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Retention Ponds May Not be Retaining Much
Because it is inexpensive and works effectively at lower temperatures, road salt (sodium chloride) is widely used by most municipalities to keep winter roadways clear.
Why You Should Check Out Laser Engraving at the Next Maker Faire
The fairs, which range from mini-events conducted by communities and schools to all-out flagship festivities set up by the Maker Media team itself, are progressive showcases that display new technologies, innovations, and experimentations across the fields of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft
Railroad Opens Routes for China Trade in Africa
The Chinese-funded, Chinese-constructed project is the first phase of a project to connect Kenya's landlocked neighbors Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan to Mombasa.
Unpacking Frank Lloyd Wright at 150
The exhibition comprises nearly 400 works, including architectural drawings, models, building fragments, films, television broadcasts, print media, furniture, tableware, textiles, paintings, photographs, and scrapbooks.
What is a Laser Engraver and What Can It Do?
Laser engraving, a subset of laser marking, is a process where the laser beam physically removes the surface of the material to expose a cavity that reveals an image at eye level.
Don't Let Summer Swimming Be an 'Electrifying' Experience
As summer approaches and preparations are being made for spending time at pools and lakes, one detail is often overlooked: electrical safety.
DOE Awards $1.5b Contract for Enrichment Site Cleanup
The site processed uranium from 1952 to 2013 for military reactors, nuclear weapons, and nuclear power plant fuels.
Replacing Bridge Using Novel Technology
With America’s bridges receiving a grade of C+ in an American Society of Civil Engineers 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the Delaware Department of Transportation decided to assess a novel replacement approach for an aged two-lane bridge.
China Wind Giant Buys the Heart of Texas
The 160 MW wind energy project will be around 125 miles northwest of Austin, and will use Goldwind GW 121/2.5 MW wind turbines.
Miller Electics Introduces New SubArc Digital Series Interface
Miller Electrics Mfg. Co. is introducing its new SubArc Digital Series, Submerged Arc Welding Power Source. The AC welding output enables the SubArc AC/DC to be used in tandem arc welding systems with a DC lead arc and AC trailing arc, or with AC/AC arc combinations. Miller said that results in shorter welding cycles for thick weldments, without sacrificing quality.
What’s Standing Between You and Your Results?
Engineers in every corner of the world are tasked with a straightforward yet incredibly complex challenge: solving the unsolvable. As if that weren’t enough, they’re also expected to solve the unsolvable faster and with fewer resources than ever before.
Tool Re-faces Flanges with Phonographic Finish
The manually operated hand tool re-faces damaged flanges and restores them to like-new condition with a phonographic finish.
Furnace Waste Prevents Salt Deterioration of Roads
A concrete mix that includes fly ash, slag, and silica fume is resistant to the erosive actions of road deicing salt.
Big Buildings More Likely to Use Lighting Strategies: Report
Compared with other investments in energy efficiency—such as upgrading HVAC systems or replacing insulation—lighting controls are often relatively easy, accessible, and affordable changes, EIA says.
Infrastructure Spending Can Boost City Growth, Report Says
While infrastructure investment is not a cure-all, a report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors says it can provide a 'shot in the arm' to help jumpstart local economies.
Built in the U.S.A.: NYC Design Guide for Climate Resiliency
New York City's Office of Recovery & Resiliency released the city’s first-ever Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines for capital projects.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives Represent the Next Generation
Next-generation adhesives are designed to improve both productivity and performance, while also reducing environmental costs and concerns.
Smart Homes Need Smart Batteries
As our homes get smarter, the systems powering our homes also need to become smarter. To work toward that goal, researchers from the Institute of Automation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing are proposing a solution to optimize power consumption in batteries.
Hot Weather is Here – Use a Misting Fan to Keep Cool
Misting fans by Airmaster Fans can lower the ambient air temperature to dew point and reduce worker fatigue and increase productivity. These fans can move up to 8800 CFM of air and can output up to 6 gallons of filtered water an hour.
Built in the U.S.A.: Chamber Survey Urges Infrastructure Action
A recent survey says that 72% of Americans want more federal investment, and 73% want the federal government to take the lead role.