Applied bionics –

In pipelines, the flow pattern is strongly influenced by the pipe’s inner surface. Previously, the aim was to achieve an exceedingly smooth surface to keep pipe friction losses to a minimum whilst...

At present, Europe’s largest water construction site is situated in the “melting pot” Ruhr district in Germany. The river Emscher with its numerous tributaries not only represents a unique...

When concrete comes into contact with especially aggressive liquids or types of air as occurs, for example, in wastewater, its otherwise high durability is considerably diminished. The prototypes for...

Subsea oil and gas pipelines are frequently constructed by joining concrete-coated segments together. During construction, concrete-coated pipe may sit for six months to several years before...

A combined sewer has recently been rebuilt in the German city of Oldenburg. Egg-shaped reinforced-concrete pipes manufactured by Berding Beton GmbH in compliance with the quality guidelines of the FBS...