Adhesives and materials expert Jonathan Wilker of Purdue University mimics the chemistry that oysters use to formulate better-performing and faster-curing cement recipes.

A recent study published in Engineering titled “Technological Approaches to Improve Early-Age Strength of Limestone Calcined Clay Cements” by Franco Zunino, Xuerun Li, and Joachim Dengler, explores ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...

According to the United Nations, the global population is set to reach around 10.3 billion by the mid-2080s, driving rapid ...

As architecture continues to shift towards environmental sustainability, the demand for low-carbon materials is increasing exponentially in the construction industry – and the concrete sector is no ...

Let's end the week with a bit of good news for our future as a species on this floating ball of dirt. Brimstone, a major player in the industrial decarbonization field, just announced that its ...

Understanding concrete durability is crucial for infrastructure planning, with service lives affected by environmental ...

Concrete is the foundation of modern infrastructure. From buildings and bridges to roads and industrial flooring, concrete ...

As the world works to alter the trajectory of climate change, most attention focuses on reducing humanity's reliance on ...

FORTA reports that concrete can last up to 100 years with proper maintenance, adding that its durability relies on factors ...