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Construction World - March 2005

March 2005

The Cat 320C utility excavator built at Caterpillar's plant in Akashi, Japan, is set to become a strong contender in the 20 ton class excavator market, when it reaches our shores this month. See page 14.

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How to measure the flatness of your industrial floor
Uneven floors end up costing industrial companies more in terms of reduced efficiencies, making flat floor designs by necessity an exact and critical process
Dubai, SA alliance strengthens
Murray & Roberts is one of a number of South African companies using Dubai as a base for further Middle east expansion
Grit-resistant and effective: Slurry pumps for Oklahoma wastewater treatment plant
Cost effective engineering has enabled the City of Poteau, Oklahoma, USA to achieve major savings while undertaking recent upgrades to municipal wastewater treatment facilities, serving as an excellent model for other budget-conscious municipalities
Desert highway repairs
A novel sealing system provides a lasting solution to edge break repairs on a heavily trafficked route between Windhoek and Walvis bay
Industry celebrates higher grade steel announcement
Highveld's decision to switch from 300 to 350 Mpa grade steel at no extra cost to industry is certain to stimulate greater usage. Contractors will now be able to use 17% less steel in some structures, making its application more competitive and attractive
Expanding gabion boundaries
The steady encroachment of urban development is resulting in increased pressure on river systems, requiring specialissed stabilisation methods to counter erosion and aggressive water
Rules for avoiding crb failures
The dominant retaining wall system in South Africa, crb installations are highly effective but require a specialised engineering design input to ensure their viability
Insulation trends for energy efficient design
Insulation, amongst other measures, has a key role to play in energy efficient designs, with new Codes of Practice pending which will establish new guidelines for architects and contractors
Profit surge and extra-heavy dominance
DaimlerChrysler South Africa posts exceptional results for the 2004 financial year, with the truck division making major inroads across its extensive product range
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