Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, must withstand diverse environmental stresses to ensure long-term durability. While traditional measures like compressive strength provide initial quality control, they do not fully predict […]
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Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize energy storage by turning concrete into a giant battery writes Tom Ough for the
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MIT’s Electron-conductive Cement-based Materials Hub (EC3 Hub) has entered a five-year research agreement with Aizawa Concrete Corp., aiming to explore multifunctional applications of concrete in infrastructure writes Andrew Paul Laurent
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In a groundbreaking development, scientists have discovered a novel method to sequester greenhouse gases using construction waste, potentially revolutionizing carbon capture efforts, writes Darren Orf for Popular Mechanics. This innovative
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Concrete pavements, touted for their durability, are not immune to challenges like temperature-induced expansion, contraction, and material deviations. To combat these issues, preventative maintenance plays a pivotal role. A recent
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Transportation agencies nationwide are increasingly focused on understanding and mitigating the environmental impact of pavement materials, particularly carbon emissions. To aid in this effort, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
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In a stride towards sustainable winter maintenance, researchers have engineered a remarkable solution: self-heating concrete capable of autonomously melting snow and ice for extended periods writes Paul McClure for New
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With the World of Concrete event marking its 50th anniversary and now in the rearview, the concrete industry is poised for an eventful 2024, writes Eva Milberg for Smart Brief.
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The decline of coal-fired power plants has sparked concerns about the dwindling supply of fly ash, a crucial component in producing environmentally friendly cement. However, companies like Eco Material Technologies
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South Africa’s Water Research Commission published guidelines for Interlocking Concrete Pavement developed by Neil Armitage & Motlatsi Monyake from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town.
In an era where infrastructure spending is heavily scrutinized, a call for increased competition in pavement construction arises as a potential solution. Concrete, once the primary paving material during the
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In a bid to combat climate change, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has introduced a performance measure aimed at tracking greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. This initiative, spurred by
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Purdue University, and German startup Magment GmbH are set to revolutionize electric vehicle charging with the creation of the world’s
