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Welcome to the Rabine Group Blog. Please find news, resources, and other pertinent information on paving, roofing, fuel delivery, construction, and other related information.
By admin on
12/29/2011 9:21 PM
Fuel supply to improve this week, says Shell Shell SA expects fuel availability at its Gauteng service stations to improve this week SISEKO NJOBENI Published: 2011/12/28 07:05:49 AM BusinessDay.co.za SHELL SA said yesterday that it expected fuel availability at its Gauteng service stations to improve this week. Certain areas of Gauteng experienced fuel shortages after Shell’s Alberton fuel depot was shut down earlier this month for safety reasons following a fuel leak at the site. "While the leak was immediately isolated, the depot remained closed until it was deemed safe to resume operations," Shell spokesman Elton Fortuin said yesterday. The fuel delivery backlog as a result of the problems...
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By admin on
12/27/2011 2:06 PM
Benefits Of Using Asphalt For Paving The act or technique of laying pavement is known as paving. There are several materials used for this purpose. But these days, a majority of paving contractors makes use of asphalt for a variety of paving projects. Asphalt is generally black in color and possesses a cement-like uniformity. The cement like consistency is obtained with the addition of sand, filler and bitumen. As far as the major reasons behind the popularity of asphalt as a paving material are concerned, these include: Ease of installation Ease of installation is a major reason that has made asphalt a preferred choice for constructing roads and highways. Also it is known for providing quick results. This makes it a good choice for revitalizing roads and streets especially when you need to get the work done in the minimum possible time. Low-cost building material This is the second major feature associated with the material. It is a low-cost building material. It is not only...
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By admin on
12/20/2011 5:33 PM
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-Formalizing a method for making a cylindrical specimen of roller-compacted concrete in a gyratory compactor is the primary purpose of a proposed new ASTM International standard.
ASTM WK33682, Test Method for Preparation, Compaction and Density Determination of Roller-Compacted Concrete Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor, is being developed by Subcommittee C09.45 on Roller-Compacted Concrete, part of ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
Roller-compacted concrete pavements are made up of concrete materials but are constructed like asphalt pavement: the mixture is placed with a paver and then compacted with rollers.
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By admin on
12/19/2011 5:12 PM
A Norwalk construction company faces $9,000 in fines by the state Department of Labor for not having worker's compensation insurance for three employees over a 30-day period.
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By admin on
12/15/2011 5:12 PM
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 15, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division announces eight new electric trucks will be rolling out in the Boston area. These electric delivery trucks join the largest fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America. By the end of this year, a total of 18 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S. will receive some of their favorite snacks in fully-electric delivery trucks.
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By admin on
12/13/2011 4:41 PM
EDMOND — Three recent Oklahoma Department of Transportation projects received national recognition for project excellence at the American Concrete Pavement Association’s 22nd annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” national awards. The national awards, which recognize companies and agencies for safe, efficient and durable concrete pavements, were presented at the closing banquet ceremony as part of ACPA’s 48th annual meeting Dec. 2.
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By admin on
12/12/2011 12:27 PM
JACKSON, Miss., Dec 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., announced today the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Henkel Corporation's Corrosion Engineering Division located in Lester, Pennsylvania. Effective December 10, 2011, the acquired business group will become a part of Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.'s ErgonArmor division under the new name and identity Corrosion Engineering.
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By admin on
12/9/2011 11:36 AM
'International Road' Upgraded to Concrete By North Carolina Pavement Association MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When the Town of Morrisville confronted a deteriorated asphalt roadway -- one that carries a thousand trucks a day of traffic -- and also desired improved, direct access to the once-again thriving Raleigh/Durham International Airport, municipal engineers needed a solution. The cost of the work and the durability of the repair were the primary considerations. The answer? Repave Morrisville's International Road withconcrete International Road is a mile-long, non-residential collector road located adjacent to Airport Boulevard and Aviation Parkway and services two concrete plants...
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By admin on
12/7/2011 3:09 PM
NMSU Las Cruces Study Finds Old Tires Can Become New Roads LAS CRUCES (krwg) - A new study by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Civil Engineering Department finds roadways paved with asphalt concrete containing crumb rubber (produced from recycled tires), perform as well as or better than roads paved with conventional paving materials. Those results could lead to a substantial win-win for the Land of Enchantment, by not only improving the state's roads, but also finding a viable beneficial use for the hundreds of thousands of scrap tires that are illegally dumped throughout the State. Expectations from rubberized asphalt roads include quieter traffic noise, smoother pavement, longer performance life and ability to withstand higher air temperatures. Four rubberized asphalt projects completed this year in the NM Department of Transportation Districts 1 and 2 show those Districts' willingness and interest to use the product, based on successful experience of other states. Leaders...
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By admin on
12/5/2011 1:03 PM
Gateway dragstrip is getting a re-paving BY KEN ROBERTS • kroberts@post-dispatch.com > 618-257-0745 The first of several "major capital expenditures" is under way at Gateway International Raceway with the re-paving of the dragstrip in preparation for the return of the National Hot Rod Association Sept. 28-30, 2012. "The asphalt is the original surface (1997) and we've worked with the NHRA to come up with what they want (for a surface)," said GIR owner Curtis Francois. "It was a complicated process but we got it done. The concrete is fine, but the asphalt needed to be replaced." Machines were busy Friday grinding up the asphalt in preparation...
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