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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms

Green Building Law Update

Biofuels Gas or liquid fuel made from plant material. Includes wood, wood waste, wood liquors, peat, railroad ties, wood sludge, spent sulfite liquors, agricultural waste, straw, tires, fish oils, tall oil, sludge waste, waste alcohol, municipal solid waste, landfill gases, other waste, and ethanol blended into motor gasoline.

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

Construction Marketing

In Germany, thermite welding was used on railroads and gas welding and cutting were perfected during this era. Stick welding uses a source of power that sends out a constant current electric arc. Essentially, the process consists of a high-velocity electron beam being applied to the materials that need to be joined.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Water pipe , reservoir, and electric duct construction. Railroad and rail sleeper construction. Post, milestone, and electric pole construction. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another main factor of using rapid hardening cement is its high strength.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

Work Gearz

They all stand for different societies and organizations that came into existence to make the quality of materials and products better than what it used to be many years ago. ASTM stands for American Society for Testing and Materials and was first founded in the year 1898. What is ASTM? Functions of ASTM vs ASME.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

You’ll be able to see project costs fluctuate as key variables like layout and materials are adjusted. We’ve helped customers save millions by identifying alternative design or material options with the help of the software—millions they’ve pump into other parts of the project to get the most out of their investment. Internal factors.

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7 Best Hard Hat Suspension to Protect Your Head

Work Gearz

The outer hard shell is the visible part of a hard hat made from polycarbonate, polyethylene, ABS, fiberglass, or various other materials. Hard Hat Suspension Material Type & Class Features. Made from top-quality materials, this hard hat features both vertical height and horizontal adjustments. High-quality materials.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A process needs to be in place to move materials, services, people or any other “product” from point A to point B and possibly all the way to Z. Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3