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Sliding into place

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2014 by Julie YoungJuly 28, 2014
Demolition of the old, narrow Milton-Madison Bridge took place in September. A wider bridge was installed. (Photo courtesy/Milton-Madison Bridge Project)

On Dec. 20, 1929, the people of Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind., gathered to celebrate the opening of a bridge that would link their two Ohio River towns. Eighty-five years later, the communities came together once more: this time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged bridge, communities, foot, madison, milton, original, project | Leave a reply

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julie YoungDecember 10, 2013
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

It’s the Chia Pet of concrete application, and it’s revolutionizing the industry. Concrete fabric is a flexible, cement-impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fire resistant reinforced concrete layer without the need for mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Products | Tagged bulk, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, gravel, project, square | Leave a reply

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julie YoungNovember 20, 2013
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

Imagine being able to use concrete on slopes, in water and on other hard-to-reach places without molds, heavy equipment or the need for additional manpower. Concrete fabric products make it possible, and they’re changing the way municipalities approach concrete application. … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged area, bulk, cloth, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, square | Leave a reply

Driving with ABS

The Municipal Posted on September 18, 2013 by Chris DalySeptember 12, 2013
When the tires on a vehicle lock up, they slide across the road surface and create tremendous amounts of heat. If steered on a curve, a top-heavy truck like a fire engine or utility truck in this situation could also roll. (Shutterstock photo)

In the last article, I discussed how a vehicle “burns off” kinetic energy and comes to a stop. We mentioned that when the tires on a vehicle lock up, they slide across the road surface and create tremendous amounts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Training, Transportation | Tagged abs, brake, brakes, drivers, foot, pedal, situation, vehicle | Leave a reply

STEP-SAFE ADA TACTILE DOME SYSTEMS

The Municipal Posted on April 20, 2013 by The MunicipalApril 17, 2013
step-safe dome system

New-to-market, Step-Safe surface-applied tactile dome warning mats come in yellow, red and grey and are 2-foot by 4-foot, plus other sizes. They are easy to install. Apply with our included, specially formulated, adhesive — no anchors needed. Step-Safe American with … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged foot, safe, step, transpo | Leave a reply

STEP-SAFE DETECTABLE WARNING TILES

The Municipal Posted on November 23, 2012 by The MunicipalNovember 13, 2012
Stp-safe Detectable Warning Tiles

Step-Safe Americans with Disabilities Act polymer concrete detectable warning tiles have a proven record of strong resistance to the effects of wear, weather and other environmental conditions. They are available in 1-foot x 1-foot, 2-foot x 2-foot and replaceable tiles … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged foot, tiles, transpo | Leave a reply

Stand in comfort… all day long

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2012 by The MunicipalSeptember 11, 2012
By taking care of workers’ feet, pain is eliminated or managed and absenteeism and workers compensation claims decrease

Standing for long periods of time is part of the job for many municipal employees, especially those who work in street and highway department positions. By reducing the impact on the foot by the ground, AirFeet insoles offer a solution … Continue reading →

Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged airfeet, feet, foot, insoles, pain, position, standing, workers | Leave a reply

FLAT FLOOR DUMP SPREADER

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2012 by The MunicipalSeptember 11, 2012
flat floor dump spreader

Monroe Snow and Ice Control introduces the economic and versatile FFDS: available in 9-foot to 16-foot lengths and manufactured in powder-coated steel or stainless steel. Standard features include cross-memberless understructure, air tailgate release, heavy-duty conveyor system and front telescopic hoist. … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged foot, monroe, steel | Leave a reply

Stand in comfort… all day long

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2012 by The MunicipalJuly 10, 2012
By taking care of workers’ feet, pain is eliminated or managed and absenteeism and workers compensation claims decrease

Standing for long periods of time is part of the job for many municipal employees, especially those who work in street and highway department positions. By reducing the impact on the foot by the ground, AirFeet insoles offer a solution … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Workers Compensation | Tagged airfeet, feet, foot, insoles, pain, position, standing, workers | Leave a reply

Trenchless pipe repair

The Municipal Posted on May 17, 2012 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2012
Trenchless pipe repair

There’s no digging with Perma-Liner’s trenchless pipe repair system, which features a fast-curing silicate resin that maximizes working time and minimizes cure time. Each kit includes a twopart ready-to-mix resin bag, a bladder protection sleeve, fiberglass mat, ground protection and … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged foot, kit, liner, perma, protection, repair, resin, time | Leave a reply

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