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Posted By Robert Higgins 08-26-2025 05:00 PM
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Darya, good point. Most successful projects have a suitable combination of components. Perhaps the OP's question could be revised to request comments on the "best" materials/technologies recommended for sustainable/resilient structures. Concerning proven preservation of above ground structural steel ...
Posted By Robert Higgins 08-20-2025 02:31 PM
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Since both resilience and sustainability are about long term performance of a structure, may be best to work with materials that have a good, lengthy track record. Examples of these materials could be steel and concrete. The high carbon footprint of cement used in concrete can be reduced by using, as ...
Posted By Robert Higgins 07-16-2025 03:29 PM
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Bill - Fusion has promised low cost, clean, energy since it was first seriously investigated 70 years ago. When it is perfected, operation of fusion reactors will play a major role in reducing carbon emissions. Years ago experimental fusion reactors proved that they can produce thermal energy. The nagging ...