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Building Stronger Concrete with Sustainable Materials to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MIT studied individual concrete atoms and built a computer model to see how additives could be used to strengthen the material
Ancient Mystery Solved: Moving Stone to the Great Pyramid of Giza
A recently discovered diary has provided insight into the 4,000-year-old Egyptian infrastructure that produced the Great Pyramid of Giza.
'Snakebot' Deployed for Urban Search and Rescue
Following last week's earthquake in Mexico City, a snake-like robot entered a collapsed apartment building for its first real-world test as an urban search-and-rescue tool.
Abandoned Air Raid Shelter Now Home to Urban Farm
A London underground air raid shelter, originally constructed to protect up to 8,000 people from World War II bombings, is finding new life as an urban farm.
Barcelona Attacks Highlight the Need for More Bollards and Terrorist Countermeasures
The terrorist attacks in Barcelona and nearby Cambrils on August 17, 2017, killed 16 people and left 136 pedestrians injured. What are the simplest, most effective and low-cost countermeasures to stop terrorism’s current weapons of choice, vehicles?
Most Common Building Thermal Insulation Materials on the Market Today
Homeowners and builders have several options available to them when deciding on which thermal insulating material to use for your home, commercial or industrial application. Thermal insulation is critical to reduce energy costs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Chemicals That Kill—The Hidden Chemical War Being Waged Today
Chemical warfare is ongoing every day in the U.S. and many other countries. Waging this chemical warfare keeps our foods, medicines and homes safe.
Mercedes-Benz Plans $1B EV Investment
The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at its Alabama facility. A battery plant will also be built nearby.
Researchers Found a Way to Stop Ice Build Up By Cracking It
A research team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is working with a new approach to prevent ice buildup by cracking it.
Video: 3D Printing High Strength Aluminum Leads to Metallurgy Breakthrough
Nanoparticles are added to metal powder to prevent hot cracking of parts.
Report Offers a Plan to Cut Large Building Emissions
The report, A Roadmap for Retrofits in Canada, provides recommendations to retrofit large buildings that will contribute to reducing GHG emissions by at least 30 percent(or 12.5 million tons) by 2030.
Spring Tolerances: An Often Overlooked Design Consideration
Most design engineers are surprised to learn, though, that springs use a different set of tolerances than machine-based tolerances.
Video: A Barrier Wall for Flood-Prone Regions
The flood wall can withstand forces up to a Category 5 hurricane and can be customized for flood prevention applications from 3 to 20 feet high. When not in use, the barrier is retracted into an underground concrete housing.
Designing Next Generation HVAC Using "Green" Cooling Systems
The challenges and solutions needed to make the switch to ecofriendly refrigerants
Houston Mayor Now Likes Ike Dike
“We cannot talk about rebuilding” from Harvey “if we do not build the coastal spine," the city's mayor was quoted as saying.
Hi-Performance Fastening Systems’ MAThread® Option Brings Level of Ease to Any Application
These fastening systems have an anti-cross threading feature, and there are various styles of point options for customers to choose from with all head styles available.
Simple Test to Assess Bridge Integrity After a Disaster
Impulse-response tests, originally used for foundations, has been adapted to assess bridge decks, columns and other infrastructure types.
India Agrees to $17b Bullet Train Project
The $16.9 billion project will mostly be funded through a 50-year loan from Japan at a 0.1 percent annual interest rate.
New Research Starts to Understand the Optical Properties of Glass
The researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have been looking at the properties of stable glasses over a few years.
Most Americans Support Paying a Carbon Tax
According to a survey from Yale University, most Americans would support taxing fossil fuels, but only on the condition that the money generated is invested in clean energy and infrastructure.