Shorter building construction timelines could be possible with new sensor technology
How long it takes to construct a building depends in large part on when the concrete of each floor is strong enough to take on loads.
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How long it takes to construct a building depends in large part on when the concrete of each floor is strong enough to take on loads.
Dec 16, 2020
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Small mistakes and miscalculations made in the design stage of a construction project can develop into large and costly problems for the project. But with VR technology connected to building information modeling (BIM), you ...
May 20, 2022
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Three-dimensional (3D) mapping is a very useful tool, such as for monitoring construction sites, tracking the effects of climate change on ecosystems and verifying the safety of roads and bridges. However, the technology ...
May 19, 2022
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University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the journal Applied Sciences.
Apr 21, 2023
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Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It can be used in many ways, can be produced locally and is very durable. Its environmental performance, on the other hand, is the subject of critical debate. ...
May 25, 2022
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For drones to save lives in search and rescue missions, or even reliably deliver our packages, they need to navigate dynamic environments without accident. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have had success steering through ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Smart factories, vehicles, and cities increasingly use wireless rechargeable sensor networks (WRSNs) for communication. A distinct advantage of WRSNs is that they can be placed in remote, inaccessible, or even biologically ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Emerging robotics technology may soon help construction companies and contractors create buildings in less time at higher quality and at lower costs.
Feb 10, 2021
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It was used to build the Great Wall of China and Spain's mediaeval Alhambra Palace—and now earth is back in vogue as a building material.
Jan 4, 2023
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The competition among U.S. automakers for a still-small pool of consumers seeking electric vehicles is quickly intensifying.
Jan 5, 2022
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