A new 6,000-pound industrial robot at Cornell University can 3D print the kind of large-scale structures that could transform the construction industry, making it more efficient and sustainable by eliminating the waste of traditional material manufacturing.
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A team of researchers has published a new study into so-called “Cool Pavements” which have been explored for tackling a common urban problem: heat islands.
A novel and eco-friendly nano asphalt binder has been developed by researchers at Swansea University and the Technical University of Braunschweig.
The most common cause of degradation and failures of reinforced concrete structures is chloride-induced corrosion of its embedded steel. This is a pervasive, urgent problem that requires immediate attention and public awareness.
Catastrophic residential fires and wildfires have a significant impact in terms of fatalities and injuries, as well as loss of property.
In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers discussed the development of construction materials using wastewater and its potential applications in the circular economy for the mass production of bricks.
In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from China studied the improvement in properties of concrete due to the addition of graphene oxide (GO).
Valorizing waste materials is a key strategy for achieving a circular economy. Writing in Sustainability, a team of researchers from Saudi Arabia and Australia has investigated the use of marble waste in road construction.
Due to the challenges presented by human activities and climate change, innovative solutions are needed for the future of construction. Writing in Sustainability, a team of researchers from France and the US have investigated using dredged sediment to manufacture compressed earth blocks for sustainable building materials.