Modern engineering practices explicitly design concrete to be more resilient to earthquakes, but older buildings predate such practices. That makes them especially vulnerable.
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This has re-written our understanding of how Romans manufactured concrete.
Concrete is the most widely used construction material, so developing ways to make it more durable can improve infrastructure and save millions in costs.
Lithium waste from electric vehicles could become a vital ingredient in low-carbon concrete, say researchers testing a new environmental solution.
Leaving more green space at the front of the house reduces flooding risk.
When most Americans imagine a home, they picture a wood-framed house. But in an era of high housing costs and extreme weather events, precast concrete offers a mix of durability and efficiency.
Its staggering forms made monuments out of ordinary places frequented by ordinary people.
Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?
A tonne of carbon dioxide is released for every tonne of cement manufactured from limestone.
Your skin heals from cuts and scrapes on its own − what if concrete could do that too?
The combination of the source of the CO₂ and its end use determines its environmental and economic benefits or consequences.
There is no data to speak categorically on whether concrete pavement is better than flexible pavement for Nigeria.
Pulverised fuel ash can be recycled and used to manufacture concrete as well as other products.
Archaeological discoveries show the different options that have solved human problems over time.
The energy-intensive process of producing cement and concrete contributes significantly to global warming while depleting resources. Much more sustainable alternatives are being developed.
Despite being a major contributor of global carbon emissions, concrete remains a popular construction material. Research suggests this needs to change.
Gravelly Hill Interchange was always meant to be functional, but its cultural life has been rich too.
New breakwater designs and more sustainable materials can cut the carbon cost of coastal defences by 40%.
Glass is produced from sand, is easy to recycle, and can be used to make concrete without any complex processing.
It’s too hot for bare feet, but that doesn’t mean you can cook a fry-up on the path outside your house. A frying pan is a much better tool for the job, because it conducts heat far more efficiently.
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Professor of Emerging Technology, Co-director of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Newcastle University
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Research and Innovation Associate at the School of Engineering, Cardiff University
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Professor of Advanced Energy Research, Director of the Global CO2 Initiative, University of Michigan
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James R. Rice Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Drexel University
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Academic specialist, Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Fellow in Economic Geology at the Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Texas at Arlington
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Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Cardiff University
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Professor, Civil Engineering, McMaster University
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Post doctorate fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University
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Prof of Archaeological Science, University of Oxford
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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York