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  2. Space Shuttle thermal protection system - Wikipedia

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    The light gray material which withstood reentry temperatures up to 1,510 °C (2,750 °F) protected the wing leading edges and nose cap. Each of the orbiters' wings had 22 RCC panels about 1 ⁄ 4 to 1 ⁄ 2 inch (6.4 to 12.7 mm) thick. T-seals between each panel allowed for thermal expansion and lateral movement between these panels and the wing.

  3. Do it yourself - Wikipedia

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    "Do it yourself" ("DIY") is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things by oneself without the direct aid of professionals or certified experts. Academic research has described DIY as behaviors where "individuals use raw and semi-raw materials and parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn ...

  4. Refractories heat-up - Wikipedia

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    After building of a new refractory-lined industrial furnace or equipment, or refractory maintenance or relining of existing equipment, a necessary step is the start-up of the operation, which usually involves heating-up the unit in a controllable way, in order to prevent spalling or shortening of the materials' predicted lifetime.

  5. Ultra-high temperature ceramic - Wikipedia

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    Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) are a type of refractory ceramics that can withstand extremely high temperatures without degrading, often above 2,000 °C. [1] They also often have high thermal conductivities and are highly resistant to thermal shock, meaning they can withstand sudden and extreme changes in temperature without cracking or breaking.

  6. Lions, already decimated on defense, lose 2 cornerbacks to ...

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    The Detroit Lions' injury woes on defense continued Sunday, with the team losing two cornerbacks in the first half of their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills.Carlton Davis III and Khalil Dorsey were ...

  7. Timeline: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect arrested ...

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    Police arrested a man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald's on Monday.. Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with murder and other ...

  8. Sandwich panel - Wikipedia

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    Sandwich panels have λ-values from 0.024 W/(m·K) for polyurethane to 0.05 W/(m·K) for mineral wool. Therefore, they can achieve different U-values depending on the core and the thickness of the panel. The installation of a system with sandwich panels minimizes thermal bridges through the joints.

  9. This Is The Best Way To Store Leftover Wine, According ... - AOL

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    The next time you're left with a half-full bottle of wine after a party, don't pour it down the drain. We tapped two wine experts to give you their best tips for storing leftover wine.