Cleveland Crews Move 10 Million Pounds of Bridge
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Work Gears Up On Vital Storm Surge Barrier
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NSF to Dole Out $200 Million for Facility Upgrades
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Rice researchers to test “nanorust” technology in Mexico
Rice University researchers are set to begin initial testing of nanorust, a low-cost technology for removing arsenic from drinking water.
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Asphalt goes ‘green’
It’s called “green asphalt,” but it’s not referring to the color. It’s cooler, and therefore emissions are lower. Granite Construction is introducing environmentally-friendly asphalt, which it says is a first for Utah.
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Army Corps: Flood work around the clock in La.
With the fourth hurricane season since Katrina set to begin Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that contractors are working almost around the clock to build better flood protection, and that the city’s system of pumps and floodgates is ready.
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Autodesk India Launches Infrastructure Modelling Software
Autodesk India has announced new infrastructure modelling software products, which help users in utilities, telecommunications organisations and government agencies improve the design and management of their infrastructure.
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Recycled paper makes riches from rags
A structure made from old copies of the Guardian is the latest achievement of engineer James Thomsons Paper Project.
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USC Gets Sensor Grant to Monitor Aging Bridges
USC has won a $4 million grant to develop new sensors that can be installed on bridges to monitor them for possible cracks or corrosion.
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Scientists hunt for green building materials
Because manufacturing traditional building materials requires large amounts of energy and emits greenhouse gases, finding green alternatives will improve a building’s overall environmental footprint.
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