One of those strategies is to create a concrete that “self-heals,” and in a new study, scientists used synthetic lichen to patch cracks autonomously (meaning that outside nutrients don’t need to be ...

Improved method to determine Young’s modulus for concrete cylinder using electromechanical spectrum: principle and validation. Journal of Aerospace Engineering. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0001196 ...

New products are introduced to the concrete contractor all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to be used on a jobsite, these products ...

Seawater and CO2 may unlock a game-changing new concrete technology. By Joshua Hawkins. ... Concrete is the world’s most widely used synthetic material, but it’s also one of the most polluting.

The production of concrete, as well as the key ingredient—cement—is one of the leading generators of CO 2 emissions on Earth, contributing to at least 8 percent of the world’s global budget ...

Concrete is one of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters in the world, so scientists are developing new strategies to mitigate its climate impact. One of those strategies is to create a concrete that ...