"Reading between the cracks: Artificial intelligence can identify patterns in surface cracking to assess damage in reinforced concrete structures." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases ...

While today’s concrete structures might only last a few decades, ... Samples of ancient Roman concrete appeared to have cracks filled in the same manner, ...

Shrinkage cracking threatens concrete water containment structures. One of the ways to prevent or minimize shrinkage cracking is using a magnesium oxide additive in the concrete mix.

In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the durability ...

A new type of self-healing concrete has debuted in the U.S. market. The concrete, which is called Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete, gets its self-healing properties from bacteria that is mixed into it.

Rebar is the hidden backbone of most concrete structures, but its tendency to rust can cause major problems over time. This ...

In hopes of producing concrete structures that can repair their cracks, researchers from Drexel University's College of Engineering are putting a new twist on an old trick for improving the ...

The Pantheon in Rome has stood for nearly 2,000 years, boasting the largest unreinforced concrete dome on Earth. Many other Roman structures, from aqueducts to seawalls, have endured wars, earthquakes ...

Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners in Colorado Springs, CO, have problems with cracks in their driveways. It is no wonder that cracks are so common since various things can cause ...

The current process for inspecting a concrete structure, such as a bridge or a parking deck, involves an inspector visually examining it for cracking, chipping, or water penetration, taking ...