The idea of using the heat absorption for energy storage and use is a very cool idea. Check out this web page for additional information. http://www.invisibleheating.co.uk/road-energy-system-g.asp
Archive for December, 2008
Pavement – Solar Energy
Posted in Uncategorized on December 20, 2008 by KenHelium Generator
Posted in Uncategorized on December 18, 2008 by KenA helium inflated wind generator idea. Pretty cool on the scale of cool construction ideas. I am not sold but it does illustrate a technology that can be moved and used in different locations. http://www.magenn.com/index.php
Window Testing
Posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2008 by KenA mobile lab to test windows. Windows have come a long way from the days of your parent’s windows. This is an interesting site. Check it out. http://windows.lbl.gov/facilities/Mowitt/Default.htm
Concrete Reinforcing
Posted in Uncategorized on December 16, 2008 by KenFrom Purdue University Construction Management Department’s web page. “Reinforced Concrete is a very common building material for the construction of facilities and structures. As complement to concrete’s very limited tensile strength, steel rebar has been an effective and cost-efficient reinforcement. However, insufficient concrete cover, poor design or workmanship, and presence of large amounts of aggressive agents including environmental factors all can lead to cracking of the concrete and corrosion of the steel rebar. For instance, in the USA, almost 40% of bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, and the percentage is increasing, according to the Federal Highway Administration (Griffiths 2000) Check it out. http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ECT/Links/technologies/Civil/frprebar.aspx
Deep Mixing
Posted in Uncategorized on December 13, 2008 by KenFrom Purdue University Construction Management Department’s web page. Deep mixing technologies. I am biased towards this technology because this is the type of construction I enjoy most. It is cool. Check it out. http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ECT/links/technologies/civil/deepmix.aspx
More on lean construction
Posted in Uncategorized on December 12, 2008 by Kenwww.leanconstruction.org. Check it out.
Lean Construction
Posted in Uncategorized on December 11, 2008 by KenFrom Purdue University Construction Management Department’s web page. Lean in construction. I believe this is one of the ways of the future. I have seen it work in manufacturing and believe it should work in the construction industry. Check it out. http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ECT/links/technologies/other/leanpds.aspx
