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Why Concrete Needs Reinforcement
Concrete's greatest weakness is its tensile strength, which can be less than 10% of its compressive strength. So, we often ...
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 ...
World of Concrete 2025 attendees found the future of building through leadership and education, integrating technology, ...
The world's largest concrete construction and masonry tradeshow encompasses the future of building through leadership and ...
A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.
Armed with a 3D concrete printer, careful measuring tools, and just the right ingredients, a team at The University of New ...
Graphene is the strongest material ever discovered but ... It's enough to remove the requirement for reinforcing steel bars within the concrete in some applications, says Dr Scullion.
That’s why civil engineering researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have been developing a self-reinforced, ...
UNM Engineers just patented a bendable, 3D-printable concrete material, that could change the game for construction 3D ...
Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have made a groundbreaking advancement in construction materials with the ...
A team of engineers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) has developed a revolutionary material that could transform the construction industry. By using 3D printing technology, they’ve created a ...