The Kenya crew is laying out the ring beam steel
for use in the special foundation that will allow the MAS structures to be built on the Black Cotton ground.
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ACCL Kenya Project Breaks Ground
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Black Cotton Soil is one of the most difficult sub surfaces to build upon.
A rich proportion of montmorillonite is found in Black cotton soil from mineralogical analysis. A high percentage of montomonillonite renders a high degree of expansiveness. These properties result in cracks in the soil without any warning. These cracks may sometimes extend to severe limits like ½” wide and 12” deep. So typical buildings constructed on this soil may suffer severe damage with the change of atmospheric conditions. However ...
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SPiFolding™ an Exoskeleton system to facilitate MAS™ system construction is coming 1st Quarter 2012
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An exoskeleton system made up of scaffolding pipe used to support workers building a MAS™ system. Replaces the need for a mobile man lift. SPiFolding™ is easy to assemble using a no-bolt design that uses sleeves and pins to connect all sections. Fully assembled Leg Sections can be transported from structure to structure using a custom Bucket Bracket on a Skid Steer or Front Loader significantly reducing the ...
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MAS – Idaho Branch
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Idaho Branch Office: (208) 717-9182
Due to the overwhelming response from California, Washington State, Oregon and Idaho, MAS has set up a team to handle these request. If you need more information on the MAS system for California, Washington State, Oregon and/or Idaho please phone the MAS team at (208) 717-9182 for immediate assistance.
Note: Wyoming and Colorado will still be covered by the Utah MAS team at (435) 240-3883.
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MAS™ Team Asked to Collaborate with Utah Channel 3 on Las Vegas Pool & Spa Show Coverage
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While it is well known that MAS™ has developed world renowned shotcrete experience, we were still surprised when MAS™ was asked to assist Utah Channel 3 to cover the Pool and Spa convention in Las Vegas this week.
Utah Channel 3 (BHTV) is doing a special for their weekly Tech Talk segment on shotcrete formed pools in freezing weather. And who better to advise the Tech Talk reporters than the MAS™ construction support team led by Adam Lake of Cedar City Utah.
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Highline Enterprises, Inc. is Building a MAS-1300™ (Type G) Near Parowan UT Starting 17 Oct 2011. If anyone needs certification hours please contact Professor Edwards via e-mail: matt@modernarchstructures.com as soon as possible to schedule some time.
A big thanks to Adam Lake for coordinating with MAS™ to help with the certification program. Highline Enterprises, Inc. is a premiere builder covering all of Utah. Highline Enterprises was the first MAS™ Contractor in Utah. Highline Enterprises, Inc. is also a MAS Distributor.
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