MILLAU, France - Piercing the sky above the verdant hills of southern France, a roadway bridge hailed as the tallest in the world. Celebrated as a work of art and an object of French national pride, the Millau bridge enables motorists to take a drive through the sky — 891 feet above the Tarn River valley for 1.6-mile stretch through France’s Massif Central mountains. Designed by British architect Norman Foster, the steel-and-concrete bridge with its streamlined diagonal suspension cables rests on seven pillars — the tallest measuring 1,122 feet, making it 53 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower. AKASHI-KAIKYO BRIDGE Upon its opening in 1998, the Pearl Bridge became the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a center span measuring 6,532 feet in length — making it a full quarter-mile longer than the previous record-holder.
Also known as the Pearl Bridge, this structure spans the strait between the islands of Honshu and Awaji in Japan.
Monday, February 8, 2010
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
From invisible door hinges to smoke free chambers, the IOMEGA-2010 had solutions for all.
Modifications to already existing technologies combined with fresh innovations created a heady cocktail for all. All the big and small players of the construction industry were present in full strength as the event provided a perfect stage to bring forward their latest line of products.
The unique thing about IOMEGA-2010 was the interactive sessions one could have with the exhibitors who were more than glad to help understand their products.
A few inventions, products or simply put, IDEAS, little ahead of their times deserve an applause and a special mention for their out of the box approach to deal with the most common of day-to-day problems confronted at different workplaces in the vast construction industry.
ELEN BLOSSOMS & GREENS Ltd
EBGL is known for its huge range, consisting of over 2000 varieties of Artificial Single Stem Flowers, various Green Plants, Artificial Trees, Giant Coconut / Date Palms, Christmas trees, Creepers & internationally acclaimed Green turfs / Mats.
GO GREEN!!!!!!
By FIELDTURF TARKETT
Next Generation Artificial Grass
And Sports Surfaces from USA
From soccer fields to gymnasium floors, Tarkett Sports covers all types of sports surfaces. It boasts a dominant position on its market, a full product line and key expertise at every level of sports.
No Watering!Virtually no maintenance!!Looks like Grass!Feels like Grass!!
Estimated life is 15-25 years!!!
SOLAR HEATERS
by GOOD SUN INDUSTRIES
The only Exhibitor displaying a wide range of solar powered devices. Helping to save the planet.
GIBCLOSER-Concealed Door Closer
by Navair Speciality Coatings
Gibcloser is the largest selling concealed door closer in India and is being manufactured in technical association under license from M/S ATT&L Florida USA.The only door closer which is CHILD FRIENDLY i.e. a small child can open & close without getting hurt as it allows sufficient time for entry/exit.Gibcloser comes with a LIFETIME FREE REPLACEMENT GUARANTY in rare case of any malfunction.Gibcloser is invisible when installed and does not bulge or protrude like hydraulic door closer.
Can be fitted by any carpenter with conventional tools.
Can be fitted by any carpenter with conventional tools.
A SMOKE CABIN in your Office Cabin!!!
by S N Global media
Lets you stay in office even when that acute craving for a light arises. Great innovation, but spells doomsday for all the CHAI WALAS.
U-PVC WINDOWS
By Sun Control Systems
(under the name of SUNWIN)
U-PVC windows from SunWin are ideal for areas near sea. Here, windows have to fight with strong winds consistently. A lot of heavy rain and salty air also affect windows. SunWin promises 100% resistance from these elemental disturbances.The excellent profile systems by SunWin works towards providing amazing amount of fire protection. The best part is that these products are self-extinguishing.
ASIAN PAINTS KIDS WORLD
A series of designs and products that are as unique as your children themselves.
FANCY-FIX
by AXF Decals
One of its kind venture, that deals in various forms of beautiful wall stickers that can be pasted on walls, glass, mirror, wood, metal and stones without leaving any marks on the surface.
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