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Carpet Fibers Stop Concrete Cracking

Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.

12 Nov 2024

AI Technique Accurately Predicts Compressive Strength in Waste Marble Concrete

Utilizing AI methods, this research predicts the compressive strength of waste marble concrete, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional testing.

11 Nov 2024

Fully Self-Sufficient Portable Ablution Blocks Achieve Environmental and OH&S Goals On Even Remotest Sites

Among the first essentials of construction, infrastructure, and resources worksites in remote places are ablution facilities that fit the OH&S needs of growing workforces, while safeguarding pristine or fragile environments.

11 Nov 2024

Compression-Casting Enhances Reinforced Concrete Strength

This study on green compression-cast concrete reveals significant strength improvements and lower carbon emissions, paving the way for sustainable construction.

5 Nov 2024

The Next Generation of Adaptive Architecture Using AI and Origami

A new project aims to develop a framework for origami-inspired designs in architecture, enhancing energy efficiency and promoting sustainable building practices.

5 Nov 2024

Modular Green Walls Improve Urban Building Efficiency

This study explores the thermal benefits of modular green walls installed on a residential building in Ghent, Belgium. Results show improved energy efficiency, indoor temperature stability, and insulation, suggesting green walls as an effective solution for urban heat mitigation and energy conservation

29 Oct 2024

Sustainable Sand Transforms Concrete at High Temperatures

This study explores sustainable concrete mixes incorporating desert and recycled crushed sand to replace river sand, tested under elevated temperatures. Findings reveal effective alternatives for resilient concrete, particularly with added silica fume, supporting resource conservation and environmental sustainability.

28 Oct 2024

Graphene-Enhanced LC2 Concrete for 3D Printing

Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant progress in 3D-printed concrete by developing a more sustainable, printable cementitious composite. This innovative material addresses environmental challenges in 3D-printed construction by combining graphene with limestone and calcined clay cement, enhancing strength and durability while significantly reducing carbon emissions. The study was published in the journal Building Engineering.

28 Oct 2024

Hydrogels Protect Critical Infrastructure During Wildfires

This article introduces innovative water-enhancing gels that transform into heat-insulative aerogels, protecting critical infrastructure during wildfires. These biomimetic hydrogels offer long-lasting fire protection by forming silica aerogels under heat, significantly outperforming existing fire-retardant gels.

24 Oct 2024

COBOD, the World Leader in 3D Construction Printing Technology, Launches the Most Advanced 3D Printer so Far

COBOD International, the global leader in 3D construction printing technology, proudly introduces the BOD3 3D Construction Printer for 3D printing of real concrete.

From COBOD 23 Oct 2024

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