Another significant advancement is the development of diamond/aluminum composites, which have shown record thermal conductivities of 1021 W·m −1 K −1 through the use of bimodal diamond particles.

Vertical fins on the building’s aluminum elevations help to reduce solar heat gain. (Francis Dzikowski/OTTO) The McCourt School is primarily clad in plate aluminum panels that were fabricated to ...

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Hydraulic machines are used to accurately position the pontoons. Thick wooden planks, sandy soil and iron angles are used to further stabilise the bridges. Finally, checker plates are laid on the ...