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Stanford scientists develop software tool to reduce risk of manmade earthquakes
The Fault Slip Potential (FSP) tool identifies risky faults by determining the probability of a fault being pushed to slip due to wastewater injection and other activities associated with oil and gas...
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This 3D-printed residential house cost just $10,000
The first ever 3D-printed residential home was built on-site in just 24 hours in the town of Stupino, near Moscow in Russia last December. Having a cylindrical shape and consisting of a hallway, a bat...
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Traffic lights on pavements to alert distracted smartphone users
The project aims to increase pedestrian safety at major junctions The project aims to increase pedestrian safety at major junctions Since February 14th, 2017 the ‘+Light line’ pilot pr...
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Malta’s Azure Window collapses after storm
The famous rock formation of Malta Island collapsed into the sea on March 8, 2017, due to the heavy storms that hit the area. The famous rock formation of Malta Island collapsed into the sea on March...
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Calculation Example – Plane stress.
Calculate the stresses acting on an element oriented at an angle θ= 60° from the x axis, where the angle θ is positive when counterclockwise. Calculate the stresses acting on an element oriente...
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A collapsible lightweight wind turbine ideal for outdoor adventures
It can operate day and night, having an output of 5W. It can operate day and night, having an output of 5W. The designer Nils Ferber has created the ‘Micro Wind Turbine’, a renewable e...
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Cowi employs drones for dam surveys in Zambia
The company is using the drones for topographical measurements regarding the construction of 100 dams in the African country. The company is using the drones for topographical measurements regarding...
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Soil Tester for quick and accurate determination of unconfined compression strength by Humboldt
The H-4180D Tester by Humboldt can be used for on-site pile tonnage or foundation bearing capacity estimates. Its light and compact design provides portability for everyday field use. The H-4180D Tes...
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A light aircraft flew more than 500 miles using fuel partially originated from plastic waste
The initiative ‘On Wings of Waste’ aims to raise awareness about plastic waste recycling and draw attention to its potential use as fuel The initiative ‘On Wings of Waste’ a...
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Oklahoma faces seismic risk due to drilling activity
According to the U.S. Geological Survey annual forecast on natural and human–induced seismic risk, Oklahoma and Kansas may experience serious ground shaking during 2017 due to the drilling activity of...
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