Some basic NDT techniques utilized to assess concrete structures include:Once concrete has hardened, it is important to determine whether the final structure is suitable for its designated use. To do ...

This latest accomplishment joins the company’s previously secured ASTM certifications, enhancing the features and expanding the end-uses for its microalgae-based bio-cement and bio-concrete. BOULDER, ...

View gallery - 4 images In a world first, the researchers who used waste coffee grounds to make concrete that’s 30% stronger are putting their innovative material to the test by laying sidewalks made ...

A shortage of skilled labor continues to be the dominate issue in the construction industry, and rightfully so. However, delays in construction schedules have always been a thorn in the side of ...

Cement production contributes an estimated 6% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, say scientists who are trying to chip away at the pollution problem. Two start-ups, one in Canada and another in ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...

Researchers in Melbourne, Australia, are replacing the cement in concrete with a surprising material: fibers from high-visibility vests, SBS News reports. Associate Professor Malindu Sandanayake from ...

Announced in mid-August, Gerdau Graphene, released a new admixture for concrete called NanoCONS, "enabling concrete producers to leverage the unprecedented physical properties of graphene to improve ...

Think concrete is an old, dumb material? Think again. We associate cutting-edge construction technology with renewables, LED lighting, high-performance glass and smart controls. But the recent ...

Universal testing machines outfitted with bend fixtures are used in calculating flexural strength, flexural modulus, yield point, and more. This article will explore the requisite equipment for ...