Concrete is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters. Benjamin Skuse asks if AI can help tame concrete’s climate impact ...

Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S. after World War II when mid-century modernism was in vogue, following in the footsteps ...

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Nanotechnology has acquired considerable attention in civil technology. The incorporation of nanomaterials can significantly enhance the structural and mechanical properties of cementitious composites ...

Engineers at Princeton University have developed a cement composite inspired by the inner lining of oyster and abalone shells ...

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a technology whereby two robots can work in unison to 3-D-print a concrete structure. This method of ...

Although concrete’s reputation as a strong, durable material is certainly well-earned over many centuries, even the best-placed concrete remains vulnerable to the elements without proper protection.

From blast wave physics to UHPC concrete and polyurea coatings, this article explores how layered design strategies help ...