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Construction Tire Rolls Over Dangerous Jobsite Debris
Michelin says its new tire, the X Works Z, counters a harsh construction environment with a groove-to-groove protector ply 50% wider than competing designs.
Ropeless Elevator Could Move Horizontally and Vertically
The technology could provide quicker, more convenient transiting throughout urban buildings while opening up such structures to greater complexity of shape and design.
Technology to Reduce Cement Industry Emissions to Be Demonstrated
The new technology is based on separating the furnace exhaust gases from the limestone by heating it indirectly in a special steel vessel.
Bricks Made with Cigarette Butts May Be Cheaper, Better Insulators
Mohajerani’s team discovered that adding cigarette butts can cut the energy needed to fire bricks by up to 58%.
Timber High-Rise in Nordic Country
Skellefteå, Sweden will be home to a new high-rise hotel to be constructed of environmentally friendly timber.
$800 Billion Annual Shortfall in Global Infrastructure Investment
From 2016 through 2030, the world needs to invest about 3.8% of GDP—or an average of $3.3 trillion per year—in infrastructure to support expected rates of economic growth.
Adjustable Forms Cement a Concrete Future
An adjustable concrete form from U.S.-based Metal Forms Corporation allows workers to pour level rails in a single pour, despite varying concrete depths.
Recycled Tires Could Help Earthquake-Proof Bridges
The challenge was to find an inexpensive and effective material to bolster bridges, providing support and a buffer able to withstand the force of earthquakes regardless of bridge length.
Panama Canal Expansion Set to Open June 26
The most significant component of the expansion program, the new lock complexes create a third lane of traffic for ships significantly larger than the current canal can handle.
Cool Roofs Cut Energy Consumption Even in Cold Climates, Model Suggests
In colder climates, installing cool roofs may even make buying an air conditioner unnecessary.
NYC Builds Rain Gardens to Ease Burden on Sewers
During intense rain events, stormwater that falls on New York City's impervious surfaces exceeds the ability of the city’s wastewater plants to treat the added capacity to federal standards.
Inside Switzerland's Gotthard Base Tunnel
The world’s longest train tunnel opened to passenger and freight traffic in early June. Here's how engineers built it.
The Need for Project Quality Management
The cost can be significant if no quality management program exists.
Clean Water, Big Price Tag
Water treatment infrastructure in the U.S. remains underfunded and underappreciated.
Intelligent Machine Control Helps Reduce Operator Error
Intelligent machine control technology may help a Komatsu tracked excavator minimize operator human error.
Designing More Durable Concrete
Today’s concrete is a random assemblage of crushed rocks and stones bound together by a cement paste.
Porosity in Parts Produced Via Laser Powder-Bed Fusion Explained
Using a custom-built microscope setup, a vacuum chamber and an ultra-high-speed camera, Matthews’ team observed the ejection of metal powder away from the laser during the melting process.
Robotically Fabricated Pavilion Takes Shape in London
The Elytra Filament Pavilion is a canopy of tightly woven carbon fiber cells created using a novel robotic production process.
3D-Printed Office Building Opens in Dubai
The full model took 17 days to print, after which the office was installed onsite in two days.
JC Penney Headquarters Building Uses Ice to Cut Energy Bills
By using the ice energy storage technology, JC Penney is able to flatten its electricity load profile and reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods.