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Concrete, steel, and composites are being reengineered to meet the demands of modern marine environments and sustainable design.

Buildings got smarter. Materials got cleaner. And concrete? Somehow, the most interesting part of 2025. Download the ...

Nanocellulose has recently gained widespread attention within the concrete industry as a solution to environmental issues such as global warming and energy consumption. Image Credit: Avigator Fortuner ...

Cooling temperatures send contractors scrambling to complete unfinished projects before winter threatens to stop or seriously hinder construction. However, some projects will inevitably have to be ...

Biocement-producing bacteria have the potential to enhance cement manufacturing and repair, but growing these microbes on-site remains a challenge. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials ...

Scientists have used AI and advanced modeling to design greener cement mixes, cutting carbon emissions without sacrificing strength and offering a faster, more efficient route to sustainable ...

Construction, while essential for societal well-being and improving quality of life, has a significant environmental impact. It is a major contributor to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions ...

Researchers have developed a machine learning-based approach to accurately predict the compressive strength of concrete made with industrial waste, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to ...

The concept may sound innovative, but its roots go back nearly two millennia. In 79 A.D., Roman author Pliny the Elder described how volcanic dust could harden into stone upon contact with water. In ...

Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) are developing innovative methods to convert textile waste into energy and high-performance cement materials, offering more sustainable solutions ...

Concrete has limitations, however, which can hinder its durability and useable lifetime. Mainly, its lower flexural and tensile strength and brittleness can cause structures to fail without warning ...