Abstract: The present invention relates to paving and systems in respect of laying pavers, and devices to aid methods of laying pavers. The apparatus of this invention is referred to as a compensating member because it compensates for spaces between adjacent pavers as well as it compensates for any expansion of the pavers once they are in situ. The compensating member (2) is fabricated so that a portion of said compensating member is compressible and most preferably is made from at least one limb which has at least one compressible formation formed thereon or as a part thereof.

Abstract: Top layers of asphalt surfacing are laid in hot laying method in one work cycle. A first layer of a first asphalt production type hot is placed on a surface to be covered. Simultaneously with the first layer is placed a second layer of a second asphalt production type different from the first production type hot on top of the first layer. Owing to the simultaneous laying of two different and hot on hot asphalt layers from delivered mixture from an asphalt plant, thermal potential is increased and cooling delayed, therefore a considerable improvement in properties of theses two asphalt layers is achieved.

Abstract: A self-propelled forager can accumulate dust, dirt or crop material particles in its maintenance and/or engine compartment. To avoid such accumulations, suction devices are provided in the engine and/or maintenance compartment which extract dust, dirt or crop material particles. The suction is provided by the post-accelerator which conveys the chopped crop.

Abstract: A restraint edging system for a segmented paving surface, including a vertical strip component for surrounding the boundary of the segmented paved surface, and a support member component. The vertical strip component has one or more parallel protruding ribs running the length of the vertical strip component which mate to recesses in the support component. The support component also serves to connect vertical strip portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp and a pavement of interlocking illuminated paving blocks. In one embodiment, the interlocking paving block has a main body bent from 14 gauge aluminum sheet metal to form upper and lower flanges for attaching and supporting a bottom plate and a lens. The lens is made from a tough, polymeric material, such as polycarbonate sheeting. An access hole in the bottom plate allows a lamp socket and lamp to be inserted into or removed from the interior of the paver block without removing the lens. A top cap secures the lens against the main body, providing a clamping force between the lens and main body to compress a rubber gasket, thus providing an environmental seal. An interior perimeter of the top cap also provides a friction step, thereby improving traction across the top of the paver block.

Abstract: This invention provides for painting a second coat upon a set of parallel striped lines in exact registration in one pass of a motorized painting vehicle for such applications as painting aircraft taxi stripes at airports. Beads are also registered on one of the lines in the same pass. Provisions are made for maintaining registration about curved lines by steering around curves with a shortened wheelbase vehicle and by extending paint nozzles for striping a plurality of parallel lines, typically a center twelve inch wide yellow line between two six inch wide black lines, outboard from one side of the painting vehicle. The vehicle comprises two four wheeled units articulated together by a universal articulation joint permitting vertical articulation so that the leading and trailing wheels may be lifted off the ground to reduce the wheelbase for steering around curves.

Abstract: A control device for controlling the application of a material which is adapted to be applied to a subgrade by means of a road finisher, said road finisher comprising a tractor and a floating screed, which is attached by means of at least one drawarm to the tractor in such a way that said screed is arranged behind said tractor in the direction in which the road finisher is moving when in operation, a first end of said at least one drawarm being secured to the tractor by means of a vertically adjustable coupling device, and a second end of said at least one drawarm being rigidly secured to the floating screed, said control device comprising a device for detecting the height of a screed edge in relation to a reference height, said screed edge being the rear lower edge of the screed in the direction of movement. The control device further comprises a device for detecting the inclination of said at least one drawarm in relation to a reference plane.

Abstract: A load bearing support structure in the form of a traffic-bearing highway bridge including at least one modular structural section. The at least one modular structural section includes at least one beam, the beam comprising a pair of lateral flanges and a medial web between and extending below the flanges. The beam preferably has a flat floor. A load bearing deck is positioned above and supported by the flanges of the at least one beam. The beam and load bearing deck are preferably formed of a polymer matrix composite material. The beam is positioned on and supported by one of a plurality of support members. The beam has a contoured shape configured to be matably supported by a support member having a reciprocally configured contoured shaped. Alternatively, a flat or L-shape support member can be utilized. Further alternatively, the load bearing deck comprising at least one sandwich panel is suitable for applications such as barge decks, hatchcovers, and other load bearing wall applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to supports for a device for transferring weight loads from one concrete structure to another. The device is particularly suited for concrete highway construction. The supports are used to position joint dowels that extend across paving joints between adjoining concrete slabs. The supports comprise a first and second support each positioned on opposing sides of the paving joint. The first support comprises a pair of legs that holds one end of the dowel therebetween and the dowel is then manually locked to that support by a pin lock.

Abstract: A D-shaped base fits tightly over a barrel to add ballast to the barrel. The base is perimeter weighted to increase resistance to tipping of the barrel. The interior circumference is designed to fit tightly on the barrel. The outer circumference includes a flat portion to resist rolling of the barrel if tipped over. As a result, if the barrel is tipped over, the base stays tightly fitted to the barrel, but if an automobile collides with the barrel, the base releases to reduce the possibility of damage to the automobile or barrel or base.

Abstract: A suspension bridge housing high rise buildings located at opposite ends of the bridge and integrally sandwiched within the supporting pylons of the bridge. The suspension bridge supports an observation pod at its center and a continuous series of tetrahedron members forming a lattice structure within which is located a hexagonal tube. A pedestrian transportation system is included within the hexagonal tube.

Abstract: An expansion joint and seal for an expansion joint for use in structures where the joint has an intersection uses a seal with a solid thick keel extending along a lower edge of a central portion in an area of the intersection. The keel commences in a transition area between a conventional seal and the intersection. The seal increases in depth as the intersection is approached until it reaches a maximum depth at a mid point of the intersection. The keel minimizes distortion from racking during expansion or contraction of the joint. The seal is shaped to enable debris to be easily removed.

Abstract: A folding ramp which contains at least two ramp members which are pivoted together. The underside of the ramp has a plurality of bars or rods which form part of the pivot mechanism and which, in addition, add strength and structural rigidity to the ramp.

Abstract: A ramp structure which may be constructed quickly to provide temporary or permanent access to all individuals between two areas of different elevation. A truss design allows long spans to form a bridge without the need for intermediate supports and related support foundations. A truss cross-connector is firmly wedged in place between two trusses and allows the quick, solid joining of two trusses without fasteners to form a strong and stable assembly to serve as ramps, bridges, elevated walkways, etc. The truss cross-connector has resistance to bending and supports the edge of a surface panel and provides a retaining pocket for the surface panel. The truss cross-connector firmly supports the trusses in an upright position when the trusses are used as railings. Surfacing panels placed between the truss cross-connectors provide a high quality, long lasting surface which is quickly installed for temporary or permanent installations, but which can be easily removed for reuse.

Abstract: A manhole frame assembly for supporting a member that can obstruct an access opening when the level of a construction material around the opening is raised, includes an outer frame member having a support surface and a side wall extending from the support surface. The side wall is constructed and arranged with an upper surface that is substantially flush with an original level of the construction material. An inner frame member can be received on the support surface and includes a surface for supporting a member for obstructing the access opening. The side wall includes an abutment device for preventing upward movement of the inner frame member when the original level of construction material around the outer frame member is raised. A portion of the inner frame member is movable in a direction transverse to a direction of a length of the access opening.

Abstract: A roadway guardrail system including a longitudinally extending guardrail supported by an array of spaced apart vertically mounted supporting posts and associated offset block whereas the supporting posts and/or the offset blocks are I beam shaped members.

Abstract: An improved asphalt paver having a remixing conveyor system that is adapted to substantially or entirely eliminating segregation in hot mix asphalt material delivered to the asphalt paver. The remixing conveying system includes at least one pair of parallelly spaced, oppositely pitched, counter-rotating hydraulically driven feed augers having remixing blades that intermittently displace portions of the hot mix asphalt material generally transversely to the direction that the feed augers convey the hot mix asphalt material from a hopper of the asphalt paver to spreading augers near the rear of the machine. Elongate members over the feed augers provide protection from impact forces and overloading and enhancing lateral extraction of hot mix asphalt material from the hopper. An optional feed screen provides flow control of the hot mix asphalt material in the hopper. A kit is provided for converting existing asphalt paving machines to have desegregating capability.

Abstract: An adjustable bumper system for use at a loading dock which has a dock leveler having a deck pivotally mounted to a portion of the dock. The dock leveler has a lip pivotally attached to one end of said deck. The bumper system has a pair of support members each mounted to a portion of the dock. The support members may be pivotally mounted and extend along sides of the deck of said dock leveler. The support members may also be mounted to the dock face and move vertically. Dock bumpers are mounted to each support member and are positionable between two different vertical positions as the support member is moved. The dock bumpers project outward from the dock beyond the pendent lip and are adjustable to engage the rear of vehicles having different heights.

Abstract: A modular bridge section including one or more box girders, wherein at least one box girder 1, 1' is equipped with at least one lower chord structure 5, 5', which is mounted floatingly at or in the box girder 1, 1' in the loaded state only between the end stops 6, 6', 6", 6'", which are arranged in the vicinity of the coupling elements 7, 7, 7", 7'".

Abstract: An impactor for a movable, deformable barrier, simulating an automobile, comprising an upright, solid backing support, a plurality of energy absorbing impact segments protruding from the support, each segment having an outer impact face and each comprising a plurality of layers of honeycomb having different crush strength characterized by increasing crush strength of successive layers from the outer impact face to the support, the layers being separated by and secured to perforate plates therebetween allowing air flow from a crushing layer to the succeeding layers when the layers are successively crushed and each impact segment having a thin vent layer of noncrushing slotted honeycomb adjacent the support for discharge of air from all of the segments as they are successively crushed. The layers in each segment are of essentially the same width and height.