Researchers Are Developing a Material That Doesn’t React to Heat

Researchers at the University of Southern California have been trying to make a material that doesn’t respond to heat, and it seems they’re getting close. If they’re able to create this sci-fi-like unobtanium, it could have big applications in construction and engineering. Most materials expand when they’re heated, which can be a huge engineering challenge. […]

The impact of slag swelling on building structures demonstrated through long-term measurement analysis: a case study lesson

Results of geodetic measurements The results of the geodetic measurements are presented in the deformation graphs of the floor on the ground floor and the first floor, concerning the individual measurement points. Minor floor irregularities recorded in measurement lines 2, 5, 7, and 8 (Fig. 6b, e, g, h). The measurements taken of 2019 showed the […]

Damage and restoration technology of historic buildings of brick and wood structures: a review

Maintenance and preservation techniques for wall surfaces Common issues in the maintenance and preservation of ancient brick wall surfaces include efflorescence, biological damage, and powdering, which are salt-hydration phenomena [65, 66] (Fig. 10b–e). These issues are all caused by severe seepage in certain areas of the brick wall [67], and surface maintenance and preservation, as well […]