Researchers have found a way to use waste carpet fibers to create stronger and more durable crack-resistant concrete.

This study on green compression-cast concrete reveals significant strength improvements and lower carbon emissions, paving ...

Reinforced concrete is the miracle material which made ... All we need now is a low-carbon replacement for Portland cement. Want to know more about concrete reinforcement? We’ve got you covered.

A new innovation in the use of fibre in concrete instead of traditional steel reinforcement is set to move the industry ...

Low water-to-cement ratio, lower cement content ... curing time and exposure conditions must also be evaluated. Fiber-reinforced concrete is also a cost-effective, sustainable solution for ...

By using alternative binders instead of cement, such as clay or volcanic ... In the study "Textile reinforced concrete members subjected to tension, bending, and in-plane loads," published in ...

RMIT University in Australia has discovered this new way to turn waste carpet fibers into a key component for crack-resistant ...

There are many different types of cement, concrete, and mortar products. Grouts and fillers are sealants used to fill in gaps between tiles, bricks, and other components. Thinset mortar, dryset mortar ...

Mark Miodownik puts the properties of reinforced concrete to the test ... They can vary the amounts of sand, cement, aggregate, steel wire and suchlike. They can determine their own independent ...