by GCO | Sep 14, 2026 | Articles, experts
Brief Discover how the Hoover Dam concrete cooling system controlled heat of hydration using staged pours, embedded pipes and chilled water. Overview The Hoover Dam concrete cooling system was a critical engineering solution to one of the greatest challenges in...
by GCO | Jul 29, 2026 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Sabry Fayed, Mohamed Ghalla, Yahia Iskander, Rabeea W. Bazuhair, Yahya M. Bin Mahfouz and Saad A. Yehia Abstract Modern buildings increasingly require mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to pass through structural members without increasing...
by GCO | Jul 18, 2026 | Articles, Podcasts
Description Learn why adding water to a concrete truck can reduce concrete strength and durability, and discover the practical inspection checks that help prevent costly site Episose Notes Can adding a small amount of water to a concrete truck really cause long-term...
by GCO | Sep 30, 2025 | Materials
Author(s) Hassan Barkat, Artur Bressanelli Teixeira, Carlos Hoffmann Sampaio, and Josep Oliva Moncunill Abstract The reuse of construction and demolition waste (CDW) is increasingly recognised as a critical pathway to sustainable development within the...
by GCO | Sep 12, 2025 | Materials
Author(s) Magdalena Rucka & Marzena Kurpińska Abstract The growing number of decommissioned wind turbines poses a major environmental challenge, particularly regarding the disposal of large, durable blades. Many ask: Can old wind turbine blade be recycled...
by GCO | Aug 12, 2025 | Materials
Author(s) Zhanzhao Li, Christopher A. Gorski, Aaron Thompson, Jeffrey R. Shallenberger Abstract Deleterious materials, particularly those containing iron sulfide minerals such as pyrrhotite and pyrite, pose a significant threat to the long-term durability of...
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