The University of Manchester’s “StarCrete” is twice as strong as traditional concrete, making it a potential solution as a ...

Researchers are using an unusual design to enhance the sustainability of concrete, with a carbon-absorbing material and ...

Dear Gretchen: Making repairs to concrete is a relatively simple project. The most difficult part is carrying the heavy bags from your car to the work area. In this case, I recommend purchasing bags ...

A pair of Princeton engineers have developed a new kind of concrete that promises more than 5 times the damage resistance of the usual stuff, by poking holes in its structure. This could mean not only ...

Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot ...

The surest way to decide whether to use a sledgehammer or a jackhammer is to experiment a few days before you begin ...

Prewitt emphasizes that precast concrete is manufactured in a controlled environment, a process that allows for precise mixes, accurate molds, and consistent curing. This approach creates structural ...

When workers repaved part of Interstate 94 near Minneapolis last fall, it looked like they were pouring ordinary concrete. But instead the highway was the first to use a new, near-zero-emissions ...