New concrete possibilities from waste materials
The use of recycled concrete and glass aggregates in concrete production has emerged as a highly promising means of increasing the recycling rate of waste materials—but durability issues have plagued some combinations of ...
Mar 26, 2024
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How AI and a popular card game can help engineers predict catastrophic failure by finding the absence of a pattern
Humans are very good at spotting patterns, or repeating features people can recognize. For instance, ancient Polynesians navigated across the Pacific by recognizing many patterns, from the stars' constellations to more subtle ...
Mar 26, 2024
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If you've got a dark roof, you're spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool
If you visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and keep residents cooler.
Mar 26, 2024
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Building energy management platform uses AI and statistical methods to optimize operations
The research team led by Dr. Jeong Hak-geun at the Energy ICT Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a building energy management platform technology that transforms buildings from ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Novel quantum algorithm proposed for high-quality solutions to combinatorial optimization problems
Combinatorial optimization problems (COPs) have applications in many different fields such as logistics, supply chain management, machine learning, material design and drug discovery, among others, for finding the optimal ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but new method reveals their internal forces in 3D
Granular materials, those made up of individual pieces, whether grains of sand or coffee beans or pebbles, are the most abundant form of solid matter on Earth. The way these materials move and react to external forces can ...
Mar 25, 2024
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GNSS Gyroscopes: A new horizon in motion measurement
Attitude information, crucial in scientific and engineering fields, traditionally relies on instruments like gyroscopes for measurement, facing limitations in miniaturization and accuracy over time.
Mar 25, 2024
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Assessing the wind vulnerability of Patagonia's oil storage tanks
In Latin America, specifically in Argentina, there's a burgeoning petroleum boom, largely thanks to the Vaca Muerta field, known for its substantial shale gas and oil reserves. However, this surge in oil output necessitates ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Study explores ergonomic mobility in firefighting gear: Improving the fit and function of US firefighter PPE
Firefighting is considered one of the most dangerous professions due to the extreme conditions and hazards that firefighters face. They must use personal protective clothing (PPC) and equipment (PPE) for safety. Despite advancements ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Navigating the depths: A new calibration algorithm for underwater exploration technology
Underwater vehicles play a pivotal role in exploring and understanding our oceans, necessitating precise navigation capabilities. The acoustic Long-Baseline (LBL) system, vital for submarine positioning, faces limitations ...
Mar 25, 2024
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