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Microspheres can improve concrete's mechanical properties
Researchers have developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres that could increase concrete's strength and reduce its environmental footprint. Concrete is the most-used synthetic material worldwi...
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Can wood compete with steel and concrete as a building material?
Wood presents a lot of benefits as a building material because it is strong, lightweight and environmental friendly. However, only changes in building codes will make wood competitive with steel and c...
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Concrete that traps CO2 emissions for good
A new method to produce concrete that traps harmful CO2 emissions and increases the compression strength is implemented by Carbocure, a Canadian Start-up company. While being the most abundant man-...
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Check out this alternative method of pile hacking!
Breaking the bond between the concrete and the steel reinforcement bars is now less noisy and messy Breaking the bond between the concrete and the steel reinforcement bars is now less noisy and mes...
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Discarded plastic bottles could be used to make stronger concrete
MIT students have found a way to produce plastic-reinforced concrete that is up to 15% stronger than conventional concrete, by adding irradiated bits of plastic water bottles MIT students have...
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