Researchers have found that mixing jute fibers with bacteria can make concrete stronger and more durable—offering a greener, ...

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Scientists have used AI and advanced modeling to design greener cement mixes, cutting carbon emissions without sacrificing strength and offering a faster, more efficient route to sustainable ...

Researchers have developed a chitosan-enhanced clay brick that significantly improves thermal insulation while maintaining structural strength, offering a sustainable solution for energy-efficient ...

Construction, while essential for societal well-being and improving quality of life, has a significant environmental impact. It is a major contributor to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions ...

Cooling temperatures send contractors scrambling to complete unfinished projects before winter threatens to stop or seriously hinder construction. However, some projects will inevitably have to be ...

This method is based on the speed of sound and the rate of its attenuation. The strength and stiffness of wood are determined on the same fundamental quantities, which depend on the combination of ...

A recent study proposes a surprising ally in the effort to build human habitats on Mars: bacteria. According to researchers, certain microbes could not only help construct shelters using Martian soil ...

A new IoT-ANN framework provides civil engineers with a real-time, non-destructive method for monitoring concrete strength, reducing waste, accelerating timelines ...

First up is 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. This technology is becoming a practical tool in construction using computer-aided design (CAD) to create structures layer by layer. This ...

Its incredible mechanical strength allows for significant improvements in concrete, making it up to 2.5 times stronger and four times less permeable to water than traditional concrete. This means that ...