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  • The Use of E-Waste in Concrete
    Article - 10 Jan 2023
    Staggering amounts of waste are produced by industrial and domestic activity. Utilizing waste to produce value-added products is a central focus of research, and waste streams are being increasingly...
  • Using Metrology to Study Cracks in Concrete
    Article - 12 Feb 2020
    The presence of cracks in any type of concrete structure can not only be deleterious to its stability but can even result in deadly effects if left uncorrected.
  • Exploring Microcracking in Cement
    Article - 12 Feb 2020
    'Microcracking' is the term used to describe networks of cracks in concrete that are so small, they are not visible without magnification.
  • 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...
  • The Advantages of Additively Manufacturing Printing Concrete
    Article - 26 Nov 2021
    Additive manufacturing, also referred to as 3D printing, is a technology that has gotten significant attention from researchers, manufacturers, and builders the world over for its ability to quickly...
  • Non-Destructive Testing in Construction
    Article - 26 Sep 2019
    Non-destructive testing plays a key role in construction as it ensures materials and joining processes during fabrication and erection phases are of the highest quality.
  • Additive Manufacturing of Concrete
    Article - 8 Jul 2019
    Additive manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, can be used in the construction industry. What is additive manufacturing of concrete, and how can the practice be advanced?
  • Predicting Concrete Tie Failures via Improved Freeze-Thaw Testing Standards
    Article - 28 Jan 2013
    Scientists and engineers are able to predict concrete tie failures with the help of accelerated tests carried out in the laboratory.
  • What is Timbercrete?
    Article - 20 Mar 2024
    Timbercrete offers a low-carbon alternative for sustainable construction, combining sawdust with cement to create eco-friendly, insulating building blocks.
  • Using Ceramic Waste as a Concrete Aggregate
    Article - 13 Jun 2022
    At present, ceramic waste use is limited in the construction industry due to a lack of understanding. In fact, ceramic waste matches or can improve the performance of other common aggregates used for...
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

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 construction industry.

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