Researchers at Purdue University are studying the effects of fire on steel structures, such as buildings and bridges, using a one-of-a-kind heating system and a specialized laboratory for testing large beams and other components.
Engineering
Nov 16, 2010
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The huge tonnages of waste steel from decommissioned offshore oil and gas structures represents a serious problem for operators looking to recoup losses and avoid environmental harm. A way to calculate the weight of the problem ...
Other
Jun 10, 2010
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A fabric-covered, steel frame practice facility owned by the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys collapsed under wind loads significantly less than those required under applicable design standards, according to a report ...
Engineering
Oct 6, 2009
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A team of University of Kansas engineers is testing a new class of devices that could double the life of America's existing bridges using composite materials.
Engineering
Apr 3, 2009
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University of Texas (UT) professor, Dean Neikirk, will be field-testing a new bridge monitoring system within the year. The project is a collaboration between industry, government, and academia that will provide real-time ...
Engineering
Feb 23, 2009
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