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ODOT: Stim Jobs Spur Economic Growth in Ohio By Linda J. Hutchinson CEG CORRESPONDENT
Three of three major American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Transportation Stimulus Projects in north central Ohio have been completed in 2009, with one reaching completion a year ahead of schedule, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). ODOT District 3 will award a total of 32 stimulus-related projects, worth an estimated $30 million, in the north central Ohio region which includes the counties of Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland and Wayne, according to its Web site. Projects worth $14.3 million have been awarded in 2009. Completed a year ahead of schedule, the U.S. 42 Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Ashland County included the rehabilitation of a 160-ft. (48 m) bridge over Claremont Avenue in the City of Ashland, south of Beaney Avenue. The rehabbed bridge deck is 5,737-sq.-ft. (532 sq m). see STIMULUS page 2
A new three-span slab bridge over the Jerome Fork of the Mohican River has been completed by Mosser Construction of Freemont, Ohio, for $374,345.
Columbus Equipment Unveils Komatsu Hybrid Excavator
(L-R): Eric Wilde, Komatsu America Corp.’s vice president of product marketing, presents Dick Brannigan, John R. Jurgensen Companies’ equipment operations manager with the keys to the new Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator with the assistance of Columbus Equipment President Tom Stivison and Columbus Equipment General Sales Manager Tim Albright.
Columbus Equipment Company unveiled a newer, greener future to the Ohio construction industry when it demonstrated the world’s only hybrid excavator, the Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 16. While it uses different technology than today’s popular hybrid cars, the idea behind the hybrid excavator is similar — generating and storing electricity to be used by the engine later, resulting in lower fuel consumption and less air pollution. “We’re very excited about the new technology. This is the first hybrid excavator in North America, and we get a chance to show this technologically-advanced machine to customers who are concerned about the environment,” said Jeff Richards, marketing manager of the Columbus-based construction equipment dealership.
The hybrid machine uses substantially less fuel than conventional excavators — 25 to 40 percent less, depending on what application the machine is used for, based on in-the-field-experience with this hybrid in Asia. Using less fuel means the hybrid is more cost-effective to operate and emits substantially less carbon dioxide than a conventional excavator. Columbus Equipment Company has selected three construction companies to trial the machine. The first is John R. Jurgensen Companies, which is looking to invest in several of the hybrid excavators as soon as they are available for sale in the United States. Jurgensen has received a Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant from Ohio to assist in upgrading to cleaner equipment. Jurgensen’s interest was one factor in Komatsu’s decision to introduce the new see COLUMBUS page 4
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ODOT Stim Project Wraps Up One Year Ahead of Schedule STIMULUS from page 1
“This project was originally scheduled for an October 15, 2010, completion, but through teamwork with the contractor and the City of Ashland, we’re opening this road in November 2009. That might not be a record, but that’s fast for any project,” said ODOT District 3 Deputy Director John Hart. The ribbon cutting event officially opening the bridge was held on Nov. 24. The project was funded with a 100 percent ARRA Stimulus Investment of $1.3 million. The contractor is Cuyahoga Bridge of Seville, Ohio. U.S. 42 in Ashland Country is an integral part of “multimodal connectivity,” according to an ODOT press release. “Its completion will enable businesses in the area to continue to ship and receive goods and materials along U.S. 42 from Mansfield, Richland County, and Interstate 71.”
Originally scheduled for an Oct. 15, 2010, completion, the contractor and the City of Ashland completed the U.S. 42 Bridge Rehabilitation Project in November 2009.
Located near the south end of the City of Ashland Bypass, U.S. 42 provides “good connectivity to Interstate 71, the Ashland County Airport and nearby Mansfield Lahm Airport, and nearby rail lines from Mansfield reach to points around Ohio,” according to the press release. Brian Stacy, public information officer of ODOT district three said, “The City of Ashland’s willingness to enable the contractor and ODOT to use lane closures underneath [U.S.] 42 in 2009… meaning that we had a number of lane closures of Beaney Rd. and Claremont Rd., enabled the work to be completed nearly a year earlier than planned.” “The City [of Ashland] allowed Claremont Rd to be closed completely, and rather than single lane closures we did complete closures,” said Stacy. “U.S. 42 was also completely closed to traffic, which allowed completion in 2009. When you look at our detour road, it’s relatively short, but it’s right there at the City of Ashland.” According to Stacy, some painting and other minor work remains to be done, but will be completed in the spring. The contractor will complete all remaining work by the original October 2010 deadline. Also in Ashland County, S.R. 89 between County Road 2000 and Township Road 1922 in Mohican Township opened on Nov. 12 following a bridge replacement funded by ARRA. A new three-span slab bridge over the Jerome Fork of the Mohican River has been completed by Mosser Construction of Freemont, Ohio, for $374,345, according to Stacy. On Nov. 5, ODOT completed the S.R. 302 ARRA bridge replacement project in Perry Township between County Road 175 and Township Road 63. Stanley-Miller of East Sparta, Ohio, was the contractor for this $418,163.64 project to replace a 3-span steel beam bridge over the Muddy Fork of the Mohican River, according to ODOT’s Web site. ODOT plans to spend its $774 million in ARRA funding in nearly every Ohio county. According to its Web site, “based on federal calculations for transportation investment, an estimated 21,257 jobs will be created or retained through
Also in Ashland County, S.R. 89 between County Road 2000 and Township Road 1922 in Mohican Township opened on Nov. 12 following a bridge replacement funded by ARRA.
The U.S. 42 Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Ashland County included the rehabilitation of a 160-ft. (48 m) bridge over Claremont Avenue in the City of Ashland, south of Beaney Avenue. The rehabbed bridge deck is 5,737-sq.-ft. (532 sq m)
these stimulus projects, with thousands of additional jobs likely to be spurred by the economic development that will occur as a result of the projects.” Ashland County has a jobless rate of 6.6 percent and an annual average income of $25,468, according to ODOT’s Web site. ODOT has estimated that the U.S. 42 project resulted in creating or retaining jobs in the Ashland County community sooner than expected. “In October alone, Cuyahoga Bridge and its subcontractors created or retained 40 employees and a payroll of $50,581.45,” ODOT said. For information on all ARRA projects in Ohio, visit www.dot.state.oh.us. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
Some painting and other minor work remains to be done, but will be completed in the spring. The contractor will complete all remaining work by the original October 2010 deadline.
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Columbus Taps Three Firms to Trial Hybrid Excavator
Serving as Emcee of the event, Columbus Equipment General Sales Manager Tim Albright makes a few opening comments before turning the microphone over to Columbus Equipment President Tom Stivison.
Attendees watch the Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator in action.
Josh Stivison (L) takes a look under the hood to see where the energy is captured and stored with the assistance of Columbus Equipment Trainer Mike Montgomery.
A big part of fuel savings and subsequent reduction in emissions is increased awareness. The onboard display provides idle alerts and consumption reports conveying information that an operator may rely on for more efficient operations.
Komatsu America Corp. Hydraulic Excavators Product Manager Armando Najera Jr. points out the generators that assist in sharing the work with the 4-cylinder engine.
Columbus Equipment President Tom Stivison welcomes those in attendance and provides some insights on Columbus Equipment’s close ties and long-standing relationship with Komatsu America Corp.
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COLUMBUS from page 1
machine in Ohio. “There are several non-attainment counties [where air quality standards have not been met] in both northeast and southwest Ohio,” Richards said, and that makes the hybrid machine particularly attractive to local contractors. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants are designed to improve the air quality performance of Ohio’s transportation sector, especially in non-attainment counties, by reducing barriers that prevent public and private equipment owners from acquiring emission-reduction technology. After the Jurgensen trial, RB Jergens Contractors Inc. and Kokosing Construction Company also will use the new hybrid machine for several months each. Komatsu has not yet announced when the hybrid excavator will be available for sale in the United States. The Hybrid PC200LC-8 is a hybrid version of Komatsu’s 20-ton (18 t) hydraulic excavator. The 20-ton size class is the largest market segment for excavators worldwide, and Komatsu is the only manufacturer to offer a hybrid excavator. The hybrid is just as powerful as Komatsu’s conventional 20-ton excavator, Richards said, noting that operators will be surprised at how quiet the machine is. “A lot of operators equate noise with power. After test running this machine, they will know differently,” Richards said. In designing the Hybrid PC200LC-8, Komatsu replaced the hydraulics normally used to move the excavator’s upper structure with an electric swing motor. This technology converts kinetic energy generated during the swing braking phase into electricity, using swing energy regeneration principles. This electricity is then stored in the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor system, and, via the power generation motor, assists the engine in the acceleration phase. By using the energy while accelerating, fewer engine revolutions are required, resulting in more efficient combustion. In addition, while the engine idles, the hybrid excavator maintains a low rate of engine revolution, further reducing fuel consumption. Unlike automobiles, which need a large amount of electric energy only when they start moving and accelerate, construction equipment has to accommodate dynamic and frequently-fluctuating engine revolutions for excavator work. The batteries used in electric cars discharge electricity too slowly for construction applications, so Komatsu utilizes a capacitor which instantaneously stores and discharges electricity. For more information on Columbus Equipment, visit www.columbusequipment.com. For more information on Komatsu, visit www.komatsuamerica.com.
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he Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its annual meeting and trade show on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Easton Hilton in Columbus, Ohio. OAIMA President Ken Holland of The Olen Corporation opened the event with comments during the general session. Following up, OAIMA Executive Director Patrick Jacomet provided a year in review analysis while Gus Edwards, executive vice president of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association presented a Washington update. Sessions covered such topics as accident prevention, dredging, underground mining, air permits and advances in lubricants. Attendees were treated to a lunch sponsored by Stone Products Inc. and were entertained and informed by keynote speaker, sportscaster and inspirational speaker Howard Kellman. The general session was sponsored by Austin Powder Co., BowserMorner Inc. and Gerken Materials with guest speaker comedian Dave Dugan. During breaks and the evening reception, attendees were able to meet with equipment and service providers at table top displays situated throughout the meeting area.
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Completion of Historic Project Wraps Up ’09 Construction Season With the thunderous boom of a cannon signaling the end of construction on the Interstate 70/I-75 interchange north of Dayton, the Ohio Department of Transportation ceremoniously wrapped up its 2009 construction season — a season that had more than 800 active construction and maintenance projects in every region of the Buckeye State. ODOT Director Jolene M. Molitoris. joined Gov. Strickland and officials from the Miami Valley to celebrate the completion of the seven-year $145 million modernization of the I-70/75 “Crossroads of America” Interchange. The project has transformed the interchange into one of the most modern, efficient and safest interstate crossroads in the country.
vehicles pass through this interchange each day. With more than 150 construction workers employed during height of the construction, the project included the construction of 16 new bridges and a new railroad overpass, the widening of four local roads, and rebuilding of eight ramps. The interchange also features impressions of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, military fighter jets flying in formation, and images of Apollo 9, the Lunar Module, the earth and moon and the American flag in retaining walls adjacent to the interstate routes. In 2004, this interchange was federally dedicated as the Freedom Veterans Crossroads. The dedication included representatives from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, local vet-
erans groups and the firing of a military cannon. This year, ODOT had more than 800 active construction and maintenance projects in every region of Ohio, totaling more than $3.7 billion. While work will continue at many projects the next few months, major construction will slow as Ohio enters the winter season. The 2009 ODOT construction season included 40 interstate projects, 78 bridge replacement projects, and dozens of multi-modal investments for improvements on railroads, at airports, and along waterways. The I-70/75 Interchange modernization was one of 415 projects wrapped up this year. On average, more than half of these projects were completed at least two weeks early.
Modernization of the I-70/I-75 Interchange Replacing the old 1950’s style cloverleaf interchange with modern directional ramps, the new design of this heavilytravelled interchange improves safety and traffic flow, eliminates weaving, and will meet the future traffic demands. Both interstates represent strategic logistics and distribution route for Ohio and the nation. Approximately 154,000
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