Tag: National Science Foundation

Roadbuilding

Missouri S&T developing safer way to strengthen concrete with nanoparticles

Missouri University of Science and Technology is developing stronger concrete using nanoparticles. Learn more about Missouri S&T's work on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Embedded sensors create cloud-based health record for infrastructure through detection of strain events

In an attempt to better fortell infrastructure failures, a team of engineers from Washington University in St. Louis is turning to smart, self-monitoring sensors. According to a news release posted to Phys.org, the sensors, which can easily be embedded into infrastructure, will allow bridges, highways and buildings to self-check for damage in the event of an emergency. […]

October 20, 2016

Construction Equipment

A 3D-printed excavator? Add this to ConExpo 2017’s must-see list

The big construction equipment show ConExpo-Con/Agg is teaming up with a group of students and engineers to display the world’s first 3D-printed excavator. The display will show the first large scale use of steel in 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. The excavator project is a collaboration between the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), […]

May 18, 2016