HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Mitsubishi Supplies HVAC for Morocco Theater
The HVAC system includes Climaveneta high efficiency units: two multi-purpose heat pumps NECS-Q/B 3218 and one air-cooled chiller NECS/B 3218.
Northeast to See Surge of Natural Gas Pipeline Build
Producers in the Marcellus Shale region are eager for the pipelines because they have been hurt by low prices in areas of inadequate pipeline infrastructure.
Is Europe Ready for the Smart Buildings Revolution?
A report says most countries show little progress in opening the market to demand response or in encouraging the penetration of energy storage capacity in buildings.
Ultrasonic Energy Bolsters Solid-State Weld Process
NASA’s Ultrasonic Stir Welding technology improves current thermal stir welding processes by adding high-power ultrasonic energy at 20 kHz frequency.
Remediate Surfaces Coated with PCB-Laden Paint
Solvent technology from NASA extracts PCBs from painted surfaces and converts them into benign byproducts without generating secondary waste streams.
A Dam Good Approach to Transformer Oil Containment
Smart fabric technology was used to construct a secondary oil containment system on the tailrace deck of the Big Bend Dam.
GE to Deploy IoT Sensor Platform in San Diego
San Diego will collect real-time sensor data across the city that can be used to develop applications that may benefit the community. The open data platform offers potential opportunities to increase safety, optimize municipal systems, and create real-time environmental awareness.