Marvin Young

Until now, systems engineers have struggled with the problem of planning for disaster impacts that are linked by correlation -- like those of earthquakes and tsunamis -- because of the cumbersome calculations necessary to precisely quantify the probabilities of all possible combinations of disruption occurrences. Now researchers have developed a new method for designing and optimizing systems subject to correlated disruptions.

Serviceability requirements are set of conditions under which a foundation structure is considered to be useful. It is the second category of...

A cofferdam is a temporary structure designed and constructed to support ground and keep groundwater or water above ground level away from an...

Offset bent longitudinal reinforcement is the bending of vertical reinforcement bars of a column (larger column) at a particular storey in order to...

Materials scientists have theorized a new 'oil-and-vinegar' approach to engineering self-assembling materials of unusual architectures made out of spherical nanoparticles. The resulting structures could prove useful to applications in optics, plasmonics, electronics and multi-stage catalysis.

A machine-learning model computationally breaks down how segments of amino acid chains determine a protein's function, which could help researchers design and test new proteins for drug development or biological research.

Researchers have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants. By using a newly developed technique, the researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly.

Dummy activity is a type of operation in a project network which neither requires any time nor any resource. This is an item shown in a project...

Tributary area in columns is a method of transferring static loads from floor slabs to column. It is defined as area surrounding the column that is...

Imagine smart materials that can morph from being stiff as wood to as soft as a sponge - and also change shape. Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers have created flexible, lightweight materials with 4D printing that could lead to better shock absorption, morphing airplane or drone wings, soft robotics and tiny implantable biomedical devices.

The flying machines have arrived and are changing the way construction is done. With the settlement of mobile technology and IoT(internet of things),...

Diaphragm wall is a continuous reinforced concrete wall constructed in the ground to support major construction activities. These act as a retaining...

The system has been validated for non-stick and anticorrosive coatings used in the manufacturing of a wide range of objects from car engines to kitchen utensils.

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft robots aimed at mimicking biological tissues.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring thin crystalline long fibres that is used in the preparation of concrete to enhance the fresh and hardened property...

The plumbing system consists of entire system of piping, fixtures and appliances used for water supply and drainage. The plumbing water supply system...

Lacey investigated the stability conditions of different alluvial channels and came up with Lacey’s silt theory which explains about the different...

Ballast is granular material which is placed and packed below and around the railway sleepers. Different types of ballast materials used are broken...

Scientists have developed a novel 3D printer that uses patterns of visible and ultraviolet light to dictate which of two monomers are polymerized to form a solid material. Different patterns of light provide the spatial control necessary to yield multi-material parts.

Roughening devices are installed at the downstream end of the channel and their main function is to dissipate energy from water flow coming on to the...

Hot weather has significant effect on all stages of concrete production and placement procedures such as increasing rate of hydration and movement of...

Corrugation and shoving are the defects usually occur in flexible pavements. Causes of their occurrence and remedial measures to be taken are...

When concrete is not cured properly, its durability, strength and abrasive resistance is affected. Due to inadequate curing, concrete develops...

Mortar admixtures typically offers properties such as waterproofing, water repellency, efflorescence control, air entrainment using plasticizers to...

Rechargeable lithium metal batteries with increased energy density, performance, and safety may be possible with a newly-developed, solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), according to researchers.

The cistern is an element of canal fall and it is provided on the downstream portion to dissipate the surplus energy of water leaving the crest.  The...

The hydraulic turbines or water turbines are important hydraulic machines of the hydropower plant. There are different types of turbines such as...

The standard concrete compressive strength test is carried out at 28 days. 3-days and 7-days concrete tests is carried out only to monitor the early...

A Metering flume or flow measuring flume is an artificial channel section which is used to measure the discharge of a channel. Flumes are made of...

Researchers have developed a 'smart house' for mice, that allows them to study the animals' behavior with minimal disturbance for periods of up to 18 months.

According to the US Department of Transportation, more than half of all roadway fatalities occur on rural roads. Now engineers are building and testing a low-cost, self-powered thermal system that will detect vehicles, improve the visibility of stop signs and prevent early deaths.

There are several methods by which two-way slabs can be designed. All methods are viable provided that the safety and serviceability of the element...

Soil stabilization is the method of improving soil properties by adding suitable stabilizers to it. It is very important to achieve required strength...

Highway work zone crashes happen every 5.4 minutes. Now, a new study says an inattentive driver is 29 times more likely to cause a collision or near collision in a work zone

The most basic requirement for the preparation of a good bid is a precise and accurate estimate. If prepared by hand, not only the process would be...

Concrete delamination is defined as the detachment of thin layer of concrete from the concrete surface. A drummy sound heard when the surface is...