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Fundamentals of shoulder screws
Shoulder screws are versatile and can be used for a multitude of applications.
Fire-resistant cables are plastic-free
Without the use of polymers for conductor insulation, mineral-insulated copper cables offer improved fire performance, longevity and environmental benefits.
Rivets are riveting
What are rivets, and why have they been used for thousands of years?
New material is resistant to blasts, fire in buildings
The recently developed composite, called functionally graded material (FGM), is an engineered composite material that could prove to be an effective bomb-resistant material in structural use cases.
Engineers work to stop Millennium Tower's 2.5 ft lean
The building has been leaning 3 inches each year and slowly sinking to the ground. Now at 26 inches off center, stability is the main goal from the structural engineer tackling the building’s foundation.
Predicting earthquake damage on bridge structures
Bridges all over the world are developed with the potential to withstand earthquakes. Concrete reinforced with steel are utilized to handle bridge shaking and movement, but once the seismic event is over, the bridges always require inspection and often need repair.
Video: Planetary drives for design flexibility in tracked, wheeled and winch applications
The new drives offer output torque ratings from 80 kNm to 130 kNm.
Study: Spray-applied pipe liners strengthen metal pipe infrastructure
SprayWall polymeric spray-applied pipe liner proved four times stronger than a cementitious mixture in terms of ring compression forces and cured much faster.
Minnesota town to relocate, expand wastewater treatment facility
Just as the current facility does, the new wastewater treatment plant will discharge into the Mississippi River. From 2.34 million to 10 million gallons of water treated daily, surrounding townships will benefit from this relocation and expansion.
Video: Oil-free water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed for more sustainable buildings
With two-stage back-to-back compressor technology and magnetic bearings, the system delivers reliability while staying quiet and cool under pressure.
The unique construction challenges of building a dolphin exhibit
The build brings unique challenges to the construction plan because of the size, corrosive nature of saltwater and the nature of marine life communication.
First all-electric skid-steer replaces messy hydraulics
The T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully electric, offering the full benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, components, emissions and vibrations.
Custom building manufacturer improves efficiency with modular fixturing system
Hostetler called on Fronius to help with the conversion from SMAW to gas metal arc welding.
Novel friction stir technology for lightweight bridge construction
Researchers have been developing multiple types of composites with an aluminum matrix to increase stiffness and enhance the mechanical properties of structures.
Adhesives and automation: New solutions for the future
Adhesive bonding technology has many benefits over traditional mechanical fastening.
Upgrading a thread rolling machine with specific modifications
Overhauling of industrial threading machines can be a complex and lengthy endeavor, but for most companies, the tooling changeover benefits far exceed the time costs involved in the process.
Researchers incorporate waste glass into concrete
When used to gradually replace basalt aggregate — a conventional aggregate used in concrete — ground waste glass reportedly reduced the thermal conductivity of concrete by one fifth.
Northwest Pipe Company will supply transmission pipeline for Texas water project
It will be operational by late 2023 and provide communities with 19 million gallons of water per day.
Watch: This hydraulic mini-loader has gone electric
Joining the ranks of the electric revolution is this do-it-all mini-loader for light-duty farm, construction and utility uses.
Customize air conditioning system drawings with Revit configurator
The online tool provides HVAC professionals the ability to uniquely configure their Carrier HVAC unit Revit drawings based on key project criteria.