Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...
Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into ...
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How to form and pour a concrete slab

A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish ...
Concrete is the most widely used construction material, so developing ways to make it more durable can improve infrastructure ...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform ...
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A team of researchers from the University of East London (UEL) has found an unexpected solution to one of the construction ...
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How To Pour Concrete Correctly

A clear, practical guide to preparing forms, mixing properly, and pouring concrete for strong, long-lasting results. Which step do you find most helpful?
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into ...
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has introduced the Recycled Content and Regional Material Calculator for the Concrete Industry (LEED calculator), an Excel-based program which calculates ...
Twenty truckloads of concrete rolled into central Napier early this week to pour 120 cubic metres of concrete up to 1.7m deep, as work continues on the city’s new library and civic precinct, Te Kete.