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An innovative new single-blade wind turbine to change the landscape of offshore wind energy

The global renewable energy production is currently at a mere 11%, which is far below the required 60% target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving this goal requires international coopera...

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Digital twins of buildings can contribute to the reduction of environmental carbon emissions

Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. A recent white paper, entitled "Decarbonizing the Built World: A Call to Action," argues that digital...

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Less concrete in building design with the aid of AI

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide. The concrete industry contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for an estimated 8% of the worl...

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Deep learning for improved earthquake forecasting was recently proposed by a research team

For more than thirty years, the field of earthquake aftershock forecasting has adhered to conventional models, which has become a restraint in the face of the vast and complex datasets that are avail...

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ADINA provides advanced material models

ADINA offers advanced material models in response to the need for advanced polymers in challenging engineering applications. To verify the results, both advanced material models and robust finite ele...

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Roller coaster: possible damage and meticulous inspections for cracks. Some thoughts after the interview of a dad who spotted crack in a roller coaster

A roller coaster is a thrilling and stimulating amusement ride that provides passengers with an exciting and heart-pounding experience through a series of twists, turns, and drops. With its impressiv...

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Domed roof analysis of a railway station

Southwest Jiaotong University studied the structural integrity of the roof of a huge railway station in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. For this purpose, the software ADINA, which is a widely used too...

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Self-sensing and energy-generating concrete was created by engineers

A new generation of concrete that is self-sensing and capable of generating electricity was recently presented by a team of engineers in a journal paper.  Published in the Advanced Materials journa...

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Secondary Moments in Post-Tensioned Concrete Design Technical Article

For further knowledge on utilizing secondary moments in the design of post-tensioned concrete one can read a recent technical article in the PTI Journal by Jonathan Hirsch, Software Development Manag...

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The Notre Dame cathedral fire revealed a long-hidden secret for the famous Parisian monument

Notre-Dame was the first Gothic cathedral whose construction made extensive use of iron staples. This was a long-kept secret about the famous Parisian landmark before it was engulfed by fire four yea...

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