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Engineers have developed an innovative concrete mix that is not only stronger than conventional concrete but also actively removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A new report in Carbon Research ...

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A civil engineer named Vladimir is warning home builders not to trust the familiar “one to three to three” concrete recipe for foundations. In a recent post on his Zen channel, “Notes of an old ...

A recent study has revealed how particle packing models (PPMs) can significantly enhance fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) by reducing cement content while maintaining superior strength and workability.