top and bottom horizontals and main
verticals are made from high strength 48.3 mm OD aluminium
tube capable of accepting standard scaffold
couplers.
The beam design also allows for fixing connections
to be made near structural node points. Fixing connections
must only be made and loads must only be applied
directly to the main top and bottom horizontal 48.3 mm
OD tubes and to the main 48.3 mm OD tube verticals
and not to any other part of the beam.
The beam is manufactured in Scotland under a BS
ISO 9001 approved Quality System and has been independently
analysed, assessed and tested to the requirements
of BS EN 12811 and BS EN 1999.
• Turner Access
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If Its Big and Ambitious
Then It Must Be Texas!
The new and improved LBJ Express
is a major infrastructure development
that is an innovative solution
to the age-old problem of road
congestion.
The LBJ Express close to Dallas, Texas, is
a public private partnership, with limited
funding from taxpayer sources.
The project will incorporate dramatic improvements
to Interstate 635 (IH-635) and Interstate
35E (IH-35E) in Dallas County featuring rebuilt
main lanes, a continuous frontage road system,
and 13 new miles (21 km) of managed toll
lanes.
The LBJ Express is an ambitious project that will
transform approximately 17 miles (27 km) of
roadway in a five-year time period by working
on several construction areas simultaneously.
During project construction, traffic must
be moving at all times, with at least four lanes
open in each direction and an exit always available
during peak traffic times.
The current capacity of today’s LBJ Freeway
When completed the expressway
will feature complex multi-lane
interchanges.
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will be nearly doubled with the creation of up to six new
express managed lanes on IH-635 and four new managed
lanes on portions of IH-35.
LBJ Express Continues to Take
Shape
Some consider the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas to
be the largest bridge and road project in the United States,
and when you consider some of the project statistics, it
would be difficult to disagree.
• $2.7 billion in cost
• 200 companies involved in construction
• 2,000 construction workers on the project
• 500,000 lf (150,000 lm) of utility relocations
• 9,000,000 yd³ (6.9 million m³) of excavation
• 400 trucks being utilized
• 500 alternative pieces of equipment being used
• 5,715 bridge beams to place
Challenging Formwork Demands
For a large part of the contract, the USA company, EFCO,
has been part of several components of the LBJ Express
project since the beginning and is currently providing formwork,
engineering and field service support on Segments
1 and 2 being constructed by Trinity Infrastructure LLC. of
Heavy steel forms from bridge beams required precision handling
by the crane operator.
Dallas, Texas.
Trinity Infrastructure LLC is a partnership between
Ferrovial–Agroman and W.W. Webber LLC.
It’s Got to Look Good
Aesthetics have been a major area of concern on this project.
Establishing and maintaining a consistent concrete appearance
was just one of the criteria that drove the decision
to select EFCO as the formwork provider.
All EFCO systems capitalize on the long-lasting, dentresistant
qualities of steel formwork face sheets. Grade
strips, feature strips and assorted other architectural design
features can be easily fastened directly to any EFCO
all-steel face sheet with self-tapping screws.
Trinity Infrastructure’s complete forming package included
the EFCO Round Column and PLATE GIRDER forming
systems. Column requirements for Segment 1 and 2 of the
LBJ Express varied in dimension from 48” to 72” (1 m to 2
m) diameter and up to 80’-0” (24 m) in height.
Architectural reveal strips made of special UHMW plastic
provided the architectural design.
Cap sizes varied from 4’-0” to 6’-8” (1 m to 2 m) wide
and up to 10’-0” tall x 104’-0” long (3 m x 31 m). EFCO
PLATE GIRDER forms are a logical choice with cap dimensions
of this size. Designed to be self-spanning,
the shear enormity and weight of these cap forms
required EFCO’s 100K shoring towers to support
the 1,725,000 lb (782,500 kg) load for some of
these caps
Another Section. Another
Contractor
Archer Western Contractors, Ltd and EFCO have
teamed up to complete another important
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Various cranes, from mobile to crawler are
called in as required to lift the formwork
modules.
The choice of cranes was dictated by access
and the ground conditions.
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When completed
the expressway will
relieve the severe
traffic congestion
that is a regular
occurrence.
portion of this overall project. Archer Western is working
on a $12M segment of this project on the East side of IH-
35E from Loop 12 to IH-635.
They are constructing the elevated managed lane direct
connectors between NB IH-35E and IH-635 adjacent to
the existing general-purpose lanes of IH-35E. They are also
constructing ramps and frontage roads along this corridor.
All of this work will serve as the entrance to the IH-635 corridor
from the South.
For this project, Archer Western selected EFCO to provide
forming systems to construct the multi-column, hammerheads
and straddle bridge caps requiring over 5,000
yd³ (3800 m³) of structural concrete.
EFCO supplied round column formwork for 48” (1200
mm), 60” (1500 mm) and 72” (1800 mm) columns up to 48’
(14.4 m) in height. EFCO PLATE GIRDER panels were also
used to form 8’ x 5’ (2.4 m x 1.5 m), 9’ x 6’ (2.7 m x 1.8 m)
and 12’ x 7’ (3.6 m x 2.1 m) rectangular columns also topping
out at 48’ (14.4 m) height. Approximately 4,600 yd³
(3,500 m³) of concrete were placed.
In addition to the column formwork, Archer Western
also utilized the EFCO PLATE GIRDER for all of its bridge cap
formwork. The bridge caps ranged from 4’-6” x 5’-6” (1.35
m x 1.65 m) multi-stem caps to 40’ (12 m) long hammerhead
caps that were 7’-6” (2.25 m) wide and up to 12’ (3.6
m) deep, to post tensioned straddle caps that were up to
10’ (3 m) deep, 6’-6” (1.98 m) wide and form lengths up to
96’ (28.8 m) long.
EFCO 6’-0” (1800 mm), 9’-0” (2700 mm) and 12’-0”
(3600 mm) PLATE GIRDER panels were utilized throughout
the job and handled the majority of the work.
With the extra heavy loading of some of the caps and
the offset hammerhead caps the standard EFCO 50K and
100K per leg shore tower systems were used in conjunction
with 70K support brackets for the
cap support.
Radius back brackets and standard
flat back brackets were both utilized
on this project to provide support solutions
that best fit the requirements of
the cap.
• EFCO
• Archer Western
• Trinity Infrastructure
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Doka Concremote
- online measurement
of concrete-strength
in real time
The Austrian formwork company, Doka, has introduced
more technology to the job site with its innovative
Concremote system.
Concremote determines fresh concrete-strength development
on the structural element to help speed up the
construction processes and increased safety.
A key parameter affecting the construction workflow is
the development of compressive strength and hydration
heat of concrete during construction. Stripping and curing
times and the time for prestressing are all calculated based
on concrete-strength development, for instance.
Heat development measurements are important for
monitoring stresses in the component that develop as a
result of temperature variances. It helps avoid cracks and
future structural damage.
Based on measured concrete-strength values, Doka
Concremote concrete monitoring enables users to determine
the steps to be taken and thus ensure and optimise
the construction process.
The trend towards industrialisation of building processes
has been evident for some years as more an more
processes benefit from close monitoring that modern technology
makes possible. However, some measurements are
still determined obtained by testing laboratories, manually
and at great labour costs. These are becoming fewer as
automated processes take over.
Concremote makes an active
contribution in this regard.
Usually construction companies determine concrete
strength by means of general target values and/or complicated
testing methods. The Doka Concremote makes it easier
as it combines the established weighted maturity method
with modern measuring and information technology.
By incorporating sensor placement into the casting process,
the system measures concrete strength by way of heat
development. There is no need for a person to be present
on the site for reading and securing the measured data.
Sensors measure temperature development of the
fresh concrete at regular intervals and transmit these data
to a computing centre. Here, the weighted maturity method
is used as the basis for calculating and providing reliable
information on the strength development of the concrete
in real time.
Concremote uses two types of sensors: slab sensors,
which are inserted in the fresh concrete after it has been
screeded and cable sensors that are incorporated directly
into the form-ply of the wall formwork and repositioned
together with the formwork.
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Wireless transmission of the measured values starts automatically.
The system’s life-long batteries, sturdy sensors
and wireless data transmission make it highly user-friendly
reliable and able to withstand the harsh environment.
Measuring results can be accessed at any time on a
secure web portal. Also, users can be alerted by e-mail or
text-message as soon as the specified early strength has
been reached.
The systems offers wide-ranging possibilities for optimizing
the construction process: if a customer has entered
a specific target value for a site, the strength values enable
him to make precise recommendations regarding e.g. the
earliest times for stripping the formwork, climbing and prestressing,
and for the end of curing. The real-time measured
data can also be taken into consideration for optimizing
the concrete formulation.
• Doka
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In Durban, in the province
of KwaZulu-Natal, works
continue on highway
expansion with construction
of a $14 million motorway
junction, the N2-M41 Mount
Edgecombe Interchange.
A challenging part of the
project is construction of
two viaducts, one of which
will be the longest in South
Africa. One viaduct will be
26 m high and 947 m long.
The second, also 18 m high
by only 443 m in length.
South Africa
At 947 m
long - the
Country’s
Longest
Viaduct
In 2010, on the N2 motorway, another viaduct had to
be constructed (see article in Contractors World) of
the Megni valley in which the Italian formwork company,
Pilosio supplied the formwork for all the concrete
work, including the bridge deck and Enerpac provided the
jacking system for the incremental bridge launching system.
With this past experience it is not surprising , therefore,
that the contractors chose the same two companies
for this technically very challenging project.
Once again, Pilosio, nailed down the major contract for
the supply of temporary structures directly from the yard
to the South African branch of CMC,
The challenging nature of the project meant that 70%
of the formwork solutions are custom-made, including the
launching bridge system. Another challenge was not interfering
with the traffic below.
Pilosio supplied:
• 200 m² of standard P300 formwork for foundations and
piers.
• 500 m² of special steel formwork, divided into five sets
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The 20 m long bridge deck
sections are produced on
land and then pushed out
incrementally using the
bridge launching system
towards the completed pier
heads.
for the construction of the viaduct piers
• 350 m² of additional special steel formwork made up of
three sets for the construction of pier cups.
• Two sets of formwork model, MAXIMIX, and custommade
products for a total of 940 m² for the casting of
the bridge decks.
• The OMNIMODE system integrated with customized
solutions for the construction of suspended working
platforms during the launching phase of the decks,
• Climbing system.
Through experience and working with the contractors,
Pilosio was able to offer the best solution in terms of speed
of work, site safety, optimization of equipment and also of
aesthetics.
The Pilosio technical department responded quickly
and expertly to the various criteria of the project, such as
rapid supply times, coordination with the various
organizations involved in the project, the need to
design a formwork system for the piers adaptable
to two different sizes and a scaffolding system optimized
for the launching bridge system.
Construction methods
The construction is jointly funded by Sanral and the
KZN Department of Transport and the upgrade will
take about three years to complete. The civil construction
is being undertaken by Italian construction
company CMC di Ravenna, with construction being
supervised by engineering and development consultant
Smec South Africa.
Sanral’s contract with CMC di Ravenna stipulates
minimum targets for employment from within the
eThekwini municipality region, as well as for small
contractors and businesses from KZN.
The scope of work for the southern approach
that includes the widening of the northbound carriageway
from four lanes to five lanes; widening the
The large area Pilosio steel forms used for the
23 m high piers allow plenty of room for the
workers to access the rebar, etc.
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Aerial view, taken
mid-January 2015,
shows the progress
the multimillion
dollar motorway
junction in Durban,
South Africa taking
shape.
southbound carriageway from three lanes to five lanes; an
additional northbound three lane auxiliary off‐ramp; and
median barriers and retaining walls.
As foundations showed no significant issues, it was decided
to use the standard formwork model P300.
For the casting of piers and pier cups, the P300 modular
system could have been used for the casting of octagonal
The octagonal shaped piers rise to 23 m. A high
quality finished was required to the exposed concrete.
Reason for Pilosio making custom-sized 5 m
high steel forms
piers. However, given the particular characteristics of the
project, the time schedule would be longer and the exposed
finish less aesthetic than with a system of customized
formwork. Pilosio, therefore, created special customsized
steel formwork to guarantee faster working, a better
aesthetic finish and, above all, allow the realization of casting
to 5 m height at a time on piers of up to 23 m in height,
as required by the company. The climbing system also provided
greater safety for operators.
These custom formworks leave neat, aligned visible
holes in the concrete, as the tie are removed Finally, having
26 stacks of identical sections, the additional cost in
opting for custom-made solution, was balanced by the
faster working speed achievable.
In fact, with the equipment once delivered, the
company could cast three piers simultaneously. For
casting the pier cups, the CMC company asked for
custom made formwork to cast 3 + 3 m in height. The
piers are supported by towers in MP, with safety access
stairs.
The Most Complex Section
The most complex part of the viaduct concerns the
casting of the bridge decks, which are produced on one
of the abutments and then pushed out using the incremental
bridge launching system.
For the onsite casting of the 20 m long decks, a mixed
formwork system is used consisting of the OMNIMODE
system for the base and exterior of the ashlar, with major
beams in steel and secondary beams in wood to
form the outer shape of the MAXIMIX beam.
The second phase of the casting of the upper horizontal
decking is made with SIMPLEX support towers,
which are modular and extremely fast to assemble and
handle.
• Pilosio
Enerpac
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Germany
Upmarket Residential Complex
Optimizes Formwork
The massive shell construction of an upmarket residential
complex in Berlin consists almost entirely of concrete and
encompasses two basement levels, a ground floor and two
upper storeys.
To secure the building excavation for the basement levels,
the 12 metre deep excavation was secured and constructed
on all four sides by a Berlin type pit lining - a system
using back anchoring
On completion of the earth and civil engineering works,
the construction company set about the shell construction
works, making use of Pashal systems for the great variety
of formwork tasks.
As construction progressed speeded up, the project
manager also came more and more to appreciate the advantages
of these formwork and shoring systems. Especially
as, for this special project, all of the formwork and shoring
tasks could be handled within the system, eliminating the
need for time-consuming special solutions.
Paschal supported both the contractors and the subcontractors
with the full planning, logistics for the hire of
equipment and the training of the formwork crew on site.
Concrete, right from the start
The basis of the project, the 28 x 25 m x 12 m deep foundation
pit was first secured all round by a Berlin type pit
lining. Once the entire foundation pit had been dug out,
the foundation for the building was laid in the form of a
65 cm to 125 cm thick reinforced concrete
base plate.
The reinforced walls of the basement
levels were formed as single-sided walls
with the LOGO.3 formwork system and concreted
with water-impermeable concrete.
For this, the formwork team combined
two formwork units of 6.50 m wide x 4.30
m high and created each of the external
concrete walls in 12 concrete sections. This
made it possible to create a uniform pattern
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Throughout the structure, all concrete
could be formed using the
modular components from the
advanced systems available from
Paschal
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To transfer the horizontal
forces of the weightbearing
construction,
legs from the GASS
Aluminium Shoring
System were used horizontally,
providing safe
and reliable support for
the LOGO.3 formwork
during the concreting
work.
of crossed horizontal and vertical joints.
An open staircase – with angular corners on the outside
and oval on the inside – with a concrete parapet was
formed using a combination of the TTR formwork system
for the internal core and LOGO.3 for the exterior.
To take up the vertical loads, an support unit was constructed,
formed and concreted in the second basement
level.
Car-lift shaft in two height
operations
A feature of this expensive residential structure is a car lift
system to deliver cars from ground level to the basement.
On completion of the slab over the first basement level,
the first task was to create the internal walls of the lift
shaft in reinforced concrete with a formwork height of 4.75
m, to allow these walls – as stipulated by the planner of
the weight-bearing structure – to be used as an abutment
supporting the single-sided formwork of the two external
walls.
To take up the horizontal forces, legs from the aluminium
GASS shoring system were placed horizontally. The
walls of the car lift shaft were created in operations undertaken
at two heights.
1st height operation: To create the external walls in
the second basement level to a formwork height of 5.65 m,
LOGO.3 was secured as single-sided formwork with 6.00 m
high supporting jacks.
2nd height operation: To make it possible to bring the
shaft walls up to the level of the wall above the first basement
level, there was an intermediate level created in the
car lift shaft with system parts from the shoring system.
The wall formwork was assembled and laid on
this working platform and then lifted into vertical
position by a crane.
Indoor Swimming Pool
The bottom of the swimming pool projects into the
lower basement level, it was, therefore, formed using
water-impermeable concrete after the external
wall and the beam running through between these
two boundaries had been completed.
The bottom of the pool covers an area of 95 m²
and was created using H20 beams from the Paschal
deck system along with plywood panels from the
contractors stock.
Once the required degree of concrete strength
had been achieved, the bottom of the pool was used
as the supporting surface for the supporting jacks for
the single-sided wall formwork.
As forces of 160 kN were in play on each leg of
the supporting jacks, additional props were placed
under the floor of the pool.
• Paschal
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Super Mega Brace for its first major
project
Groundforce Shorco has used its
new Super Mega Brace support
system with integral hydraulic
rams for the first time on a major
project for the renewable energy
sector.
The equipment was supplied
to main contractor, Clugston
Construction, for use in the construction
of a concrete energyfrom-waste
fuel bunker situated
on the Wilton International wasteto-energy
site in Redcar, Teesside
UK.
Clugston, together with process
partner, CNIM, is building the
new plant which, when completed, will burn domestic
waste supplied by Merseyside Waste as fuel to generate
energy.
The imported waste will be transported by train and
stored in a huge concrete bunker prior to being burned to
generate heat and power.
Construction of this concrete bunker has required the
excavation of a 13 m deep box structure below ground level.
The completed bunker is 50 m long and 20 m wide.
The walls of this bunker are lined with a series of contiguous
concrete bored piles installed by specialist contractor,
P J Edwards, with foundation design by engineer Byrne
Looby.
Supporting these piled walls at such a depth has required
a very strong and rigid temporary propping solution
supplied by Groundforce’s major projects division.
Clugston’s chief engineer Ray Postolowsky said:
“Until you’ve cast the reinforced concrete base slab,
there’s a risk of the bottom of the piles ‘kicking in’ under
the pressure of the ground behind them.”
So to prevent this happening, Groundforce provided
temporary propping at the base of the excavation and another
level of support higher up to satisfy the high deflection
and stiffness requirements calculated by Clugston’s consulting
engineer, Tata Steel Projects.
The upper level of the excavation is supported by two
MP500 hydraulic props which are attached directly to the
face of the concrete capping beam – a massive structure
which is up to 5 m thick in places.
The lower level was supported by three more MP500s
which span across the width of the box, and four MP250
knee-braces, one spanning each corner of the rectangular
excavation.
All of the props in the lower level bear against
Groundforce’s Super Mega Brace beams which transfer the
loads from the contiguous concrete piled retaining wall.
So the lower level props can be removed when the base
slab has been cast and the high level props can be removed
when a bunker dividing wall has been constructed.
Strongest Brace in the Industry
The Super Mega Brace is the strongest proprietary hydraulic
brace in the industry. The modular hydraulic components
are quick to assemble and lift into place.
This project was designed by Tata Steel Projects and is
one of the first fully Eurocode-compliant schemes that
Groundforce’s Major Projects department has worked on.
Stiffness was a key factor in the design and so,
rather than keep the props under hydraulic pressure,
Groundforce was required to lock them off mechanically
to ensure rigidity in the frame.
Specially-designed welded isolation plates were
used to isolate the hydraulic element of the MP250
props, though not the larger MP500s.
• Groundforce
• Clugston Construction
• P J Edwards
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Turkey
Skyland Office Tower,
Istanbul
At 284 m height each, the
Skyland Office Tower and
Residence Tower will be
Turkey’s tallest buildings
upon completion.
Construction of the Skyland
Office Tower in progress in
the heart of Istanbul building
will be Turkey’s tallest structure.
Doka’s Platform SCP is a feature of the
construction.
This high-rise-core forming machine
ensures rapid construction progress.
Doka is also providing Xclimb 60
protection screen for both the Skyland
Office and Residence Towers.
Developer, Eroğlu, selected the
name “Skyland” for his three skyscrapers:
at 284 m height each, the Skyland
Office and Residence Towers and the
Skyland Hotel. The main building contractor
is Alcen.
Challenging Formwork Demand
The challenge presented by the office tower in terms of
formwork technology is twofold:
• The architects decided on a triangular ground plan and,
therefore, the building core.
• The risk of earthquakes in Istanbul presents special
challenges related to static engineering.
Thus, lower level walls are 1.5 m thick, at 100 m they
measure 1.1 m, with the wall thickness reduced to 60 cm
in the final storeys. Additional stability is created thanks to
monolithic construction, where walls and floors are reinforced
in one go.
Given these demands, Doka’s self-climbing Platform
SCP was proposed. Alcen Owner, Alparslan Sabanci, said:
“We got introduced to this system during the
Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 project; now we are using it
to erect the entire primary core of this skyscraper.
Doka submitted a better engineering solution”,
“The construction progress
shows that we made the
right decision when selecting
the Platform SCP.”
Optimised platform
for high-rise cores.
Any ground plan can be formed
quickly and flexibly with the new
version of this modular high-rise
core forming system. A few highperforming
hydraulic cylinders raise
the wall formwork – in this case
Doka’s large-area formwork Top 50
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– along with the working platform in one lift to the next
casting section.
With its newly developed lifting unit, the Platform SCP
now adapts even more flexibly to complex layouts.
As well as anchoring the lifting units to the structure
on both sides, there is also an extended solution which
makes it possible to transfer the forces on one side only.
This makes it easy to use the system where there would
not otherwise be enough walls, or where there are openings
in the opposite walls.
An adjustable
metal formwork for
curved applications
In order to optimize and accelerate the construction
progress, Doka experts pulled out all the stops during planning
and divided the forming jobs between two platforms.
They can, therefore, be climbed independent of each other
to the next casting section and add more flexibility to the
processes. Thus, the planned weekly cycle is within close
reach.
Safety is the deciding factor.
The self-climbing Platform SCP offers a high level of safety.
The all-round enclosure of working surfaces allows work
to take place safely and unaffected by weather conditions.
Very large platform surfaces make it easy to access for reinforcement
and site equipment.
The building contractors put their trust in the protection
screen Xclimb 60 with trapezoidal sheet enclosure at
both, the Skyland Office Tower and the Residence Tower.
Construction company, EGDC, is currently building a
13.50 m high tank for water storage at Aytré (17) near
La Rochelle, France, using the CTR 3010 formwork by
SATECO.
The curved formwork is made up of 3 parts consisting
of a 1.5 0m lower extension and 4 standard 3
m panels, overall height 13.50 m.
The 5 mm thick metal formwork of the CTR 3010
panel is designed to provide a better concrete finish in
addition to fast and highly accurate vertical assembly.
This flexible enclosure for all high-rise projects consists of
a hydraulically climbed system that can also be quickly repositioned
by crane if sufficient crane capacity is available.
Protection screens can be easily sized, permitting lastcentimetre
adjustment to any layout. This Doka system ensures
safe working conditions at any height on 15 tower
constructions in Istanbul.
• Doka Formwork
The complete form is assembled on the ground
and then lifted in a single operation. The formwork
system allows the use of self-compacting concrete
casting of any height.
The circumference of the tank is fully reinforced
with an internal brace made up of scaffolding which
also provides a working board.
The specific layout of this tank requires 4 primary
castings spaced to ensure the stability and safety of
the iron assembly.
Finally, when casting resumed, the EGDC Company
used hydro expansive joint ribbon to seal the successive
castings of the construction.
• SATECO
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Peru
ULMA Climbing systems: SBF and BMK
Bracket in Cerro Verde iron ore mineral
processing plant
ULMA Working On Mining and
Hydropower Expansion
ULMA has many years of experience, a wide scope of expertise
in this area and has carried out a considerable number
of projects in Peru.
The growing demand for energy that comes with the
fast development in the country has led to a multiplication
of the construction of energy infrastructure. This has
brought an increasing demand for ULMA solutions, given
the proven expertise in the country.
Expanding Mining Operations
With prior experience from 2007, ULMA gets involved for
the second time in this project, this time, in the expansion
of the Cerro Verde mine managed by GyM S.A.
This expansion is going to triple the ore processing capacity
of the mine that produces more than 20% of the
copper of the country to 360,000 tonnes.
ULMA has provided specific solutions for this project.
The 2.5 m thick slab required extra horizontal reinforcement
against heavy wind that significantly increased the
weight of the structure. The bracing of the T-60 shoring
towers helped increasing their load capacity by more than
1 tonne to support the slab.
Hydroelectric Power Plant, Cerro
del Aguila
One of the largest projects currently in progress and one
that will become the second largest hydroelectric power
plant in Peru is Cerro del Aguila with a production of 510
MW.
The project means a real challenge due to the technical
complexity, but also because of the location and the difficult
access to the area.
A consortium of GyM and Astaldi appointed ULMA as
formwork supplier for the construction of the dam, the
powerhouse and the intake.
The dam is 80 m high
and 270 m wide at the
crest.
The expansion of the
iron ore mine operated
by Cerro Verde
Mining Company,
Arequipa, Peru, will
triple the processing
capability.
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In the first construction stage of the intake, modular
formwork was used to provide utmost versatility: ORMA
for straight walls, CLR and FLECTOR circular formwork for
2.6 m high tiers of curved walls.
BRIO modular scaffolding was used to enable workers
to carry out parallel works while the construction went on.
In the second and third stage, the walls were built with
SBF single-sided climbing bracket. Because the product was
new to the Peruvian market, the workers were trained on
how to use it in order to increase the assembly efficiency.
Tata Steel
Asymmetric
Slimflor Beams
Tata Steel relaunches its Asymmetric Slimflor Beams
(ASBs) making them more accessible than ever before,
with a shorter production time and improved
availability. Responding to customer feedback, the
ASBs are to be produced to order, enabling accurate
programming for construction projects.
Manufactured in the UK to the exacting standards
required for CE-marked products, and recently certified
to BES 6001, ASBs beams are now available on a
project basis from rolling campaigns for smaller minimum
order quantities per serial size (>120 tonnes).
The shorter lead-time, typically 6-8 weeks, along with
rollings for smaller quantities provides customers
with greater flexibility.
Work is advancing on the construction of the
2nd largest hydropower scheme in Peru, at
Cerro del Aguila
In this type of project, machinery is constantly moved
from one place to another, which had to be taken into
account when building the slab. The solution to this was
achieved by using MK Shoring and Gantry Bracket MT
as support for the MK Truss, BRIO and ENKOFLEX beam
formwork.
• ULMA
An integral part of the Advance sections range,
ASBs have been specifically designed for use with
ComFlor 225 deep decking to create the Slimdek system,
an engineered solution that offers a service-integrated,
minimal depth, cost-effective shallow floor
construction ideal for car parks, residential developments,
hospitals and commercial buildings where
minimising floor depth, and achieving onerous acoustic
and vibration criteria are key consideration.
Mike Hoare, Product Marketer, Construction
Structures said:
“ASBs are an essential part of a cost-effective
shallow floor solution. The composite action,
which is assisted by the embossed surface
on the upper flange of the ASB, significantly
increases the structural strength of the floor.”
“We are keen to demonstrate the flexibility
that ASBs can offer to construction programmes.
In addition to our extensive products
and service offering, we have a team of
structural engineers on-hand to offer our customers
free design assistance for optimal use
of ASBs in any building project.
• Tata Steel
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Contractors World - Intermat Preview 2
Latest Innovations in
Trenchless Technology
Contractors around the world
have recognised the many benefits
that trenchless technology deliver
and as technology advances so
companies such as Tracto-Technik
apply it to new models.
This will be evident on the
TractoTechniik stand at Intermat
2015 with the launch of the
Grundodrill 18ACS, which works
highly effcient in mixed soils as well
as in hardest rock at signficantly reduced
operation costs and construction
times.
The Grundodrill 18ACS works
with a twin tube drill rod consisting
of an inner tube with plug-in connector
and outer tube with Elicon thread.
For bores in rock the “Rockbreaker” steering head with
roller chisel is applied. When drilling, the outer tube steers
the Rockbreaker and the inner tube, which is connected
to the roller chisel, transfers a torque of 2.500 Nm up to
350 rpm directly onto the chisel. This way, it reduces the
amount of Bentonite required to a very small quantity,
keeping the costs for purchase, treatment and disposal
down to a minimum without impairing the performance.
With a Cummins Tier IV compliant 126 kW diesel engine,
consuming less than 10 l/h, and a thrust and pullback
force of 180 kN, it is possible to do standard fluid-assisted
bores up to 400 m length and rock bores up to 300 m
length with an upsizing diameter of 20” maximum. A rod
magazine holds up to 225 m.
Having a working width of 2,3 m and an axis-centre
distance between drilling axis and obstacle of only 1 m
the 15,200 kg unit is also ideal for applications in limited
spaces as for example mountainous regions or inner cities.
Inclination angle is variable between 12° and 30° to give a
wide drilling envelope.
At just 66 dB(A) sound level, the drill is also suitable
for use in sensative areas such as in residential housing estates
or near hospitals. The rubbersised steel track helps
minimse damage to ground surface and also provides easy
traction over difficult ground conditions.
New Pipe Rehabiliation Solution
Intermat will also see the official introudction of the TT
PipeREDUCER. This further extends the application range
of the Grundoburst static pipe bursting system by the ‘Pipe
reduction’ relining technique for the trenchless renovation
of pipes.
The pipe reduction method allows for a PE pipe string
with reduced diameter which adapts to ‘close-fit’ to the
inside of an old pipe wall whilst being pulled through the
host pipe.
A benefit of this method is the fact that the diameter of
the old pipe is only slightly reduced. At the same time the
hydraulic capability of the pipeline is improved.
Due to the close-fit installation no annular space remains
avoiding costly grouting. This method results
in a mechanically robust and new pipe with
an extended service life.
Further advantages of the reduction method
using the TT PipeREDUCER are short construction
times and minimal civil engineering works which
result in considerably lower cost compared to
open construction. Thus the reduction method
provides a reliable and versatile technique for
the economic, close-fit renovation of gas, water
or drainage pipes in need of rehabilitation.
• Tracto-Technik
Contractors World International Vol 6 No 1
Page 41

Contractors World - Intermat Preview 2
Komatsu Out To Impress At
Intermat 2015
As reported in the last issue of Contractor World
International, “Komatsu Goes Crazy with New Equipment
Launches” there seems to be nothing holding the company
back as it begins the roll out of their new integrated technologically
advanced machines.
Development in technology and the company’s partnership
with Topcon has enabled Komatsu to build in advanced
features instead of them being optional exterior
‘add-ons’ .
At this time, it is the range of excavators and dozers that
are benefitting the most with available intelligence with automatic
bucket placement and blade control for optimum
efficiency with little operator involvement.
Today, in dozing operations, instead of manually setting
the blade, the operator simply inputs the required parameters
on the monitor. All he then needs to do is position
and steer the machine. Accurate dozing pass after pass.
In excavation, similar positioning technology delivers
the precise depth and width of excavations. Invaluable
when trenching as their is no excess material taken out.
The technology in excavators was introduced with the
PC210LC-10 model. Intermat will see the PC240LCi-11 -
the first in a new series introduced alongside a D61li-23
dozer and D37EXipXi dozer.
Appropriate technology will also feature on the company’s
latest in articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders.
Taking Technology to A New Level
Intermat will also see Komatsu’s latest model with hybrid
technology. Owners of existing Komatsu hybrid excavators
quickly discovered that the higher initial investment is soon
recouped in fuel savings.
New PC240LCi-11
This new excavator further illustrates
Komatsu technology and ability to innovate.
The more environmentally
friendly EU Stage IV
Komatsu engine gives up
to 6% improved fuel
efficiency.
The PC240LC-11 maintains the lifting performance and
stability of previous Komatsu models, but with an engine
delivering a net 141 kW (189 HP) @ 2.000 rpm and operating
weights between 24.700 kg and 26.200 kg.
The PC240LC-11 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX
remote monitoring technology with data access via the web
or via KOMTRAX Mobile on your smart phone. In addition
to providing data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location,
cautions and maintenance alerts, KOMTRAX is further
enhanced to monitor AdBlue levels and KDPF regeneration
and now also provides fuel theft alerts.
A new Operator Identification System reports key operating
information for multiple operators and the new Auto
Idle Shutdown function helps to lower operating costs.
All major components on the new PC240LC-11 including
the engine, hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves are
designed and produced by Komatsu.
Variable Speed Matching allows the engine speed to
adjust based on the hydraulic pump output for both light
and heavy-duty applications. Additional enhancements
have been made within the hydraulic system to reduce hydraulic
loss, resulting in better efficiency.
Operator environment
The cab provides a comfortable and quiet work environment
that helps operators maximize productivity. Proportional
control joysticks are fitted as standard for the precise operation
of attachments. The ROPS certified cab, specifically
designed for hydraulic excavators, gains strength from a reinforced
box structure framework.
A Neutral Detection System further improves safety:
if the work equipment levers are not in a neutral position
when the lock lever is released, the machine is prevented
from any movement.
The operator can easily select up to six working modes
to match machine performance to the application. The
standard rear-view camera gives a wide landscape view of
the area directly behind the machine, and the new monitor
panel’s default screen shows the camera image as well as
gauges. An optional second camera is available.
Big dozer has rough-cut-to-finishgrade
automated efficiency
A star attraction at Intermat will be the new 40,505 kg
(89,300 lb) D155AXi-8, Komatsu’s first intelligent machine
control crawler dozer in this size class, and the newest addition
to the next generation of machine control and dozer
technology.
Jason Anetsberger, product manager-Intelligent
Machine Controls, Komatsu America Corp said:
“The D155AXi-8 is ideal for highway construction
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and large residential or commercial site-prep
projects.”
“If you’re looking for something that accurately
and efficiently moves massive amounts of
material, look no further.”
Innovative Integrated Intelligent
The D155AXi-8 machine control system features enhanced
‘intelligence’ that allows automated operation from heavy
dozing to fine grading.
It has the ability to sense and control blade load, optimize
the start of the cut and minimize track slip, achieving
up to 8% greater efficiency in moving material in a startto-finish
grading test, compared to typical aftermarket machine
control systems.
The lack of blade mounted sensors means there’s no
need for operators to climb on the blade to install/remove
GNSS antennas, no coiled cables to snag and no electrical
connections to worry about.
Powered by a 264 kW (354 HP) Komatsu SAA6D140E-7,
Tier 4 Final emissions certified engine, the new dozer
emits 80% less nitrogen oxides (NOx) than its Tier 4 interim
predecessor.
This variable
geometry turbocharged
and
after cooled,
The Komatsu
HB215LC-
Hybrid
tracked
excavator
15.24 litre diesel engine features Komatsu Diesel Particulate
Filter (KDPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems
and achieves fluid-neutral fuel economy.
Time-Saving Productivity
An automatic gearshift transmission and lock up torque
converter team up to select the optimal gear range depending
on jobsite conditions and load, and are designed
to provide maximum operation efficiency.
The patented SIGMADOZER blade, designed to dig and
roll up more soil at the blade’s center, holds more material,
reduces digging resistance and dozes up to 15% more soil
while using less power, compared to a typical semi-u blade.
Blade capacity ranges from 9.4 - 12.70 m³ (12.3 - 15.6 yd³)
Operator Comfort
The D155AXi-8 ROPS pressurized cab has large, tall windows
and superb sealing for outstanding visibility and less
noise and dust inside the cab.
The D155AXi-8 cab damper mounts isolate the cab
from the machine frame, softening shocks and vibrations
and providing unmatched operator comfort.
The D155AXi-8 is covered by the Komatsu CARE program
for the first three years or 2000 hours, whichever
comes first.
And There Is More
Also starring at Intermat 2015, and still unmatched on
the worldwide construction market today, is the Komatsu
HB215LC-2 third-generation Hybrid excavator - a product
of patented Komatsu technology.
Komatsu components harness free kinetic energy, converts
it to electricity for a powerful and quiet performance,
a fuel consumption reduced by up to 40%, and a considerably
lower carbon footprint.
A total of 29 Komatsu machines will be showcased,
among which several other models presented in Europe
for the very first time such as the PC360LC-11 hydraulic
excavator, the PW148-10 Wheeled Excavator and a High
Reach Demolition PC490LC-10 excavator.
• Komatsu Europe
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Ten World Premiers from
Hyundai
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) will present an
extensive range of equipment for the construction, utility,
forestry & logging, recycling & waste handling and mining
& quarrying industries at Intermat 2015. Amongst these
will be 10 models having their world premier.
Intermat is the launch platform for the first six models
of the new excavator range.
The engineers at Hyundai have taken the opportunity
of the Tier4/ StageIV momentum to completely redevelop
the machines.
Hyundai says that many improvements from operator
feedback have been implemented to create ultimately
better, stronger and more robust machines for customers
worldwide.
Having their world premier will be HX220 L , HX260 L
, HX300 L , HX330 L , HX380 L and HX520 L heavy excavators.
The new models will also introduce new
nomeclature.
To easily identify the new series of machines
the model names have changed. The model
numbers begin with two letters - ‘HX’ stands for
Hyundai crawler excavators and ‘HW’ - stands for
Hyundai wheeled excavators.
The following three numbers indicate the operating
weight in tons, multiplied by 10. So the ‘220’ has a total
operating weight of 22 tons. The last three letters reflect
the specific option on this machine – ‘CR’ stands for compact
radius, ‘LR’ stands for long reach and ‘MH’ stands for
material handling, etc.
New engine for better performance
The new engines are compliant with the latest regulations
(Tier4 final and EU Stage IV final) for exhaust Nox reduction
and particle matters. Hyundai has opted for a combined
solution of EGR and SCR technologies.
As is the norm for these advanced engines, a saving
in fuel consumption of 3 to 6 percent has been achieved
compared to previous models. Hyundai has selected several
engine suppliers for the new machines. The HX220 ~
HX380 are equipped with new Cummins engines and the
HX520 with a new Scania engine.
New exterior design
The new engines and assoicated modules are larger and
run at a higher temperature. To provide more efficient
cooling, side vent holes have increased in size. The new
sized vents have also resulted in a slightly changed graphical
design resulting in better brand recognition.
Also the rear working lamp has been re-positioned for
an improved view, a new guard rail has been installed for
enhanced safety when climbing up the machine and maintenance
air filters are now more accessible. The cabin has
an improved front glass window for a wider, undistorted
view.
Re-designed cabin for more
comfort
These
finishing
touches on
the inside of
the cab mean
greater comfort
for the
operator. The
interior of the
cabin has been rearranged
to provide 10
percent more space for the operator
and better air circulation with the newly developed airconditioning
system. The operator has more available storage
space and, more importantly, a new instrument panel
and controls.
A new, larger eight inch monitor screen is easier to
read and integrates more functions including centralized
switches for a number of applications.
The main view on the screen is adjustable to the operator’s
preference and can be controlled by touch and/or by
the new haptic control button (a common feature in many
cars today). Connection with a mobile phone is now easier
than ever as well as connections with outside cameras for
an all-round view.
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Milan Wamsteker, marketing
manager of HHIE, said,
“Hyundai has
succeeded in raising
the quality of the
machines in so many
aspects that it is almost
too much to explain!
We invite everybody to visit
us at Intermat in hall B and take the
time to experience this new generation
of machines. We guarantee that a visit to
Hyundai will be time well spent. Hyundai
quality has never been better!”
The company has begun a radical
update programme to the wheel
loader range which resulted in the
new Tier4/StageIV compliant series.
Under HL series, new machines at
Intermat include the HL 955 and HL960
Brand New Wheel Loader Range
Intermat is also to be the world premier for Hyundai’s new
wheel loaders - HL955 and HL960 - the first in a new series.
The engineers at Hyundai have once again utilized the
Tier4/StageIV momentum to re-design the wheel loaders.
With the new engines the machines are compliant with
the latest regulations (Tier4 final and EU Stage IV final) for
exhaust Nox reduction and particle matters. Hyundai has
selected several engine suppliers for the new machines but
the HL955 and the HL 960 are equipped with new Cummins
engines.
Again, the side vent holes have increased in size for a
better airflow towards the engine. Also the head lamps
have been re-designed for less vibration and longer durability,
the standard bucket has been optimized for 5%
more efficiency and less spill during driving and the engine
is now easier to accessi with the electrical powered, fully
opening engine hood. The cabins are
fully ROPS/FOPS certified.
More comfort for the Operator
The wheel loader cabin has been completely redesigned
for noise reduction, less vibration and more space for the
operator.
The ergonomically improved operator seat with seat
mounted adjustable control levers are designed
with the operators comfort in mind. All
switches and buttons are now neatly
centralized and easy to access, including
the auxiliary spool control
button that is integrated in the
joystick.
Easier to read, full colour
monitor has more
functions including engine
mode, fuel/energy
consumption, weigh measurement,
hydraulic control
and Intelligent Clutch Cut-Off.
The monitor can be controlled by touch but has also
additional short cut buttons for a variety of functions.
Connection with a mobile phone or tablet is now easier
with the mobile phone screen mirroring feature and connectable
cabin speaker.
Focus on Mini Excavator Range
with a New Addition.
The new 1.7 t canopy equipped R17Z-9A mini-excavator
that is to have its world premier at Intermat, has a Kubota
D902 engine rated at 11.7kW (15.7 hp). It fills a gap in the
existing line-up between the R16-9 and the R27Z-9.
When fitted with a 960 mm long dipper arm, the R17Z-
9A provides a maximum dig depth of 2,190 mm. This mini
excavator achieves true zero swing capability and it has
two speed travel, travelling at 2.2 km/h at the lower end
and 4.1 km/h at the higher end of its range.
Operators can fully customise their work environment
and operating preferences to fit their individual
needs. In addition the boom cylinder is placed in the
traditional position under the boom.
As with all the Hyundai mini-excavators in the 1t –
8t class, the latest model has a 2 year/3000 hour full
factory warranty,
Ready for New Challenges
Mr O.G. Kwon, new CEO Hyundai Heavy Industries
has set some objectives for HHI to work towards.
“To survive and thrive amid fierce competition
it is essential to remain price competitive in our
sector. HHI has initiated competence-enhancing
efforts for each of its business divisions by
launching a special ‘Task Force’. “
• Hyundai Heavy Industries
Europe
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Sennebogen
At Intermat
2015
A 300 m² stand at Intermat will feature several
new products from leading crane manufacturer,
Sennebogen. .
Two machines, the 6113 telescopic crawler
crane and the new 640 HD duty cycle
crawler crane, will be making their debut at
the exhibition.
There will also be representative models
from the company’s Green Line material
handling machines.
The new Sennebogen 6113 is the largest
model in the telescopic crawler crane range
and was reviewed in Contractors World
International Vol 5 No 5.
New Duty Cycle Crawler Crane
The new Sennebogen 640 HD to the current E-Series introduces
a new size to fit between the smallest model, the 30
t 630 HD and the 55 t. 655 HD.
The 640 HD is particularly suitable in the areas of well
digging, underground engineering, and mining as well as
for use as a crane.
Due to a robust construction, a powerful multi-circuit
hydraulic system, and the strong slewing drive, the 40 ton
duty cycle crawler crane is particularly well-suited for special
civil engineering work.
Applications requiring leaders or rope grapples can be
realized with the same high level of reliability as that offered
for operation of hydraulic casing oscillators in the areas
of well digging or underground engineering.
It can be used with a 2.3 m³ drag bucket or for casing
machines up to DN 2000. For lifting work, maximum boom
length is 46.7 m (46 m maximum hook height) and maximum
load is 40 t.
Power is from a Cat C-7 ACERT Tier IIIa diesel rated at
188 kW. Another option is the Cat C-7 ACERT Tier III rated
at 205 kW.
The base machine features 2 x 12 t free-fall winches,
12.5 t counterweight and crawler track fitted with 800 mm
triple bar shoes.
The ‘maXcab’ is resiliently mounted with sliding door.
The ergonomically designed cab with air-suspension seat
provides excellent 360° visibility.
Material Handling Machines
The Green Line material handling machines are
designed to cope with the tough demands in recycling,
scrap handling, port handling, and many
other special applications around the world.
The modular system enables the most appropriate
machine to be designed, eliminating the
need for compromise.
A number of undercarriage variants, from
mobile to crawler gantry, and various equipment
lengths and attachments ensure Green Line machine
flexibility. The E-Series machines offer convincing
performance thanks to modern fuel-saving
Stage IV engines with optimal fuel efficiency
and the highest level of operating comfort.
• Sennebogen
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Excavators - Track & Wheeled,
Skidsteers and More from
Doosan
If you are planning a visit to Intermat
2015 and you are interested in excavators,
wheel loaders and similar,
then you should allow extra time
when calling at the Doosan stand.
The Doosan stand is three in
one. Apart from Doosan models,
the stand is also host to Bobcat
and Doosan Portable Power.
What’s new? At this point in
time, eleven tracked excavators,
2 wheeled excavators, 3 telescopic
handlers, 2 new genset and
2 compressors.
New DX210W-5 Stage IV Wheeled
Excavator
Typical of the new machines on show is the DX210W-5 - a
new 21 tonne Stage IV compliant wheeled excavator which
will be shown alongside the DW170W-5 model (pictured).
As well as meeting the latest Stage IV emission regulations,
it goes much further. The new series also embrace a new
livery - a distinctive new machine styling scheme that is
common to all new Stage IV machines from Doosan.
Fleet Management System
In common with all Doosan Stage IV excavators above 14
tonnes, the DX210W-5 is factory-installed with the new
CoreTMS wireless fleet monitoring system as standard.
Designed specifically for the Doosan range, the system is a
new tool providing comprehensive information about machine
performance in a dual mode (satellite, GSM).
Increased Power and Fuel
Efficiency
The new excavator is powered by the 6-cylinder, turbocharged
Doosan DL06P water-cooled diesel engine providing
an output of 141.2 kW (189 HP) at 1900 rpm, a 17%
increase in engine power over the previous generation machine.
The engine offers lower costs by meeting Stage IV
Buckets: 0.66 – 0.90 m³
Operating weight:
16.8 t
Digging depth (std front):
5745 mm
Digging reach (std front):
9090 mm
Digging height (std front):
10045 mm
Overall width:
2500 mm
Height (std front):
3136 mm
Overall length in travel position (std 8320 mm
front):
Tail swing radius:
2795 mm
Travel speed:
37 km/h
emission regulations without the need for a diesel particulate
filter (DPF), through the use of cooled exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR)
after-treatment technologies.
As well as the engine, new innovative and exclusive features
have been introduced that reduce fuel consumption
by an average of 10%.
Among these features is the new ‘Trip Meter Setting’
screen which allows operators to check fuel consumption
daily (or over a desired period) directly from the control
panel. To save even more fuel, there is a special Doosandeveloped
system, Smart Power Control (SPC), which monitors
both engine and pump power and limits unnecessary
outputs depending on whether the work is light or heavy.
The SPC can be used with all 4 work modes (E, S, P, P+).
As well as the 17% increase in engine power, the
DX210W-5 has 14% more engine torque. The new Posicon
hydraulic system offers a 3% increase in hydraulic capacity,
which translates into an 8% improvement in the bucket
force and 6% more arm force.
Outstanding Comfort and
Controllability
The DX210W-5 utilises a cab suspension system which reduces
vibration by 20% and complements this with a 2
dB(A) reduction in external noise level and a 4 dB(A) reduction
in cab noise.
The operator also has the benefit of improved side visibility,
a new user-friendly 7 inch FT LCD colour monitor
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control panel, fully automatic
climate control system, more
storage compartments as well
as an improved layout with
the most important switches
grouped together within easy
reach on the right console.
New Bobcat Telescopic Handlers
for the Rental Industry
At Intermat 2015, the Bobcat area will provide the stage for
the global launch of several new telescopic
handler models from the company.
The first of the new telehandlers
is the new TL358 6 m lift
height compact telehandler,
which is available
with two rated capacities
of 2.6 or 3 tonne.
Bobcat is also showing the new 13 m and 14 m lift height
T35130S and T35140S telehandlers aimed particularly at
the rental industry and offering a 3.5 tonne maximum lift
capacity.
New Compact Telescopic
Handler
The new TL358 6 m telehandler has a very compact
format, with restricted 2.10 m width and
height dimensions.
This new model has been designed to meet
many applications and customer needs (primarily in
construction, industry and rental) where its overall compact
dimensions, powerful 74.5 kW engine and hydraulics,
manoeuvrability and true loading capacity offer a very productive
alternative to smaller machines limited in performance
and use.
TL358 T35130S T35140S
Maximum lifting capacity: 2600 or 3000 kg 3500 kg 3500 kg
Maximum lifting height: 5800 mm 12550 mm 13600 mm
Maximum horizontal reach: 3100 mm 8600 mm 9800 mm
Maximum travel speed: 40 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h
Stabilisers Stabilisers
New 13-14 m Telescopic Handlers
aimed at the Rental Industry
The new T35130S and T35140S telehandlers have a simpler
design intended to meet the needs of the rental business.
The easy-to-use compact stabilisers ensure that the
full capabilities of all the new telescopic handlers can be
utilised in the most confined working areas and close to
walls (minimal loss of reach).
in-
As in other new generation machines, the two
models also feature the new Panoramic Cab
which has a large parabolic windscreen. In the
cab, there is a new dashboard with digital
display and intuitive controls
including a joystick with
tegrated forward/reverse
(FNR) control for improved
productivity
and safety.
The working
envelope for
the T35130S
telehandler
has a maximum
lift height of 12.55
m and a maximum forward reach of 8.6 m. The Bobcat
T35140S telehandler has a maximum lift height of 13.6 m
and a maximum forward reach of 9.8 m.
• Doosan
• Bobcat
Montabert Shows Innovation
Montabert will use Intermat to reinforces its position in the hydraulic drifting market with the
introduction of the new Montabert HC95 drifter.
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This new multipurpose drifter is
available in 3 versions - one to replace
a drifter already installed on a drilling
machine; one for underground
drilling in mining and one for surface
drilling in quarries, etc.
Montabert claim that the new
drifters require less maintenance
than any other drifter and yet deliver
increased performance and
efficiency.
Anti-seismic BRV
Other products being launched by
the French company includes a patented system and entirely
designed by Montabert teams to detect and prevent
damage caused by vibrations.
The anti-seismic BRV is an electronic system intended
to regulate the rock breaker’s power based on the vibrations
it generates.
Using sensors placed in sensitive areas (railway tracks,
bridges, buildings, etc), the system will lower the rock
breaker’s power based on guidelines provided by the contractor.
This eliminates the need to use a laboratory to
measure seismic velocities and the associated costs.
• Montabert
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New Komatsu D85EX/PX-
18 Crawler Dozer
The D85EX/PX-18 crawler dozer has an operating weight
ranging between 26.800 kg and 30.190 kg (depending
on machine configuration), it is powered by a Komatsu
SAA6D125E-7 engine that is EU Stage IV emissions certified
and with a net 197 kW (264 HP).
William Groven, Product Manager for dozers says:
“Thanks to its automatic transmission, the
D85EX/PX-18 always operates in its most efficient
working range. This function drastically enhances
the machine’s productivity and lowers its fuel
consumption, making it the most fuel efficient in
its class”.
The Komatsu engine integrates a Komatsu Diesel
Particulate Filter with high passive regeneration rate and
Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR), to further reduce NOx
capacity of 7,2 m³ and improves dozing performance and
increases productivity by up to 15% over a conventional
Semi-U blade.
The blade features a frontal design concept adopted
for digging and rolling material at the center of the blade.
Soil-holding capacity is increased and digging resistance is
reduced for a smoother flow of material. Larger amounts
of soil can be dozed with less power.
Cab design offers optimal operator
environment
A comfortable and quiet work environment helps operators
maximize productivity. The newly enhanced ROPS
(Roll-Over Protection) cab is large, with excellent side visibility.
Standard features include a high capacity air suspension
heated seat, viscous cab mounts to reduce shocks and
vibrations even in adverse conditions,
an upgraded high-resolution
large colour 7” LCD monitor
on which all machine information
is displayed, and a rear view monitoring
system that can be synchronised
with reverse operation.
Komatsu’s ergonomically designed
Palm Command Control
System (PCCS) gives operators full
control and offer a relaxed posture
with precision control to eliminate
operator fatigue. Thumb push buttons
simplify transmission gear
shifting.
Electronic control
powertrain for
smooth operation
The new dozer uses an electronic control powertrain system
that significantly improves operation and productivity.
Powerful turns under various work conditions are achieved
with the Hydrostatic Steering System (HSS).
emissions using the AdBlue additive.
An advanced electronic control system manages the
airflow rate, fuel injection, combustion parameters and
after treatment functions, ensuring that the engine optimizes
performance and reduces emissions.
Komatsu patented SIGMADOZER
blade
The SIGMADOZER blade gives the machine a high blade
The D85EX/PX-18 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX
remote monitoring technology. In addition to providing
data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions
and maintenance alerts, the system has been further enhanced
to monitor AdBlue levels, KDPF regeneration and
fuel theft.
A new Operator Identification System reports key operating
information for multiple operators. The new Auto
Idle Shutdown function helps to improve operating costs
by reducing unnecessary idle time.
• Komatsu Europe
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A Whole New Family of
Cats Play in the Spanish
Sun
Caterpillar may have decided not to attend Intermat 2015
- the platform for the launch of new equipment for many
companies. However, the recent event at the Caterpillar
Demonstrations and Learning Centre at Malaga, Spain
demonstrated that the company continues its R&D program
with the introduction of a raft of new models. The
new announcements were not restricted to a specific product
type but across a wide range.
The company presented the latest additions to their
range of tracked excavators, tracked dozers, articulated
dump trucks, wheel loaders, tracked loaders, material handlers
and backhoe loaders. The presentations also showed
the company’s commitment to using technology to further
lower fuel consumption while increasing productivity and
overall operating efficiency.
The Spanish weather also contributed with two warm,
sunny days providing the perfect backdrop to the new additions
to the Cat family.
Technology Supersedes
Engineering
Ten years ago when a company introduced a new model,
the emphasis was mainly on stronger undercarriage, a bigger,
more spacious cab, stronger booms and arms to increase
payload and other engineering enhancements.
Today, manufacturers have realised that weight to load
ratios are as good as they can be in engineering terms. The
emphasis, today, is on the rapid growth in digital technology,
which, when integrated into the mechanical systems
can provide an almost autonomous solution to routine
tasks, maintenance and investment management.
However, there continues to be further engineering
improvements to strengthen critical areas for improved
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stability and load handling capabilities.
Latest in Excavators
The new Cat 336F L/LN excavator, replacing the 336E L/LN,
is powered by a C9.3 ACERT engine, rated at 321 metric
horsepower (236 kW) that meets EU Stage IV emissions
standards. This and other new features enhance overall
fuel efficiency and deliver fuel savings of up to 8 percent,
compared with its predecessor.
A heavy-duty, 6.5 m reach boom and three stick options
—3.9 m (available only with the long undercarriage),
3.2 m and 2.8 m — provide excellent all-around versatility
for general excavation work, such as multipurpose digging
and loading. The 6.18 m mass-excavation (ME) boom
and matching 2.55 m stick are designed for enhanced performance
and production when moving high volumes of
heavy material.
Many customers will welcome the news that the latest
models are to have advanced technology fitted as standard.
Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope, a factory-integrated
system standard for the new 336F models, uses protected
sensors in the front linkage to provide real-time positioning
and cut/fill data through the cab monitor.
Operators save time by attaining specifications on the
first pass, while conserving fuel, reducing machine wear,
conserving fill materials, and minimizing grade-checker
involvement.
The system can also be upgraded to meet customer
needs. Cat dealers can easily upgrade the system to 3D capability
with Cat AccuGrade GPS or Universal Total Station
(UTS) packages.
LINK technologies, such as the Product Link system,
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What’s New In Plant & Equipment
Cat 313F L GC excavator designed for costconscious
customers who do not need a machine
that’s working continuously.
wirelessly connect owners to their machines, providing
access to data—such as location, hours, fuel consumption
and idle time.
Such technology put fleet owners and plant hire
companies in control, in real time. The ability to see
if a machine is where it should be and doing what it is
supposed to be doing has to be a welcomed service.
All this contributes to increased productivity which
means more time in the cab of the operator. Hence
the roll-over-protective-structure (ROPS) cab is spacious
and quiet with large glass areas for all-around
visibility. Positive air filtration pressurizes the cabin
to keep out dust, and height-adjustable joystick consoles,
large colour monitor, and available air-suspension/heated/
cooled seat ensure operator comfort.
Operators will also appreciate the interior sound level of
73 d(B)A.
For enhanced safety, standard equipment includes
time-delay working lights and a rearview camera.
Take Your Pick
With the introduction of the Cat 313 F L GC excavator,
Caterpillar is trying to satisfy different customer needs.
This model is configured for what the company refer to as
‘Life Cycle Value Customers’ - that is customers who have
a relatively low machine utilization; work at a low cost
per hour and where productivity is balanced to the job
requirements.
Matthew Newman, Global Product Application
Specialist explained that not all customers have the same
demands and, for many, they had to make a compromise in
selecting the most suitable sized machine for their typical
jobs. It will also be a popular choice for rental companies.
T h e
Cat 313 LC is configured to reduce
the need for a compromise by providing durability and
lower cost of ownership. In performance terms, it has almost
the identical working envelope as the 312E.
The machine’s new and simple hydraulic system delivers
ample and reliable power for digging, lifting, and attachment
use. The load-sense pump and main control
valve calculate exact work demands—all to deliver the stick
and bucket force needed to get work done with low owning
and operating costs. For added machine versatility, the
model can be equipped with high- and medium-pressure
hydraulic circuits along with a quick coupler to handle a
range of Cat buckets and work tools.
Latest Mini-Excavators
The Caterpillar event was also an opportunity to get close
up to the company’s latest mini-excavators that were introduced
late last year. (See Contractors World UK & Ireland
Vol 4 No 4).
The 305E2, 305.5E2 and 308E2 are direct replacements
for existing E series models.
Further Enhancements to Loaders
Malaga was the launch platform for several new models
from the Caterpillar wheel loader range. These included
the M318F, M320F, 938M, 950M, 960M and 963K tracked
loaders together with the MH3022, MH3024 and MH3037
material handlers.
The latest in compact M-Series wheel loaders use a 56
kW (75-gross horsepower) Cat C3.3B engine with an electronically
controlled hydrostatic drive system that meets
US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB emission standards.
The Cat Hystat system can achieve up to a 36 km/h
(22 mph) top speed for these models with the optional
stop-to-shift transmission that allows the operator to
Cat Compact Wheel Loaders now Tier IV Final
engine compliant.
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choose between maximum rimpull and maximum travel
speed via a convenient switch on the RH console. It also
automatically regulates speed during downhill travel.
The Deluxe cab features two side-entry doors, low-effort
electro-hydraulic joystick, suspended pedals, tilt steering
wheel, air-suspended and heated seat and optional security
keypad.
Options include the Road Feature and Load Feature
Packages, which include a new electronic, soft-touch keypad
for convenient control of most functions. The Road
Feature Package includes a Ride-Control system that cushions
boom cylinders when the machine is traveling with
a load in rough terrain, smoothing the ride and retaining
material.
Medium Sized Loaders
In the larger wheel loader range, the new Cat 950M (19,769
kg )and 962M (20,296 kg) wheel loaders feature a Cat C7.1
ACERT engines that also meet Stage IV emission standards.
The new engines deliver more power than their K-Series
predecessors and contribute to a potential
10% gain in fuel efficiency (25% better than
the H series). This was achieved from the
enhanced performance of the redesigned
hydraulic system and the new engine,
which works at a lower average speed and
creates less heat.
An improved interface between the
operator and machine controls further
boosts production potential, and the new
Cat Payload Measurement system enables
operators to confidently deliver exact
loads, while allowing managers to monitor
machine productivity.
The new models also feature major drive-train refinement,
new cab amenities, optimized Z-bar linkage and a
range of Cat Performance Series buckets and work tools
that expand overall machine versatility.
In the cab, the new electro-hydraulic joystick steering
is also available on the 950M and 962M featuring speed
sensing force feedback for unparalleled comfort and control.
A new multipurpose color touch screen display dramatically
simplifies the operator interface with machine
controls, rear vision camera and the new fully integrated
Cat Production Measurement system.
The mobile scale device accuately loads truck, stores
the data and can, via the optional printer, produce a receipt
of the amont of material loaded. This system is not
yet certifiable for accuracy, as required by local authoriaties
and regulators, but it is only a matter of time before the
technology proves itself. At that time, it will be possible to
dispense with manned weightbridges.
Stair-like steps and repositioned grab handles facilitate
safely entering and exiting the M-Series cab, as does the
wider door opening. An available switch in the electronic
service center allows ground-level unlatching of the door,
which then swings open via a gas strut.
A heavier counterweight and a larger bucket capablity
means 20 t. trucks can be loaded in 3 passes.
Improving Markets
Paolo Fellin, Vice President - Global Construction &
Infrastructure said that they expect to see a continued
growth out of the depressed markets within Europe but it
will become a more competitive market.
One reason for this could be Chinese manufacturers
looking to export as local demand
decreases. There is a general concensus
that the markets will find a new level some
58% below the peak of 2008 but signficantly
higher the the low experienced in 2009.
Mr Fellin explained how fully integrated
technology is enabling Cat customers to
benefit. In truck loading, by loading to optimum
level, maximum efficiency is achieved
with less spillage from overloading. For
highway trucks, overloading can result in a
costly fine, being able to measure loading
eliminates this.
Enhanced bucket loading features, return to dig, etc
also contribute to fewer passes which translates to less
fuel.
Fleet owners and plant hire companies have also welcomed
the opportunity to manage their equipment in real
time. To see where delays are occuring and to track machine
usage and location.
• Caterpillar
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Case N Series Backhoes
Go Tier 4 Final
Case Construction Equipment introduces its line of Tier
4 Final backhoe loaders, including the new 580N EP –
a lower-horsepower version of the company’s 580N
backhoe that maintains the same backhoe lift capacity
and breakout force with greater fuel efficiency and a
maintenance-free Tier 4 Final solution.
All Case N Series backhoes come standard with
SiteWatch telematics, and can be outfitted with a variety
of industry-exclusive standards/options such as
Power Lift, Ride Control, Comfort Steer, ProControl,
Easy Flex side lights and a mechanical universal backhoe
bucket coupler that allows contractors to use attachments
from competitive machines on their Case backhoe.
Each machine is also available in the proven CASE
Extendahoe configuration for extended digging and reach
capabilities.
All CASE N Series backhoes feature the company’s overcenter
design, which transfers weight to the front of the
machine for smooth roading and better traction, and allows
the operator to dig closer to the machine.
Controls on the N Series are simpler, with adjustable
pilot control towers, a control pattern selector and adjustable
wrist rests. Each machine also comes standard with
Adjustable SmartClutch, which lets operators customize
the feel of forward-to-reverse transitions (smooth, moderate
or aggressive) to their preference.
The full range of N Series backhoes feature the SmartFit
bucket tooth system, which features heavy-duty self-sharpening
teeth and a hammerless fastener system for easy
installation.
The New Case 580N EP
The Case 580N EP is designed for contractors just getting
started and the rental market, with lower owning and operating
costs and a maintenance-free Tier 4 Final solution.
The 580N EP features particulate matter catalyst – a
combination of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a
high-efficiency flow-through filter that requires no fluids
and no diesel particulate filter (DPF) maintenance/upkeep.
At 74 horsepower – and with a backhoe bucket breakout
force of 11,517 pounds, backhoe lift capacity of 2,858
pounds, and peak torque of 233 foot-pounds – the latest
model provides ample power and performance while
still keeping fuel, maintenance, and owning and operating
costs low.
While the new model is designed to optimize efficiency
and power for price-conscious buyers, it can be outfitted
with a full selection of options for greater machine and attachment
flexibility.
All remaining Case N Series backhoes – the 580N, 580
Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N – feature
new Fiat Powertrain (FPT) engines with selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier 4 Final standards.
The system does not include a DPF or any other components
that require intensive/long-term maintenance or
regeneration. Operators who remember to top up the diesel
exhaust fluid (DEF) tank when they refuel will notice
no additional regular maintenance activities with the new
solution.
• Case America
New from JLG at the
Rental Show
JLG Industries, Inc launched its 53 ft (16.15 m) rough-terrain scissor lift
at the 2015 Rental Show - a high-capacity scissor lift that lets operators
place more personnel, tools and materials in the platform for more
productive shifts.
With an operating weight of 17,000 lb ( 7,711.07 kg) and platform
load capacity of 1,500 lb (680 kg), the latest introduction has steel
hoods for toughness and automatic levelling of the outriggers for rapid
set up.
It features a standard four-foot multi-position roll out platform
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extension that is both smooth and easy to use. For even
more space, customers can add an optional four-foot
platform extension, with load capacity of 500 lb (226.80
kg)
Paul Kreutzwiser, JLG Industries’ global product director
for scissors and vertical lifts said:
“The JLG 5394RT gives users the big-job reach they
need and the serviceability they want. The engine
compartment offers easy access to all service
points and a swing out tray for more serious work.
The tilt-down modular ladders are easily lowered
or removed for even better component access.”
This machine offers excellent 40% gradeability and is
well suited to commercial construction, steel erection,
panelling installation, and stadium and convention center
construction. It should also find use for on-location
shooting for TV and movie productions, as well as sporting
events.
Travel speed with platform elevated is 0.50 mph (0.80
km/h). With the platform lowered, maximum speed is 4
mph (5.63 km/h). Power is via a Kubota diesel engine rate
at 18.5 kW
New Telehandler
JLG also used the Rental Show to launched the G15-44A
telehandler – the largest telehandler in the JLG line.
Designed for the North American market, the JLG G15-
44A has a 15,000 pound capacity and what the company
claim to be several class-leading distinctions among comparable
heavy-duty telehandlers, including:
Xsite excavator
control systems
The modular structure of MOBA’s Xsite range of excavation
systems offers a high level of flexibility, providing you with
a suitable solution for every project, whether it be small or
large.
The 2D system is an entry-level system that provides all
the 2D functions for smaller projects. This unit includes a
• 31 foot horizontal reach
• 18 inch ground clearance
• 20 mph maximum travel speed
• 61 second boom cycle time
The machine has, for this size, a very tight outside
turning radius of 14 ft 6” (4.42 m) and a low gross vehicle
weight of 32500 lb. It is powered by a 130 -horsepower
Tier 4i Cummins 4.5L diesel engine that is powerful, reliable
and delivers 130 hp / 96.98 kW
• JLG Industries
large touchscreen display with the option of upgrading to
3D at any time.
Only the GNSS extension must be added to be able to
work in 3D. By doing so, you can create simple 3D profiles
directly on site.
Measuring and checking work is reduced because of
the system’s GNSS positioning functionality.
The high-end 3D system offers even more 3D functions:
for example, 3D models can be read and used in all widelyavailable
formats and without the need for any conversion
processes. All data is saved for later documentation and
its cable-free data exchange capacity allows fast transfer of
information from office to construction site and vice versa.
• MOBA
Svantek’s New Sound
Monitoring Device
Svantek UK has introduced the a new, low cost yet practical
miniature outdoor logging of environmental sound system
(MOLES) capable of providing constant monitoring for
up to four weeks on a single charge
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Using Svantek’s Class
1 SVAN 971 sound level
meter and featuring a
weatherproof, robust
and compact design
with IP65 protection
level, the MOLES is
a fully autonomous
environmental noise
monitoring solution
that can be easily deployed
in the field.
Lightweight and long-lasting, the internal batteries can
be swapped without interrupting measurement. External
batteries can be added to extend life to eight weeks or
more.
The system is available with options for 1/1 and 1/3
octave real-time analysis and triggered audio recording. It
also offers two in 10 audio recording making it ideal for
measuring levels of noise from wind turbines.
The units are supplied with free SvanPC++ software
with the option of environmental calculations / tonal assessment.
They provide 4GB storage capacity and data can
be stored on a micro SD card.
John Shelton, Managing Director at Svantek comments:
“The MOLES is based on our diminutive and well
proven SVAN 971 instrument. It is an integrated
kit with long-term rechargeable battery
and outdoor protection for both meter and
microphone. Extremely cost effective, it is perfect
for independent environmental noise assessors or
larger consultancies.”
Tier IV Portable
Genset
• Svantek
Atlas Copco Portable Energy heavy-duty QAS 45 portable
generator features an Isuzu 4LE2X engine and a diesel
oxidation catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 Final emission
levels. The QAS 45 is rated for 45 kVA of prime power for
applications such as construction, oil and gas, rental and
large events.
The generator is designed for predictable
power and optimal operation, The unit
is equipped with a Leroy Somer AREP alternator
and features a 72.5-gallon fuel tank for
run times as long as 30-hours under typical
loads. DeepSea 4510 controls complete
the package.
capability and all functions are set with warning and showdown
safety limits that can be easily customized by the
user.
The generator has been designed for versatility with
its standard voltage selector switch that allows operators
to adjust the machine’s output to 480/277, 208/120 and
240/139 volt 3-phase settings, as well as 120/240 volt single
phase for varying applications and equipment.
This versatility gives users greater flexibility on jobsites
and can increase utilization at rental centers. Operators
can lock the front panel voltage adjust potentiometer to
prevent unintentional adjustments to the voltage, which
can cause overheating or equipment damage.
In addition, the genset features two 120vac GFCI duplex
receptacles that are always powered, so contractors
can operate small hand tools while running larger loads.
The low decibel levels means it can be used on noisesensitive
jobsites and residential areas with its soundattenuated
enclosure and a vertical radiator and exhaust
discharge. The spillage free base-frame is sized for 110 percent
containment of all the machines fluids and fuel, giving
users confidence in the most environmentally sensitive
areas.
Maintenance was a key factor when the QAS 45 was
designed. Large access doors and single side maintenance
ensures that service downtime is kept to a minimum. The
DOC after-treatment device requires no regeneration or
maintenance.
The engine meets Tier 4 Final emission standards without
the need for diesel exhaust fluid or a diesel particulate
filter system, thereby eliminating any maintenance for
those systems.
Further, engine fluids are plumbed to the edge of the
skid to eliminate the hassle of maneuvering pans into the
interior space. And, the extended life filters have 500-hour
service intervals resulting in reduced maintenance costs.
The unit comes equipped on a class-leading single axle
trailer with robust tie-downs for safe transport on a flatbed.
The unit also can be skid mounted for easy movement
with a forklift. All units come with an integral standard single-point
lifting eye in the enclosure for manoeuvring with
a crane, and is rated for lifting the complete genset with
trailer and fuel.
• Atlas Copco
Portable Power
The backlit display shows all critical
machine information, which can be viewed
through a clear viewing panel in the door.
The generator controller features remote start
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What’s New In Plant & Equipment
New floor saws
from Wacker
Neuson
Wacker Neuson revises the gasoline-driven
floor saws and reduces
HAV.
The gasoline-driven
floor saws from
Wacker Neuson have been revised and
now offer additional benefits for end users and contractors.
The redesign has resulted in reducing the hand-arm
vibrations (HAV) even further and now below the exposure
level of 5 m/s² specified by the EU. This enables longer operating
times and fatigue-free working.
The new floor saw series includes four models - BFS
735, BFS 940, BFS 1345 and BFS 1350 - with blade diameters
from 350 to 500 mm. The wheel base has been optimized
to provide a wide track with a short wheel center
distance for optimal stability and controllability. All models
are equipped with Honda gasoline engines.
The full-frame chassis is constructed from high tensile
strength steel for rigidity of the frame without increasing
the weight.
As the center of gravity is located precisely over the cutting
axle, the cutting force of the blade is maximized in
combination with an optimal coordination of the torque.
Wacker Neuson claim that the performance of the floor
saws is 20 per cent higher than with comparable equipment.
Through the infinitely adjustable cutting depth from
120 to 195 millimetres, the gasoline-driven floor saws produce
a high quality, clean cut in various materials. The double-face
water sprinkling ensures a long service life of the
blade and therefore saves costs.
• Wacker Neuson
Takeuchi TB280FR
Tier IV Final
Excavator
A multi-function colour display
monitor puts the operator in complete
control by providing a clear and instant
view of all vital systems such as particulate
matter accumulation and the lift/load percentage
on the craning safety system.
The auxiliary output flow has been increased
and is selectable between 148 l/m and 58 l/m,
providing a better match for certain types of accessory
tools.
A factory fitted twin pump flow (Hyflow) is
now standard – a feature that will appeal to drilling contractors
who appreciate the excavator’s capability to drill
very close to its track frames.
The TB280FR has a standard operating mass of 8,653 kg,
putting the excavator in the CCF 7.5 class (7.5 to 10 tonnes),
however the machine’s operating mass when rigged with a
hydraulic hitch and GP bucket will be closer to 9 tonnes. If
fitted with optional steel tracks with rubber pads, this will
add additional mass of 205 kg.
What was previously the medium length stick is now
standard equipment, giving a maximum digging depth of
4,885 mm (including the hydraulic hitch).
The new TB280FR retains its unique Full Zero Turn capability,
thanks to its patented side shifting boom system.
This enables the machine to work between two walls, excavating
at the front and being able to load a truck placed
behind the excavator.
A major advance is a cabin that features integral ROPS
& FOPS level II protection, with the addition of a retractable
sun shade.
The TB280FR also retains Takeuchi’s signature self-adjusting
track tensioning system, triple flanged track rollers,
two way control pattern selector, pilot system accumulator,
auto downshift drive motors and numerous other Takeuchi
innovations.
• Takeuchi USA
The Takeuchi TB280FR excavator has been released
in to the North American and Australian markets
. It has more power, greater dig depth and reach
as well as higher tractive forces than the model it
supersedes.
The new Tier IV final specification of the Yanmar
4TNV98CT diesel engine provides 51.6 kW Gross
power for potentially a ten percent productivity
improvement.
Owners of the TB280FR are able to optimise fuel
consumption with the excavator’s auto engine idle
system.
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What’s New In Plant & Equipment
New TC120
Tank Cutter
Attachment
The new Brokk TC120 Tank Cutter attachment is
manufactured by their associate company, Darda.
The attachment delivers maximum cutting control
and the versatility for continuous steel cutting
abilities.
The 1,194 mm x 432 mm (47” x 17”) tank cutter
can be used with the Brokk 160, 260 and 400
model. It adds more flexibility to the jobsite with
its hydraulic rotation capabilities and 127 mm
(5”) wide jaws. It exerts 75 tons of cutting force
at 7,250 psi to easily cut through half-inch thick
steel plate.
Although this attachment can be used in a variety of
applications, such as in salvage yards and balers, it’s commonly
employed for cutting steel tanks, pipes and vessels.
By using the electric Brokk machine with the TC120 instead,
operators reduce the risk of exposure to toxic emissions
as well as preventing fires as exists with oxy-cutting
methods.
The TC120 attachment also benefits contractors with
its extended reach. Brokk machines’ remote capabilities,
coupled with arms that extend as far as 8.2 m (27’), easily
reach restriced places, improving efficiency while minimizing
labour costs.
• Brokk
New Enerpac Hydraulic Torque
Wrenches
Enerpac is replacing the standard S & W-Series torque
wrenches with the new, enhanced “X-Edition” tools.
These “X-Edition” tools are very compatible with the
current S & W tools, but have several new features to help
increase safety, performance and durability for operators.
Key innovations include:
Safety: A robust new manifold design with a unique
recessed sealing face provides excellent safety and endurance.
Tough new positioning handles, plus an additional
handle mounting option for narrow access applications, facilitate
safe fastening by keeping operators’ hands clear of
pinch points in even hard to reach areas.
Performance: Each X-Edition S-Series wrench and
W-Series cassette is factory tested and calibrated, providing
users with performance verification right from the start.
A CE-ATEX statement is provided with every X-Edition
tool, enabling operators to use these tools with confidence,
even in explosive environments.
An optional angle of turn attachment provides measurement
of rotation for X-Edition S-Series tools.
Durability: A tough new tilt and swivel manifold provides
horizontal and vertical manoeuvrability with greater
durability, and fits all X-Edition S & W-Series torque
wrenches.
Enerpac will continue to provide service parts for existing
tools. The standard S & W-Series tools will however be
phased out, and be replaced by the new X-Edition tools.
• Enerpac
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COMPANIES FEATURED
• Archer Western
• Manitowoc France
• Atlas Copco Portable Power
• MOBA
• Aydin Vinc A.S.
• Montabert
• Bobcat
• P J Edwards
• Brokk
• Paschal Werk
• Broons Pty
• Peri
• Case Europe
• Pilosio
• Case USA
• Rigmarine
• Caterpillar
• Royal Boskalis
• Cifa Concrete Pumps
• SATECO
• Clugston Construction
• Semco
• Conjet
• Sennebogen
• DHybrid
• Skanska USA
• Doka Formwork
• Steele Construction
• Doosan
• Strassacker Foundry
• EFCO
• STRUCTURAL Contractors
• Enerpac
• Svantek UK
• Fast-Form Systems
• Takeuchi USA
• Groundforce
• Tata Steel
• Groutech
• Terex Construction
• Herrenknecht
• Tracto-Technik
• Hitachi Construction Machinery
• Trinity Infrastructure
• Hyundai Heavy Industries
• Turner Access
• Intermat 2015
• ULMA
• JLG Industries
• Volvo Construction Equipment
• Komatsu Europe
• Wacker Neuson
• Liebherr Cranes
• Wirtgen
• Mammoet
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