Inevitably on most construction sites you would likely find several pieces heavy equipment undertaking a myriad of jobs, one in particular being compaction of soils or aggregates. But why, you may ask yourself is this task being undertaken and of what significance is it to the project? For the purpose of this article “soil” is…
As our infrastructure needs grow, are we truly prepared to meet the demand with our vast natural resources and quarries? The balance of supply and quality control remains a critical challenge.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) can be defined as more or less organised oscillatory motions of surfaces supporting the body and can be transmitted from the seat, backrest or foot support of a vehicle. Drivers of some mobile machines, including certain tractors, fork lift trucks, overhead cranes and quarrying or earth-moving machinery may be exposed to WBV…
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often encounter various sources of noise – be it the roar of traffic, the hum of machinery, or the commotions within towns. While some noise is inevitable, excessive exposure can have detrimental effects on our health, particularly when it comes to industrial settings. Noise is…
The AI Dichotomy: Advancement and Reversals The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI engines are computer programs which use advanced highly sophisticated and progressive learning algorithms to mine and analyze oceans of data making predictions which often result in tangible information products for the consumers of any type of content. Our everyday interactions, processes and…
Earlier this year, it was reported that a Trinidadian mother wanted to find out how a metal screw ended up inside the chocolate bar she was eating. The bar had been offered to her by her daughter and she had already consumed half when she bit down on the hard metal hidden inside. The local…
3D printing technology is all the rage currently with such rapid developments that it is even difficult for the best of us to keep up. So, let’s bring everyone up to date. As opposed to regular printing on paper with ink, 3D printers are able to print using a wide variety of materials, from plastic…
Antibiotics are largely used in the production of food animals; however, the topic remains a controversial one. Antibiotics used in this manner are considered any medicine that destroys or inhibits bacteria in an animal being reared for food consumption. Antibiotic growth promoters are usually administered at a low, sub-therapeutic dose with the arguably favourable end…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a huge theme in technology coming into 2015. Simply put, the Internet of Things is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable physical devices with the existing internet. The IoT involves development in personal stealth wear, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. The IoT will offer users extensive connectivity with their devices,…
The market for mobile applications is already extensive and it exhibits no evidence of slowing down. Currently, there are over 10 billion mobile devices with Internet access that are expected to be in use by the end of 2015. As such, the app-building industry needs to grow to match the demand being achieved. Since the…
