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Austria’s Semmering Railway: A landmark achievement in civil engineering
The leap from pioneering flat tracks made of iron rails across tame English farmland to carving switchback-free routes through Austrian mountains was nothing short of, well, radical.
Column: In AI, local democracy finds an unlikely ally
Concerned citizens – perhaps too busy to get themselves to a public hearing at city hall – are now being offered other options to get their viewpoint heard. And in those communities, AI is becoming something of an equalizer.
Cloud-based MPC retrofitting for HVAC control
This approach to model predictive control retrofitting can modernize HVAC systems and other critical infrastructure at lower cost, extending the life of legacy through smarter, more adaptive control.
Spain to Morocco mega tunnel: 60 km to a new era of trade
It's envisioned as a rail connection, integrating a modern, high-speed service that will convey passengers and freight between Europe and Africa via an underground railway system.
Cardboard waste gets new life as robust construction material
The sustainable construction material, dubbed cardboard-confined rammed earth, has roughly one-quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint and is expected to help reduce landfill waste.
Engineering the hydrogen pipeline pathway
The potential to use existing natural gas pipeline infrastructure to safely transport hydrogen is being evaluated by U.K. gas operator SGN.
GF expands Uponor ChlorFIT offering with launch of 565 Butterfly Valves
These valves are designed for a wide range of applications, including domestic water, hydronic heating, chilled water and industrial water.
Here comes the sun! 70 gigawatts of solar and wind power for Australia
Western Australia is currently in the process of constructing one of the largest projects on the planet, and the wheels of future renewable energy are starting to turn.
Unpacking Europe's hydrogen blending plan
In the short term, blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems looks like a pragmatic solution.
A better understanding of dust explosions
While there are some caveats, almost anything can become a dangerous combustible dust.
A cement that keeps buildings cool
This cooling cement reflects light and emits heat due to the inclusion of reflective ettringite crystals.
Seaweed-infused clay builds lighter, eco-friendly construction material
The researchers included algae in the production of ceramic clays that are used in construction to reduce the weight of concrete slabs.
Ultrasonic device removes salt from sea sand to boost building applications
The team has created an ultrasonic desalination device that enables more effective removal of salt from sea sand.
DEVELON introduces its new material handler for heavy-duty jobs
The DX270WMH-7 is built for tough recycling jobs and configured to conquer them. The machine is designed to elevate operator productivity, enhance safety and optimize material movement at recycling and solid waste facilities.
The monumental engineering behind London’s $25 billion Elizabeth line
By the numbers, the underground railway link, aka The Crossrail Project, adds 26 miles (42 km) of new tunnel under Central London Eight Herrenknecht TBMs (Tunnel Boring Machines) took charge of tunnel cutting duties.
From bags to roads: Team turns plastic waste into pavement
Incorporating plastics into pavement material promises to offer benefits such as enhancing road performance and alleviating the environmental burden of plastic waste.
AWS Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum (FOWC) delivers industry-aligned training to prepare tomorrow’s welders
This flexible, industry-aligned welding training solution is geared for high schools, technical colleges and vocational programs.
The how and why of pipe fusion
As more emphasis is placed on efficient and environmentally-friendly infrastructure solutions, HDPE has grown in popularity and continues to outperform many incumbent pipe materials in terms of strength, longevity and lifetime cost.
WALTER launches PIPEFITTER welding helmet equipped with Super Single Auto-Darkening Filter
The helmets reduce eye strain and enhance weld precision, while a quick-change cover plate system minimizes downtime swapping cover plates.
Turning cigarette butts into high-strength road pellets with wax binder
The team created a method for manufacturing specialized pellets from cigarette butts by first removing the organic ash, then crushing the leftover cellulose fibers and PLA plastic.