Burch University

May 25, 2021

Integrated photothermal decontamination device for N95 respirators

Since the end of 2019 and throughout of 2020, the world has been facing a global pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 […]
May 25, 2021

New York City Has a Brand-New “Floating Park” on Its Hudson River

Eight years ago, when the idea for a new waterfront park on Manhattan’s West Side was put forward, the concept followed what had become a well-trod […]
May 24, 2021

Mississippi River bridge | Preparatory works begin ahead of beam repairs

Work has commenced on the Interstate-40 bridge in the US in preparation for the start of repairs to a fault that went unnoticed for at least […]
May 24, 2021

Failure to secure long term TfL funding could put Elephant & Castle plans at risk

A succession of short terms funding deals for Transport for London (TfL) from government could jeopardise investment plans such as the redevelopment of the Elephant & […]
May 24, 2021

HS2 workers’ PPE concerns highlight standardisation challenges

Workers have raised concerns to NCE that different sections of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project have different PPE requirements leading to unease about variations in standards. NCE […]
May 24, 2021

How to repair structures affected by earthquakes?

Earthquakes cause distress instructural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear walls) as well as horizontal diaphragms (slabs and roofs). […]
May 24, 2021

How does natural Pozzolan affect Concrete Properties?

Natural pozzolans affect several concrete properties in both fresh and hardened state. It improves the workability of concrete and increases its setting time. The reduction of […]
May 24, 2021

Bernie Sanders urges “even-handed” U.S. approach to Israel and Palestinians

Washington — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on Sunday called for the United States to take an “even-handed” approach to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians as […]
May 24, 2021

As the Hamas-Israel cease-fire holds in Gaza, residents survey the damage

The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel was holding on Monday. Gaza took the brunt of the violence during the eleven- day conflict that ended on Thursday. […]