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Iron Alloy Could Create Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Posted by samzenpus on from the shake-all-you-want dept.

separsons writes "Researchers at Japan's Tohoku University designed a new shape memory metal alloy. The super elastic iron alloy can endure serious stretching and still return to its original shape. The scientists say that once optimized, the material could be used in everything from braces to medical stents to earthquake-proof buildings!"

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  1. Re:Buildings will return to their original shape? by AK+Marc · · Score: 0, Troll

    Then why is it still called "concrete".

    Steel reinforced concrete is called "rebar" or just "concrete." Why should fiber reinforced not carry the same name? You could always call it "fibar."

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  2. Re:So far removed from the original article by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Actually, if you really want to get back to the source, it was all His idea.

    Hmmm... Funny or Troll... PLACE BETS NAO!

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