After the concrete floor hardens, these unmixed pockets of material might not show themselves for years. But over time, changing temperatures and seasonal expansion and contraction can loosen the ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material. As Earth's climate continues to ...

Regarding flooring options, homeowners increasingly turn to materials beyond conventional choices. Once associated primarily with industrial spaces, concrete flooring has emerged as a favorite ...

Concrete has been called "the most destructive material on Earth" by The Guardian thanks to the huge negative impact it has on our planet. To make concrete, minerals need to be crushed and cooked ...

These materials and methods are both time-consuming ... Unfortunately, control joints create significant challenges in concrete floor slabs subjected to repetitive use and heavy loads.

Material could replace sand in concrete and be used in other construction ... coasts and the ocean floor. In collaboration with Cemex, we have devised an alternative approach to source sand ...