From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt's monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material ...

Nicknamed “marshmallow” concrete, this ultra-light foam absorbs an aircraft’s energy upon impact by crumbling like a soft ...

BEIJING -- Chinese researchers have created a revolutionary runway safety system using ultra-lightweight foam concrete, ...

We investigate a multi-device ultra-reliable low-latency communication system with heterogeneous traffic and finite block length over temporally-correlated fading channels. In light of the challenging ...

In order to apply the random forest regression algorithm to the structural optimization of concrete frames, this paper uses the relative dynamic elastic modulus as the evaluation index of the concrete ...

Wood is relatively affordable and readily available, offering a cost-effective solution for homebuilding. Contractors are familiar with wood construction techniques. In addition, building codes and ...

Despite its advantages, wood light-frame construction presents several important ... This is a common technique around the world. Insulated concrete forms involve rigid foam blocks that are stacked ...

Creates four blocks with one pour in one form Each block is 12 in. high by 24 in. deep by 24 in. wide Blocks weigh 560 lbs. Formliners create attractive stone face ...

Each zone contains varied textures, colors, scales and often framed ... parking structure — available to those visiting the Lucas or any of Expo Park’s other institutions. Wedged between the greenery ...

Iron/nickel (hydr)oxides are widely recognized as efficient catalysts for the oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media. In this study, the effect of Ni on Fe foam toward OER activity is ...