Folding the Future: How Origami Modules Are Redefining Construction
Foldable origami with thick panels opens a world of possibilities. For the first time, engineers at the University of Michigan have shown that load-bearing structures,…
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Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and public works. This includes buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and wastewater systems, and other essential structures and facilities. Civil engineers apply principles of physics, mathematics, and material science to ensure the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of these projects. They work in various sectors, including government, private industry, and consulting, addressing challenges such as urban development, environmental protection, and disaster resilience. Civil engineering plays a vital role in shaping the built environment and improving the quality of life by developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports modern society.
Revolutionary Concrete From Drexel Melts Snow and Ice Naturally
Drexel researchers show concrete with phase-change material can warm itself when temperatures fall. There’s a patch of concrete on Drexel University’s campus that could portend…
Korea’s Revolutionary Trash Interceptor Tackles Marine Debris
To reduce marine debris, which causes serious environmental pollution in the sea, researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President…
New Breakthrough in Energy Storage – MIT Engineers Create Supercapacitor out of Ancient Materials
Constructed from cement, carbon black, and water, the device holds the potential to offer affordable and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources. Two of…
A “Silent Hazard” Is Lurking Underneath Our Major Global Cities – Subterranean Climate Change Threatens Urban Stability
First study to quantify effects of subsurface climate change on civil infrastructure. There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our…
Revolutionizing Urban Living: Roofscapes Transforms Parisian Rooftops Into Green Havens
Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality…
Threatening Even Large Ships – Unraveling the Mystery of Colossal Rogue Waves
Extreme waves can be generated when waves cross. A study published in Physical Review Letters by researchers from the University of Sydney and Tokyo University…
New Structures To Harvest an Almost Limitless Supply of Freshwater
An almost limitless supply of fresh water exists in the form of water vapor above Earth’s oceans, yet remains untapped, according to researchers. A new…
Applying a Special Type of Bacteria to Concrete Increases Its Strength by 30%
The addition of denitrifying bacteria to recycled coarse aggregate concrete can significantly improve its freeze-thaw resistance Concrete is one of the most frequently used construction…
Quantum Gravity Sensor Breakthrough Paves Way for Groundbreaking Map of World Under Earth’s Surface
An object hidden below ground has been located using quantum technology — a long-awaited milestone with profound implications for industry, human knowledge, and national security….
Exploring Growth Within a Confined Space: Embedding Bacteria in Soft Material Tests Theories
MIT and Yale researchers have developed a new framework for understanding how growing entities like bacteria adapt their shapes when confined, revealing significant implications for…
Steel or Timber? New Tools Help Builders Reduce Carbon Footprint of Truss Structures
New analysis could help identify optimal materials for the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Buildings are a big contributor to global warming,…
Indoor Air Purifiers Fall Short on Removing Volatile Organic Compounds – And Produce Their Own Pollutants
Comparison of four oxidation-based cleaners suggests the devices produce their own pollutants and vary in effectiveness. Consumer-grade air cleaners that promise to reduce indoor levels…
2,050-Year-Old Roman Tomb Inspires Durable and Sustainable Building Materials for the Future
New research on ancient Roman concrete offers insights on ancient concrete resilience, inspires durable and sustainable modern constructions. Concrete often begins to crack and crumble…
MIGHTR: Speeding Construction of New Nuclear Plants to Help Decarbonize the Economy
Waging a Two-Pronged Campaign Against Climate Change With MIGHTR, MIT PhD student W. Robb Stewart aims to speed construction of new nuclear plants to help…
Bigon Rings: Technique Inspired by Lace Making Could Someday Weave Structures in Space
Lauren Dreier was paging through a 19th century book by the German architect Gottfried Semper when she spotted some intriguing patterns inspired by lace. A…
New Smart Cement Invented for Building More Durable Roads and Cities
Incorporating nanomaterials into traditional cement improves water and fracture resistance. Forces of nature have been outsmarting the materials we use to build our infrastructure since…
Scientists Reveal Causes of Concrete and Asphalt Deterioration
Scientists reveal that the deterioration of modern concrete and asphalt structures is due to the presence of trace quantities of organic matter in these structures….