A sound improvement
Industrial Research Ltd is developing new composite materials that act as novel sound shields, reducing noise transmission and improving the quality of our living environments.
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Sharpening corrosion boundaries
By Zhengwei Li – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
A map showing the corrosivity of the atmosphere in different locations is essential for the specification and selection of materials. Currently, New Zealand has two corrosion maps with different boundaries, but with BRANZ’s help, that may change.
A material issue
By Dr Dave Dowdell – 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
Current BRANZ research will develop ways for manufacturers to better understand the environmental impact of their products – an important consideration as building materials increasingly come under the environmental spotlight.
