Concrete and steel are the two biggest industrial products that aren’t fossil fuels, and have a massive climate footprint. They are used together in reinforced concrete, the structural solution that ...
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Smart steel repairs bridge cracks and boosts strength 2× when heated at 392°F
Swiss scientists have made significant progress in improving the lifespan of aging concrete bridges ...
As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...
Concrete and steel production are major sources of CO2 emissions, but a new solution from Cambridge could recycle both at the same time. Throwing old concrete into steel-processing furnaces not only ...
Q. Tim, I’m flummoxed. I’m about to build a large detached garage. The plans call for a 10-inch-thick by 20-inch-wide poured concrete footing with two ½-inch steel bars that run continuously in the ...
Current concrete and steel production consumes a large portion of global energy and freshwater. While it actually takes more energy and greenhouse gases to produce UHPC and polymer rebars at first, ...
There are cleaner ways to produce the building blocks of the nation. By Rebecca Dell Dr. Dell is the director the industry program at the ClimateWorks Foundation, which works with philanthropies to ...
A recent study published in Nano Express investigated the effect of combining graphene oxide with micro-steel fibers (SF) on concrete's mechanical performance. The study also examined how ...
Airdrie residents following developments at Scotia Place will be pleased to hear the City of Calgary has released another update, and plenty of progress is being made. According to the City of Calgary ...
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