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Hydrotimer

Hydrotimer has introduced a self-contained outflow meter for testing surface drainage on different types of pavement. The outflow meter measures vehicular skidding and hydroplaning by gauging the ability of different types of pavement to relieve water pressure at the tire footprint. Designed to measure pavement safety at airports and on highways, the meter can be operated by a single person.

The meter’s base sealing ring simulates a tire footprint. When a pre-measured amount of water is released in the center of the ring, an electronic timer indicates how long it takes the water to pass through texture voids in the pavement under the seal. It can test drainage on concrete and asphalt pavements and is not operator sensitive. Hyrdrotimer’s outflow meter has a digital readout and conforms to the recently introduced ASTM International E-2380-05

For more information about Hydrotimer,visit www.hydrotimer.com

H2Out

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Smith-Midland Corp.’ subsidiary East-Set Industries’ has released H2Out, a new leak detection feature available on the company’s SLENDERWALL precast panel system. H2Out, an in-the-caulk joint, secondary drainage, street-level leak detection system, allows for efficient visual inspection regardless of the age of the building. Caulk leaks are detected by the tell-tale damp spots appearing after rain, which the owner can notice using a pair of binoculars and little else. The damp spots result from the failure of the exterior layer of caulk, while the water has been prevented from further entering the building by the second caulking layer. In addition, a membrane directs water to the exterior of the building through a wide tube. The system has not been incorporated into any projects to date, although several architects and building wners are reviewing it.

For more information visit www.smithmidland.com

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