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Computational discovery of complex alloys could speed the way to green aviation

Experts have identified the way to tune the strength and ductility of a class of materials called high-entropy alloys. The discovery may help power-generation and aviation industry develop more efficient engines.

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A new 3D printing frontier: Self-powered wearable devices

Researchers have created an innovative hybrid printing method -- combining multi-material aerosol jet printing and extrusion printing -- that integrates both functional and structural materials into a single streamlined printing platform.

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Glass Blocks in Construction

Glass blocks or glass bricks are wall bricks made of glass. They provide visual opacity and light transmission at the same time, making them an...

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Sodic Soil: Effects, Properties, and Treatment

Sodic soils are formed when sodium ions are relatively higher than the other cations, impacting the soil structure. The amount of sodium in the soil...

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Robots Perform Field Layout at Consigli Site

The construction industry is one of the least automated ones and depends chiefly on manual labor. However, there has been an increasing acceptance of...

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Guide to Select the Suitable Soil Improvement Method

Soil improvement methods are adopted to increase the shear strength and the density of soil, preventing the occurrence of liquefaction and providing...

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Space between polymer chains affects energy conversion

Researchers have new insight into molecules that change their shape in response to light. The researchers studying azobenzene-based polymers found that their free volume -- a measure of the space between polymer chains -- was strongly linked with the polymers' ability to convert visible light radiation into mechanical energy.

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Five Digital Software Tools for a Successful Construction Project

The construction industry has seen a lot of changes in the last decade. From introducing innovative building materials to digital design software,...

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Shape-shifting materials with infinite possibilities

Researchers have developed a shape-shifting material that can take and hold any possible shape, paving the way for a new type of multifunctional material that could be used in a range of applications, from robotics and biotechnology to architecture.

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Anticorrosion coating sets new benchmark

EEngineers adapt a compound to serve as a universal anticorrosive coating for steel.

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Running shoe material inspired 3D-printed design to protect buildings from impact damage

A material used in running shoes and memory foam pillows has inspired the design of a 3D-printed product that could help protect buildings from collision damage and other high impact forces, equivalent to a car travelling at 60km/hr.

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Abrasion Resistance Test on Concrete

Abrasion resistance of concrete is one of the measures of its durability. The concrete surface deteriorates due to abrasion by sliding, scraping,...

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How is Modern Technology Improving Construction Site Security

Technological innovations have a way of changing pretty much every industry they touch, and security is no different. Today, we’re looking at some of...

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Recycled Concrete and CO₂ Make Environmentally-Friendly Building Material

We all know that the main constituent of concrete is cement, which is obtained by breaking down calcium carbonate (limestone). When carried out on a...

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The UK set to welcome its largest 100% electric, net-zero office

The city of London is set to welcome the country’s largest all-electric, net-zero office in Victoria. The project named 105 Victoria Street...

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Surface chemistry reveals corrosive secrets

Interactions between iron, water, oxygen and ions quickly become complex. Scientists have now developed a more precise method to observe how iron minerals like rust form.

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Equipment Maintenance Management in Construction Sites with 7 Strategies

It’s no secret that the pieces of equipment used in construction firms are expensive, complex, and crucial for completing projects within the...