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The Applications of Mortar in Construction

Article - 27 Aug 2019

Although the terms mortar, cement and concrete may be used interchangeably, each of these materials serve very different functions within the construction industry.

Building With Lime

Article - 8 Jul 2019

Lime is one of the oldest building materials in existence and can be used to make many different types of mortar. Find out about the different types of lime, including lime putty and hydraulic lime.

Nanomaterials and Their Use as Construction Materials

Article - 8 Jan 2019

This article explores the use of nanomaterials as construction materials in the building industry.

Aircrete Blocks and Products – Glossary of Aircrete Terminology

Article - 14 Jul 2006

This article provides a glossary of Aircrete Terminology.

Shigeru Ban's Incredible Paper Tube Structures

Article - 9 Dec 2022

Shigeru Ban’s paper tube structures address many pressing questions for architects today. With his international firm, the Japanese architect has been building sustainably with paper, cardboard, and...

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Article - 12 Oct 2021

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in...

The Applications of Rheology in Mortar Production

Article - 18 Feb 2020

Rheology is the science of deformation and flow of matter. It deals with relationships between stress, strain, rate of strain, and time.

Concrete Foundations – A Construction Guide

Article - 30 Oct 2012

Foundations have their own unique designs and concreting these foundations requires a number of highly regulated steps, including site inspection.

Improving the Thermal Insulation Properties and Toughness of Concrete

Article - 7 Apr 2022

The inclusion of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in concrete improves its toughness significantly, according to previous research. The mechanical and thermal performance of polyvinyl alcohol fiber...

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International High-Rise Award: The Bryant by David Chipperfield Architects

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