Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a polymer based, damage-indicating coating that warns of breaks—from surface paint scratches to internal cracks—on steel and other metallic surfaces.
Using powerful nanotechnology tools, a research team led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has successfully modeled the complex structure of calcium silica hydrate (CSH), the main binding material in cement and concrete.
Forward-thinking planners and facility managers are combining mature design ideas with new technologies to make their institutions more resilient and supportive of their constituents and surrounding communities
Think of construction projects as production systems where safety, quality, material, equipment, people and reporting are all tied to the same physical output and production flow.
Expansion and maturation of the storm shelter industry are robust, and the last two decades saw increased adoption and advancement due to innovation, improved quality, new standards and guidelines, code requirements and governmental initiatives.
In spite of our industry being surrounded by a broad spectrum of extremely powerful and compelling technologies, performance improvement remains stagnate.
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