Composite Materials

The expected benefits of economical, high-performance civil-aircraft designs that are being considered for the future will be realized only through the development of light-weight, high-temperature composite materials for engine applications to reduce weight, fuel consumption, and direct operating costs. One benefit of using CMCs is that they allow higher operating temperatures and thus greater combustion efficiency leading to reduced fuel consumption.

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http://www.key-to-metals.com/Article103.htm.pdf

Roofs

With the help of a grant from the Inventions and Innovation Program, PowerLight Corporation has developed the PowerGuard roofing system that offers building insulation, shading, roof protection, and solar power generation encompassed in a single roofing panel. The roofing panel includes a photovoltaic module mounted on a 3-inch-thick styrofoam board coated with a proprietary, cementitious coating. Designed specifically for flat or slightly sloped commercial and industrial building roofs, the panel works as a retrofit over existing roofs, as a new roof with new construction, and for re-roofing. The system can be tailored to capacities of 1 kW or greater and allows easy expansion.

 For details :http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/pdfs/powerlightcorp.pdf

Ceilings

Ceilings are an important part of that light distribution system. If the ceiling is highly reflective, it increases the effectiveness of the daylighting strategy. These surfaces increase the light level within the space and the penetration of the light into the space. For example, the Weidt study showed that a 0.89 LR ceiling increased daylight levels 15-20 percent at a distance of 12-22 feet from a window when compared to a 0.75 LR ceiling.

 For details :http://www.energydesignresources.com/docs/end-33.pdf

Walls

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) give you all the benefits that have made concrete the material of choice for home building worldwide: Solid, lasting construction that resists the ravages of fire, wind, and Father Time. But ICFs do plain concrete one better – or rather, two better – by giving you two built-in layers of foam insulation.
This gives an ICF home some sizable advantages over an ordinary stick-built home. Greater energy efficiency. More peace & quiet. More sheer day-to-day living comfort. All wrapped up in a solid, high-quality building package that gives an ICF home an utterly remarkable feel that really has to be experienced to be believed. As soon as you step inside, you can tell that an ICF home is not an ordinary house. It’s not just beautiful, comfortable and quiet. You can feel that it’s solid, built to last.

 For details : http://www.cement.org/homes/ch_bs_icf.asp

Doors

Won-Door has developed a new security product category called “Deployable Access Control Barriers”. SteelCurtain is the leader in this new security market segment. These ceiling tacked, horizontally deployable doors that can automatically or manually close from side wall pockets. SteelCurtain, when controlled with optional Remote Locking Software, provides the Mall-Retail security personnel the ability to remotely open and close up to 256 doors to contain damage, mitigate impact, control evacuation and ultimately save lives. This technology was installed in the Pentagon on 9-11 and contributed to saving many lives during the terrorist attack.

 For details : http://www.govsupply.com/Docs/Pdfs/Retail.pdf

Fire Resistant Materials

The new DuPont™ Natural Fire Resistant High Loft is an excellent value for mattress manufacturers,” said John Dottore of DuPont™ Advanced Fibers SystemsThis product is a great choice for mattress manufacturers who are looking for alternatives to their current chemically-treated products.”
DuPont™ Natural Fire Resistant High Loft contains no chemical coatings or topical treatments. The product consists of a wool-based barrier engineered with other fire resistant fibers and offers a natural feel, which provides resilience and loft and can be used to make a softer, more comfortable mattress. The organic, off-white color of the material is also aesthetically pleasing.

 For details :

http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/templates/NewsFeed.asp?articleid=5219

Framing

In short, steel outperforms other forms of construction, from virtually every angle. Builders benefit from its consistency, lighter weight and ease of construction. Homeowners enjoy its durability, superior construction, and flexible building options. Technological advances in residential construction have allowed the American home buyer to enjoy steady improvements in construction quality without commensurate increases in cost. In today's economic climate, steel framing has become a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of construction. Builders who understand the techniques of steel framing are at the leading edge of today's home building technology and will provide affordable, high-quality housing for years to come.

For details :

http://www.amsteel-international.com/about/whyamsteel.php