Engineering
Scientists from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the IMDEA Materiales Institute have developed a new experimental technique in fragmentation tests to evaluate the energy absorption capacity in the event of ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Engineering
Impact sounds, such as footsteps or items dropping from neighboring units, are particularly bothersome in apartment complexes. Such noises can invade one's personal space. In newly built apartments, soundproofing structures ...
Oct 26, 2023
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Engineering
As severe urban overcrowding is trending worldwide, many underground development projects are being carried out in metropolitan centers worldwide. South Korea has experienced problems such as aging underground facilities ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Security
The SHA-1 algorithm, one of the first widely used methods of protecting electronic information, has reached the end of its useful life, according to security experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Engineering
The construction industry's green pivot faces a number of challenges, even as more city governments and home buyers are increasingly pushing for more sustainable new homes and buildings. Among the obstacles standing in the ...
Aug 25, 2022
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Automotive
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has announced the development of an 'AI-based automatic pothole detection system'. The system is designed to be installed on the windshield of a vehicle ...
Aug 11, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Poorly constructed housing can seriously affect people's health and wellbeing. And with the UK having some of the oldest buildings in Europe, that's a lot of housing not fit for purpose.
Jan 15, 2021
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Security
Nearly 70% of Iran's gas stations went out of service on Monday following possible sabotage—a reference to cyberattacks, Iranian state TV reported.
Dec 18, 2023
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Engineering
Millions of homes were built before Australia introduced housing energy efficiency standards in 2003. They're leaky. Gaps around windows, doors and between building materials allow air to move in and out. So people tend to ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Business
A Korean research team has developed a BIM-based digital collaboration platform that allows construction owners and engineers to collaborate with each other on digital design tasks.
Nov 27, 2023
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