HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Daimler to Build Passenger Cars in Russia
Daimler says it plans to invest more than $260 million on the facility. The first cars are due to leave the assembly line in 2019.
Bechtel Awarded Saudi Infrastructure Oversight Contract
The Saudi Arabia government awarded Bechtel a contract to support the country's National Project Management Office and $1 trillion in expected project spending.
Ease Your Muscle Strain When Hammering
A shock-absorbing hammer may reduce arm muscle strain and consequently reduce the risk of tennis elbow for users.
Proper Instrumentation Keeps MEWPs Safely 'On the Level'
New safety standards are expected to come into effect in early 2017, and manufacturers and users of MEWPs are looking at the types of sensors that will be needed to conform to the standards.
Lighten the Load and Save Energy
How can commercial office buildings be made more energy-efficient? The answer starts with reducing loads.
Highest Dam in the U.S. Faces Threat
Residents below the Oroville Dam in California were ordered to evacuate after a hole developed in the dam's spillway during a water release. See photos and learn about the dam and its hydroelectric station.
Repairing Potholes for the Long-Term
A pothole repair technology based on infrared heating could save local UK authorities £3.5bn in 2019 by making repairs cheaper and longer-lasting.
HERO Program Expands to Florida Efficiency Market
Products installed using HERO financing must carry a high government efficiency rating, such as those in the ENERGY STAR program.
Mimicking Nature’s Cellular Architectures via 3-D Printing
The approach could be used to fabricate lightweight structural materials, thermal insulation or tissue scaffolds.
A Vertical Solar Wall Grows in the Bronx
A 37 kW photovoltaic system integrated into the south-facing wall will offset a New York City building’s energy use by 10% over the next 25 years.
Toolkit to Aid in Design of Reconfigurable Metamaterials
A toolkit to aid in design of reconfigurable metamaterials provides smart strategies for exploring design possibilities.
Modeling Tools Help Optimize Bus Routes
The debut of wireless charging buses in Stockholm, Sweden included introduction of a model to propose optimal locations for installing chargers on the bus network.
Fiber Optics Offer Gas Pipeline Protection
The monitoring system quickly detects when abnormal stress, movement, or temperature conditions occur.
Standard Supports Recycling Concrete, Sustainable Construction
A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturing plants better recycle returned fresh concrete, supporting the growth in sustainable construction practices.
Beipanjiang Bridge is Open
After three years of construction, the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China is now open to traffic.
Summer Heat Could Warm Your House in Winter
The project studied the use of sodium hydroxide as a thermal storage medium, converting thermal to chemical energy.
Sea Sponge Spikes Could Lead to Stronger Columns
The shape of rib-like structures in sea sponges could inform structural design for slender structures like building columns and bicycle spokes.
SABIC Set to Open Next-gen PP Plant in Europe
The opening of a new polypropylene pilot plant in Europe is expected to bring innovations in resins.
Rising Use of Solar Trackers in Grid-Scale PV
The use of solar tracking technology can improve production at PV farms by anywhere from 15-30% when compared to a fixed-tilt system.
Defects Actually Strengthen Roman-era Concrete
Small defects known as screw dislocations help account for the superiority of the Roman Empire’s concrete.