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Reasons for the Premature Failure of Galvanized Coating in a Tropical Area of Australia

Article - 23 Mar 2007

Recent enquiries have brought to our attention that there has been a premature failure of a galvanized coating in a Tropical area of Australia.

Celcon Aircrete Flooring System - Fast Cost Effective Ground Floors

Article - 17 Oct 2006

THis article discusses how the celcon flooring system is produced using the latest aircrete manufacturing technology.

How is Seismic Design Taken into Account in Bridge Engineering?

Article - 5 Jul 2023

Designing infrastructure that can withstand the effects of earthquakes and other natural disasters is a key concern within the construction industry. This article will explore how engineers take into...

A Coral-Inspired Organic Biocomposite to Replace Portland Cement

Article - 23 Jan 2023

Prometheus Materials, a startup commercializing University of Colorado Boulder research, recently began production of a coral-inspired organic biocomposite concrete alternative that could eventually...

Producing Low-Cement and Aesthetically Pleasing Masonry From Recycled Materials

Article - 22 Dec 2022

Sustainability and circularity in the construction industry is a hot-button topic at the moment. Watershed Materials have developed eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing masonry that uses less cement....

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Article - 24 Oct 2022

AZoBuild talks with Stephen Ford, Director at Suscons and Founder of Street2Meet, about initiatives he is overseeing that look to provide sturdier, longer-lasting, and safer emergency shelter to those...

A to Z of Glass Types for Construction

Article - 29 Apr 2022

Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent; it has wide applications in construction. This article examines some of the different types of glass used for construction.

How is Foam Concrete Used in Construction?

Article - 11 Apr 2022

Foam concrete is a unique concrete material with numerous applications not only in the construction industry. This article explains what the material is, describes its advantages and applications, and...

Slate: Applications and Advantages

Article - 16 Dec 2021

Slate is formed when high pressures are exerted on a sedimentary rock like shale. It is a dark, fine-grained stone made up of thin, sedimentary layers that allow it to be split into thin slabs, often...

Innovating with Shipping Containers

Article - 15 Dec 2021

In the last decade, an artifact from the marine and transportation industries has landed squarely on our shores.