HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Modest Global Economic Improvement for 2016, Says IHS
U.S. growth to remain solid, with increases in consumer spending, housing activity and nonresidential capital spending all contributing to growth.
HV Cable to Supply Power to Offshore Oil Platform
Electrification via the shore-linked cable will enable Eni Norge to use renewable hydropower and cut the platform’s carbon-dioxide emissions by up to 50%.
Brick Improves Seismic Wave Absorption in Buildings
Laboratory tests suggest that partition walls incorporating the product can better absorb horizontal movements.
Two LNG Export Terminals Proposed for Louisiana
Venture Global LNG wants to build a natural gas export facility near Pointe-a-la-Hache, La., on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Louisiana LNG Energy LLC. wants to build a smaller facility near Davant.
Smart City Could Rise in Midtown Manhattan
The Eastern Rail Yard platform will comprise a 10-acre deck supporting six acres of open space, four towers, a culture center and 1 million square feet of shops and restaurants.
Inspections Are Critical for High Energy Piping Safety
Temperature change causes a 100-yard-long pipe to expand by some 30 inches. Imagine if this pipe was not being permitted to expand or contract freely.
Designing Earthquake-Resistant Wood-Framed Buildings
Researchers will study how to combine the traditional light wood frame system of construction with the emerging cross-laminated timber method.
Rice Study Outlines Storm Defense for Houston Ship Channel
A hurricane with winds 15% stronger than Hurricane Ike (2008) and making landfall on the southwestern tip of Galveston Island could result in a major environmental disaster.
Clear Solar Panels Could Offer Energetic Window Retrofit
Transparent panel allows visible light to shine through, making non-visible light generate the power.
Energy-Absorbing Material Under Development at Purdue with GM Help
Purdue University engineers are working with General Motors to develop an energy-absorbing material that could offer greater protection on the football field or in an earthquake zone.
Load-Sensing Washer Measures Bolts' Clamping Force
Washer uses piezoelectric filaments connected to a handheld device that registers the preload value by reading electrical output of the filaments.
Beijing Overpass to Be Replaced in One Day
The project will showcase China's first-ever use of special dollies capable of carrying 1,000 tons.
New Hudson River Rail Tunnels Get a Boost as Agreement Is Reached
Federal officials have committed to funding at least half of the Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River after state and federal officials agreed to create a development corporation to oversee the project.
Engineering a Rail Tunnel to Manhattan
More than 100 years after they were completed, the Hudson River rail tunnels continue to serve although their future continues to be debated.
OSHA Fines Are Set to Rise for First Time Since 1990
Congress requires OSHA to make a one-time “catch-up” increase to compensate for more than two decades of no penalty increases.
3-D Concrete Printer Opens Design Possibilities for Construction
Printing concrete allows designers to create fine concrete structures, potentially enabling builders to fabricate details as small as a pea.
Small Business Index Remains Positive Despite Recent Slowdown
The IHS national index has trended downward throughout the year and is now 0.50% below its 2015 high in February.
Light-Harvesting Gel Could Double Solar Panel Efficiency
A gel that enhances solar cells' ability to absorb sunlight energy uses a mixture of biodegradable materials, including cow blood protein and fatty acid from coconuts.
Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete to Keep Skyscrapers Stable
Design incorporates steel fibers into concrete mix to create coupling beams that equal or exceed performance of rebar designs.
Engineers Use Google Street View to Assess Damage After a Disaster
The tool could help civil engineers assess the damage to buildings and improve resistance against future events.