A research team in Switzerland recently constructed a geodesic dome made out of demolition waste to show how construction could become more sustainable by applying circular economy principles to waste and using digital technologies to facilitate this.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Oct 2022
The article discusses the various types of nanomaterials incorporated in RAC blends and the effect on essential properties of recycled concrete aggregate.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
19 Oct 2022
Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregates. Unfortunately, cement ingredients are costly and negatively impact the environment due to hazardous carbon dioxide emissions.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology concept that puts “smart” functionality – computer processing and wireless connectivity – into objects so that they can be monitored and read by machines.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Sep 2022
Fluid viscous dampers were first developed in the 1960s by NASA engineers, but have since found numerous civil engineering applications around the world. Viscous dampers can help protect structures from strong winds, pedestrian and car traffic loads (on bridges), and earthquakes.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Sep 2022
Sustainable construction approaches are gaining increasing interest in the building sector, with many innovative active and passive methods based on novel materials and technologies explored in recent decades.
By Reginald Davey
27 Sep 2022
Traditional models of construction are increasingly being recognized as unsustainable, leading researchers to investigate new and innovative strategies to overcome the key issues of carbon emissions and waste.
By Reginald Davey
20 Sep 2022
Construction is one of the leading industry emitters of carbon emissions. However, there are ways to reduce this footprint and offset the carbon cost of construction projects, which can lead to as much as a 90% reduction in a project’s net carbon costs.
By Ben Pilkington
13 Sep 2022
The primary application of biochar, a highly porous substance made from plant debris, is to improve soil. However, more recent breakthroughs have paved the way for its use as cladding material.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
30 Aug 2022
A new generation of recycled, environmentally friendly building materials is now coming to the fore in response to the challenge of a growing population and increasing climate concerns, including construction boards made from waste products.
By Ben Pilkington
23 Aug 2022