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Effect of Short Fibers on Fracture Properties of Epoxy-Based Polymer Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures
Description Polymer concrete is widely used in civil engineering due to its superior properties, but its thermal resistance is relatively low. Adding short fibers improves its load carrying capacity and fracture properties, especially at lower temperatures. ...
why Architects Put Trees on Buildings
Description This week on the show we’re exploring why architects put trees on buildings - we covered this on Wednesday's video and now we’re digging deeper into the topic. This seems to be a HUGE trend in architecture – so much so that we kinda joke about it on the...
Talking Fiber in Concrete
Description According to our guest, flatwork represents about half of the concrete placed. One of the reinforcement options that has been on the rise these recent years has been the micro and macro fiber. Jonathan Kozlowski interviews Vance Pool, Manager with the...
Why the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Caused Such Devastation
Description On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria, followed by another 7.5 quake nine hours later.Two weeks later, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Hatay, causing increased losses. As of February...
World’s First Carbon Reinforced Concrete Building Completed by Henn and TU Dresden
Description German architecture firm Henn and researchers from TU Dresden have completed the Cube, the world’s first building made entirely of carbon concrete. The innovative use of carbon concrete could revolutionize the construction industry. [button...
Watch the UK’s Largest TBM in Action for the Silvertown Tunnel Project
Description The Silvertown Tunnel project in London is making progress with the impressive manoeuvring of the UK's largest tunnel boring machine (TBM). The TBM, which weighs 4,000 tonnes, will create two tunnels under the River Thames, connecting Silvertown and...
Impact Resistance Enhancement of Sustainable Geopolymer Composites Using High Volume Tile Ceramic Wastes
Description This article explores the use of high-volume tile ceramic wastes in sustainable geopolymer composites to enhance impact resistance. The study presents promising results, suggesting that this innovative approach has the potential to contribute...
Surviving the Ring of Fire: How Japan, Utah, and Taiwan Build to Withstand Earthquakes
Description The Ring of Fire along the Pacific Ocean is prone to earthquakes, and countries in the area must prioritize building durability to save lives. In this episode, Japan, Utah, and Taiwan showcase their unique approaches to decreasing earthquake effects, such...
Discover the Surprising Benefits of Building Roadways with Styrofoam
Description Engineers have devised many innovative methods to combat the settling of heavy items on soft soils. One such solution is to reduce the weight of embankments, which appears to be so straightforward it is almost unbelievable.