Polylevel polyurethane foam System is a concrete lifting technique used to raise unstable concrete slabs by drilling holes and pumping material under the uneven surface. In the video below, checkout how Polylevel used the foam to quickly and safely lift a sinking sidewalks and patios. via: The Awesomer
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Concrete Pavement Drains 4,000 Liters of Water in 60 Seconds
Tarmac made a demonstration of their innovative product called Topmix Permeable, which is a fast draining concrete pavement solution that rapidly directs storm water off streets, parking surfaces, driveways and walkways. This minimizes the cost and long-term maintenance for local authorities and developers of storm water management. Watch how 4,000 liters of water drain in 60 seconds in the… Continue reading Concrete Pavement Drains 4,000 Liters of Water in 60 Seconds
King Abdullah Sports City Opens Today
Saudi Arabia will witness the opening of an important new landmark when the multi-use sports arena at the King Abdullah Sports City (KASC) in Jeddah host the final of the King’s Cup today, May 1, 2014. Located about 50 km from Jeddah, King Abdullah Sports City stadium will hold around 60,000 spectators. The Stadium will offer free Wi-Fi that allows spectators… Continue reading King Abdullah Sports City Opens Today
Tiger-Stone: The Brick Road Laying Machine
Tiger-Stone is a Dutch made paving machine that uses gravity and an electric motor to print stone and brick roads. It’s a six meter wide machine that is capable of laying 300 square meters of road a day. The printing width is adjustable from the width of a road to as narrow as a bike lane… Continue reading Tiger-Stone: The Brick Road Laying Machine
The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands
Rotterdam-based MVRDV has recently completed a beautiful architectural design “Book mountain and Library Quarter” located in the market square of Spijkenisse, Netherlands. The library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain to its peak where a cafe offers panoramic views over the town. Underneath… Continue reading The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands