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TU Graz Explores Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Himalayas

Using 3D technology and interdisciplinary expertise, a research team has explored Buddhist temples in the remote Dolpo region of Nepal and digitized them for posterity In the high-altitude and extremely remote region of Dolpo in north-west Nepal, there are numerous Buddhist temples whose history dates back to the 11th century. The structures are threatened by earthquakes, landslides and planned infrastructure projects such as the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. There is also a lack of financial resources for long-term maintenance….

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Materials Sciences

Rubber wood, coconut shells and fabrics

Each of the hybrid composite fabricated: Cotton fabric reinforced hybrid composite (CtRHC) and Polyester fabric reinforced hybrid composite (PeHC), was…

Architecture & Construction

Rice Research Reveals Bridges Vulnerable to Hurricane Damage

Analysis of Ikefs damage shows which bridges are most susceptible to a stronger hurricane Preliminary results from research at Rice University show more than…

Machine Engineering

The world's most accurate ultrasonic controller for level measurement

These new controllers offer the highest accuracy available on the market and ensure consistently precise measurements. The compact, single point ultrasonic…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Energy-Dense Biofuel from Cellulose Nears Economic Viability

A Purdue economic analysis shows that the cost of the thermo-chemical H2Bioil method is competitive when crude oil is about $100 per barrel when using certain…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Record Efficiency: New Small Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Unveiled

Individual homes and entire neighborhoods could be powered with a new, small-scale solid oxide fuel cell system that achieves up to 57 percent efficiency,…

Process Engineering

Virtual plant planning, retrofitting and maintenance

With over 110 000 employees, BASF is the world’s largest chemical company. At its headquarters in Ludwigshafen, the company runs over 160 production…

Materials Sciences

New Innovation to Keep Your Glasses Clear in the Rain

It’s raining cats and dogs and even the short run out to the car leaves your vision obscured by rain on your spectacles. There might soon be no need to reach…

Materials Sciences

Artificial Muscle Shock Absorbers Transform Bicycle Rides

It is not very fun to ride a bicycle on a street plastered with cobblestones. At least the bike has a saddle seat filled with silicone. That lessens the shocks…

Materials Sciences

Naturally Adhesive Innovations Transform Everyday Products

Shoes, cars, airplanes, rotor blades for wind turbines, self-adhesive notes, plasters – this is just a sample of the many products featuring adhesives. More…

Machine Engineering

World's most compact Coriolis flow solution

The digitally based flow solution Sitrans FC430 with short build-in-length is suitable for any liquid or gas application within the process industry. The new…

Machine Engineering

Modular Device Enhances Precision in Gas Analysis Measurement

A modular basic device is used with local user interface, communication interfaces, power supply, basic electronics, and software. Various analyzer modules are…

Materials Sciences

Dyeing easier : new potential for dyeing polyester with chitosan

Polyester is a man-made fibre that is extensively produced in factories for clothing and home furnishings.Indeed, polyester has taken the world by storm. Its…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Copper-Nickel Nanowires: A Game Changer for Printable Electronics

Duke University chemists created a new set of flexible, electrically conductive nanowires from thin strands of copper atoms mixed with nickel. The…

Power and Electrical Engineering

High-Speed Method to Aid Search for Solar Energy Storage Catalysts

Plants convert sunlight to chemical energy in the form of biomass, while releasing oxygen as an environmentally benign byproduct. Devising a similar process by…

Automotive Engineering

Johnson Controls forms new joint venture to integrate seating mechanisms capabilities in China

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, recently signed a contract…

Machine Engineering

Efficient access to device data via online configurator

The PIA Selector online configurator makes it easy to select and arrange correctly the order numbers of devices. It provides efficient access at all times to…

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