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Mayrit tunnel boring machine will arrive in Madrid in December to extend Line 11
The Mayrit tunnel boring machine is capable of excavating up to 15 meters per day.
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Bristol scientists put 3D printed concrete house through seismic test
The 3D printed concrete house withstood tests with a shaking table capable of simulating real earthquakes of up to 50 tons of load.
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Sale of Hadrian X by FBR boosts works in Northern Territory
Habitat will use the Hadrian X robot to build housing and defense projects in and around Darwin.
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Ecological concrete with low-quality clay reduces emissions
The co-firing of illitic clay and low-grade kaolin reduced the porosity of the concrete by 41% and increased its compressive strength by 15%.
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MIT uses AI to replace cement with recycled waste
MIT analyzed more than one million mineral samples with AI to identify recyclable materials to replace cement.
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The world’s tallest 3D printed tower opens in Switzerland
The tower supports real structural load, thanks to an innovative robotic reinforcement system.
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Delia tunnel boring machine reaches Tingo Maria station on Line 2 of Lima Metro
The Delia tunnel boring machine has already excavated more than 7 kilometers since its assembly in San Juan de Dios.
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Allium Engineering proposes corrosion-resistant steel to extend bridge life to a century
Allium's coating on rebar promises to triple structural service life without changing industrial processes.
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China builds world’s highest bridge over Huajiang Grand Canyon
The bridge was built in an area with such extreme winds that it was necessary to develop windproof welding technology.
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First bamboo observation tower could be built in St. Louis
The silhouette of this tower is a visual tribute to the arch that defines the city.
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