PASCHAL supplies round formwork and wall formwork for the Bürstadt Energy Park
TTR round formwork and Modular/GE wall formwork for concrete buildings of the highest order

In May 2007, the construction company Wilms GmbH & Co.KG started the skeleton building work as commissioned by the company Energiepark Bürstadt GmbH & Co Biogas KG. The turnkey project was budgeted to cost 11 million Euros. This included the building for the power station, the office building and four “smaller” reservoirs with diameters of 18.0 metres and two “large” round reservoirs with diameters of 28.0 meters. Also, there is a 4,000 square metre sole plate for silage that is subdivided and surrounded by a 4 m high wall. A warehouse with 1,000 square metres holds the bio waste and also large biological solids.

Walls
The straight walls were formed by the company Wilms GmbH using their own GE-elements. These large-surface elements come from the MODULAR/GE series; whilst the numerous different grid elements can also be used for manual formwork, the GE-elements are up to 2.75 metres high and 2.0 metres wide.
The trapezoidal girder round formwork (TTR) with adjustable radii was met with great enthusiasm. The world’s leading technical product with 21 mm thick, 15-layer plywood made of Finnish birch that can be nailed is the only system that can be flexibly tigthened to a radius of 2.5 metres where other systems would break or form waves. As a “dual support” it can be even used for radii up to 1 metre with an 18-mm plywood. The formwork here is stable, round and accurate and does not distort even if it is moved several times. The circumference can be formed to the exact centimetre and without any on-site compensation work. One square metre of formwork surface can absorb up to 60 kN of fresh concrete pressure even though there are only 0.28 ties per square metre. It is exactly these benefits that count especially when producing complex constructions such as round reservoirs. Thanks to the speedy relocation process, the extremely low number of ties and the fact that the formwork does not need to be additionally supported with belts or re-rounded, all the work was performed comfortably. safely quickly and efficiently. The low number of ties also improves the quality of the concrete surface.

Temposonics® absolute, non-contact M-Series position sensors are now approved for operation in safety-related applications. The sensors meet the requirements of Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) to EN 61508 and therewith also the requirements of Performance Level d to EN 13849-1. This means the MTS position measurement systems are approved for safety functions on mobile and stationary machines. Measuring lengths from 50 mm to 2,500 mm are available.

This high degree of operating safety is ensured by built-in diagnostic functions of the M-Series position sensors. In the sensor head, signals are checked and changes are detected immediately. The transducer transmits the position value to the control system only after the diagnostic test. In this way, Temposonics® sensors provide a Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) of 95 % at a Hardware Fault Tolerance (HFT) of 0. They are designed for a high-demand mode of operation. Due to the SIL2 classification of the sensor, this corresponds to an average probability of failure (PFH) in a range from e 10(high-7) to < 10(high-6) per hour. Designed for safety-related applications, the MTS sensors support the functional safety and contribute to meeting the safety targets of the entire machine. Possible applications are a variety of utility vehicles that must be in accordance with the special safety requirements. In the field of mobile hydraulics, these applications include steering systems of construction or agricultural machines and crane overload systems.

PASCHAL is the first formwork manufacturer worldwide to succeed in “personalizing” formwork elements. The PASCHAL identification technology gives every tagged formwork element an electronic identifier.
For the first time PASCHAL identification technology offers the formwork industry advantages which until now have only been enjoyed by other sectors of industry:
The seller offers a distinctive top product. With immediate effect, the assurance of top product quality is self-evident for both parties.
The purchaser always knows the exact origin and previous history of the goods. This presents new possibilities to evaluate and administrate formwork elements.
The owner can allocate different elements clearly. This means, for example, that he can already schedule elements of comparable quality from the office.
The investor can apply accurate and specific depreciation to his assets. Previously, this was only possible for either batches or the complete rental park.
Leasing creditors have for the first time a clearly identifiable collateral. They always know which elements are theirs and where they are.
The construction manager can confirm to the site management and the purchaser that he is using the highest quality products.

A technology leap
The Research Department of PASCHAL is the first formwork manufacturer worldwide to successfully integrate RFID technology into formwork elements. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. The R&D-Department of PASCHAL had the task of integrating these sensitive electronic information carriers into the formwork material in such a way as to enable them to withstand rough construction site conditions.

Quick heads up for the Killzone 2 players out there. Don’t be surprised when the game’s multiplayer service drops out for a while tomorrow. Guerrilla is scheduling a little downtime to upgrade their servers.

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The 2010 Kizashi will change the way you look at Suzuki. To put it bluntly, the Kizashi is the strongest evidence yet that Suzuki’s automotive division is no longer operating on autopilot in the States. And what’s more, the brand is showing serious confidence. Consider the vehicles against which the automaker wants you to cross shop its Kizashi: the Acura TSX and Audi A4.

Suzuki has launched a promotion called the Kizashi Test Drive Challenge that will pay $100 to anyone who test drives a Kizashi and still decides to buy the more expensive TSX or A4. After spending some quality time with the model, we don’t envy those potential Acura and Audi customers who are unprepared for how difficult their decision is going to be.

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On Friday, the BLS announced that unemployment in November had edged down to 10%, which was WAY better than analysts had been expecting. The report was, arguably, the first major green shoot on the unemployment front.

(Though ominously, it came even as other measures of economic activity showed signs of backsliding in November.)

But before you crack open the champagne about one month, you should get some perspective

Nathan A. Martin at Nathan’s Economic Edge has gone through all of the employment data, most of it out of the St. Louis Fed, and it paints a grim picture about how bad the employment situation really is. The scope of the problem — which has now become an obsession in Washington — truly remains enormous.

Now, see the evidence >>>

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About 120 New York Army National Guard Soldiers arrived here between Dec. 1-4 for
Yama Sakura 57, the bilateral command post training exercise with members of the
Japan Ground Self Defense Forces…

Tea ceremonies, paper folding and sword demonstrations aren’t usually the first
things to come to mind when you think of a command post exercise with one of the
U.S. strongest military allies…

In a joint message to senior Army leaders on Dec. 2, Secretary of the Army John
McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey, Jr. stated that the Afghanistan troop
increase will not affect plans underway to restore balance…

Army and Veterans Affairs officials will discuss a number of programs in which the
two departments collaborate to help wounded, ill and injured Soldiers on a Pentagon
Channel interview Friday…

The Virginia National Guard’s Detachment 2, Company B, 777th Aviation Support
Battalion (AVUM) is part of a new U.S.-led KFOR (Kosovo Forces) task force, made up
of Soldiers from 37 states, which officially took over responsibility of
Multi-National Task Force-East (MNTF-E) on Nov. 14…

The U.S. women’s bobsled team is on its way to qualifying three sleds in the 2010
Winter Olympic Games after all three drivers finished in the top six standings in
Cesana, Italy’s World Cup competition today…

The first class of students to graduate from the Continuous Process Initiative (CPI)
training program inched a step closer to earning their black belts here Dec.
4…

Earlier this year, troops from the Maine National Guard’s 286th Combat Support
Sustainment Battalion supported the first Afghan buildup by transporting equipment,
supplies and building materials to numerous forward operating
bases…

We bought some deep red pomegranates at the grocery store and, rather than throw out the beautiful rind, we decided to make them into candle votives. Remembering Maxwell’s clementine candle project, we looked up the steps and modified them to make these holiday tealight holders.

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We’ve blogged about raising chickens in New York and Los Angeles but it’s still sometimes hard to grasp the idea of having urban backyard chickens. One photographer, Todd Parsons, has documented San Francisco’s growing movement for backyard chickens with impressive results.

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Lately I’ve been fixated on salt and pepper shakers or bowls — they are like mini objet d’art that also serve a purpose.

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I realize that the above title doesn’t really make sense especially for those of us who have spent time in the hospital and cringed at the idea of eating there. However, there is a hospital that combines health care with exquisite cuisine that is designed to heal. At the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital in Michigan food has become top priority and is something that foodies will definitely approve of.

I’ve included a few recipes from HenryFord.com which are perfect for light and healthy appetizers to accompany your Holiday feast. None of the recipes offered at this hospital are fried, processed, or have added salt. Organic and natural food is a must.

Asparagus & Fennel Salad

Ingredients:

* 30 ea. Asparagus (Trimmed)
* 1/2 bulb Shaved Fennel
* 2 oranges Orange Supreme’s
* 1 bunch Fresh Watercress
* 1/4 cup Marcona Almonds
* 8 oz. Honeydew Vinaigrette (see recipe below)

Directions:

1. Trim and discard the “woody” end of the asparagus stalks. This step is not necessary with Michigan asparagus as it is hand harvested. Season with olive oil, kosher salt and fresh-milled pepper and grill for 1 minute turning often. Cool asparagus and cut into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Shave the fennel very thin and add to the asparagus.
3. Add all remaining ingredients toss and serve.

Honeydew Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

* 1 ea. Fresh Honeydew (rind and seeds removed)
* 2 oz. Rice wine vinegar
* 2 oz. Fresh lemon juice
* 2 oz. Fresh lime juice
* 2 oz. Fresh Orange juice
* 3 Tb. Canola and olive oil blend
* 1 Tb. Fresh chopped mint
* 1 1/2 t. Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Chop honeydew and purée in a food processor.
2. Add puree and all the honeydew juice in a thick gauge sauce pan and reduce until only 1 quart is left. Remove from pan and cool to below 40 degrees.
3. Add all remaining ingredients except oil and mix well.
4. Add oil in a slow steady stream.
5. This will yield about 6 cups and the salad will only need about one cup, but this dressing will last for about 6 days in the refrigerator and is great on any salad, chicken and many other uses.

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This salad is a perfect, light and healthy dish to pair with your turkey or whichever protein you decide to serve during the holidays. Although it may not by candied yams or mashed potatoes you’ll feel so much better after dinner and you won’t feel guilty. Plus you’ll have more room for dessert.

The next recipe is a perfect healthy solution for pre-dinner munchies. You’ll be busy in the kitchen while your friends and family eagerly await dinner. They’ll be hungry and constantly bugging you ‘When’s dinner ready’? This recipe is sure to keep them quiet!

Michigan Carrot Hummus

Ingredients:

* 7 oz. Carrots, peeled and chopped
* 1/2 Small white onion, diced
* 16 oz. Garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
* 2 Tbsp. Fresh chopped garlic
* 1/2 oz. Tahini paste
* 2 oz. Lemon juice
* 1/2 oz. Lime juice
* 1/2 tsp. Toasted ground cumin
* 1/2 tsp. Toasted ground coriander
* Pinch Ground curry
* 2 tsp. Fresh chopped parsley
* 3 oz. Olive oil
* 1/4 tsp. Fresh ground ginger
* 1/2 tsp. Paprika
* 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Boil carrots in salted water for 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove carrots from water and add garbanzo beans, onions, and garlic.
3. Simmer until the beans are hot, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain water and place bean mixture and carrots in a food processor.
5. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.

Recipes provided by Chef Frank Turner

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Hospital Food Never Tasted So Good

Making homemade dish soap—this is something we’ve been meaning to do for a long time and, now that we’ve got an easy recipe to follow, we’re out of excuses.

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Gifts of the edible sort are some of our favorites to give or receive! A little packet of cookies or a jar of cocoa mix can is the perfect way of saying “from my kitchen to yours.” Here are our top choices for treats that can be made ahead, wrapped up, and survive a trip through the mail:

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