EPS Geofoam Video Presentation

EPS Uses & Types of Projects: Light Weight Embankments, Fill for Poor Quality Soil, Time Restrictions, Reduction of Vertical and Horizontal Forces - Structures & Walls, Insulation & Soundproofing (pavement and railway), Utility Protection, Slope Stabilization (failing slopes), Vibration Dampening (roads, runways & train tracks), Sound Dampening, Compressibility Inclination, Landscape Fill, Weight Reduction for Underground Structures Other applications for EPS: Widening embankments, Stress reduction on buried structures and pipes, Decreasing foundation depth in cold regions, Bridge support, Reducing differential settlement, Lateral force reduction, Gas ventilation, Earth movement barrier, Specialty shapes and voids, Retaining structures, Shallow foundations, Frost shielding for buried conduits EPS Uses in the world: United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Louisiana, New York, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Indiana, British Columbia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Thailand. Benefits of utilizing EPS Geofoam: Zero net loading, ease and speed of construction, easily places by contractors with little or no experience, placed by hand, easily trimmed to size and placed by hand, large earth moving equipment is not needed for construction, construction without utility relocation, no utility relocation that should be considered in the design and selection process, placement in adverse weather conditions. Alleviates the cost of soft soil removal, excavation widening, temporary dewatering, possible need for excavation support system. Saves time. Reduces lateral stress on bridge approach abutments, Vertical embankments: Use of a fill geometry with vertical sides as opposed to the more traditional sloped-side geometry will provide the following advantages: The volume of fill material, especially of the EPS blocks, is minimized, which reduces both material cost and construction time. The footprint of the embankment and concomitant right-of-way acquisition is minimized, which can have cost, environmental potential, and other benefits. In areas where right of way is limited, EPS Geofoam can be constructed vertically and faced, unlike most other lightweight fill alternatives. No need for environmental permits: 1. Contains no CFC, HCFC, or HFC, Contains no formaldehyde, Can be recycled, Inert, non-nutritive, highly stable, Will not decompose, Will not decay, Will not produce gases. Vibration dampening for railway railroads Landscape fill Eliminates the need for surcharge Factors that influence costs of utilizing the various types of lightweight fills Fact: Placement and compaction costs can be higher for some types of lightweight fills than for conventional soil fill. Geofoam does not require moisture and compaction control, which allows placement in adverse conditions. Additionally, adverse weather conditions typically do not affect placement rates of Geofoam. Therefore, the higher material cost of EPS block Geofoam may be offset by lower installation costs. The difference between loose and compacted density of some lightweight fill materials should be considered in the transportation and placement cost. Price: Life cycle costs. What is cost-benefit analysis? A cost-benefit analysis considers the intangible consequences or impacts of an alternative in addition to the tangible costs and benefits. These intangible consequences may be required to perform an adequate cost comparison. How do you incorporate cost-benefit analysis? To incorporating the intangible benefits into a life-cycle or cost-benefit analysis involves trying to quantify the benefits. For example, the benefit of reduced construction time can be quantified by estimating the value that travelers place on travel time savings during periods of heavy congestion and incorporating the benefit into a life-cycle or cost benefit analysis. Intangible benefits: In summary, EPS Geofoam provides a number of intangible benefits such as, not requiring an environmental permit, Greater speed of construction, placement in adverse conditions, Long-term durability, Consistent material properties, No utility replacement that should be considered in the design and selection process.

CT1 Sealant and COnstruction Adhesive Video

The Ultimate Development in Bonding and Sealing Indoor and Outdoor
Does the job first time, every time!
Can be applied on wet surfaces, even underwater.
Used in production industries such as Marine, Aviation and Motor.
Will successfully bond:

Metals (including lead)
Glass
Mirrors
Wood
Polystyrene
Fibre glass tiles
Concrete
Stone
Most synthetic materials
Plastics (excluding polyproplene)




Unique adhesion on virtually any material in most applications without the need for additional fixings.
Is the ultimate solution for sealing
ODOURLESS
DOES NOT SHRINK
CAN BE PAINTED
CONTAINS NO SOLVENTS
CONTAINS NO ISOCYANATES
UNIQUE FLEXIBLITY
ENVIRONMENTALY FRIENDLY
EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
ANTIFUNGAL
PREVENTS BACTERIA GROWTH
UV RESISTANT
EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION
FOOD SAFE - Conforms to ISEGA Standards
Available in the following colours: White, Grey, Clear (Completely Translucent), Black , Beige, Oak and Brown

hydrophobic concrete

Concrete is an unrivaled construction material that constantly evolves to meet new demands for value and sustainability. At Hycrete, we are proud to be part of this evolution. We provide concrete producers, builders, designers, and owners with modern concrete construction solutions that deliver cost savings, schedule acceleration, and sustainable construction solutions. We focus on mission-critical subgrade, grade, and super grade water and corrosion protection. Applications include deep foundation slabs and walls, podium and plaza decks, roof, parking and tunnel structures.

Our technologies deliver integral waterproofing that can eliminate the need for external membranes, coatings and sheeting treatments. With our solutions, concrete is batched with Hycrete liquid admixtures to achieve hydrophobic performance (less than 1% absorption under BSI-1881 122). Hycrete Admixtures transform concrete from an open network of capillaries and cracks into an ultra-low absorptivity, waterproof, protective building material. Our Hycrete Elite Waterproofing System consists of Hycrete hydrophobic concrete delivered through local concrete suppliers, construction support, and a comprehensive performance warranty. The key feature of this construction approach is the elimination of the entire external waterproofing process. The benefits are extensive:


Simplified design
Reduced material demands
Increased site mobility
Safer conditions
Project acceleration
Hycrete concrete provides a high value, sustainable approach to waterproofing and corrosion protection through an evolution in performance concrete construction. (From: hycrete)

Jim Morgan of Applied Materials

[Recorded April 30, 2008]
With one of the longest tenures of any FORTUNE 500 CEO, James C. Morgan, has more than three decades of experience in forging ahead in technology and global growth. Morgan has left a legacy of contributions to the Information Age, making his mark with his continuing vision and leadership.

He has been the chairman of the board of Applied Materials since 1987 and served as chief executive officer for 26 years from 1977-2003. Among his many honors, he is a recipient of the National Medal of Technology for his industry leadership and for his vision in building Applied Materials into the world's leading semiconductor equipment company. He is also a recent recipient of the Spirit of Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, for his ethics, community engagement and business success, and the Semiconductor Industry Association Robert N. Noyce Award, for his outstanding achievement and leadership in support of the U.S. semiconductor industry.

Instrumental in the creation of the Tech Museum Awards which launched in 2000, Morgan inspired the program's James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, which honors individuals whose broad vision and leadership help address humanity's greatest challenges. Past recipients have included Bill Gates and Gordon Moore. He is an advisory board member for the Center for Science, Technology, and Society at Santa Clara University, and is active with The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit organization which establishes nature sanctuaries, serving as a member of the board of directors, a member of its Asia-Pacific Council, and as a trustee of The Nature Conservancy of California.

Green/Alternative Building Materials

Activism on how to turn "green" by purchasing natural materials fo your home to save the environment.By Jack Arendt and Brandon DeClouette

Weathered Stone - What is it? (3 videos)

When you see Weathered Stone your first question will be "what is it!?" Is it a natural stone? Is it marble tile? This intro video shows every capability of the world's first bendable stone. From countertops to walls and archways, crown molding to columns, and floors to ceiling medallions, this amazing hand made, patent pending, stone replica will fill almost every design need



Weathered Stone Training - Flat Wall Pt1


Weathered Stone Training Flat Wall Pt2