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News

Inspecting textured tiles

Researchers at the University of the West of England, in Bristol, UK, have developed an online dynamic photometric stereo system for 3D inspection of fast moving, difficult to analyse surfaces, such as glazed or textured ceramic tiles.
Clay Technology, 14 Aug 2008

Producing low-carbon pressed bricks

A process for creating pressed bricks containing little or no embedded carbon has been developed by Gengsheng Minerals in Gongyi, China. These bricks can withstand temperatures up to 1,600ºC, and can be used in furnaces and ladles in iron and steel mills.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008

Polymer waste for cement-free paving

PET waste from bottles, cartons and yoghurt pots has been redirected from landfill and transformed into cement-free concrete paving blocks thanks to a EUREKA funded project called Sandplast.
Clay Technology, 06 Jun 2008
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Features

Leaders of the pack

Renata Jones from construction packaging specialists M.J. Maillis UK Ltd discusses the Pall-Ex network, a cost-effective method for delivering small consignments of palletised freights.
Clay Technology, 14 Aug 2008

Logistics, legislation and learning

Ralph Ritchey, Logistics Learning Coordinator for Stoke on Trent College, UK, reviews the impact of legislation on the logistics and transport sector in the Midlands.
Clay Technology, 14 Aug 2008

Logical delivery

As the construction industry has developed, the delivery of building materials has evolved. Specialised mechanical offload vehicles are now able to distribute goods to an array of site locations. Paul Dolan, General Manager for Wincanton looks at tackling the problem of site accessibility and the need to reduce price per unit.
Clay Technology, 14 Aug 2008
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