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Concrete Corrosion May Be Underdetected in Critical Structures
Corrosive chloride concentration was far more apparent in smaller samples and subject to larger fluctuations than in larger specimens, researchers at ETH Zurich say.
Smart Windows to Block Light and Heat
Researchers from Princeton University have developed a smart window system that will change its tint to block unwanted light or heat.
The Role of Abrasives in Woodworking
Coated abrasives such sand paper sheets, abrasive discs, sanding belts, wide belts and abrasive drum covers dimension and finish a wide variety of wood products. Grit ranges employed in woodworking can vary from coarse (low grit sizes) to very fine (high grit sizes). Depending on the specific applications, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, alumina-zirconia (NorZon®) and ceramic abrasives on paper, film, fibre or cloth backings have a role in woodworking.
Cigarette Butts To Be New Pavement Ingredient
A team of researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has discovered another purpose for discarded cigarette butts with the potential to solve a significant worldwide waste problem.
Toyota and Mazda to Jointly Develop EVs and Connected Tech
The Japanese automakers plan to collaborate on electric and connected car technologies and build a $1.6 billion U.S. manufacturing plant.
New Connectors Are Rated for Up to 500 Hours of Salt Spray
Mouser Electronics Inc. is now stocking Amphe-Lite gray zinc nickel (ZnNi) metal connectors from Amphenol Industrial.
Modular Construction Offers Efficiency and Cost Savings
Compared with traditional buildings, which are fully constructed on-site, manufactured modular buildings offer many advantages.
The Role of Valves in Your Gas Log Fireplace
Pilot-operated gas log fireplaces incorporate a thermocouple to monitor the pilot flame and a thermopile to enable control via a thermostat or other remote device. The thermocouple senses the gas pilot flame and prevents flow to the main burners when there is inadequate heat to ignite the burner. The thermopile powers a second circuit that operates the main valve. A brief understanding of how the thermocouple and thermopile work and what can go wrong will help troubleshoot a valve that is malfunctioning.
Sinking, Leaning Tower Remains Safe, Study Says
A 58-story residential tower in San Francisco that is tilting sinking at the rate of 1 inch a year remains safe, according to a report by three engineering consultants.
City Trees: Not Only for Aesthetics
While trees are an important part of a city’s landscape—providing shade, greenery and homes for birds and smaller animals—trees also provide a significant function beyond aesthetics: preventing energy loss.
Video: New Device Allows for More Efficient Automatic Part Loading and Unloading
North Star Imaging has announced a new add-on device called RobotiX for standard and existing NSI X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT) systems for automatic part loading and unloading.
Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician
A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.
Southern Nuclear Takes Over Vogtle Project Management
The scope of the service agreement includes engineering, procurement and licensing support from Westinghouse, as well as access to Westinghouse intellectual property needed for the project.
EPC Contract for Wind Catcher Transmission Line
Once completed, the Wind Catcher Tie Line would deliver energy from the Wind Catcher wind farm in western Oklahoma to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
Outlook Darkens for New Nukes Even as Toshiba Pledges Payments
SCANA and Santee Cooper accepted a payment offer from Toshiba but say that cost overruns and delays may sink one or both nuclear units under construction.
Watch: Using a Shake Table to Test "Plyscraper" Concepts
The goal is to gather data to help design wood buildings as tall as 20 stories that do not suffer significant damage during large earthquakes.
Design This: College to Launch Competition for Tall Wood Tower
The Arbour, as the project is known, will be located on land George Brown College recently purchased from the City of Toronto.
Roomba Collecting Consumer Information to Sell
iRobot, the makers of Roomba, want to help make your home more sophisticated and “smart” by selling the information it gathers while it cleans.
Why Contractors Should Use Construction Management Software
Imagine keeping track of all the details that go into the management of a construction project. Blue prints, plans, change orders—and that doesn’t even touch upon the paperwork required from human resources.
Weather Stations are the Backyard Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everything you need to know about having a weather station in your backyard.