Articles
Alteration of Structure and Characteristics of Concrete with Coconut Shell as a Substitution of a Part of Coarse Aggregate
Author(s) Sergey A. Stel’makh, Alexey N. Beskopylny, Evgenii M. Shcherban’, Levon R. Mailyan, Besarion Meskhi, Alexandr A. Shilov ,Diana El’shaeva ,Andrei Chernil’nik and Svetlana Kurilova Abstract One of the most promising ways to solve the problem of reducing...
Green Solutions for Urban Sustainability: Photobioreactors for Algae Cultivation on Façades and Artificial Trees
Author(s) María Rosa Villalba , Rosa Cervera 1, and Javier Sánchez Abstract The accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere carries with it severe consequences, and cities are responsible for 70% of CO2 emissions. With this initiative, we address how innovative green...
How Flood Tunnels Work
Description Numerous cities globally optimise the utilisation of precious terrestrial land by capitalising on the subterranean space for mitigating flood risks. This video elaborates on the obstacles and resolutions linked with these colossal endeavours.
Environmental and Geotechnical Properties of Lightweight Aggregates Made of Reused Solid Wastes
Description Unearth the potential of waste materials in geotechnical applications in our latest GCO podcast. We dissect a trailblazing research paper on synthetic lightweight aggregates composed of reused biomass fly ash and waste plastics. Tune in for an insightful...
Why America is Removing These Dams
Description This week, we're journeying to the West Coast of the United States to delve into The B1M's most recent video, "Why America is Removing These Dams". Four dams situated along the Klamath River, spanning both Oregon and California, are undergoing...
Innovative City Construction and Urban Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from China
Author(s) Jun Gao, Ning Xu 2ORCID and Ju Zhou Abstract Environmental performance is a key issue that relates to the sustainable development of the economy and the environment. Innovation-driven approaches are fundamental in improving environmental performance;...
Environmental and Geotechnical Properties of Lightweight Aggregates Made of Reused Solid Wastes
Author(s) Daniela Dominica Porcino, PhD Giuseppe Tomasello, PhD Francesco Mauriello, PhD Angela Malara, PhD Abstract This paper presents the environmental and geotechnical characterisation of new synthetic lightweight aggregates (SLAs) composed of reused...
Massive Concrete: Temperature Profile, Setting Time and Compressive Strength
Description Explore the fascinating world of civil engineering in our podcast, as we delve into the novel methods of liquid nitrogen cooling in cement hydration.Join our trio of ingenious engineers who are revolutionising the integrity of concrete, reducing thermal...
Microbiological Corrosion of Buildings: A Guide to Detection, Health Hazards, and Mitigation
Author(s) Rafal Górny (Editor) About Introducing "Microbiological Corrosion of Buildings: A Guide to Detection, Health Hazards, and Mitigation", a comprehensive resource meticulously designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the impact of environmental...