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New Center of Excellence advances nonmetallics in building and construction
The purpose of this endeavor is to develop and promote nonmetallic materials for use in building and construction.
Solutions for restaurants to get ‘Back to Business’ from Powering Chicago
The eBook provides restaurant owners and general managers with guidance and solutions to keep their businesses safe, healthy and thriving.
Trimble Technology Lab established at Florida International University
The concept for the state-of-the-art program grew out of a commitment to drive innovation through a highly-trained workforce.
Examining electrical safety codes and standards
Detailing the different mandates for electrical safety per organization and equipment.
June 26: The coolest day of the year
Every year on June 26, World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in.
Free CNC training from the US gov't
Around the mid-1990s, something fundamental changed in machining. Machine tools became widely capable of milling at sufficiently high spindle speeds and metal removal rates that the dynamics of the machining system started to matter. But personnel skills didn't grow to match to technological advance.
Watch as a robotic arm builds string-reinforced roads
The robotic arm stacks asphalt and string in layers.
Protect critical fiber optic cable or electric cable from damage
DuraShield prevents damage to fiber and electric cables by eliminating unauthorized access into vaults.
Building materials strengthened with sewage sludge
The addition of wastewater treatment plant sludge to clay yields a durable ceramic as a potential construction material.
Report card marks small uptick for US infrastructure grades
U.S. infrastructure earns an overall C- grade, a slight improvement over the D+ grade from the last ASCE assessment.
Mitigation technique uses polymers to protect buildings from large fault ruptures
A composite foundation system is proposed to protect buildings subjected to large ground deformations from strike-skip fault rupture.
Concrete made with bacteria instead of heat produces far fewer GHG emissions
A cross-disciplinary research team is developing a biological cement called BioZEment to offset the excessive amount of global greenhouse gas emissions that result from the conventional production of cement.
Study examines factors that impact deflection in construction beams
The results demonstrate that the balancing reinforcement ratio had a small effect on the depth-span ratio.
Building simulation makes sustainable design cost-effective
Planning is a cornerstone of good building practices and accurate information is critical to successful planning. This is the premise behind the development of a new framework to increase sustainability in building design.
Emerging robotics technology may lead to better buildings in less time
Currently in testing, a robotic system developed at Purdue University to work in construction settings incorporates innovative mechanical design with advances in computer vision sensing technology.
Study: Toronto's bike lane expansion increased access to jobs, retail during COVID-19
A study of Toronto’s expanded cycling network revealed surprising benefits, including increased low-stress road access to jobs, food stores and parks.
Types of outdoor pollution affect indoor air quality differently
A long-term study determined that elevated air pollution events impact indoor as well as outdoor environments.
Discarded face masks inspire circular economy waste solution
The RMIT study showed that 93 tons of waste (about 3 million masks) can be diverted from landfills by using it to construct roads.
Prototype code enhances building HVAC efficiency
Prototype deep learning code streamlines implementation of HVAC controls for 50% more efficient buildings.
Infor to digitally transform Finnish rail MRO company
The maintenance solution will be rolled out to VR FleetCare in Nordic and Baltic countries.