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Topic: Retrofit

	Implementing Stormwater Retrofits
		Retrofits are structural stormwater management measures for urban watersheds designed to help minimize accelerated channel erosion, reduce pollutant loads, promote conditions for improved aquatic habitat, and correct past mistakes.
		Retrofits come is many shapes and sizes from large regional retention ponds that provide a variety of controls to small on-site facilities providing only water quality treatment for smaller storms.
		Most retrofits are undersized when compared to their new development counterparts and space is at a premium in urban areas where many maintenance provisions such as access roads, stockpiling or staging areas are either absent or woefully undersized.
	www.cwp.org /retrofit_article.htm (3423 words)

	Vincent Thomas Bridge - Seismic Retrofit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Weidlinger Associates is performing a seismic retrofit of the suspended structure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
		The retrofit design developed by the firm is intended to strengthen the vulnerable elements by altering the dynamic performance of the structure.
		Retrofit details introduced on the bridge include tower base reinforcement, structural fuses on each of the side spans, release of the stiffening truss at both the tower and the anchorage bent, and viscous dampers.
	www.wai.com /Transportation/Bridges-long/vincent.html (270 words)

	WSDOT - Independent Review of the Retrofit Proposal for the Alaskan Way Viaduct (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A retrofitted viaduct would be damaged beyond repair and may in fact collapse in the event of a strong enough earthquake â“ experts predict there is a one in ten chance of this earthquake happening in the next 50 years.
		Previous estimates of a full retrofit that came closer to meeting the earthquake standards were between 80 and 90 percent of the full replacement.
		However, even this full retrofit would not have as long a life as a full replacement nor would it give drivers wider lanes and shoulders on which to pull out of the way in the event of an accident.
	www.wsdot.wa.gov /Projects/Viaduct/retrofit.htm (1390 words)

	How Do I Decide Between Retrofit or New Construction Windows? at DoItYourself.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		I understand that with retrofit windows the old window is removed and the new window is installed into the old window frame, which certainly cuts down on labor.
		Retrofit windows are installed into existing frames, and if those frames are not plumb or square, there may be problems.
		Retrofit windows, on the other hand, use the existing frame as the opening in which to install the new windows.
	www.doityourself.com /stry/retrofit (814 words)

	Seismic retrofit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is typically the lowest level of retrofit applied to fire fighting stations, public safety (police) command centers, and the like and is often the most economical level of retrofit and design for transportation infrastructure such as rail and highway roadways, bridges, and tunnels.
		One form of retrofit is to drill numerous holes into the surface of the wall, and secure short L-shaped sections of rebar to the surface of each hole with epoxy adhesive.
		For retrofit, additional supports may be added or it may be better to simply remove the extension and replace it with lighter materials, with special piping replacing the flue tile and a wood structure replacing the masonry.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seismic_retrofit (6091 words)

	Metal Retrofit Roofing Advantages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Retrofit roofing should not be confused with roof replacement.
		Retrofit roofing is used almost exclusively to reroof flat built up or single ply roofs.
		Steel retrofit roofing is a method where light gauge framing is attached to the exiting roof, and the structural standing seam roofing system is installed just like in new construction.
	www.facilitymanagement.com /articles/artmetal.html (1180 words)

	Town of Brookline HelpDesk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		RetroFit is also assuming the responsibilities of asset management, reports, user training, and documentation as part of the maintenance contract.
		RetroFit has been supporting the town for six years, providing maintenance for desktop equipment since 1998, and 7x24 support for the Police Department since 1997.
		In addition, RetroFit worked closely on a number of technology projects with the town’s CIO when he held a similar position for the Boston Public Library.
	www.retrofit.com /root/pages/projectprofiles/citiestown/brookline.html (927 words)

	The rise of retrofit metal \| September 2002 \| Professional Roofing Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Because a retrofit framing system will become a structural component of an existing building structure, an engineered system supplied by a metal roof system manufacturer or supplier of retrofit framing systems or properly engineered framing system needs to be part of the equation.
		To begin to understand retrofit framing systems, it is important to understand the various members of such a system and how they interact with each other.
		Retrofit framing must not rely on the support of an existing roof panel's ribs because the panels are not designed to support a point load that would be applied if a hat section or Z purlin rested on the ribs.
	www.professionalroofing.net /article.aspx?A_ID=131 (4204 words)

	The Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings - Oldhouseweb.com
		The two goals of the seismic retrofit in historic buildings are life safety and the protection of older and historic buildings during and after an earthquake.
		Planned seismic retrofit work may add between $10 and $100 per square foot to the cost of rehabilitation work depending on the level of intervention, the condition of the building, and whether work will be undertaken while the building is occupied.
		In many cases, actual retrofit expenses have been lower than anticipated because a careful analysis of the existing building was made that took the durability and performance of existing historic materials into consideration.
	www.oldhouseweb.com /stories/Detailed/10300.shtml (7614 words)

	RetroFit \| Randy Casey
		RetroFit is a talented classic-rock cover band with more than 500 songs on its play list.
		In addition to private parties and club dates, the members of RetroFit have performed regularly at the Metrodome in Minneapolis as house band for the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings.
		The principal members of RetroFit were part of the Minnesota Wild house band, having performed at the Excel Energy Center over 150 times, including the 2004 NHL All-Star game.
	www.randycasey.com /retrofit.htm (321 words)

	Zip-Pak Resealable Packaging: Retrofit Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Retrofitting is an important part of the resealable packaging solution.
		An equipment retrofit allows that possibility, even when a package upgrade is desired.
		In many situations, if a proven retrofit is available, this can be the easiest, most cost-effective option.
	www.zippak.com /equipment/retrofit.php (211 words)

	IDEM - Retrofit Technology
		Diesel retrofits can significantly reduce harmful air pollutants, improve the working environment of those operating diesel powered equipment, and reduce smoke and odor from diesel engines.
		Diesel retrofit devices usually are not original equipment, but are installed on a vehicle just prior to or after it has been serviced.
		The U.S. EPA evaluates the emission reduction performance of retrofit technologies such as DOCs and RFPs, including their durability, and identifies engine operating criteria and conditions that must exist for these technologies to achieve those reductions.
	www.in.gov /idem/programs/air/dieselwise/retrofit.html (579 words)

	retrofit - alarmacar. Specialist Vehicle Installations
		Retrofit supply and install a wide range of top quality equipment in cars and commercial vehicles - and, with every job, great service comes as standard.
		And with 20 years’ experience in the business, Retrofit combine technical expertise and highly competitive pricing with outstanding customer service and unrivalled after sales care.
		The Retrofit demonstrator vehicle is equipped with two different satellite navigation systems, a reversing camera, DVD screen, tinted windows and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm system.
	www.retrofit.co.uk (147 words)

	Retrofit Systems Press Release - What's New - McElroy Metal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Retrofit Systems is a part of McElroy's Architectural Products Group, which was formed more than two years ago to address the growing use of metal panels in the design community.
		While developing the retrofit program, McElroy first identified what other manufacturers were doing in the marketplace.
		To prepare for the launch of Retrofit Systems, McElroy's technical services, customer service and sales personnel underwent educational programs conducted at six of the company's nine manufacturing facilities.
	www.mcelroymetal.com /content/corporate/news/newsitem.cfm?newsid=84 (915 words)

	Retrofit Fire Sprinkler Program - A Partial Listing
		Retrofit ordinance was passed in 1989 that required all nonresidential high-rise buildings (75 ft or more) to be sprinklered.
		Existing commercial, industrial, and multi-family occupancies are required to be retrofitted with fire sprinkler systems if, the structure is increased in square footage and/or the degree of fire hazard is increased as defined by the Village of Wheeling Building Code.
		Also, a limited retrofit ordinance is in effect requiring the patient areas and adjacent halls in hospitals to be sprinklered by January 1998, an estimated market of $10 million.
	www.nfsa.org /info/retrofit.html (3458 words)

	FalseSecurity
		William Schock had this to say about their retrofit guidelines: "Before we adopted this standard in 1994 we found the contractors were doing retrofits that were both a waste of time and material, and the homeowners were paying thousands of dollars for retrofits that would not even remotely protect their homes.
		To properly retrofit a house a contractor must have a good grasp of the engineering involved or he must follow rules dictated by a seismic retrofit building code.
		In addition to its retrofit guidelines, San Leandro conducts classes for contractors and homeowners in proper retrofit methods and provides contractors and the public with blueprints that reflect their retrofit standard.
	bayarearetrofit.com /FalseSecurity/falsesecurity.html (1088 words)

	R-12 retrofit
		When retrofitting an A/C system, the first and most important step is to determine the condition of the existing R-12 system.
		There is no such thing as a universal retrofit procedure, or a simple kit a technician can purchase that will provide all the necessary parts to guarantee a successful retrofit for every make and model.
		When retrofitting an R-12 system, certain legal requirements must be met, such as the installation of new fittings that will be unique to the refrigerant being used.
	www.shoptrac.com /r12retro.htm (878 words)

	How it Works
		The primary goal of seismic retrofit is to attach the house to the foundation so it doesn´t fall off the foundation during an earthquake.
		If any one of these three areas is not adequately retrofitted, the house will be susceptible to damage in an earthquake.
		Most people are concerned about bolting their house but history has shown that unbraced cripple walls are the first area to fail in earthquakes, often leaving the residents homeless.
	bayarearetrofit.com /HowRetrofitWorks/howretrofitworks.html (887 words)

	Haefely Test AG - retrofit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		With our service - retrofit and system extensions - we can offer a fast and cost effective service to secure your investments – for Haefely and third-party test equipment, for AC, DC or impulse voltages.
		There can be a variety of reasons why an extension or retrofit is necessary.
		Even for a third-party system retrofit – with us you choose a partner with over a century of experience in high-voltage design.
	www.haefely.com /20_services/10_retrofit.php (320 words)

	Retrofit font family : MyFonts
		The evocative and original Retrofit is based on typefaces of the 1940s and 50s, which extolled the virtues of American products in glossy magazines for the new suburban consumer.
		Retrofit’s easy familiarity can be seen on children’s books, games, food packaging, and other places where a kid friendly note is needed.
		Retrofit has been adapted by Quickutz for their punched letter cutting tool, and re-named “Maggie”.
	www.myfonts.com /fonts/joevanderbos/retrofit (174 words)

	Clean Air Counts – Diesel Retrofit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		As a result, voluntary retrofit programs are being promoted in the Chicago area and nationwide to reduce harmful emissions from nonroad diesel engines.
		To encourage implementation of voluntary diesel retrofits at the community level, Clean Air Counts is providing grants to area municipalities to develop nonroad diesel retrofit programs.
		Understand which retrofit technologies are good choices for the engines in the fleets.
	www.cleanaircounts.org /dieselretrofit_more.shtml (1046 words)

	Diesel Technology Forum: Clean Diesel Retrofit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Diesel retrofits — broadly defined as replace, repair, refuel, retrofit and repower — offer a number of benefits over other emissions reduction strategies, including: immediate significant reductions, flexible and voluntary programs, and no new infrastructure requirements.
		To educate transportation planners and air quality officials about the value of diesel retrofit programs and to assist in getting started with your own program, DTF has designed a comprehensive Clean Diesel Retrofit Took Kit.
		This tool kit provides examples of retrofit success stories for a variety of equipment types and vehicles, and it also provides helpful information for developing, funding and implementing retrofit projects in your community.
	www.dieselforum.org /policy-insider/clean-diesel-retrofit/neste/6 (634 words)

	Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program, EPA
		However, because new vehicles and engines are purchased gradually over time to replace older units EPA has developed the Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program to help make a difference in the immediate future.
		This Web site is designed to help fleet operators, air quality planners in state/local government and retrofit manufacturers understand this program and obtain the information they need to create effective retrofit projects.
		Building on the successes of EPA's regulatory and voluntary efforts to reduce emissions from diesel engines, EPA has created the National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC).
	www.epa.gov /otaq/retrofit (245 words)

	PA DEP BAQ - Cars and Trucks - Diesel Retrofit Information
		In December 2004, several Pennsylvania school districts were selected in a lottery process to receive funds from Toyota Motor Corporation's Clean Buses for Kids program for purchase of ultra-low sulfur diesel and installation of particulate filters.
		The district is receiving praise from motorists in the area for the cleaner exhaust.
		Pennsylvania’s first school bus retrofit project in Wissahickon School District in Montgomery County is featured in the video.
	www.dep.state.pa.us /dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/cars/retrofit.htm (496 words)

	Retrofit Waterstop Systems - Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
		- Retrofit waterstop is designed to provide a fluid-tight seal between existing and new concrete construction, without resorting to the labor-intensive and structurally destructive saw-cut-and-grout method.
		All of our retrofit waterstops are sold as a system, and include all the necessary stainless steel bars and bolts.
		Earth Shield retrofit waterstops are manufactured with our proprietary thermoplastic vulcanizate compound, which provides for unsurpassed chemical resistance.
	www.jpspecialties.com /retrofitsystems.html (575 words)

	Retrofit pricing - Baltimore Washington Imports
		A full retrofit can cost you anywhere from $500 all the way up to $1000.
		Buyer/owner must also send all headlights and projectors directly to me to be retrofitted.
		Please do not ask what the turn around time is for any retrofit being worked on.
	www.bwimports.org /forums/showthread.php?p=84 (531 words)

	Retrofit Master Intercom
		The Retrofit Intercom System provides monitoring of specified rooms as well as high-quality sound throughout your home from several sources, including the radio, an optional 6-disc CD player (sold separately) or other connected audio sources in your home.
		The Retrofit Intercom System's stations are designed to fit into your existing enclosures, so removing the rough-ins from the room and patio stations isn't necessary.
		Sold separately, retrofit finish-out frames make installation easy by eliminating the need to repair drywall, and their plastic frames are paintable, so they'll blend seamlessly in with your décor.
	www.smarthome.com /834523.html (444 words)

	Chrysler to Retrofit Older Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee Vehicles with'Brake-Park' Shift Interlock
		The retrofit is in response to reports of "unintended or sudden acceleration" when the vehicle transmission is shifted out of "Park" into "Reverse" or "Drive." Chrysler has concluded that "pedal misapplication" -- the driver mistakenly stepping on the accelerator pedal rather than the brake pedal -- is the cause of these incidents.
		Cherokee and Grand Cherokee owners will be alerted in late summer of the retrofit offer after all engineering tests of the various systems are complete and sufficient parts are available for dealers nationwide.
		Owners should not bring in their vehicle for the retrofit until they receive an Owner Notification Form.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/press/date/19970429/press002082.html (504 words)

	EPA: Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program - Glossary of Terms
		Significant reductions from these current sulfur levels are necessary in order for many retrofit technologies to provide meaningful, lasting emissions reductions.
		The retrofit program will verify particulate matter reductions from the use of low sulfur alone.
		For the purposes of the diesel retrofit program diesel fuel must contain less than 50 ppm sulfur to be considered a low sulfur fuel.
	www.epa.gov /otaq/retrofit/glossary.htm (2203 words)

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