Slip casting can be messy both in processing and in making the original plaster mold. What if there was a better way, thanks to 3D printing? [Allie Katz] has developed a new technique using 3D printed ...

In last week's blog post on transite heat, I explained that most sub-slab ductwork is not transite. It's not transite heat, it's not transite ductwork, and it should not be labeled as such unless the ...

Continuous casting is a cornerstone process in modern steel production, where molten metal is solidified into a semi-finished slab within a mould. Thermal analysis of the mould is fundamental to ...

Q. My wife and I are building a new home soon and wonder which foundation is the best. Should we do a simple slab on grade, a crawl space or a full foundation with a basement? What are the pros and ...