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The benefits and challenges of using new materials in road construction
Modern highway construction is undergoing a “material revolution” driven by the need for decarbonisation and climate resilience. The benefits of these materials extend beyond their carbon, or lack of it – but challenges exist. The post The benefits and challenges of using new materials in road construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Don’t Leave Building Envelope Performance To Chance
TRUFAST’s engineered attachment solutions are designed, tested, and approved for use with virtually every manufacturer and material type on the market. Explore their products. The post Don’t Leave Building Envelope Performance To Chance appeared first on Construction Specifier.
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MDF vs Chipboard: Which Sheet Material Should You Choose?
The post MDF vs Chipboard: Which Sheet Material Should You Choose? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. MDF and chipboard are both engineered wood panels, but they behave very differently in practice. Chipboard (also known as particleboard) is made from coarse wood chips bonded under heat and pressure, which makes it lighter, cheaper and well suited to flooring and loft boarding. MDF is made from fine wood fibres, which makes it denser, […]
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Four trailers of suspected asbestos abandoned on major roads
Four trailers containing 200 tonnes of material suspected to be asbestos have been abandoned across Hertfordshire in a fly-tipping incident described as “one of the most serious” the county has faced. The hazardous waste was discovered in several locations on the A10 and A120, which… The post Four trailers of suspected asbestos abandoned on major roads appeared first on Construction News.
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Introducing ALPOLIC™/NC-US, the U.S. Market’s First Non-combustible Metal Composite Material
Meet the next generation of beautiful, durable, and safe metal composite materials. Elevate your exterior with the new ALPOLIC™/NC-US. The post Introducing ALPOLIC™/NC-US, the U.S. Market’s First Non-combustible Metal Composite Material appeared first on Construction Specifier.
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This video looks at the different types of manufacturing processes - forming, casting, molding, machining, joining and additive manufacturing - which are used to create the everyday objects that surround us. The video explores a number of different specific manufacturing techniques, like rolling, injection molding, investment casting, sand casting, and 3D printing, and gives an overview of the pros & cons of each, to help better understand how to select the correct manufacturing process
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UK Construction Week - Porcelain for outdoor design CPD (by Ceramiche Atlas Concorde), 27052021
A presentation about porcelain outdoor tiles by Francesco Sereni of Atlas Concorde highlighting: - Advantages of Porcelain Tiles - Manufacturing Process - Health & Safety and Environmental qualities - Practical advantages
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Lafarge - How Cement is made, 04102017
This video provides an overview of the cement making process at Lafarge's Exshaw Cement Plant in Canada
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Architects' Journals - AJ Specification - walls, ceilings and partitions, 06082020
What are architects currently specifying for walls, ceilings and partitions? Three recent buildings are discussed by their designers, who explore their approach to specification, materials and detailing
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Steel has become an essential material in our modern world. But the steel making industry is responsible for 8% of total global green house gas effect. That has to be reduces by 60% by 2050 if we meet our net carbon zero Target
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