These roofs can be constructed on timber, steel or concrete decks. A low pitch or flat roof can be ... consists of a mix of lightweight aggregates (e.g., expanded clay, perlite), organic matter (e.g., ...

Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres, rolling out ...

The U.S. Department of Energy is ponying up $10 million for Prometheus Materials Inc., a zero-carbon building materials ...

Tell me, how many ways can you think of to patch a foundation crack? Here are a few: • Get a tube of concrete crack caulk at a local hardware store. Advertising • Purchase a small tub of pre-mixed ...

Researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction. Researchers from the University ...

Today on Living808, Kelly went back on a Stuctural Systems job site to address critical safety concerns with Lance Luke, ...

Contractors have found a significant block of concrete in the entrance to Lake Bonney, SA, sitting 1.4m below the surface at normal water level. A document obtained by the ABC reveals the then ...

Cement and concrete are commonly mistaken for each other, but it’s important to know which is which. To help you remember, we’re detailing the differences: cement vs. concrete. After reading ...

Concrete, the second-most-used material on Earth, generates about four times more CO2 emissions than planes. MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Behold one of the world’s greatest slag heaps: A towering ...

The naturally occurring mineral that causes foundations to crumble could be affecting thousands of homes across the state.

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