The system invented at Sheffield tests pipes by transmitting a pressure wave along them that sends back a signal if it passes any unexpected features, such as…
Surgeons commonly use minimally invasive techniques when operating in the abdomen. Instruments are inserted through a tiny incision in the abdominal wall, and…
Hayder Rasheed, associate professor of civil engineering, and Yacoub Najjar, professor of civil engineering, are collaborating to better detect and measure…
On July 10, 2012, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its first-ever draft guidelines* to help utility companies test their…
Analysis of Ikefs damage shows which bridges are most susceptible to a stronger hurricane Preliminary results from research at Rice University show more than…
A new study by civil engineers at MIT shows that using stiffer pavements on the nation's roads could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3 percent —…
Under the onslaught of 21st century traffic, modern asphalt isn’t likely to hold up for anywhere near 2,700 years. But at Michigan Technological University,…
“Modern architecture has wrongly been identified with the exclusive use of the colour white but it is not like this: it is just a myth,” ensures SINC Juan…
“Bringing full-spectrum light through laminated glass is proving attractive to botanists and other life science professionals,” said DuPont Advanced Interlayer…
Fine dust, aircraft noise and the buzz of highways have a negative impact on a city‘s inhabitants. Urban planners have to take a lot of information into…
On October 24, 2001 a devastating fire broke out in the St. Gotthard Road Tunnel in Switzerland, costing eleven people their lives. The main traffic route…
The research assesses the benefits of white roofs and aims to help residential, commercial and industrial building owners determine if white roofs are suitable…
In spring and autumn in particular, there are many short periods of fluctuating temperatures caused by alternating warm and cold days. Inside a building, the…
In Germany, the rising cost of heating has sparked a renovation boom. In order to lower energy costs, more and more homeowners are investing in insulation…
New technological developments make that possible. A kilowatt-hour of solar electricity can be generated increasingly cheaper and the industry is close to…
This event showcases the work of faculty-led research teams that design, develop and commercialize green building components and sustainable technologies for…
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