October 2003
The Bosch GWS 24-230 H angle grinder comes equipped with a powerful 2 400 watt motor and a host of high-performance features, and is one of a series of new models released by Bosch in 2003. See Page 14
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Tunnel perspective wins SAICE photo competition
The results are in from ""The Best Civil Engineering Photo of the Century 1903 - 2003"" competition held recently by the South African Institution of civil Engineering (SAICE) as part of its centenary celebrations.
Indian shopping malls with a difference
A relatively new concept in India, Bentel Associates International's extensive experience in the South African retail shopping mall sector is finding rapid acceptance in Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi
Cutting charges put an end to redundant plant
The recent demolition of a decommissioned plant at Douglas Colliery posed a number of challenges for the contractor, requiring detailed planning and a design methodology statement to bring this imposing structure down
Novel sand diversion method protects harbour entrance
Although similar systems have been constructed elsewhere, the uniqueness of the Ngqura Sand bypass will make it a world first. The project is being carried out by the Connec Joint Venture and is scheduled for completion at the same time as the ..
Extending the frontiers with modified binders
Colas South Africa has developed a comprehensive range of modified bitumen binders which improve the rheological properties of base bitumen manufactured by refineries. This results in road surfaces which last up to three times longer than those built ..
The entire superstructure of a bridge over the N4 near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, was recently lifted 370mm in a 14 day jacking operation carried out by Murray & Roberts (M&R) Roads and Earthworks together with M&R subsidiary, Freyssinet Posten.
Island network
Taiwan's high speed railway - one of the largest infrastructure projects in the world, the construction of Taiwan's new high speed rail line will cut the travelling time across the island from north to south - a distance of some 400km
New truck tractor models unveiled
October 2003 sees the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Axor and upgraded Actros truck tractors into the S A market, with DaimlerChrysler firmly setting its sights on increasingly its already significant share of this highly competitive market
