Lead poisoning. We prefer to stay unaware, safe in the comfort of our homes, treating the issue like it never existed. That is until it comes down to haunt us, making us wish that we’d taken some basic precautions earlier. Lead replacement. A much talked about issue. Something everyone agrees is a must. But an issue that very few wish to deal with. The extra effort and costs in front of something that may or may not
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Open plan offices are truly on the rise. Gone are those days when productivity, efficiency and communication all had to bow down in front of designated cabins, corporate structures and office politics. Today, office buildings are anything but private. Not only have most of the cabins given way to private cubicles in a large shared space, offices are now being constructed with thinner flooring slabs and large unsupported spans as well. One of the biggest drawbacks of such desig
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Did you know that as many as 18 million Americans currently live in areas where water systems still violate laws? Did you know that very little work has actually been carried out (CNN reports) to ensure that these systems are safe? Think of it as a cop observing vehicles violating the speed limit and doing nothing to ensure that the rules are followed! The lead and copper rule laid down by the EPA is being violated by
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At long last, primary suspension springs made from thermoplastic composite materials make their way into the world of automobiles. Motor Speedway Resort recently hosted an SCCA Majors event which showcased a purpose-built vehicle highlighting the use of high density materials in automobiles. Branded as a 1987 Honda CRX, the vehicle has become the first automobile to use reinforced thermoplastic composite materials as i
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Water testing cheaters! Now that’s not something you’d expect so close to a disaster which has affected thousands of lives. While many cities in the world are contemplating using high density materials and tungsten polymers to reduce the risk of lead poisoning, 33 cities in the US resorted to cheating while testing water for da
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