New Concrete Uses Sludge Compound to Self-heal Cracks

New Concrete Uses Sludge Compound to Self-heal Cracks

Brief  A structural engineering professor at the University of South Australia is developing a way to prevent cracks in concrete by mixing in microcapsules that have a pH-sensitive shell and a core made of alum sludge and calcium hydroxide powder. The sludge is a...

Challenging Structural Integrity of Dams in Cold Climates

Author(s) Denis A. Krutov, PhD   Abstract The design of concrete dams for cold climates has specific features. Particularly, the operation of dams is characterised by openings of horizontal construction joints on the downstream face due to significant temperature...
The Burj Khalifa: The World’s Tallest Building

The Burj Khalifa: The World’s Tallest Building

Burj Khalifa is known for being the tallest building in the world, standing at 2,717 feet (828 m).Being architecture royalty, the tower has an ionic telescopic spire and the world’s highest outdoor observation deck. According to reports, 12,000 builders and...
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