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Composite Materials for Building, Construction and Infrastructure

If you were hiking through the snow, and you knew that 40 per cent of your bodily heat loss was coming from your head, you’d wear a thick hat to stay insulated and warm.

From Exel Composites Plc 28 May 2024

Evaluating Ilmenite Mud as a Substitute for Fly Ash in Cement

A recent study in Materials compares rinsed ilmenite mud waste (R-MUD) with fly ash (FA) as additives in Portland cement composites, focusing on microstructural and pozzolanic properties. The results reveal that R-MUD, despite lower silicon dioxide content, exhibits higher pozzolanic activity, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to FA in cement production.

27 May 2024

Vacuum System From Atlas Copco Vacuum Enables Sustainable Production of Building Materials

Isola, based in Notodden in the south of Norway, offers environmentally friendly products for the construction industry. The company manufactures insulation materials, roofing membranes, wind protection and sealing products.

From Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique 24 May 2024

Komatsu Europe Launches New Sorting and Demolition Grapple Range

Komatsu Europe is pleased to introduce the all-new sorting and demolition grapple range, the latest addition to the Komatsu attachments portfolio.

From Komatsu North America 24 May 2024

Sustainable Concrete from Recycled Construction Waste

This study examines the use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) in concrete. Highlighting the environmental and economic benefits, the review discusses various recycling processes and their impact on the physical, mechanical, and durability properties of concrete.

23 May 2024

Utilizing Moneypoint Fly Ash as Sustainable Cement Replacement

An article in Applied Sciences investigates Moneypoint fly ash from 1985-1995 as a viable replacement for Portland cement in concrete. The study explores its mineral composition, hydration behavior, and potential to enhance concrete strength and durability, demonstrating its suitability as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM).

21 May 2024

Exploring Nano-Calcined Excavation Soil as a Green Cement Alternative

Researchers have developed a sustainable method to use nano-sized calcined excavation soil (NCES) from waste soil as a cement substitute, enhancing the durability and strength of concrete structures. This approach addresses environmental concerns associated with excavation soil waste and demonstrates significant improvements in the mechanical properties of cementitious materials through refined pore structure and optimized hydration dynamics.

20 May 2024

Hope’s Windows, Inc. Highlights Old World SuiteTM with Thermal EvolutionTM Technology for Commercial Construction Applications

Hope's Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom-designed, solid steel and bronze window and door systems, highlights that its classic Old World SuiteTM can be enhanced with Thermal EvolutionTM technology.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 17 May 2024

Green Concrete Recycling Twice the Coal Ash is Built to Last

New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.

From RMIT University 17 May 2024

Is Mass Timber the Future of Sustainable Construction?

This study compared the embodied carbon (EC) of a mass timber structure with a steel equivalent, focusing on Adohi Hall at the University of Arkansas. Mass timber showed a 19% reduction in carbon emissions compared to steel, highlighting its environmental advantages and potential for sustainable construction practices.

14 May 2024