HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Watch: Soil is the new concrete
A new class of construction materials could be produced on-site using local soils as additive manufacturing feedstock.
Mitsubishi Electric develops production line improvement technology
Artificial intelligence-based technology supports efficient design of production floor layouts and material flows as well as accurate estimation of productivity.
Study: Concrete umbrellas could offer shade, protection against storm surges
To protect against future storm surges, a team from Princeton is developing plans for kinetic concrete umbrellas to be placed along coastlines.
Technique developed to convey flood mitigation plans and costs
The method relies on visualization rather than equations and scientific language to convey information on complex flood protection schemes.
Shell drops out of LNG export project
Shell said it will continue to support Energy Transfer's efforts with the bidding process for an EPC contract, and then hand over the project's remaining activities.
Entergy just brought this power plant online ahead of schedule
The plant uses two Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems gas turbine generation units, which are air-cooled versions of the MHPS G-Series.
Final major lift is completed for this nuclear plant project
The containment vessel houses critical plant components. Its top head is 130 ft in diameter, 37 ft tall, and is comprised of 58 plates, welded together, each more than 1.5 in thick.
Astronaut urine can be used as an unlikely building material for space modules
Researchers from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology found the astronaut’s urine could be used as a building material for creating space modules for major space agencies on the moon
HVACR recognized as 'essential' during COVID-19 travel restrictions
As more states and municipalities require residents to shelter in place, "essential status" for the HVACR industry is necessary to keep people safe, healthy and productive.
Clean room air conditioning solutions
Air Innovations has an entire division dedicated to the design and manufacture of HVAC systems for clean rooms and critical environments.
How buildings fail in an intense fire
Data gained by building and then destroying concrete slabs with fire could help researchers develop and validate new design tools and building codes that bolster fire safety.
Assessing the cyber soft spots of sports facilities
In many stadiums, fire alarms and ventilation systems are connected digitally, giving operators more control. This setup is convenient, but may put fans at risk if criminals hack into the system and potentially lure crowds to danger.
Newly buried electric transmission line enables harbor project to advance
Embedding the line deeper in the ocean floor will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a $300 million dredging operation known as the Boston Harbor Deep Draft Navigation Improvement Project.
REHVA released COVID-19 building services guidelines
REHVA's recommendations are intended for commercial and public buildings and are consistent with the information provided for employers by WHO.
Introducing a lightweight, quick and accurate device to measure long lengths
The linear digital measuring device (LDMD) 3.0 was created as a solution for situations where no appropriate alternative existed. For years, providers of shafting, piping, tubing, wood products and other long length components had to rely on simple tape measures for cut-to-length operations, inspection and set up.
6 notable HVAC takeaways from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2020
Energy use for air conditioning is going up more than any other use.
VRF HVAC revitalizes Texas hotel
Occupants have the ability to adjust the temperature in their space to their preferred comfort level. This flexibility results in substantial energy savings as well as greater comfort.
6 questions on lidar for AVs, with Insight Lidar
One of the fastest-growing applications for lidar is autonomous vehicles.
Gas turbine inspection and repair techniques
One of the key driving factors behind maintaining an industry best fleetwide reliability for turbomachinery equipment like turbines is one that involves developing and executing a planned and robust turbine maintenance program.
Watch: New treatment method makes wood waterproof, thermally insulating and fungal resistant
Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology created a method that could replace conventional pressure-treating.