APWA REPORT-PART 1: PUBLIC WORKS SHOW INFORMS REGISTRANTS

The 1987 International Public Works Congress and Equipment Show held recently in Chicago featured a wide range of presentations on current public work activities and problems from both technical and managerial viewpoints. This article briefly describes some of the highlights of the show. Of the construction and rehabilitation equipment, an interesting machine was the BW 214 D wheel-drive compactor with an operating weight of 12,020 lbs., a rolling width of 82.7 in., and a hydrostatic speed of 0-6.2 mph. Milling machines, crawler tractors, and slurry paving machines are descsribed. Several machines offered for rent by Hertz Equipment Rental are noted. Girder suspension systems, spiral rib pipe, pipe linings, silicone sealants, and thixotropic epoxy adhesive sealants, and dust retardants are noted. Tables are provided of information relating to products in the area of loaders, traffic and workzone safety equipment, winter maintenance, and geotextiles and reinforcement.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Publication Date: 1987-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 40-43
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction equipment; Driver rehabilitation; Equipment; Equipment leasing and rental businesses; Maintenance equipment; Ownership, leasing and rental; Public works
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rehabilitation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods; I62: Winter Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00464635
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1987 12:00AM