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In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feet

Constructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utilized hydraulic inclined planes, facilitating boat movement across challenging elevations without the need for standard locks. This canal played a pivotal role in transporting anthracite coal to iron manufacturing sites…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Plastic Road Shows Early Promise: Dhaka test stays crack‑free in record heat; long-term impact still unproven

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a newly constructed road demonstrates impressive durability against heat, showcasing no visible cracks. This innovative road integrates recycled plastic into its asphalt, reducing the reliance on traditional bitumen. Researchers highlight its enhanced stiffness and improved ride comfort over standard roads. Initial findings indicate the possibility of more…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Engineers turn retired wind turbine blades into highway signs, cutting material costs by 73%

Engineers at the University of Houston have repurposed retired wind turbine blades to build a highway sign structure, creating a potential new use for hard-to-recycle materials. The prototype could cut material costs by 73% and reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 65%, according to the researchers.

The Economic Times · Oct 10

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The US army built a 1,500-mile Alaska Highway through wilderness in just eight months during World War II

Imagine building a 1,500-mile road across frozen forests, high mountains, swamps and permafrost in less than a year. It sounds like an impossible engineering task, but that is exactly what the U.S. Army did during World War II. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers website, one of the…

The Times of India · Aug 4

The Wall of Wind can blow away buildings at Category 5 hurricane strength to help engineers design safer homes – but even that isn't powerful enough

In an airplane hangar in Miami, engineers are recreating some of the most powerful hurricane winds to ever strike land. These Category 5 winds can shatter a test building in the blink of an eye.

The Conversation · May 31, 2022

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