Polyethylene Wall: "Gasoline Construction" for Houses
The lightweight construction and low density of polystyrene allow for high air flow into the product and expose more of the product's surface area to the fire. A result is a more rapid advance of the … As you discover homes or subdivisions with this …
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Morning with an ironworker, off the grid
When I was 17, I went to work in an equipment repair shop, then to equipment manufacturing (at the Pequea (PECK-way) works, in Gortonville, Lancaster County). My main focus was making manure spreaders that are sold throughout the Amish ….. Youd have …
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Installing lignum vitae bearings at Ameren's 242-MW Osage hydro project
Plant staff working with the turbine manufacturer performed many tests to determine the root cause of the shortened life and eventually narrowed in on a design deficiency that was difficult and expensive to fix. Fixing the root problem … Hand working …
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