Solid-wall ABS is used widely for drain, waste, and vent piping. It is also used for smaller-diameter sanitary sewers. It is used to a very limited extent for smaller-diameter pressure piping. The ...

Mitigating the effects of thermal expansion and contraction in your piping systems is not just about compliance—it's about ...

The coupling will be labeled as to which type of pipe (plastic ABS and PVC, steel, cast iron, copper) each end can be fastened to. Look for a plastic-to-plastic designation on the coupling. What can’t ...

Products are made of plastics and composite materials and are used in many of the same applications as traditional ... LDPE pipe is used in drainage systems as well as industrial process components, ...

You often must tie together pipes of different materials with transition fittings. The materials in common use today — copper ...

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All original research published in the journal is in the form of Communication articles. These are exceptionally high-quality and innovative reports that are of significant broad appeal to the ...

All Review-type articles undergo rigorous peer review, in the same way as regular research papers. Reviews should report a detailed, balanced and authoritative current account of the existing state of ...

An introduction to the structure and properties of important current and future materials, including metals, semiconductors, and polymers from an atomic and molecular perspective. Emphasis will be ...

Since its establishment as the world’s first materials science academic department, Northwestern Engineering has led and defined the frontier of material research, enabling transformative technologies ...

Oct. 23, 2024 — Researchers give robots a sense of touch by 'listening' to vibrations, allowing them to identify materials, understand shapes and recognize objects just like human hands.

The annual Materials Market Report, which tallies the global assortments of fiber production, found that virgin, fossil-based synthetic fibers increased from 67 million tons in 2022 to 75 million ...