Prometheus Materials’ Bio-Cement and Bio-Concrete Achieves 12x the Sound Absorption of Traditional Concrete in ASTM Testing

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prometheus Materials, a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology. The company develops revolutionary zero-carbon building solutions that provide a superior alternative to carbon-intensive portland cement. The Johns Manville Technical Center in Littleton, Colorado – a world-class […]

Atlanta Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Industrial Pipeline

There’s no question, 2022 was one for the books! Atlanta’s industrial market ranked in the top five in not one, but three different metric categories: No. 4 in total absorption at 23.2 million square feet, No. 3 for new supply at 31.7 million square feet and No. 2 for its construction pipeline at 45.6 million […] The post Atlanta Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Industrial Pipeline first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Powering Latin America

Sulzer to showcase energy expertise at Rio Oil & Gas Expo 2022  Sulzer has announced its attendance at Rio Oil & Gas Expo 2022, where visitors can discover its best-in-class pumps, 24/7 rotating equipment services and chemical separation technologies. Meet with Sulzer experts in Warehouse 3, Booth A09 from September 26 – 29 at the […] The post Powering Latin America appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

The Efficient Engineer - Understanding Thermal Radiation, 30112021

This video looks at thermal radiation, one of the three modes of heat transfer along with conduction and convection. It starts by covering electromagnetic waves, the Stefan-Boltzmann law, black bodies and emissive power. It then talks about emissivity, absorptivity, transmissivity and reflectivity, as well as views factors, all key concepts for being able to calcualate the radiative heat transfer between surfaces