Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Industrial control valves are standard when it comes to the regulation of oil or gas flow in professional environments. These devices are used to control several factors including temperature, pressure, flow, and levels of liquid. Valves work as stops within pipes or passageways, regulating flow by opening partially or entirely […]
There’s no denying that one of the most worrying issues we have to face today concerns food. In a planet that’s dealing with increasing problems from climate and demographic changes, developing more efficient ways to produce and distribute food around the world is a must. In fact, the Food and […]
Construction is a high-stake and stressful job. It requires effort, time, and hard work for every project to succeed and stay on schedule as well as budget. Home construction can also be an expensive investment for both homeowners and builders. More often than not, things may not go as planned, […]
Concrete creates really beautiful and durable structures. However, such structures are usually heavy and their weight may overwhelm the ground they rest on. With time, these structures may sink, hindering their normal usage and introducing other problems. As the owner of a sunken concrete structure, you will have to restore […]
Metals are found in abundance on the Earth. While they are having wide applications across various industries, their use in making jewelry still dominates above all. Some popular metals like gold, silver, and platinum are used by metal-smiths to make fine pieces of jewelry. Metal testing labs often check for […]
Most of the time, you drive your car over your driveway without a second thought. It’s just there, like the ground beneath your feet. But when it’s time to pave (or repave) your driveway, you don’t want any vagaries. You want to know exactly what the project is going to […]
Lignite is a major energy source, produced and consumed all over the world. It is also the most health and environment harming type of coal. However, despite of its relatively small energetic value as well as its huge environmental, health and social impact, lignite is still an important component of […]
Before an oil company can start with construction, drilling or modification of onshore oil and gas production fields, it needs to obtain approvals from various government agencies. In addition to building and drilling permits, legal hurdles include air emissions, discharges to surface water systems, injection activities, impact on the threatened […]
For the past several centuries, Quonset hut buildings have provided several applications across the industries that serve as shelter, storage, and even living quarters. When using a pre-engineered construction like that offered by SteelMaster Buildings, these structures can be erected quickly. However, there is no compromise on durability. Steel buildings […]
What crane do you use to construct the tallest building on the planet? How do you harvest millions of heads of broccoli? Why did a jar of popcorn butter throw a spanner in the works at an Amazon fulfillment center? We look at a few of the amazing machines used […]
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in using structural insulated panels (SIPs) for construction projects and self-builds. Although SIPs have been around for over fifty years, the momentum in using them for building decreased a few decades ago when energy-efficiency was not a primary priority. The current trend […]
Concrete is a substance made of various coarse conglomerations containing particulate content like gravel, sand, slag, and crushed stone, which are bonded with cement. Portland cement is the common type of cement used in most concrete mixtures; consider it a standard. However, if you specifically need a different kind of […]