HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The First On-site House Has Been Printed in Russia
3D-printing firm Apis Cor in Russia showed off the portable 3-D printer that it has developed by building a small home.
What Can You Do with a Mechanical Engineering Degree?
Curious, creative engineers often gravitate toward mechanical engineering because they want to apply their math skills to solving problems and figuring out how things work
Google Street View Cars Map Methane Leaks
Cars equipped with advanced infrared laser methane analyzers are pinpointing leaking underground natural gas lines in U.S. cities.
Warning of Shortage of Essential Minerals for Laptops, Cell Phones, Wiring
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Delaware's Saleem Ali, says global resource governance and sharing of geoscience data is needed to address challenges facing future mineral supply.
Built in the U.S.A.: Reagan National Set for $1bn Expansion
Project Journey includes construction of two new security checkpoints that connect the concourse level of Terminal B/C to airline gate areas, buildout of an enclosed commuter concourse to replace 14 outdoor gates currently serviced by buses.
Siemens to Help Energy Hungry Army Base Cut Its Use
The project includes a guarantee by Siemens that its improvements will save some $20 million or around 1.4 million British thermal units over the 15-year performance period.
Silk Sensor Could Speed Development of New Infrastructure, Aerospace and Consumer Materials
Consumers want fuel-efficient vehicles and high-performance sporting goods, municipalities want weather-resistant bridges and manufacturers want more efficient ways to make reliable cars and aircraft. What’s needed are new lightweight, energy-saving composites that won’t crack or break even after prolonged exposure to environmental or structural stress.
Super-hard Windows from Transparent Ceramic?
Requirements for durable, ultra-hard windows might be fulfilled by a new cubic silicon nitride ceramic,
Next-Gen Steel Under the Microscope
Next-generation steel and metal alloys are a step closer to reality, thanks to an international research project. The work could overcome the problem of hydrogen alloy embrittlement that has led to catastrophic failures in major engineering and building projects.
FPL Taps Blattner and Black & Veatch for Solar
The utility says the average estimated capital cost across the eight new plants is less than $1,500/kWac.
The Backhoe of the Future
The basic backhoe has been re-engineered to realize a robust machine with reduced environmental impact and weight, enhanced equipment versatility
Researcher Tests Fly Ash for Stronger Concrete
Portland cement has been around for more than 250 years as the binding material for concrete, mortar and stucco, but a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher is studying ways to make concrete without the traditional material.
Treating Used Wood as an Energy Resource
Waste wood is a largely untapped renewable energy resource in Switzerland.
DFW May Face $10 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades
Airport officials know that concrete and pavement are reaching the end of their expected lifespan. Airport staff reportedly has begun testing airfield pavement to determine how many layers of runway will need to be rebuilt.
Six Steps for Autonomous Vehicle-Friendly Cities
Bad planning for driverless cars may could increase congestion, encourage sprawl, and exacerbate growing inequalities, a consultant white paper says.
Linde to Build Gas Production Plants in China
The investments will support multiple long-term contracts to provide electronics gases to foundry, memory, and flat panel display fabs.
Pressure to Connect Is Changing Building Management: Navigant
The promise of revenue growth, improvements in operational efficiency, and meeting corporate sustainability goals are the fundamental drivers that have encouraged the development of the intelligent buildings marketplace, Navigant says.
U.S. Infrastructure Gets a D+ from ASCE
The American Society of Civil Engineers assigned a grade of “D+” to the quality of U.S. roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, the same grade as in 2013.
Built in the U.S.A.: Replacing 559 Bridges in 3 Years
Pennsylvania is halfway through a three-year program to rebuild hundreds of structurally deficient bridges in largely rural parts of the state. The pace of work accelerates in 2017. Here's how the state is doing it.
Economizer and Heat Exchanger Project Nets Cost Savings
The project is expected to save the city of Newark $80 million over 15 years and reduce the environmental impact of operating a 236-unit residential facility.