Dec 9, 2015
At the Constructed Facilities Laboratory (CFL), researchers are improving design procedures for parking garage decks. The research involves investigating the ways in which the precast concrete beam ledges, commonly used…
Dec 2, 2015
Genetic modifications of organisms and plants are becoming commonplace in many applications such as genetically modified foods, paper production, and biofuel production. Genetic modifications have the potential to offer many…
Nov 20, 2015
On October 28th, at the 3 Minute Thesis Competition, ten finalists passionately and concisely communicated their research projects. From an original field of 28 contestants, 5 of the final 10…
Nov 19, 2015
The following excerpt is from NC State News; please click here to read the full article. According to Francis de los Reyes III, the problem with World Toilet Day is that…
Nov 18, 2015
Asphalt pavement represents a major investment in infrastructure in the U.S. and we are all familiar with potholes that develop as asphalt ages. An accelerated laboratory aging procedure is needed…
Nov 4, 2015
As part of the 108th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Air and Waste Management Association, held in Raleigh during June 22-15, 2015, several dozen attendees visited the North Carolina…
