A chain trencher resembles a huge chain saw, except that it cuts through earth and granite to form trenches for pipelines that could be six feet wide and hundreds of miles long.
How to Dig a Trench for a Pipeline
Rick Sisson Wins Trustees Research & Creative Scholarship Award
ASM Fellow Richard D. Sisson has received Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 2016 Board of Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Scholarship.
World’s first 3D printed excavator
Largest construction show in Western Hemisphere will feature the first use of 3D printed steel in an excavator designed by engineering students
Coffee chemistry
It’s one of the most popular beverages in the world, and many of us rely on it to stay awake every day. But not every cup of coffee is created equal. From the bean to the brew, science can help you get the perfect cup. The American Chemical Society’s Reactions goes on a quest for better coffee through chemistry.
Sustainable clothing made from tea
A sustainable film made from a byproduct of kombucha tea could be a new material for clothing, shoes, or handbags.