by GCO | Jun 16, 2021 | Materials
Author(s) Liliana Maria Nicula, Ofelia Corbu, Ioan Ardelean, Andrei Victor Sandu Abstract The present work investigates the effect of freeze–thaw cycles on the porosity of three mixtures of road concrete containing blast furnace slag in comparison with two...
by GCO | Jun 16, 2021 | News
Brief 3D printing has the potential to construct houses faster and cheaper than with traditional building techniques, and Habitat for Humanity is making a 3D-printed home in the US that it hopes will be a blueprint for affordable housing. Insight s 3D...
by GCO | Jun 15, 2021 | News
Brief We have seen some interesting developments around what’s known as self-healing concrete that repairs its own cracks, and scientists have now demonstrated an exciting new form of this that makes use of an enzyme found in human blood. Insight...
by GCO | Jun 15, 2021 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Ana Bras, John Milan van der Bergh, Hazha Mohammed and Ismini Nakouti Abstract Corrosion of reinforced concrete (RC) structures costs the UK GBP 23b annually and is one of the main durability problems contributing to the development of rust, spalling,...
by GCO | Jun 15, 2021 | News
Brief Hand-held devices simplify moisture measurement in concrete and give instant readings. Kett US Managing Director John Bogart explores why such measurements are necessary and the advantages of moisture gauges that require no training. Insight For concrete...
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