Traditionally, mechanical fasteners connect ship components, which add weight and limit the ability to take advantage of new design approaches that use composite materials. Recent research explores the use of methyl methacrylate to bond together the structural elements of a boat.

Dave Dunn's January 2015 column.

 The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is scheduled to run June 12-July 13 in Brazil, and I absolutely cannot wait! 

Composite materials, including carbon fiber, are often preferred over conventional materials such as metal because they are lightweight, versatile and resilient.

Understanding how certain monomers and oligomers hold up under adverse conditions is critical.