Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Dubai Holding launches multi billion dollar SmartCity in South Korea
Dubai Holding on Thursday launched the multibillion dollar SmartCity in Seoul, South Korea.Covering an area of 51 million square feet, SmartCity Korea will be strategically located between the two cities of Seoul and Incheon, close to two international airports....
Civil Engineering
University of Pretoria Lecture Hall Complex
This is a new multidepartmental lecture hall complex for the University of Pretoria. It is situated on the corner of Burnett and Festival streets, which is a prime spot within the University's grounds that was previously used for...
Civil Engineering
Data Miners Dig for Corrosion Resistance
A better understanding of corrosion resistance may be possible using a data-mining tool, according to Penn State material scientists. This tool may also aid research in other areas where massive amounts of information exist. In data...
Civil Engineering
Radar Checks Buildings After Earthquakes
Recent advances in ground-penetrating radar, GPR , could be used to help structural engineers and conservationists assess the stability of historic buildings or buildings affected by earthquakes that otherwise appear sound. Writing in the International Journal...
Civil Engineering
Mega Wind Turbines of 20 MW
The present largest wind turbines have a capacity of 5-6 MW. Following five years of research at the joint European project UpWind, led by Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, the Technical University of Denmark (Risø DTU), scientists have...
Civil Engineering
3-D Printing Technology from CT Images May Be Used Effectively for Neurosurgical Planning
3D models, produced by combining a patient's CT scans and 3D printing technology are proving useful in neurosurgical planning. 3D printing technology is a fast and affordable way to build 3D models for neurosurgical planning. ...
Civil Engineering
Carbon Fiber Used to Reinforce Buildings; Protect from Explosion
Most buildings are not constructed to withstand an unexpected explosion or impact. Now, a researcher at the University of Missouri is working with the U.S. Army to test a method of retrofitting buildings to protect them in the case...
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