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Measuring Mechanical Properties of 2D Monolayer Materials Achieved
Researchers have succeeded in characterizing the mechanical properties of free-standing single-atom-thick membranes of graphene.
China Develops 'World's Largest' Air Purifier
In an effort to improve overall air quality for those living in the Chinese city of Xian, Chinese officials have recently unveiled what is thought to be the world’s largest air purifier.
Materials for Aerospace and Sports Inspired by the Mantis Shrimp’s Club
This finding will help the team develop ultra-strong materials for aerospace and sports industries.
Data Collection System Supports the Smart Grid
A real-time, brokerless and message-oriented middleware system interfaces and interconnects the digital and physical assets of a smart building.
China to Plant Forest the Size of Ireland to Aid in Conservation Efforts
In an ongoing effort to tackle environmental issues, the Chinese government announced plans to plant enough trees to cover an area of land the size of Ireland.
Carillion Failure Shakes U.K. Construction Sector
An 11th-hour effort to secure a deal with the U.K. government and creditors on behalf of the company, Carillion, failed in mid-January.
Video: Officials Probe Fatal Bridge Collapse
Video shows the aftermath of the collapse of a 450-meter-long highway bridge that was under construction.
Top 10 Tallest (Completed) Buildings in the World
Have you ever walked through a city, astonished by the tall buildings, and wondered just what the tallest buildings in the world are? Read this article to find out!
10 Memes that Sum up Life as an Engineering Student
Life as an engineering student can be hard. A lot of students will be returning back to school in the next week or so if they haven't already. Hopefully, these funny memes will help the transition from break mode to school mode!
Researchers Developing New Material to Prevent Wind Turbine Damage
Often exposed to extreme climate conditions that can erode efficiency, wind turbines are in the midst of getting a makeover thanks to researchers from Spain's Universitat Jaume I of Castellón
Why Prefabricated Construction is Changing the World
Prefabricated construction is slowly gaining market share, fueled by its cost-effectiveness as well as its ability to reduce project timelines and offset the need of a skilled workforce.
Report Details Climate Impact on California Highways
Caltrans says the series of studies will provide data about how climate change impacts the way the system plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains the state highway system.
Fluor Completes Work on Two Puerto Rico Transmission Lines
Around 58 percent of the island's electric power customers had service restored to them by early January, three months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island's electric grid.
FEMA Awards $610m Contract for Disaster Response Support
The contract covers professional services such as engineering, architecture, cost estimating, accounting and commercial property insurance. Work also includes non-professional services.
Newly Installed Section of Solar Road Stolen in China
While solar panels on rooftops have become more and more commonplace, solar roads are still less common and thus interesting enough to still attract a great deal of attention and curiosity. In fact, the technology is such a novelty that it has recently attracted the attention of thieves in Jinan, China, who removed a recently-installed section of experimental solar road.
10 Funny Civil Engineering Fails to Brighten Up Your Day
Engineers need to be precise, accurate and perfect on almost every job they work on. But sometimes they don’t get it quite right. Below are 10 of the funniest engineering fails to brighten up your Monday morning.
3D-printed Home That Can Be Built in Just Eight Hours
Imagine being able to simplify the construction of a brand-new home so much so that instead of dealing with unending time frames and an ever-increasing budget, you could have an inexpensive home in just eight hours. Thanks to help from its 3D-printing robot, PassivDom has been able to achieve such a feat.
Methanol Plant Secures Air Permit
The Gulf Coast Methanol Park will consist of four trains each producing 1.8 million tons per year of methanol from natural gas. Production is slated to begin in 2020.
Oroville Report Blames Systemic Failures
A final report cites systemic failures at a California agency and across the industry as largely to blame for the February 2017 incident at the nation's highest dam.
$9b Highway Project Draws Interest from P3 Sector
Plans call for adding four new lanes to I-270, the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.