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ODOT Devises Plan to Keep Rock, Mud Slides at Bay By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
Engineers with Oregon’s Department of Transportation have come up with a new fix for a pesky problem that has plagued a much-traveled highway since the 1950s. The recent problems on U.S. 20 — a highway 2.5 mi. from Newport that links the central Oregon coast to the I-5 corridor — began in the winter of 2015 after heavy rains triggered a landslide. ODOT spent $100,000 to fix the problem, finishing the work in October 2016. Just one month later, record rainfalls caused the road to slide again. The state has been working on the problem for decades. In the 1960s, ODOT placed a culvert beneath the roadway and was able to keep the slope stable with only ongoing minor repairs — until the recent slides. But this time ODOT engineers looked a little deeper. A geotechnical investigation revealed that the original culvert had failed and that the slide area beneath the highway stretched south all the way to Yaquina Bay.
With that knowledge, they decided to take a different approach to the repair. This one with a $1 million price tag. “With landslides, basically you can either drain them, buttress them or unload them,” said Steve Schultz, ODOT project manager. “We can’t get down and get a see ODOT page 10
The blocks were one part of a twoprong approach that also included installing a large trench drain just north of the geofoam to divert water away from the slide area.
Crews first used excavators, loaders and dozers to clear out the slide debris, and hauled out 150 truckloads of soil. Then they lined the excavated site with drain rock.
Lawmakers Pass Water Bill, Approve $4B in Construction By Phuong Le ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE (AP) The state Legislature approved more than $4 billion in construction projects across the state after reaching a deal on a contentious water issue that had stalled the capital budget for months. The Senate and the House passed legislation aimed at addressing issues in the state Supreme Court decision known as Hirst involving the use of domestic wells in rural areas. Lawmakers also approved a $4.2 billion construction spending plan that includes money for major projects across the state, including affordable housing, K-12 school buildings, mental health beds and public work projects. Several lawmakers applauded the passage of the capital budget and touted the jobs and investments across the state. Sen. David Frockt, a Seattle Democrat and the Senate cap-
ital budget chair, said capital budgets have traditionally been bipartisan efforts. “It’s unfortunate that Washingtonians had to wait so long for this funding,” he said in a statement after the vote. Lawmakers adjourned last year without approving the two-year construction budget after Republicans refused to pass it without legislation to address the 2016 Hirst court ruling. Senate 6091, which passed 35-14 in Senate and 66-30 in the House, would allow landowners in rural areas to tap household wells — know as permit-exempt wells — while local committees work to develop plans for future water use. Those plans must outline how to offset potential impacts to rivers and streams from those wells. The plan includes $300 million over the next 15 years for projects that improve stream flows and restore watersheds. Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, a Sequim Democrat who spon-
sored the measure, said in a statement that his legislation responds to the court decision in “a fair and measured way.” “I suspect no one will be completely happy with this bill,” he said, adding that it indicates that the measure does a good job of balancing competing interests. After the bill passed, Sen. Judy Warnick, a Moses Lake Republican and a lead negotiator on the issued, said in a statement that the compromise deal will bring needed relief for rural families that just want to drill a small household well. Property owners have provided emotional testimony in Olympia, recounting how they spent thousands of dollars to prepare lots to build homes or to dig wells but weren’t able to get building permits. Building, real estate and property rights groups and other critics said the court ruling resulted in staggering economic impacts in rural communities, from declining home values to see FUNDING page 10
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80th Oregon Logging Conference to Take Place in Eugene “80 Years – Evergreen and Growing” is the theme for the 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Rick Kriege, 2018 OLC president, invites the public to attend the three-day event. The indoor/outdoor equipment show takes place Feb. 22 to 24 at the Lane County Convention Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore. “The Oregon Logging Conference is packed with unique opportunities for forestry professionals to network and learn more about their trade,” Kriege said. “The 2018 conference will certainly live up to its reputation as being the best logging, construction, trucking and heavy equipment show west of the Mississippi,” he added.
1939 in Eugene, Ore., to the modern-day event. He will focus on attracting a new generation of workers to the industry. “It is up to us to reach out to the younger generation of workers and get them engaged,” Kriege said. “We need to let them know that we have jobs available now, that we will provide the training. With or without college,” Kreige added, “they can still have a career in our industry.” Also, part of the OLC breakfasts on both Feb. 22 and 23 will be a special slide show highlighting the 80 years of the Oregon Logging Conference. The history slide show will showcase the early years of the OLC — when it was known as the
such as log defects; Freightliner vocational trucks and emission requirements; and logging and cutting with winch assist and tether systems. • Panel discussions and business discussions on better ideas and new logging technology; mass timber; rebranding an industry; commercial thinning; and finding your next foreman. These educational opportunities are valuable to forestry professionals, who earn professional logger credits while networking and
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The expo features equipment and products on display highlighting the cutting-edge technology and innovation in forestry and biomass equipment. Seminars, hands-on workshops and panel discussions will cover a variety of topics including steep slope logging; new salmon, steelhead, and bull trout rules; best management practices; technology in product design of forestry equipment; and rebranding an industry. OLC Presidential Address Kriege, of Rick Kriege Logging LLC in Prineville, Ore., will address the 80th annual gathering during the breakfast being held Feb. 22. The breakfast takes place in the Wheeler Pavilion from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Kriege will talk about the theme of this year’s conference, from the very first Oregon Logging Conference, held in August
Willamette Valley Logging Conference — founding leaders, and 80 years of OLC presidents. There also are plans to develop an 80th OLC Anniversary book from the photos in the presentation, as well as those to be taken at the 2018 Conference. Kriege also will remind those who attend, of the opportunities to visit with equipment dealers and manufacturers to learn about the latest technology in equipment and attend panels and seminar sessions where you earn professional logger credits. Conference Seminars, Panel Discussions • Seminars on the Oregon and Washington Forest Practices Acts including policy changes and logging in the black — post burn. • Hands-on training seminars on topics
exchanging ideas. (see schedule for specific dates and times, and pro logger credit details) Keynote Speaker Feb. 22. 2018 • Kathy Abusow, president and CEO of Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. Guest Speakers Feb. 22, guest speakers are: • Jeff Wimer, president of Pacific Logging Congress. Wimer will discuss details of the upcoming PLC Live in the Woods Show, taking place in September on the Oregon State University Forest. • Oregon State University Forestry Program Update.
Education • Future Forestry Workers Career Day, more than 500 students from 20 high schools in Oregon will participate Feb. 23. • Elementary school education tours of the Oregon Logging Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 22. • High School Forestry Skills Exhibition will take place on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Oregon Logging Conference Foundation Auction — proceeds for educational activities. Items will be auctioned on the mornings of Feb. 22 and 23. Jamie Yraguen of Basco Logging is the auctioneer. For a complete list of auction items, visit oregonloggingconference.com. Other Activities • Log Loader Competition — Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Feb. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The event is sponsored by Triad Machinery and Link-Belt; • Chainsaw wood carvers Ryan Anderson and Jay Peppard — Feb. 22 and 23, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Feb. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will take place in the outside demonstration area; • 80th Annual OLC Dinner and Dance — Feb. 23, at 7:00 p.m.; • Ladies Desserts for Dreams — charity event for St. Charles Hospice. Feb. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Eugene Hilton; and • Oregon Women in Timber Dinner and Auction — proceeds to benefit Talk About Trees educational program, Feb. 21, doors open at 4 p.m. The dinner and auction will be held in Playwrights Hall at the Eugene Hilton. The full schedule of events at the 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference is available online at oregonlogging conference.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Komatsu’s 931XC 8WD Harvester Works in Xtreme Conditions Komatsu America Corp.’s 931XC (Xtreme Conditions) 8WD harvester delivers superior performance, productivity, operator comfort and convenience, and serviceability in steep, rough or soft terrain harvesting environments, according to the manufacturer. The Komatsu 931XC has all the features found in Komatsu’s 9316WD harvester platform, including the 3PS three-pump hydraulic system, ergonomic cab, 4-way cab/crane leveling, and 360 degree cab/crane rotation. Komatsu 8WD System What sets the Komatsu 931XC apart from other 8WD harvesters is the drive system. The 931XC system starts with Komatsu’s ± 40 degree articulated frame joint, rear swing axle with ± 16 degree left/right oscillation, and the high oscillation Komatsu comfort bogie front axle. This axle is then added to the rear swing axle to provide excellent uphill/downhill and left/right oscillation. This “double comfort bogie” drive system gives the 931XC enhanced handling characteristics as the machine follows the terrain more closely than 8WD machines that have a fixed rearaxle design. This new 8WD system also generates 11 percent more tractive effort, according to the manufacturer. This new 8WD system dramatically reduces rear ground pressure: 54 percent lower psi with tracks and 23 percent lower psi with tires when compared to the 931-6WD model. Combining this 8WD system with increased ground clearance and 14 percent more crane slewing torque, the 931XC becomes an 8WD harvesting powerhouse capable of taking on challenging steep, rough or soft terrain. Performance and Productivity The 931XC shares all the same features as the Komatsu 901, 911, 931 and 951 harvesters. This includes Komatsu’s 3PS threepump hydraulic system, which provides higher hydraulic working flow at low engine speeds than other systems, for greater productivity and lower fuel consumption. One hydraulic pump and circuit is
dedicated solely to the transmission for maneuvering the machine. The other two pumps are for the hydraulic working flow and are split into two circuits that can be operated separately or together, at different pressures, depending on the working function and oil requirements. This allows the operator to simultaneously slew, feed and maneuver for increased productivity. These hydraulic system interactions are all automatically controlled by Komatsu’s MaxiXplorer control and information system. Productivity and operator comfort is further enhanced by Komatsu’s standard 360 degree cab/crane rotation and 4-way cab/crane leveling systems. The 230H parallel crane is fast and easy to operate. In combination, these features maximize the size of the working area, enable harvesting more trees per stop, and keep the The Komatsu 931XC harvester features a double Komatsu comfort bogie 8WD system designed to tackle steep, rough and soft terrain.
A deluxe, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo system, with USB, Bluetooth and handsfree microphone is standard. The optional MediaZone media hub provides the operator with an audio/media system. The MaxiXplorer control and information system has many advanced software options, for improved productivity and reporting.
The modern 931XC cab features excellent upward/downward front line-of-sight visibility, fourway cab/crane leveling and 360 degree cab/crane rotation.
operator level, with a clear and unobstructed view to the harvesting head at all times. The powerful, 251 net hp, EPA Tier IV Final certified engine features high torque backup, high capacity cooling systems, low noise level and reduced fuel consumption. A system that heats the batteries, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), engine coolant and hydraulic oil, to facilitate coldweather starting is standard. A wide range of Komatsu har-
vesting heads are available to meet specific application needs. The 931XC is ideally suited for the rugged Komatsu C144 “carrystyle” head, which has four powerful motors and four heavy-duty driven feed rollers. Operator Comfort and Convenience The cab provides the operator with excellent upward and downward, front line-of-sight visibility. Sixteen powerful LED working
lights provide excellent illumination, for improved productivity in low light conditions. An air suspension, air-vented seat, fully adjustable ergonomic armrests and hand controls, and an automatic, four-season climate control system, keep the operator comfortable in all working conditions. The spacious cab has multiple covered and open storage areas, including separate heating/cooling boxes for food and beverages
Serviceability All daily maintenance checks and fills can be performed at ground level or from inside the cab. The sleek and highly functional new machine design includes a one-piece hood that opens rearward to fully expose the entire engine compartment for easy service access. Well-placed front, rear, cab and hydraulic tank service platforms further facilitate machine serviceability. All filters are vertically mounted to ease replacement and minimize the potential for spills. For more information, visit www.komatsuamerica.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Tunnel Near Mount St. Helens Needs Work to Avert Flooding By Hal Bernton THE SEATTLE TIMES
SEATTLE (AP) Long-term strategies are needed to deal with the risks of mudflows and flooding left behind by the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, according to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The most serious threat is at Spirit Lake, which the volcano left plugged by an unstable mass of debris that — if it gave way — would threaten some 50,000 Southwest Washington residents who live downstream. A drainage tunnel completed in 1985 reduces the chance that the makeshift dam could fail. But the report found that the aging structure — despite repeated repairs — “is not operating optimally,” and is still in need of expensive maintenance. The scientists who put together the report suggest future engineering options, such as building a second tunnel, cutting a spillway through the debris dam or finding a way to drain the lake. They propose a collaborative effort that brings together federal and state agencies, the Cowlitz Tribe, downstream communities and others. The 1980 eruption killed 57 people when it blew away the top of the mountain and unleashed a massive avalanche of debris — the largest in recorded history. The resculpting of the landscape prompted a $1 billion, decade-long effort to deal with the aftermath of the eruption.
The work included massive dredging and construction — on the North Fork of the Toutle River — of a sediment retention structure to slow the downstream movement of sediment. It also involved high-stakes work at Spirt Lake. The eruption raised the water level by 210 ft. and blocked its natural outlet with a mix of ash, earth, rock and other materials. With no way to drain, the water level could climb still higher. This would increase the chance of a breach of the debris dam, a potentially cataclysmic event that could send some 314,000 acre-feet of water and 2.4 billion cu. yds. of sediment surging down the Toutle, Cowlitz and Columbia rivers. In 1982, a temporary pumping station was installed to lower water levels. This was followed by construction of the tunnel to divert water into South Coldwater Creek. Since then, the nearly 1.6-mi.-long tunnel has been subjected to repeated spot repairs. The most recent effort completed in March 2016 shored up a 30-ft. section that had narrowed significantly due to ground pressures. Meanwhile, the Army Corps of Engineers has worked on a long-term plan to limit sediments flowing into the Toutle, Cowlitz and Columbia. The Corps built the sediment retention structure, which resembles a dam, across the North Fork of the Toutle. In 2012 the spillway of the structure was raised by 7 ft., and it could be raised again in the future, accord-
ing to Jeffrey Henon, a Corps spokesman in Portland. The academies scientists note that new engineering projects have ripple effects throughout the drainage. While public safety remains a key concern, they said that other things should be considered, such as fisheries restoration and the intent of congressional legislation “to allow geologic forces and ecological succession to continue substantially unimpeded” in the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens Volcanic National Monument. The scientists also suggest re-examining the mindset behind the human intervention. In the early years after the eruption, the big push was to try to keep as much sediment as possible from moving downstream. But they said this material — sooner or later — would make its way downstream. So, the focus might shift to trying to engineer an orderly and safe downstream movement of that material. Some of the biggest decisions involve Spirit Lake and the future of the tunnel, which has an expected life span of about 50 years unless major renovations — costing tens of millions of dollars — are made. The U.S. Forest Service participated in an emergency planning exercise in Cowlitz County this past spring that simulated flooding from Spirit Lake. In the meantime, the Forest Service’s work at Spirit Lake includes the installation of a structure to keep floating logs away from the tunnel outlet as well as sensors to
help monitor flows. The Forest Service also is considering opening up a route for all-terrain vehicles to reach Spirit Lake to assist with maintenance. That proposal has drawn concern from some research scientists who said it could disturb their studies within a sensitive area known as the Pumice Plain. Carri LeRoy, a freshwater ecologist at The Evergreen State College, said the new route could seriously disrupt work there by her and other researchers. “I am incredibly disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is continuing to push for motorized traffic across the Pumice Plain,” LeRoy wrote in an October letter to the agency. Her research examines the formation of streams in the post-eruption landscape, and she urged the Forest Service to consider an alternative route to the lake. Chris Strebig, the Spirit Lake project manager, said no final decision has been made on the motorized route. The access question is part of a broader Forest Service effort to chart future management of Spirit Lake. The agency is planning a major outreach effort that will include a series of meetings next year in Southwest Washington. “We have our work cut out for us,” Strebig said. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
ITD Implements Fatigue-Management Policy for Workers Idaho’s 12,000 lane miles and nearly 2,000 bridges represent a multi-billion-dollar investment by the state’s taxpayers. The entire 1,550-member Idaho Transportation Department workforce protects that investment each day, and no group has a more direct impact on the condition of these assets than ITD’s maintenance workers. ITD has not previously had a policy to help ensure that physical and mental fatigue is not negatively impacting their performance. The sustained long hours worked by ITD’s maintenance team last winter combatting a historically brutal winter shed light on this shortcoming. Travis McGrath, new ITD chief operating officer set out to do something about that. The goal was to create policy not only for maintenance forces,
but also for ITD employees overall, regardless of position. So, the department has implemented an interim fatigue-management policy to protect its people and assets. “An interim policy is in effect now,” McGrath said. “This is an interim policy for this winter. The goal is to develop a ‘full’ policy next year that will consider more fatigue-related scenarios and possibly the larger topic of ‘fitness for duty.’ Both types of policies are common in industry to help improve employee safety.” Fatigue is defined as physical and/or mental weariness from labor, exertion, lack of sleep and/or stress. Fatigue is a safety hazard. It can impair our ability to complete activities safely and error-free, and may result in harm to ourselves, co-workers, contractors and/or the traveling public. Fatigued employ-
ees are more susceptible to incidents and crashes; have reduced awareness about hazards and site conditions; have slower reaction times; and are less able to respond to emergencies or unusual conditions The provisions in the interim fatigue-management policy are as follows: Single work days: The standard work day is eight hours. Single work days may be extended if necessary, but single work days (or nights) should be limited to no more than 12 working hours. A person who works eight or more hours in a day should have at least eight hours of rest before returning to work. Five sequential 12-hour shifts (60-hour work weeks): The TOTL/supervisor can approve extending work schedules beyond
a typical 40-hour work week for up to five days in a row, with each day up to 12 hours long (i.e., not to exceed 60 hours in a five-day week). Once an employee/operator has been relieved of duty after a 60-hour work week, the employee/operator may not return to work for any reason for a minimum of 24 hours. Six sequential 12-hour shifts (72-hour work weeks): In rare circumstances, it might be necessary for particular individuals to work even longer weeks. If this is the case, and if the TOTL/supervisor and the employee conduct a joint fatigue assessment and determine the risk is acceptable, the TOTL/supervisor can approve extending work schedules beyond a 60-hour work week for up to six days in a row, with each day up to 12 hours long (not to exceed 72
hours in a six-day week). Once an employee/operator has been relieved of duty after a 72-hour work week, the operator may not return to work for any reason for a minimum of 36 hours. “ITD’s leadership is committed to a safe and secure working environment for our employees,” said McGrath. “One key to that is adequately identifying and managing risk due to fatigue. This interim policy takes the first big step in that direction.” McGrath acknowledged that there will be questions or concerns as we head into what could be another taxing winter. He encouraged workers to talk to their supervisors for more details. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Sharpes Corner...
WSDOT Updates Anacortes Road Construction Project The Washington State Department of Transportation is helping community members learn about the construction timeline for the project at Sharpes Corner in Anacortes. Overview The Sharpes Corner intersection experiences significant congestion, especially during the busy summer tourist season. Lengthy backups can extend out into 55 mph traffic, which increases the risk of high-speed, rearend collisions. WSDOT designed improvements for the SR 20 Sharpes Corner intersection near Anacortes before the project was shut down in 2009 when the funding was cut. Funding for design and construction was approved by the Legislature in July 2015 as part of the Connecting Washington Revenue Package. Based on the previous analysis and new design work and community involvement, it was determined that a roundabout would be the ideal solution at the busy intersection to improve safety and relieve congestion. The project will also include a roundabout at Miller-Gibralter Road intersection, along with some improvements for pedestrian and bicycle travel along the highway.
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stopped on the highway, increasing the chance of rear-end collisions. We’ve also heard from the public that bike/pedestrian improvements are important. WSDOT plans to make upgrades for non-motorized traffic as well. The End Result Improving this intersection and the surrounding area will improve traffic flow and will help reduce the frequency and severity of collisions.
Benefits • Safety: Improvements to these intersections will increase traffic flow and decreases the risk of rear-end collisions, making the roadway safer for drivers. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements will increase safety and mobility in the area. • Congestion relief: Drivers will see significant increases in roadway capacity and traffic flow. This means shorter drive times and less time sitting in traffic. • Non-motorized improvements: A multi-use path and additional crosswalks will be added in the area at designated facilities at Marches Point Road for pedestrians and Why This cyclists. Additional Intersection signs will be added SR 20 is the only SR 20 is the only land access to the city to increase safety. land access to the city of Oak Harbor, the Whidbey Island • Environment: of Oak Harbor, the Naval Air Station and the rest of WSDOT will make Whidbey Island Whidbey Island. improvements to Naval Air Station and stormwater culverts the rest of Whidbey Island. The SR 20 Spur and detention ponds where necessary to is the primary access to Anacortes and ferry meet current environmental standards. service to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, B.C. As a result, the intersection of these two Project Timeline roadways has significant regional imporFall 2017: Advertise project for competitance. tive bidding. On average, more than 30,000 vehicles Spring 2018: Estimated construction start pass through the Sharpes Corner intersection date. every day, creating heavy traffic congestion. Fall 2018: Scheduled construction comBackups can be severe and increase the pletion date. chance of collisions. Traffic turning west (This story also can be found on toward Whidbey Island often backs up Construction Equipment Guide’s website at beyond the turn lane, leaving vehicles www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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ODOT Engineers Believe Geofoam Renovation Begins Blocks Will Reduce Future Mud Slides on Former HP Campus in Idaho ODOT from page 1
buttress in because the end of the slide is clear to the bay. So, we unloaded it.” And they did that by installing 567 geofoam blocks. “It’s new to us,” said Schultz. “The blocks are 1.8 pounds per cubic foot. The native soil weighs 120 to 140 pounds per cubic foot. The blocks are light and the soil is really heavy. The weight pushes on the slide. We have 40,797 cubic feet replaced with Styrofoam. The Styrofoam weighs 73,435 pounds and the native fill, at 130 pounds per cubic foot, is 5,303,610 pounds. We dug out the dirt and put in the blocks and reduced 5.2 million pounds.” Crews first used excavators, loaders and dozers to clear out the slide debris, and hauled out 150 truckloads of soil. Then they lined the excavated site with drain rock. Next, laborers put the blocks – each one 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide by 12 ft. long and weighing 130 pounds — in place. “They are pretty big blocks,” said
Markus Schaas, ODOT assistant project manager. “Two laborers moved them into place and then they stacked them, and every 16 square feet, they put in a galvanized steel plate that has spikes on each side and locked all the blocks together.” Schultz described it as looking like a truss plate. “It works much better if you have a really flat starting foundation,” Schultz said. “All must be square vertically and horizontally. If one gets out of place, it can cascade. When they placed them, they stacked them like a haystack. The rows run in alternate directions.” Once the blocks were in place, crews covered them with a gasoline resistant membrane to prevent the foam from melting. After that, the blocks were covered with 4 ft. of crushed rock and paved with asphalt. The blocks were one part of a twoprong approach that also included installing a large trench drain just north of the geofoam to divert water away
from the slide area. “The Styrofoam is under the east bound land and under the fill slope,” Schaas said. “The subsurface drain runs underneath the westbound lane and that is to intercept ground water before it gets to the slide.” Because the road is narrow, flaggers were used to keep the highway restricted to one lane. When traffic was heavy in both directions, 100 vehicles were released in each direction at a time, acting much like a traffic signal, said ODOT spokeswoman Angela BeersSeydel. When traffic was heavy in only one direction, 100 vehicles were released from the heavy direction and then the light direction was cleared. ODOT tried different scenarios and found that plan worked best, she said. The project, which began in midOctober, was completed in December. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
BOISE, Idaho (AP) The state has begun renovating the first building of the former HP Inc. campus in Boise as Idaho agencies prepare to start moving into the new office space later this year. KTVB-TV reports workers are removing flooring embedded with asbestos from parts of the building that have been vacant for years. Keith Reynolds, State Department of Administration deputy director said the asbestos issue was anticipated, and the removal is not delaying the state’s schedule. The state purchased the eight-building property covering about 200 acres for $110 million last year. An additional $29 million was budgeted for renovations and infrastructure work. The Idaho State Tax Commission plans to move into the campus in the fall, and the state Industrial Commission is expected to follow. For more information, visit ktvb.com/. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Idaho AGC Elects Chuck Washington Construction Graves as President for 2018 Projects Receive Funding Chuck Graves of McAlvain Companies has been chosen as Idaho AGC president for 2018, replacing Delwyn Mickelsen. Graves is the third representative from McAlvain to take a seat as Idaho AGC president. Graves joined McAlvain in 2004 and serves as president overseeing operations and business development for its construction services and concrete divisions. He has 32 years in the industry with an extensive background in operations and project delivery with projects worth up to $1.3 billion. Graves is a licensed construction manager in Idaho and serves as a member of the Boise State University Construction Management advisory and the Idaho Public Works Contractors Licensing Boards. He recently joined the local chapter of the Urban Land Institute. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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stalled building. The Building Industry Association of Washington supports the bill. “It will provide certainty for local permitting authorities and as a result builders and property owners,” said Jennifer Hayes, the group’s spokeswoman. Environmental groups and several tribes across the state maintained that the Hirst decision correctly required local governments to plan ahead so new water withdrawals don’t take way from water in streams or from those with senior water rights, including tribes, municipalities and farmers. “The state does a horrible job with managing water and they’re not improving things with this bill,” said Daryl Williams, a natural resource consultant for the Tulalip Tribes. The bill provides some money for watershed restoration, but he said when that money is spent, people will build without concern for impacts to the watershed. Bruce Wishart with the Sierra Club said environmental groups have concerns about
the bill, including an emphasis on mitigation projects that won't return water directly to streams. Landowners who already began drilling wells would be grandfathered in under previous rules. Until new watershed plans are approved, landowners would be able to drill a new household well for a $500 fee. People with wells in some areas would be allowed to take 950 gal. a day, while others would be allowed 3,000 gal. a day. The deal also will allow counties to rely on the Department of Ecology’s water rules as they had before the Hirst decision. In its 63 ruling, the state’s high court said counties must make their own independent assessment of water availability before issuing building permits. Many counties said they didn’t have the resources or expertise to do the kinds of studies that would have been required under the ruling. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Morbark 3400XT Horizontal Grinder Offers Versatility One of the most important features of the 3400XT is its standard width of 8 ft. 4 in. (2.53 m), making it within the legal transport width in any country, no matter what engine is used. This model accommodates engines from 540 to 800 horsepower (402 to 596 kW).
Morbark LLC, a manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment, offers the versatile 3400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder. “Morbark listened closely to customer feedback while developing the design for the 3400XT,” said Michael Stanton, Morbark director of industrial sales. “The result is that we were able to provide the features our customers want and the versatility they need, while staying true to our proven technology.” One of the most important features of the 3400XT is its standard width of 8 ft. 4 in. (2.53 m), making it within the legal transport width in any country, no matter what engine is used. This model accommodates engines from 540 to 800 hp (402 to 596 kW), so it is ideal for a broad range of applications in a wide variety of markets worldwide. Like all of Morbark Wood Hog models, the 3400XT also is available with electric power. “The size of the 3400XT allows the same model, using a broad range of engines, to be configured for multiple applications and global markets without additional design considerations,” said Stanton. Operator-Friendly Features Customer feedback also steered Morbark towards creating more operator-friendly features on the Wood Hog. Key among these are the design of the infeed bed and the maintenance platform. The infeed bed is an additional 24 in. (60.96 cm) longer with sloped sides. This configuration improves operator sight lines for more efficient loading of material. Standard on the 3400XT is a removable infeed chain return floor, which allows excess material to fall away to minimize the wear on the floor, bed chain and inserts, particularly useful in land-clearing or other applications with dirty material. The variable-speed infeed system consists of one 34-in. (86.36 cm) diameter top compression feed roll; a direct-driven internal planetary drive with no chains and sprockets for lower maintenance, more torque and better durability; and four strands of WDH-120 chain in a staggered configuration. When maintenance is required, it’ll be quicker and easier to perform on the extended platform. The area between the hood and the engine has been reconfigured to provide an additional 12 in. (30.48 cm) of working space, for better
access to components for general maintenance or to change screens. Other Key Features Morbark’s driveline protection system is standard on all Wood Hog models. The externally adjustable, break-away torque limiter helps to protect the driveline and hammermill from catastrophic damage caused by contaminants. The 3400XT is available with either Strickland or Cat undercarriage options. While the first unit built is a tracked unit, this model can be manufactured in a trailer or stationary unit as well (3400X). The remote-mounted radiator and oil cooler have independent reversing fans. The 3400XT is equipped with the Morbark integrated control system — or MICS. The ultimate diagnostics tool
and control system, this allows the operator to automatically adjust feed rates and monitor pressures and feed wheel position to maximize production and engine efficiency. New smart device apps allow you to connect to your machine using your phone or tablet’s Bluetooth or allow you to connect your machine directly to Morbark, so Morbark personnel will be able to view and edit your machine’s settings and program or send you updated programming. Other standard features include an 11-hp (8.2 kW) air compressor for general maintenance and changing inserts; the self-contained rod puller for changing rods in the hammermill; and a magnetized end pulley with collecting slide tray for removal of ferrous metals. For more information, visit www.morbark.com.
(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Fecon’s Latest Bull Hog Mulcher Features Custom Configuration Fecon’s newly-designed Bull Hog mulching attachment for CTLs and skid steers includes a severe duty body, bolt on skid shoes, stronger push bar and improved mulching chamber. Bull Hog also made the top of the body smooth to avoid the debris and water build up that occurred in the “trough.” This newly-designed CTL Bull Hog is still offered with Fecon’s smooth drum FGT rotor, paddle style HDT rotor and its DCR, depth control rotor so customers can still configure their Bull Hog for the job at hand. The manufacturer also made the hose sling standard, created improved sealing of the body and made trap door and pressure gauge options easier to add on. For more information, call 800/528-3113 or visit www.fecon.com.
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