Construction News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/construction/ Engineering and Construction News. From electronic walls to new corrosion-resistant building materials, read about new materials and methods for the construction industry. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:51:22 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:51:22 EDT 60 Construction News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/construction/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. Analog and digital: The best of both worlds in one energy-efficient system //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121629.htm We live in an analog world of continuous information flow that is both processed and stored by our brains at the same time, but our devices process information digitally in the form of discrete binary code, breaking the information into little bits (or bites). Researchers have revealed a pioneering technology that combines the potential of continuous analog processing with the precision of digital devices. By seamlessly integrating ultra-thin, two-dimensional semiconductors with ferroelectric materials, the research unveils a novel way to improve energy efficiency and add new functionalities in computing. The new configuration merges traditional digital logic with brain-like analog operations. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121629.htm Robustness of the world's skyscrapers stress-tested //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131834.htm The safety of tall buildings in the world's cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model developed by structural engineers -- with reassuring results. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131834.htm New test chamber created to find better ways to keep people cool //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111637.htm A shipping container that can test passive cooling systems could help researchers and builders find carbon-free ways to keep people cool in extreme temperatures. Researchers created the 60 square-foot chamber to test passive systems that use wind towers along with water evaporation instead of electricity to cool spaces. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111637.htm Artificial intelligence designs advanced materials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143817.htm Scientists pioneer a new machine learning model for corrosion-resistant alloy design. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:38:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143817.htm Scientists create novel approach to control energy waves in 4D //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731144135.htm 日常生活中涉及到三维空间或3 d-- along an X, Y and Z axis, or up and down, left and right, and forward and back. But, in recent years scientists have explored a 'fourth dimension' (4D), or synthetic dimension, as an extension of our current physical reality. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:41:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731144135.htm Researcher turns one of the basic rules of construction upside down //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133259.htm Structural engineers are familiar with seventeenth-century scientist Robert Hooke's theory that a hanging chain will mirror the shape of an upstanding rigid arch. However, new research now shows that this common-held belief is incorrect because, regardless of the similarities, the hanging chain and the arch are two incompatible mechanical systems. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:32:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133259.htm Climate-friendly air conditioning inspired by termites //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124549.htm The climate control used by termites in their mounds could inspire tomorrow's climate-smart buildings. New research shows that future buildings inspired by the termites could achieve the same effect as traditional climate control, but with greater energy efficiency and without its carbon dioxide footprint. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:45:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124549.htm Fast, automated, affordable test for cement durability //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105835.htm Engineers have developed a new test that can predict the durability of cement in seconds to minutes -- rather than the hours it takes using current methods. The test measures the behavior of water droplets on cement surfaces using computer vision on a device that costs less than $200. The researchers said the new study could help the cement industry move toward rapid and automated quality control of their materials. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:58:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105835.htm The looming 840,000 ton waste problem that isn't single-use plastics //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133034.htm Researchers have developed new methods to solve a major source of future waste from the automotive, aerospace and renewable industries. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133034.htm New 3D-printing method builds structures with two metals //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120603.htm Taking a cue from the structural complexity of trees and bones, engineers have created a way to 3D-print two types of steel in the same circular layer using two welding machines. The resulting bimetallic material proved 33% to 42% stronger than either metal alone, thanks in part to pressure caused between the metals as they cool together. The new method uses commonplace, relatively inexpensive tools, so manufacturers and repair shops could use it in the near term. With further development, it could potentially be used to make high-performance medical implants or even parts for space travel. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:06:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120603.htm House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230602115103.htm Architects have designed a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the changing needs of residents. The invention aims to reduce waste and carbon while also improving living conditions for those who cannot afford expensive refurbishments. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:51:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230602115103.htm Reading between the cracks: Artificial intelligence can identify patterns in surface cracking to assess damage in reinforced concrete structures //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230601160002.htm Researchers are trying to make the process more efficient and definitive by using artificial intelligence, combined with a classic mathematical method for quantifying web-like networks, to determine how damaged a concrete structure is, based solely on its pattern of cracking. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230601160002.htm Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502132308.htm In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothes and fabrics. Tue, 02 May 2023 13:23:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502132308.htm New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230426210454.htm Researchers have developed a chemical process that can disassemble the epoxy composite of wind turbine blades and simultaneously extract intact glass fibers as well as one of the epoxy resin's original building blocks in a high quality. The recovered materials could potentially be used in the production of new blades. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:04:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230426210454.htm A team creates 'quantum composites' for various electrical and optical innovations //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419095516.htm A team has shown in the laboratory the unique and practical function of newly created materials, which they called quantum composites, that may advance electrical, optical, and computer technologies. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:55:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419095516.htm AI could set a new bar for designing hurricane-resistant buildings //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102301.htm Being able to withstand hurricane-force winds is the key to a long life for many buildings on the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast of the U.S. Determining the right level of winds to design for is tricky business, but support from artificial intelligence may offer a simple solution. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:23:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102301.htm New additives could turn concrete into an effective carbon sink //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145545.htm Introducing additives to concrete manufacturing processes could reduce the sizeable carbon footprint of the material without altering its bulk mechanical properties, a study shows. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:55:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145545.htm What really matters in multi-story building design? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323135432.htm The impact of multi-story building design considerations on embodied carbon emissions, cost, and operational energy has been revealed. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:54:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323135432.htm Cracking the concrete code //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321135146.htm New research introduces metamaterial concrete for the development of smart civil infrastructure systems. Researchers present a new concept for lightweight and mechanically-tunable concrete systems that have integrated energy harvesting and sensing functionality. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:51:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321135146.htm 森林大火安全房间可能拯救生命 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112436.htm Researchers have built and tested a bushfire safe room that exceeds current Australian standards and could keep people alive or protect valuables when evacuation is no longer an option. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:24:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112436.htm 'Talking' concrete could help prevent traffic jams and cut carbon emissions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316140919.htm An increasing number of U.S. interstates are set to try out an invention that could save millions of taxpayer dollars and significantly reduce traffic delays. The invention, a sensor that allows concrete to 'talk,' decreases construction time and how often concrete pavement needs repairs while also improving the road’s sustainability and cutting its carbon footprint. Embedded directly into a concrete pour, the sensor sends engineers more precise and consistent data about the concrete’s strength and need for repair than is possible with currently used tools and methods. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:09:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316140919.htm Scientists develop a 'cosmic concrete' that is twice as strong as regular concrete //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114049.htm Scientists have created a new material, dubbed 'StarCrete' which is made from extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and could be used to build homes on Mars. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:40:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114049.htm Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral was historical first in using iron reinforcements in the 12th century //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143833.htm The Notre-Dame de Paris is the first known cathedral of Gothic-style architecture to be initially constructed with extensive use of iron to bind stones together. The 2019 fire that significantly damaged the cathedral enabled analyses leading to this discovery. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:38:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143833.htm Scientists identify new mechanism of corrosion //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223181834.htm It started with a mystery: How did molten salt breach its metal container? Understanding the behavior of molten salt, a proposed coolant for next-generation nuclear reactors and fusion power, is a question of critical safety for advanced energy production. The multi-institutional research team, co-led by Penn State, initially imaged a cross-section of the sealed container, finding no clear pathway for the salt appearing on the outside. The researchers then used electron tomography, a 3D imaging technique, to reveal the tiniest of connected passages linking two sides of the solid container. That finding only led to more questions for the team investigating the strange phenomenon. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:18:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223181834.htm Novel control method of aircraft with no tail //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208125149.htm A research team has demonstrated the use of a novel control method in an aircraft with no tail. The technology allows an aircraft to be as smooth and sleek as possible, making it safer to fly in dangerous areas where radar scans the sky for sharp edges. While conventional aircraft rely on protruding fins to enable steering, a tailless design is controlled by active air flow -- in which jets of air are blown onto different surfaces of the aircraft body, corresponding to which direction the aircraft is moving. This technology could be employed to make commercial airplanes more fuel-efficient by removing existing steering parts that create a lot of drag. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:51:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208125149.htm Reducing steel corrosion vital to combating climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124103830.htm Every year, the United States spends nearly a trillion dollars fighting metallic corrosion, an electrochemical reaction that occurs when metals oxidize and begin to rust. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:38:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124103830.htm New battery could prevent post-hurricane electric vehicle fires //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110150946.htm A researcher has developed technology that could prevent electric vehicle fires, like those caused by saltwater flooding from Hurricane Ian. The technology, an aqueous battery, replaces the volatile and highly flammable organic solvents found in electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries with saltwater to create a battery that is safer, faster charging, just as powerful and won't short circuit during flooding. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:09:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110150946.htm Mitigating corrosion by liquid tin could lead to better cooling in fusion reactors //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221215104632.htm Researchers have clarified the chemical compatibility between high temperature liquid metal tin (Sn) and reduced activation ferritic martensitic, a candidate structural material for fusion reactors. This discovery has paved the way for the development of a liquid metal tin divertor, which is an advanced heat-removal component of fusion reactors. A device called a divertor is installed in the fusion reactors to maintain the purity of the plasma. For divertors, there has been demand for liquid metals that can withstand extremely large heat loads from high-temperature plasma. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:46:32 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221215104632.htm New technology to reduce potholes //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104100254.htm Researchers have developed a new machine-learning technique that applies the Goldilocks principle to road compaction quality. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:02:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104100254.htm New tech solves longstanding challenges for self-healing materials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221031133959.htm Engineering researchers have developed a new self-healing composite that allows structures to repair themselves in place, without having to be removed from service. This latest technology resolves two longstanding challenges for self-healing materials, and can significantly extend the lifespan of structural components such as wind-turbine blades and aircraft wings. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:39:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221031133959.htm How Imperfections can actually improve alloys //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221026114358.htm Sometimes, in creating an alloy out of multiple metals, defects and structural instability can occur in the material. Now, researchers are harnessing those imperfections to make the material stronger while retaining its flexibility. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:43:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221026114358.htm New corrosion-detecting tech can detects leaks in pipes before they occur //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025112554.htm Engineers have created the next generation of transducers that use ultrasonic guided wave technology to detect anomalies in pipes, enabling users to prevent leaks before they start. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:25:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025112554.htm Double trouble when 2 disasters strike electrical transmission infrastructure //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221021132724.htm One natural disaster can knock out electric service to millions. A new study suggests that back-to-back disasters could cause catastrophic damage, but the research also identifies new ways to monitor and maintain power grids. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:27:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221021132724.htm Intermetallic palladium-zinc alloy: a corrosion-resistant, highly active, low-cost electrocatalyst //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018091844.htm Researchers have created intermetallic alloy nanoparticles of palladium and zinc with an alternating arrangement of zinc and palladium atoms. The intermetallic alloy is more corrosion-resistant than substitutional alloys while retaining the electrocatalytic properties of both metals, which could be useful for developing new non-precious metal electrocatalysts. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:18:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221018091844.htm Sustainable concrete cuts emissions and uses waste for better buildings //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007112111.htm An international research group is building a case for more sustainable concrete by replacing synthetic reinforcement materials with natural fibers and materials from difference waste streams. The latest study demonstrates how geopolymers reinforced with renewable natural fibers and made with industrial by-products and waste-based sands from lead smelting or glass-making can match the strength, durability and drying shrinkage qualities of those containing natural sand, which in turn consumes more raw resources and generates extra emissions in its processing. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:21:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007112111.htm Scientists develop inexpensive device that can harvest energy from a light breeze and store it as electricity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006092331.htm Scientists have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:23:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006092331.htm 3D printing drones work like bees to build and repair structures while flying //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921113106.htm Researchers have created a fleet of bee-inspired flying 3D printers that build and repair structures while flying. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:31:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921113106.htm Climate change from the ground up: Researchers explore sea level rise impact on building foundations //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916161747.htm Researchers have considered how flooding from rising sea levels and storm surges will damage the built environment along the coast, but what about climate change's less noticeable impacts below the surface? A new study by civil engineers examines the hidden costs to building foundations due to sea level rise. They propose a method for inspection and repair to lower the cost associated with deterioration from saltwater corrosion. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:17:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220916161747.htm Biomimetic dual-color domes programmable for encryption //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104818.htm A group of researchers has made a key breakthrough in fabricating dual-color domes. They have proposed an innovative strategy to self-assemble different nanostructures in a one-pot method using one type of building block. 星期四,202年9月15日2 10:48:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104818.htm Developing a sustainable concrete substitute //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913110441.htm Researchers are working to improve and develop new functions for their Enzymatic Construction Material (ECM), a 'living' low-cost negative-emission construction material they created to address one of the largest contributors to climate change -- concrete -- by providing what they refer to as 'a pathway to repair or even replace [traditional] concrete in the future.' Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:04:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913110441.htm Concrete evidence: Simple method to improve the sustainability of construction //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809102223.htm Researchers have improved the compressive strength and other properties of recycled concrete after high-pressure compaction. For example, one thermally treated sample exhibited >5× improvement compared with no thermal treatment. The results of this work will help minimize the carbon footprint of the construction industry by making maximum use of concrete that would otherwise be wasted. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:22:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809102223.htm Building bricks from waste materials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220801103013.htm Firing bricks and making mortar and cement is very costly, but organic chemists are working on more sustainable alternatives -- focusing on building materials made from waste products. In another move into the circular economy, researchers have used low-cost feedstocks to make lightweight but durable polymer building blocks which can be bonded together with an adhesive-free chemical reaction. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:30:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220801103013.htm Future smart homes could be powered with electronics built on stones //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711135326.htm What if you could power the smart thermostats, speakers and lights in your home with a kitchen countertop? Stones, such as marble and granite, are natural, eco-friendly materials that many people building or renovating houses already use. Now, in a step toward integrating energy storage with these materials, researchers have fabricated microsupercapacitors onto the surface of stone tiles. The devices are durable and easily scaled up for customizable 3D power supplies. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:53:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711135326.htm The key is in the coating: Multilayered coating to improve the corrosion resistance of steel //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220707100955.htm Steel is one of the strongest materials found on earth and is widely used for construction. But on its own, the durability of steel is poor. Galvanizing steel increases its corrosion resistance, making it more sustainable. Recently, a group of scientists proposed a novel method of multilayer coating to increase the longevity of steel. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:09:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220707100955.htm New fire shelter prototypes could buy time for wildfire firefighters //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614095543.htm Temperatures inside new wildfire shelter prototypes remained within survival limits for longer, and the shelters took longer to break open, compared with an industry standard. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:55:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614095543.htm A model of improved safety for LNG storage //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220603100143.htm 一个新的optimiz高性能计算模型ing the design of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks will lead to improved safety and security of storage facilities, with the bonus of reduced construction costs, according to new research. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:01:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220603100143.htm Helping EVs keep their cool during the battery weight balancing act //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220516104641.htm Researchers are trying to help electric vehicle batteries keep their cool. A group recently published a design optimization system for incorporating blood vessel-like cooling networks into the packaging of carbon-fiber-based structural batteries used in electric vehicles. Mon, 16 May 2022 10:46:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220516104641.htm New research could provide earlier warning of tsunamis //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220512092652.htm A new method of detecting mega earthquakes, which picks up on the gravity waves they generate by using deep-learning models, can estimate earthquake magnitude in real time and provide earlier warning of tsunamis. Thu, 12 May 2022 09:26:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220512092652.htm Scientists use recycled glass waste as sand replacement in 3D printing //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101737.htm Researchers have developed the capability to use recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:17:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101737.htm Designing the perfect piece of chocolate //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421141148.htm We like some foods, and dislike others. Of course, the way food tastes is important, but mouthfeel, and even the sound that food makes when we bite it, also determine whether we enjoy the eating experience. Is it possible to design edible materials that optimize this enjoyment? Physicists and food researchers show that indeed it is. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:11:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421141148.htm New discovery in animal exoskeletons leads to advances in designing construction materials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220407101112.htm Researchers have discovered a new design motif derived from the rigid external covering of invertebrates that may help create more damage tolerant materials for future building and construction. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:11:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220407101112.htm From lab to slab: Rubber concrete flexes into the residential market //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329192713.htm A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research shows that it can provide an economically viable and sustainable alternative to conventional concrete. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:27:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329192713.htm New approach needed for forecasting corrosion within bridges, concrete structures //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329114653.htm Researchers advocate for a paradigm change in the science of forecasting corrosion damage within reinforced concrete structures. They discuss the severe flaws in using the chloride threshold concept for forecasting corrosion and say change is needed to address the growing challenges of aging structures losing functionality and potentially collapsing, greenhouse gas emissions, and the economy at large. To achieve this, a multiscale, multidisciplinary approach combining scientific and practical contributions from materials science, corrosion science, cement/concrete research, and structural engineering is needed. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:46:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329114653.htm New strategy for designing thermoelectric materials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220317143754.htm 德科学家开发出一种新方法sign of thermoelectric materials by constructing a database of electronic structure parameters correlated with materials' thermoelectric conversion properties and by a comprehensive analysis of the database. This approach can be used to develop higher performance thermoelectric materials. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:37:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220317143754.htm Selecting the right structural materials for fusion reactors //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220303095639.htm Do two promising structural materials corrode at very high temperatures when in contact with 'liquid metal fuel breeders' in fusion reactors? Researchers now have the answer. This high-temperature compatibility of reactor structural materials with the liquid breeder -- a lining around the reactor core that absorbs and traps the high energy neutrons produced in the plasma inside the reactor -- is key to the success of a fusion reactor design. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:56:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220303095639.htm Researchers develop design scheme for fiber reinforced composites //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220224180340.htm Researchers have developed a scheme for AI-assisted design of fiber reinforced composite (FRC) structures with spatially varying optimal fiber sizes, making FRCs more lightweight without compromising their mechanical strength and stiffness. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:03:40 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220224180340.htm A laser-quick and non-destructive method to detect cracks in concrete structures //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220224140837.htm 大型混凝土结构需要定期测试工程师ted for defects that may compromise their stability. While acoustic tests performed by certified inspectors are usually the inspection method of choice, these tests take longer to perform as the structure's size increases. In a new study, scientists developed a new method to identify defects using shock waves generated by laser-induced plasma. The new method is faster, completely non-destructive, and allows for timely evaluation of concrete infrastructure. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:08:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220224140837.htm Self-assembling and complex, nanoscale mesocrystals can be tuned for a variety of uses //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220208104647.htm A research team has found the key to controlled fabrication of cerium oxide mesocrystals, according to a recent report. The research is a step forward in tuning nanomaterials that can serve a wide range of uses --including solar cells, fuel catalysts and even medicine. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:46:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220208104647.htm Balancing sustainability, safety and comfort in engineered floor slabs //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220202165956.htm Using less material in floors is a viable strategy for improving sustainability in buildings, as it can reduce the structure's environmental footprint. Prioritizing only this goal, however, can lead to unwanted effects -- such as an echo in a room or noise traveling between floors, according to architectural engineers. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:59:56 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220202165956.htm New models assess bridge support repairs after earthquakes //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220118145952.htm Civil engineers develop a computational modeling strategy to help plan effective repairs to damaged reinforced concrete columns. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:59:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220118145952.htm