Newsroom Posts Tagged: construction

  • Word-of-the-Month: Housekeeping Pad

    Housekeeping Pad A housekeeping pad, also referred to as a concrete pad, is a slab of concrete used to elevate a pump and facilitate anchoring bolts. Pumps are not typically anchored directly to the floor; therefore, housekeeping pads provide a solid anchor to protect the pump and motor from shallow.. More

    4 Dec 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Wallcovering

    Wallcovering A wallcovering is a flexible sheet of sized material, such as paper, fabric, vinyl, or plastic, that is laminated and printed with a repeat pattern for pasting on a wall. Wallcoverings serve as decoration and protection for interior walls. Examples of wallcoverings include wallpaper and textured fabric. Fun Fact.. More

    1 Nov 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Tower Crane

    Tower Crane Tower cranes are large cranes that are used to lift heavy objects on large construction sites. They are a modern form of a balance crane that had been used for centuries. The crane is used during construction to lift steel, concrete, large tools, and a variety of other.. More

    2 Oct 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Hot Work

    Hot Work Hot work encompasses any activity which results in sparks, fire, molten slag, or hot material which has the potential to cause fires or explosions. Examples of hot work on construction sites include burning, welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, using fire or spark producing tools or other work that.. More

    3 Sep 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: H-piles

    H-piles H-piles are structural beams that are used extensively in deep foundation applications to add stiffness and support for large structures. They shift high load bearing capabilities to deeper bearing soils when the surface soils lack the necessary support properties. Modern h-piles are traditionally made of steel or concrete, but.. More

    1 Aug 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Cone Laser

    Cone Laser A cone laser is used to create the precise curved slope of a baseball or softball outfield. To make uniformed slopes, the laser is set in the center of the infield to create a level reference along a circle that intersects with the bases and home plate. Beyond.. More

    1 Jul 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Ground-Penetrating Radar

    Ground-Penetrating Radar A ground-penetrating radar is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image the subsurface. This nondestructive testing method uses electromagnetic radiation to reflect signals from subsurface structures to detect concealed objects. It can be used to detect embedded objects through a variety of media including rock, soil,.. More

    3 Jun 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Surcharge

    Surcharge A surcharge is a weight load which is placed on the surface of soil to cause lateral pressure. It is used to improve the weak compressible earth and provide a more sturdy, stable ground for construction. Some examples of a surcharge load include embankments, construction equipment, adjacent structures, and.. More

    1 May 2019 |

  • Word-of-the-Month: Sealant

    Sealant Sealant is a substance that helps to prevent the passage of air, dust, fluids, or other items through an opening or surface. They can vary in flexibility, strength, and permanence to meet any functionality. In order to accommodate structural and thermal changes, there are various types of sealants used.. More

    2 Apr 2019 |