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New NIST publication series addresses design of earthquake-resistant structures
Sep 04, 2008 |
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Where can you find some of the latest insights in designing earthquake-resistant buildings joined together with current information on building codes? As part of its support for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program ...
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Building energy efficiency programs in Europe and Australia
Sep 21, 2009 |
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The United States can become more energy efficient and create more "green" jobs by adopting some of the strategies used by the European Union and Australia to rate and disclose the performance of commercial and government-owned ...
NIST releases final WTC 7 investigation report
Nov 20, 2008 |
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today released its final report on the Sept. 11, 2001, collapse of the 47-story World Trade Center building 7 (WTC 7) in New York City. The final report ...
In Disaster-Prone Areas, Construction Needs a New Approach
Mar 23, 2009 |
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In regions that have been devastated by hurricanes and other natural disasters, public officials should pursue a new direction in infrastructure projects, one that focuses on more durable designs and a greater ...
Roofs fail to defend against frequent hailstorms, study reveals
Oct 27, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of hailstorms in Sydney has found many of the city's roofs are unable to resist the large hailstones expected to hit every 10 years.
Quantum leap in hi-tech performance
Sep 25, 2008 |
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For years, physicists have been heralding the revolutionary potential of using quantum mechanics to build a new generation of supercomputers, unbreakable codes, and ultra-fast and secure communication networks.
Shake, rattle, no roll: Construction guide for earthquake-resistant buildings
Jul 29, 2009 |
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A guide* for designing buildings using steel moment frames to resist earthquakes has been published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as part of its support for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction ...
Building a stronger roof over your head: '3 little pigs' project begins first tests
Aug 25, 2008 |
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With hurricane season upon us, many wonder if the roof over their heads will hold firm in the face of high winds. This week, inaugural tests at The University of Western Ontario's 'Three Little Pigs' project at The Insurance ...
RFID Chips Make Luggage Transport Reliable
Apr 29, 2008 |
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Transporting passenger baggage between the world’s airports is expected to become far more reliable in the future — with RFID technology. Siemens has developed a system that relies on a radio chip to replace ...
Microstamping Guns Feasible but Flawed, Study Finds
May 03, 2007 |
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New technology to link cartridge cases to guns by engraving microscopic codes on the firing pin is feasible, but does not work well for all guns and ammunition tested in a pilot study by researchers from the forensic science ...
Global warming could flood Florida coasts
Apr 23, 2008 |
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Scientists studying the consequences of global warming in south Florida say rising sea levels could flood coastal cities and damage fresh water supplies.
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