Your future house could have a foundation that’s able to store energy from the solar panels on your roof—without the need for separate batteries. MIT engineers developed the new energy storage ...
A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like ...
Potato starch replaces human blood as a key ingredient in the new recipe. The University of Manchester’s “StarCrete” is twice as strong as traditional concrete, making it a potential solution as a ...
Researchers at MIT have come up with a new way to store energy inside a modified concrete, a tantalizing potential solution to the looming energy storage problem. While supercapacitors aren’t nearly ...
Made from faux Martian and lunar soil, a new sulfur-based compound could also lead to faster construction on Earth. If NASA establishes a permanent presence on the moon, its astronauts’ homes could be ...
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 is one of the most common materials on Earth, thanks to its high strength and low cost – but it’s also one of the largest single sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Engineers at Washington ...
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NMC has introduced a new program to help teach students how to operate 3-D concrete printers. That makes them the first ...
A new material looks like regular concrete but crumbles like a marshmallow when a plane lands on it in an emergency. Known as marshmallow concrete, this ultra-light foam absorbs an aircraft's energy ...
New products are introduced to the concrete contractor all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to be used on a jobsite, these products ...
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