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Scientists use mollusk shell secrets to create super-strength concrete
Yes, mollusks. Mollusks have a special composite material lining their inner shell, known as “nacre.” Nacre, also known as ...
Contractors need to know how to correctly evaluate the in-place strength of concrete so they can determine to proper time to remove formwork, backfill or open up a pavement to traffic. Concrete must ...
States consider new science-backed solution to save time and money on concrete infrastructure repair
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...
Concrete suppliers and contractors are sometimes accused of producing or placing low-strength concrete. While low-strength concrete does occasionally occur, many times reported cylinder strengths are ...
Innovative hybrid geopolymer concrete combines recycled materials, achieving superior strength and heat resistance while ...
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Can One of Construction’s Biggest Waste Problems Help Shrink Cement’s Carbon Footprint?
The study on mine tailings as SCMs underscores their potential to reduce cement use and support greener construction ...
Concrete is an integral part of any construction project, whether you are building roads, a a ground floor in your private home, or a power plant. This is because concrete is very durable, but it can ...
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US designs carbon-negative enzyme-based building material to replace concrete
US team has developed Enzymatic Structural Material, a carbon-negative alternative to concrete that turns CO2 into a ...
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