On November 8, 2020, Virgin Hyperloop conducted the first passenger test in a hyperloop pod in Las Vegas, US. The test serves as a major milestone and a huge step towards commercializing the hyperloop technology. In development for more than ...
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Leopold II Tunnel: How to Maintain a Tunnel Without Interrupting Traffic
Tunnels are one of the breakthrough innovations in construction that bridge the gaps and connect far-off places. But maintenance of tunnels is still a challenging process, especially if the concerned route doesn’t have any alternatives. One such challenge is being ...
Can the Net-Zero Carbon Concrete Replace the Conventional one?
Production of concrete is known to emit a lot of CO2– it contributes to a whopping 8% of the global emissions. However, engineers haven’t been able to find a suitable replacement for this building material. Given the hazardous impact of ...
85-Year-Old Building Walks on Robotic Legs to a New Location
In Shanghai’s eastern Huangpu district, a five-story primary school building, weighing 7600 tons, was relocated to a new location to make space for a commercial complex. The relocation was a rare sight as it used a “walking machine” technology without ...
Can a Paint Eliminate the Need for Air Conditioning?
Engineers from Purdue University, Indiana, have developed a white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18°F cooler than their ambient surroundings. The paint doesn’t absorb any solar energy and sends heat away from the building. It would work almost ...
World’s Longest Immersed Road/Rail Tunnel Takes Shape
Works have begun on the much-awaited Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, connecting Denmark and Germany. The 18 km long tunnel will descend to a depth of up to 40 m beneath the Baltic Sea and will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel for ...
New 3D-Printed Structural Concrete Footbridge in Paris
A new 3D-printed structural concrete footbridge is set to be developed in Plaine Commune Grand Paris. The footbridge is part of the development in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games to be held in Paris, France. This landmark step in ...