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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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Bridges built to meet current Canadian safety codes are being 'overbuilt' while still prompt to taking high structural damage after a major earthquake
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus) examined a variety of bridge types along with design requirements under the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. As part of the rese...
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SuntoWater generators produce 150-400L of potable water per day out of thin air
They can be powered by solar or solar plus grid power They can be powered by solar or solar plus grid power SuntoWater is a device that promises to solve the water scarcity problems even in heavil...
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