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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...
Construction Equipment
Swing Door Power Drive 1401 from TORMAX
New to the market, the SWINGDOOR Power Drive 1401 from TORMAX takes underfloor door automation to a new level. Mounted in sealed box in the floor, the Power Drive opens either new or existing swing doors smoothly and...
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. Â ...
Transport
Speeding to success in Gothenburg rail tunnel
The new tunneling drill rig Boomer XE4 C, is proving to be a winner in the expansion and upgrade of the Swedish rail system near Gothenburg. This fast and highly efficient rig drills pre-grouting holes as well as...
Construction Equipment
Suspended Platform
Suspended Platform, developed and produced by SKG, is ideal equipment for building facade construction, decoration, cleaning and maintenance. It is also widely used in elevator installing, ship building and repairing, or in other...
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