A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed.

Question: Why does concrete get hot when it is curing? Answer: Simply put, water plus aggregates (gravel, sand, stone), plus cement (such as Portland cement) start a chain of chemical reactions called ...

Crafting a durable and efficient wood stove from cement requires precision and expertise. The process begins with molding the cement mixture into the desired shape, followed by careful reinforcement ...

As it solidifies, it gives off heat. "It's kind of like ... "The upfront cost is going to be high — twofold or threefold [the cost of traditional concrete], so it would be really hard to ...

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At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies nationwide in the last decade ...

As wildfires grow more frequent and intense with climate change, and become a greater threat to cities, water utilities are ...

with around 21% of heat lost this way, according to the EST. If you have old or single-glazed windows, it may be worth investing in double glazing. This can have a high up-front cost, with a ...

The cement industry is one of the largest sources of carbon ... The team first wants to set up a laboratory experiment in which induction coils generate a high-frequency field to heat the material in ...

Conveyor belt specialist, Leslie David, explains why investing in high-quality heat resistant conveyor belts ultimately ... has expanded its comprehensive bagged cement range with the introduction of ...