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Inexpensive Tunable Window Technology Developed
Tunable windows aren’t new, but most previous technologies have relied on electrochemical reactions. The new technology uses geometry to adjust the transparency of a window.
Floating Bridge Opens in Seattle
The new span is one of only a handful of floating bridges in the world and solves the design challenge of building a safe and sturdy roadway over a deep body of water with a soft bottom.
Use of Rubber in Structural Concrete Holds Promise
To date, most studies focusing on using rubber aggregate in concrete have employed only small-scale specimens to evaluate its effects on concrete's mechanical properties and durability.
USGS: 7 Million Live, Work Near Induced Quake Zones
The USGS report notes that the central U.S. has undergone the most dramatic increase in seismicity—both overall and induced—over the past six years.
First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Begins to Take Shape
The wind farm is scheduled to come online at the end of 2016 and generate 125,000 megawatt-hours of electricity.
Sustainable Concrete from Captured Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide emitted by power plants is captured and ‘upcycled’ to create CO2NCRETE, a new building material.
Tuning Windows for Privacy Using Nanowires
The technique for tunable privacy windows may lower their cost and complexity to create.
New Standard Aims to Foster Smarter Factories
The AutomationML for OPC UA specification is intended to help manufacturers achieve interoperability.
First Shale Gas Shipment Heads to Europe
The 180-meter-long Intrepid is one of four specially designed Dragon-class ships that will form part of a fleet of eight ethane-capable carriers.
25-km Sewage Tunnel to Be Built Under Thames
The storage and transfer tunnel will provide a long overdue upgrade to London's sewer system.
Construction Begins on Emissions-Free Gas Plant
NET Power's process uses an oxy-fuel, supercritical CO2 power cycle to produce electricity without air emissions.
Prefab Structures Built within Days
Structures may vary in size depending largely on the client’s budget and available space.
Citywide Building Energy Model Created for Boston
Researchers have generated a model that estimates the gas and electricity demand of every building in Boston for every hour of every day of the year.
Nepal to Build Earthquake-Resistant Structures with Bamboo
Over the last 15 years, a number of modern bamboo building systems have been developed that meet ISO standards and have excellent anti-seismic properties.
A Building in a Backpack
As the structure changes shape, so do its properties: in some forms it will be stiffer, in others more pliable.
Web-Based Project Management Tool for Construction
The tool may help to reorganize and simplify the process of running a project from estimating to project close-out.
Water Desalination Plant Opens in California
The plant’s water output represents about 10 percent of the county’s total water use.
GE Selected to Build World's Largest Greenfield Biomass Plant
The supercritical plant, which will be powered by wood chips and agro residues, will generate approximately 215 MW of energy.
“Zipper” Truck Builds Tunnels with Lego-Like Blocks
The pre-cured masonry units require no adhesives or mortar.
All-Terrain Crane Offers 100-Ton Lift Capacity
A 429 HP, Tier 4-Final Mercedes-Benz OM470LA six cylinder diesel engine serves as the crane’s powerhouse.