Abstract: A running track includes a reinforced concrete slab base that is poured over and around post-tensioning cables suspended therein. The post-tensioning cables include transverse cables that extend transversely across the base, and lengthwise cable structures extending lengthwise through the base. Each lengthwise cable structure includes a series of individual segments that are joined end-to-end to form respective continuous loops and are individually tensioned. The lengthwise cable structures thus exert compressive forces on the base that are continuous and uninterrupted about the circumferential length of the track. The lengthwise cable segments are joined/tensioned from within voids initially formed within the concrete base and, after tensioning, these voids are filled with concrete to provide a concrete base having a uniform top surface that can also be covered in a running surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing associated materials, including but not limited to salt or sand, onto a surface includes a material spreader hopper, a conveyor to convey associated material in the hopper toward an opening at one end of the hopper; a feed gate adapted to selectively close the opening, an extension and a spreader adapted as described herein, to mount to the extension.

Abstract: A material spreader for a heavy duty vehicle is provided having a hopper capable of carrying and distributing a particulate material, a longitudinally extending conveyor to move material within the hopper, a pivotably attached discharge chute and optionally, one or more liquid storage tanks secured to the exterior of the hopper by a securement system comprise a series of one or more straps connected on each end to a c-shaped cross member affixed to the vehicle or hopper body.

Abstract: A control system (40) is disclosed for a mobile machine (10) configured to transfer material into a receptacle (18). The control system may include a first sensor (44) configured to generate a first signal indicative of one of a speed of the mobile machine and a distance between the mobile machine and the receptacle, a display system (56) having at least one display device (58) configured to show information relating to one or more of the mobile machine and the receptacle to an operator of the receptacle, and a controller electronically connected to the first sensor and the display system. The controller may be configured to determine a relative speed of the receptacle with respect to the mobile machine based at least in part on the first signal and generate on the at least one display device a first visual indicator (68) indicative of the relative speed of the receptacle with respect to the mobile machine.

Abstract: A traffic calming device comprising an obstacle which is placed on a road, the obstacle being moveable or deflateable at a predetermined speed or rate so that the obstacle presents a smaller profile to a vehicle driving at or below the speed limit.

Abstract: A vehicle arresting device for rapidly disabling a moving vehicle includes a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires. Each second wire is coupled to each first wire. The first wires and the second wires are gridded and define a plurality of intersections. Each of a plurality of spikes, which is barbed, is coupled to and extends from a respective intersection. The spikes are configured to penetrate and couple to one or more tires of a vehicle passing over the spikes. The first wires and the second wires are rotationally compelled to entangle rotational components of the vehicle to arrest the vehicle.

Abstract: A deformation guiding system for a road safety device and a road safety device group, wherein the device has a frame and a deformable longitudinal body with a first end fixed to the frame and a second end. A head is fixable to the second end of the body. A guide rail is reciprocally arranged with respect to the deformable body for identifying a deforming direction thereof which is parallel to the guide rail. Coupling means fixed to the head couple the head to the guide rail for sliding motion along the guide rail. Stabilising means fixed to the head prevent oscillations of the head about the guide rail. The coupling and stabilising means are reciprocally arranged and conformed so that, in an impact of a vehicle against the head, the head can slide along the guide rail without oscillating about the guide rail so as to guide the deformation of the deformable body in the deforming direction.

Abstract: A roadway or pavement sweeper with multiple sweeping modes for the removal of debris from a swept surface may, in some embodiments, include a sweeper vehicle having a pair of side-brooms independently movable between a retracted and extended position for sweeping debris into an area therebetween and at least one material-transfer broom to sweep a portion of the debris accumulated between the side-brooms as the vehicle moves in its direction of travel. A fan-driven suction-inlet may be provided at or adjacent each side of the vehicle. The at least one material-transfer broom may rotate in a first or other direction to transfer debris for entrainment into a selected suction-inlet for transfer to a debris hopper. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A concrete saw trailing having a deck for receiving the saw and safely transporting the saw. The saw trailer additionally includes a vacuum excavation system having a vacuum tank for recovering debris from a worksite, a power washing system for cleaning operations, and a cooling water supply system for coupling to and supporting use of the concrete saw. A pair of split ramps permit access to the deck from the street side of the trailer, and two opposing saddle bag water tanks provide enough water for the use of vacuum excavation system, power washing system, and cooling water supply system.

Abstract: Barrier element for connection to a water barrier covered with a membrane, in particular for water barriers, and comprising inclined supports and inclined barrier panels (5) supported thereon. The barrier panels (5) are a distance down from the top edge bent so that the top part when mounted on the inclined support become more upright or even vertical and that the support and the lower part of the panel are inclined less than 45 degrees relative the round.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for repairing an intake for a storage dam, which comprises; constructing a cabin for controlling sediment, formed by modular rings that are 12 m in diameter and 3 m high, to allow the demolition of the old intake without draining the area; prefabricating elements for extending the new intake in situ by means of metallic formwork for setting the modular elements which are subsequently steam-cured and transferred to a final location by means of a barge and cranes. The final assembly is carried out using divers and cabin equipment, such as lighting, closed-circuit cameras, monitoring, emergency stairs and an elevator or service elevator, ensuring a reduction in the time and cost of repairing an intake in storage dams.

Abstract: This invention in various embodiments is a spike for use with landscape and paver edging. The spike may include a generally circular disk-shaped head and opposite from the head is a tip of the spike. The spike may include one or more features for securing the spike in place once installed with the edging product. Another feature according to various embodiments of this invention of the spike is an upper head stabilizer. The stabilizer may extend from the shaft to an underside of the head. In some embodiments, the stabilizer may be provided in discrete sections and positioned diametrically opposite from one another on the shaft and the undersurface of the head. The stabilizer may support the entire radial dimension of the head and is joined to the shaft.

Abstract: An anchor system for anchoring an object to the ground is provided. The anchor system includes a base assembly for installing in the ground, the base assembly including a lower section securable in the ground, and an upper section having a substantially planar top surface. The upper section is adjustably secured to the lower section for adjusting an overall height of the base assembly. A retractable anchoring member is secured to the upper section and is adjustable between an operating position in which it extends above the top surface of the upper section, and a retracted configuration in which it is concealed below the top surface of the upper section. In an exemplary configuration, the anchoring member is pivotally secured to the upper section and can be pivoted between the operating position and the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A multifunctional wall clamping device of a static piling machine comprises a wall clamping platform (1), a machine body (31), and a wall pressing device. A through machine body hole (6) is vertically provided in the center of the machine body (31). The wall pressing device is disposed on the machine body (31). The wall pressing device comprises a wall pressing oil cylinder (7) and a jacking oil cylinder (27). The wall pressing oil cylinder (7) is disposed on an upper support (25). The jacking oil cylinder (27) is disposed on a lower support (26). The wall clamping platform (1) comprises two horizontal U-shaped pincer-like boxes (2) identical in geometric size. Openings of the boxes are opposite, and the two boxes are arranged on the same axis to form a combination with a rectangular section. The top surface of the wall clamping platform (1) is hinged by a piston rod (8) of the wall pressing oil cylinder (7) and vertically suspended in the machine body hole (6).

Abstract: An apparatus (100) to trace pile set during pile driving comprises a panel (110) for attachment to a pile (150); a holding mechanism (120) to hold a writing instrument (160) against the panel (110) to trace the pile set for series of blows during the pile driving; a sliding mechanism (130) to provide lateral movement across the panel (110) for the holding mechanism (120) after each blow during the pile driving; and a platform (140) to allow the sliding mechainsm (130) to slide freely in horizontal direction.

Abstract: Improved EC Types of fiber bags drives minimum negative environment impact with installation, up to at least tertiary level adverse water or rain events do not substantially degrade the mechanical integrity or erosion mitigating impact of structures or landscapes ameliorated on a long term basis or mitigated from hazard to acceptable levels and compliance with regulatory and cost structures for said system are maintained more efficiently than known systems, as maintained for examples in special purpose processing or computing media.

Abstract: An integral geogrid includes a plurality of interconnected, oriented strands having an array of openings therein that is produced from a coextruded multilayer polymer sheet starting material. By virtue of the construction, the coextruded multilayer sheet components provide a crystalline synergistic effect during extrusion and orientation of the integral geogrid, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the integral geogrid in soil geosynthetic reinforcement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick-change device (IO) having at least one locking bolt (26) and a motor drive which moves the locking bolt (26) into a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the drive (16) has an energy connection (28a, 28b) and output means (34) interacting with the locking bolt (26), wherein the drive (16) comprises a rotary drive (30) having a motor and an output shaft (34), wherein the output shaft (34) is mechanically connected to the locking bolt (26), with the result that the locking bolt (26) is movable along an actuation axis. The invention is distinguished by the fact that the drive (16) has an attachment (20) for a shaft-hub connection, on which attachment a tool for manual actuation can be mounted, with the result that a manual actuation acts directly on the output shaft (34) and here the attachment (20) is arranged coaxially to a rotary connection (32a, 32b) of a gear shaft (32c, 32d).

Abstract: An excavator attachment is attached to an excavator rotating platform. During normal operation, a drive means drives the attachment according to operator input into a manipulation device. A sensor detects motion of the excavator. Based on output of the sensor, a slip suppression unit detects slipping of the excavator undercarriage in an extension direction of the attachment, and corrects operation of the attachment performed by the drive means.

Abstract: A cabin includes: a panel disposed on a side of an operator seat, the panel including: a plurality of cross members extending in a first direction; and a plurality of transverse members intersecting with the plurality of cross members each other and extending in a second direction; a glass panel disposed on a side of the panel; a window frame disposed on the glass panel; a window panel disposed on the window frame, the window panel being configured to move in the first direction or in the second direction; a projecting member disposed on a side of the window panel, the side being an identical side to the operator seat, the projecting member being configured to move together with the window panel; and a guide portion configured to accept insertion of the projecting member and to limit a moving distance of the window panel.

Abstract: A shovel includes a lower traveling body that runs, an upper rotating body that is rotatably mounted on the lower traveling body, a plurality of hydraulic actuators that are operated by hydraulic oil discharged by a hydraulic pump driven by an engine, a determining unit that determines a type of work, and a control unit that controls the hydraulic actuators based on the type of work determined by the determining unit.

Abstract: A spool valve includes a valve block; a first spool, which is mounted onto one side on the inside of the valve block so as to be moved forward and backward in the lengthwise direction and includes a first notch formed on the outer circumferential surface, for controlling the connection between a first pump flow path and a first cylinder flow path through the first notch which is aligned with the first pomp flow path and the first cylinder flow path formed on the inside of the valve block, when moved according to a change in stroke; and a second spool, which is mounted onto the other side on the inside of the valve block so as to be moved forward and backward in the lengthwise direction and includes a second notch formed on the outer circumferential surface, for controlling the connection between a second cylinder flow path and a first tank flow path through the second notch which is aligned with the second cylinder flow path and the first tank flow path formed on the inside of the valve block, when moved acco

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A method and system that compensates for kinematic accelerations influencing a sensor measurement of working equipment such as an excavator. The method and system identify members of the working equipment that are movable relative to each other (e.g. stick, boom, bucket) and define a co-ordinate frame for each movable member. A kinematic relationship, preferably a kinematic chain. The sensor measurement is then modified according to the kinematic relationships and the relative position of each identified member.

Abstract: A curb box for underground gas and water services includes a tubular member such as a pipe that extends from a valve in an underground line up to surface. A resiliently flexible tubular member segment is installed in the tubular member between an uppermost end of the tubular member and a lower portion of the tubular member. The resiliently flexible tubular member segment allows the uppermost end to resiliently flex relative to the lower portion. As such, if impacted, the uppermost end can resiliently yield at the resiliently flexible tubular member, thereby preventing the tubular member from being bent and rendered inoperable as a conduit to the valve in the underground line.

Abstract: A faucet including a spout having a passageway configured to receive water from a water source. An open chamber is coupled to the passageway. The open chamber extends from a first side of the spout to a second side of the spout. The second side is opposite the first side. A trough is disposed within the open chamber of the spout. The trough is configured to receive water from the passageway. A spillway is disposed within the open chamber of the spout. The spillway includes a crest coupled to the trough, the crest being configured to permit water in the trough to flow thereover. A chute wall is coupled to the crest, the chute wall being con figured to receive water flowing over the crest. An outlet is defined by the chute wall at the second side of the spout, the outlet being configured to deliver water from the faucet.

Abstract: A shower system includes a receptacle connected to an inlet tube for receiving a fluid, a temperature detector engaged in the receptacle for detecting a temperature of the fluid, a showering device attached to the receptacle, a container is connected to the receptacle for receiving the fluid from the receptacle, and connected to the showering device, a showering head is connected to the container, and a control valve is engaged in the container for controlling the fluid to flow out through either the showering device or the showering head selectively. The temperature detector monitors the temperature of the fluid flowing out through either the showering device or the showering head.

Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.

Abstract: An article, a container, and a method for disposing of fat, oil, and/or grease (FOG). The article may include a top portion including a top opening and a perimeter rim, and a body portion connected to and below the top portion having: a continuous FOG-impermeable membrane and upper and lower body portions. The body portion may include a body middle surface dividing upper and lower body portions and may be placed on at least a portion of a surface. The lower body portion may be sized to fit within a drain. The container may include an integrally formed continuous outer shell including a partially hollow interior, a top part having a top opening, and liquid impermeable bottom and upper parts, and a middle part dividing the top and bottom parts and including at least one middle edge for placement on a first surface.

Abstract: A urinal Set-N-Go holder attachment for enhanced sanitary and secure placement of drinks and other hand-held sized objects includes at least one holder unit, attachment means to attach the at least one holder unit to the urinal, and connection means to connect the at least one holder attachment to the urinal attachment means. Methods of using the Set-N-Go holder attachment are also included.

Abstract: The invention comprises building panel assemblies for use in the construction of new homes, commercial buildings and extensions of one or more storeys. There is provided a rectangular structural insulated panel (SIP) (10), which comprises a pair of spaced-apart containment boards (12?, 12?) an inner insulating core (13) and a low profile peripheral external rigid frame (14), preferably of metal, e.g. steel, extending around the entire periphery of the spaced-apart boards (12?, 12?), the insulating core (13) having spaced-apart slots (16), which also extend around the entire periphery of the panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a haunch height and related systems and methods are described. The apparatus may include a support angle. The support angle may include first and second flanges, a surface of the first flange including a hole. The apparatus also may include a coil rod and a rotatable nut.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a blast resistant shelter is assembled. The blast resistant shelter includes first and second structural members, a third structural member coupled to the first and second structural members, a first airway adjacent the third structural member, and a first blast panel pivotably mounted to the third structural member and adapted to pivot thereabout in response to a blast wave. In a first configuration, the first blast panel is detachably connected to a first portion of the blast resistant shelter and prevented from pivoting about the third structural member so that the first blast panel obstructs air flow through the first airway. In a second configuration, in response to the blast wave, the first blast panel is detached from the first portion of the blast resistant shelter and permitted to pivot about the third structural member to permit air flow through the first airway.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a wooden post to the foundations of a building is disclosed. The bracket includes a right angular steel member with first and second planar portions coupled together by a triangular web integrally mounted midway between the left and right side edges of the first and second planar portions. Opposite left and right wing members extend upward from the sides of the first planar portion and a plurality of faster holes are formed on the second planar portion on either side of the web.

Abstract: A building element for a building includes a framework with at least one wooden beam and at least one facing sheet fixed to the beam of the framework. The building element also includes an insulating component made of mineral wool affixed to the beam in such a way as to cover the beam on the one hand on a frontal face and on the other hand on at least a part of the lateral faces. The insulating component affixed to the frontal face is interposed between the facing sheet and the beam.

Abstract: A fire barrier box for placement within a fixture membrane in a fire barrier wall provides a metallic side panel box of multiple box sides, each side having a slot, and a selectively attached back panel. An intumescent liner attaches to the inner side panel walls and to the interior surface of the back panel. When a fixture is received within the side panel box, the intumescent liner, and the slots cooperatively receive fixture supply lines enabling their connection with the fixture. The selective attachment of the back panel occurs once rear access to the side panel box interior is no longer required. The completed fire barrier box attaches to the stud framing, maintaining the rating protection of the fire barrier wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a façade element and a rail for façade elements. The façade element comprises a frame and façade material. The frame is provided to surround and hold the façade material. The frame has an upper side with a length (L) and an elongate recess with an undercut that extends at least along a major part of the length (L) of the upper side of the frame. The recess with the undercut is adapted to receive the rail in a locking engagement, such that when the rail is in an engaged state a L-shaped engagement portion of the rail is inserted in the recess of the frame and a shoulder of the rail rests on the upper side surface at one side of the recess and a locking mechanism of the lifting rail rests on an upper side surface at another side of the recess.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device without blocking wireless signals based on impedance matching. The device is constructed by periodically stacking two building materials with different dielectric constants in the same direction. The device without blocking wireless signals based on impedance matching can be designed as a wall body, and can improve wave transmission of microwaves to ensure that wireless signals won't be blocked at any incident angle, thereby achieving the unblocked transmission of wireless signals. Furthermore, compared with metal hole arrays, the component materials of the devices can include polypropylene and concrete, that expands the applications from micro circuit electronic devices to macro walls, and greatly reduces the manufacturing and maintenance cost.

Abstract: An improved insulating block that offers great structural strength by having an interconnected block material structure with cavities filled with insulating material. The paths from the front face to the back face of the block through the block material are adapted to ensure an improved thermal insulation of the block, while providing a high load bearing capacity and allowing continuation of longitudinal reinforcement. This results in a block that can be easily manipulated and handled. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of manufacturing and a use of said blocks, and a wall or structure of said blocks.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a unitized structure comprises creating a multilayer structure by applying a flame-retardant resin to a first layer and stacking, on the first layer, an intermediate layer comprising a honeycomb structure. Further, a second layer is stacked on the intermediate layer and the flame-retardant resin is applied to the second layer. The multilayer structure is then heated to a desired temperature and a pressure is applied about the multilayer structure for a predetermined process time. Moreover, the flame-retardant resin is prevented from entering spaces of the honeycomb structure. After elapse of the predetermined process time, the pressure is released, creating the unitized structure.

Abstract: This invention presents a wall mounted receiver to accommodate insulated or non-insulated pipes and at least one inlet or portal for at least one pipe conduit or wiring per portal and with a high degree of flexibility and unique mechanical connection security; this receiver is arranged to receive the piping from any directional angle with a unique flexible inlet capability; without limitation, this receiver is for use with refrigeration or air conditioning equipment and related connections, such as insulated pipes, non-insulated pipes, condensation piping, conduit and wiring. The receiver can be mounted to different wall surface types without the assistance of a wall bracket; can also be fit into tight space service areas depending on refrigeration equipment requirements; can be installed in new construction applications; and can also upgrade existing installations without the need to cut the existing piping.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a multi-layer building panel structure is described, comprising an interior and exterior panel layer, waterproof channel layers comprising adjacent parallel channels running from input and output manifolds fed by a remote fluid source. Each set of input and output manifolds may be configured to serve a zone of channels within the waterproof channel layers. Hot or cold fluid is pumped through the channel layers in order to heat or cool a space within a room of a building. The multi-layer building panel structure further provides structural support for a building and may be a wall, ceiling, or floor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fitting profile (1), a fitting profile system, and an assembly method of the fitting profile system. Said profile (1) comprises two tabs (2, 3) perpendicularly connected to each other at a joint (9). At its inner (20) surface, tab (2) comprises a shoulder (10) with a fitting member (6) of the male type disposed thereon. At its end, tab (3) comprises a fitting member (7) of the female type. The shape of each of said fitting members (6, 7) is complementary to each other so as to allow a fitting attachment into another identically shaped profile. Profile (1) is particularly intended to be built-in in panels in order to facilitate and simplify their coupling.

Abstract: A safety cap for steel reinforcing bar (“rebar”) has an outer body with an enlarged cap and an elongated stem extending from the cap. A hole in the stem enables the safety cap to fit over the exposed end of a section of rebar. A metal insert, molded within the safety cap, prevents the rebar from punching through the safety cap if a worker were to fall onto the safety cap. The safety cap is retained on the end of the rebar so that it cannot be easily knocked off, by a pair of threaded set screws, or by a magnet positioned within the safety cap over the end of the rebar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slab bolster upper for supporting rebars in a reinforced concrete structure. The slab bolster upper comprises an elongated base defining a lower surface, an upper surface for supporting the rebars, a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge, voids formed through the elongated base to facilitate free flow of concrete therethrough and around the elongated base, a first connexion integrally formed about the first edge of the elongated base and a second connexion integrally formed about the second edge of the elongated base. The first and second connexions are configured to securely engage with corresponding first and second connexions of adjacent slab bolster uppers for interconnecting a plurality of slab bolster uppers together.

Abstract: A cover for a step may include a pad placed upon the underside of the cover. The cover may affix to the beck end of the step via one or more fasteners directed along damps rotatably mounted to a back end of the cover. A catch may be employed which is permanently mounted to the back end of the step to catch an end of the cover. The catch may include a hinged cover to allow for temporary emplacement of the cover and may include a recess to capture a rod and a hinged cover to securing the rod. Temporary hook-and-loop fastener strip may be used to affix the front end of the cover over the step.