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As Bold As Brass
As Bold As Brass: Brasses have been used for many thousands of years and can be used for decorative structures or, more recently, for architectural uses and for plumbing applications.
Read MoreUnder Control: The Challenges of Designing for the Submarine Environment
Control systems are an intrinsic and abundant part of modern life; they control everything from personal aspects of our lives, such as our central heating and the engines of our cars, to massive industrial automation, in industries like factories, di
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding the Starting Acceleration of Cars in Everyday Traffic
On UK roads in 2018, a total of 160,597 personal-injury road traffic collisions were reported to the Police, with at least one fatality recorded in 1,784 of those collisions.
Read MoreAn Analysis of Failed Biomaterials
An Analysis of Failed Biomaterials: Biomaterials replace bone or heart valves. Types include polymers, ceramics, stainless steels, and titanium alloys.
Read MoreContamination: An Interruption That Means Business
Even a small fire can cause smoke contamination throughout a much larger area, including as the result of spread through sealed doors in some circumstances. Water damage related to fire-fighting activities can also cause mould to contaminate and dama
Read MoreOpen at Your Own Risk: Business Email Compromise
Have you heard about Business Email Compromise? If it hasn’t happened to your company yet, you’re one of the lucky ones. The development of the Internet and email in the last few decades has had a profound impact on businesses and the way the
Read MoreThatch Fires and Wood Burning Stoves
Fires involving thatched roofs are normally devastating, resulting in significant emotional distress for homeowners and substantial financial losses for insurers.
Read MoreFire Safety Design, Construction and Management Challenges
Following the Grenfell Tower fire disaster in 2017, the government commissioned an independent review of Building Regulations and fire safety.
Read MoreFailure of Synthetic Fibre Lifting Equipment
In the period between 2017 and 2018, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported a total of 144 fatal injuries, and 71,062 non-fatal injuries, in the workplace under the RIDDOR procedure. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurren
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