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11 Safety Tips for Mining & Tunneling

July 31, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on 11 Safety Tips for Mining & Tunneling

View the complete article here. There’s no question that the mining industry is a hazardous place to work. Mining has been reported to be one of the most dangerous jobs, which is why safety is […]

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Bertha – A Massive TBM’s 2 Mile Journey Underneath Seattle

July 22, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Bertha – A Massive TBM’s 2 Mile Journey Underneath Seattle

View the complete article, including interview, here. Big construction requires big ideas, big money — and mammoth equipment. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) proposed a project back in 2009 to replace the Alaskan […]

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A Complete Guide to Earthmoving Equipment

July 8, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on A Complete Guide to Earthmoving Equipment

View the complete article here. You couldn’t ask for a more powerful and perfectly descriptive title for heavy-duty equipment than “earthmovers”. They do exactly what their name indicates, providing an array of methods for capturing […]

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6 Crucial Innovations in the Mining Industry

May 1, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on 6 Crucial Innovations in the Mining Industry

View the complete article here. Mining has always been a risky business proposition. Rising operating costs, safety issues, and broad fluctuations in commodity prices are just a few of the major obstacles to running a […]

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10 Biggest and Most Hazardous Mines in the World

April 2, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on 10 Biggest and Most Hazardous Mines in the World

View the complete article here. One of the most common types of mining, open-pit mining, is also known as surface mining because rock or minerals are extracted from the earth from an open pit near […]

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Drilling Techniques for Mining Exploration

December 13, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Drilling Techniques for Mining Exploration

View the complete article here. By its very nature, mineral exploration involves drilling to discover what is below the surface. While there have been a number of advances in drilling technologies in drilling techniques in […]

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The Basics of Embankment Construction

November 5, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on The Basics of Embankment Construction

View the complete article here. The information in this article focuses on the proper inspection of embankment construction, with the goal of ensuring a solid, good, lasting embankment. Not only will the embankment withstand the […]

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Construction Requirements for Excavation

September 13, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Construction Requirements for Excavation

Before the excavation begins, a few general preparation tasks need to be addressed to ensure the quality and performance of the project. These preparation tips should be used before all grading, excavation, or embankment work […]

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Common Techniques and Strategies for Excavation

August 14, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Common Techniques and Strategies for Excavation

View the complete article here. When a bridge or highway is constructed, there are times when existing materials need to be removed before the concrete can be laid. If these materials are in the space […]

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Earthworks Materials Used for Highway Construction

June 7, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Earthworks Materials Used for Highway Construction

View the complete article here. Construction materials for highway embankments, sub-grades, fills, and sub-bases always have a natural origin coming from the earth. These construction materials result from natural geological processes. It isn’t common to […]

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