HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New wind turbine design could revolutionize wind power
A new approach to manufacturing wind turbine towers — spiral welding — has emerged that could drastically change how onshore wind farms are deployed.
Decarbonization of heavy equipment
While there are polarizing opinions about the effect of technological advancement on the environment, most organizations recognize the need to reduce undue waste.
Rebuilding war-torn regions with rubble
According to the researchers, this is the first time it has been proven that recycled concrete aggregate can be used as a sustainable alternative to the raw materials typically used in the manufacture of concrete.
Solving noise control problems for industrial, architectural, commercial, residential and other industries
Discover how products from Kinetics Noise Control lower noise levels within facilities by as much as 30 decibels.
New foam offers eco-friendly building insulation
The ORNL foam is reportedly manufactured with hollow glass spheres and expandable polymer microspheres.
Ground and structure collapse detection sensor developed by KICT researchers
The smart sensor is reportedly sensitive enough to detect changes in slope as subtle as 0.03°, easy to install and functions well under temperature extremes. An algorithm analyzes and evaluates risk of collapse to prevent false alarms.
Diesel powered pneumatic forklift introduced by Noblelift
The FD4P series 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 lb capacity pneumatic forklifts are highly efficient and durable. They are designed to move high volumes and big loads reliably.
Bacteria-enhanced limewash promises to protect building surfaces
The new limewash — which is a mix of lime, minerals and water applied directly to and soaks into the brick instead of sitting directly on top of it — includes non-pathogenic bacteria.
How New Orleans, the sinking city, fights rising tides
Join GlobalSpec as it revisits some of the efforts being employed to protect the sinking city amid rising tides.
FPT Industrial to highlight construction equipment solutions at CONEXPO CON/AGG 2023
The company's range of Tier 4 Final and Stage V, 2.8 liter to 16 liter engines will be on display at the largest construction show in North America.
Safe guidance for e-chains with extender crossbars
The adapter system ensures quick and easy adjustment of the Igus E4Q cable carrier to the hose diameter.
Video: Combine adhesive anchor performance with screw anchor speed
A dual action anchor system combines the high performance of adhesive anchors and installation speed and simplicity of screw anchors.
A drive to design safer, snow-free roads
Added to asphalt prior to paving, microcapsules containing a chloride-free salt mixture can provide long-term snow melting capabilities on winter roads.
Team develops recycled glass-derived building cladding
The non-combustible claddings are composed of 83% recycled glass combined with plastic binders and fire-retardant additives — overcoming what the researchers suggest is the brittle and vulnerable-to-fracture nature of exclusively glass claddings.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023: FPT Industrial to showcase compact, high-performance and sustainable construction equipment engines
The company will showcase its wide range of Tier 4 Final and Stage V, 2.8 liter to 16 liter engines at North America’s largest construction trade show.
Experts explain how Turkey's earthquakes devastated vulnerable infrastructure
Adding to the devastation, some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government. Many of the modern buildings have failed in a “pancake mode” of structural collapse.
These states are primed to benefit from better building energy codes
Find out which states will gain the most benefits from updating outdated building energy codes.
Squids inspire a microfluidic approach to cutting building energy costs
The system mimics the light filtering and color-changing abilities of the squid to reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling and lighting buildings.
Develon introduces its DX89R-7 mini excavator
According to the company, the new DX89R-7 mini excavator replaces Develon’s earlier iteration, the DX85R-3, and includes many of that version’s features but with the addition of greater lifting capacity and horsepower.
Researchers use ultrasonic sensors to identify diversions in gas pipelines
The team tested the technique for inspecting HDPE pipes using ultrasonic sensors, clamping sensors to an exposed segment of pipe and connecting to the segment of pipe above-ground where it attaches to the meter.