New ultra-high durable concrete (UHDC) has been developed that withstands extreme conditions and is self-healing.
Read MoreInnovative technology has been developed that uses microbes to reduce carbon emissions during the manufacture of concrete. After water, concrete is
Read MoreResearchers from Brunel University London have developed a new method for making concrete a more sustainable material. The authors of an
Read MoreA report on mass timber buildings has recommended they should include concrete flooring, all-concrete cores and
Read MoreSeveral research projects are in motion that are developing carbon-free concrete.
Read MoreThe High Speed 2 (HS2) train project is testing concrete 3D printing with a view to reducing construction time and
Read MoreResearchers have found a component was used in ancient Roman concrete to strengthen structures.
Read MoreNew research into ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) could transform the way buildings, bridges and other high-stress projects are constructed. UHPC, like normal concrete, contains cement, sand and chemical additives, but is made with different proportions that produce a denser-packed concrete that requires no steel reinforcements. The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is supporting research into new […]
Read MoreA new concrete deck at London City Airport has been laid more precisely and in good time, thanks to concrete prediction technology. Concrete contractor Converge placed sensors in freshly poured concrete which sent temperature data to a Cloud-based system, to inform engineers when the concrete is at the correct temperature for maximum strength. After analysing […]
Read MoreThe latest Star Wars film, the Rise of Skywalker, has prompted one fan to look at how concrete has helped save the Rebel Alliance in this and other Star Wars films. Alistair Marsh, writing on the website Quartz, says that on more than one occasion, the Rebel Alliance has retreated to fortified bases to escape […]
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