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Understanding Power Plants: How They Work Like the Human Body
Power plants are massive, sprawling structures that are considered the backbone of almost all industries in modern society. They look immensely complicated from the outside, but on a fundamental level, they’re not that much different from our own bodies. How so? Explore the images below to get a better understanding.
Indispensable Materials Series Part 7: Coal, Still a Formidable Player
Anyone who has studied the Industrial Revolution will remember learning about the rapid rise of coal and its pivotal role in powering newly developed steam engines, machines, and factories back in the late 18th century. Burning coal has since been an incredibly easy and convenient way for people to generate
Bricklaying Robots and Printed Houses: The Future of Construction
How much time would you need to build a house of around 400 square feet from scratch? Perhaps a few months, involving a crew of workers working day and night? In March this year, a San-Francisco based startup built a fully functioning residential home near Moscow in just 24 hours. At a
Samsung C&T Wins First North-South Corridor Contract in Singapore
Samsung C&T Corporation has been selected as the first contractor to design and construct a stretch of the North-South Corridor (NSC) in Singapore by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Under the USD$602 million contract, Samsung C&T will be responsible for the design and construction of a 1.25km stretch of the
Stress-Analysis Expert: Getting to Know Manager Abu Seena
An old Chinese proverb says, given enough time, dripping water can drill a hole right through solid rock. This means that consistency and perseverance over time will lead to amazing things, and in today’s story we introduce you to a colleague who demonstrates the veracity of this statement. Say hello
Wooden Wonders! 5 Fantastic Wooden Roller Coasters
Although the majority of modern roller coasters feature cutting-edge designs and are constructed with strong, shiny steel, the love of traditional wooden coasters amongst ride fanatics remains strong. Perhaps a touch of nostalgia for some, there’s something about a wooden ride that can’t be captured through modern engineering and steel.
