Architecture and Design announced last week that a carbon-based concrete additive won the Civil Contractors Federation environment award. The technology uses carbon nanotubes to give concrete a flexural strength 200 to 300 times that of steel.
Bridges, Roads & Highways
With a track record of flexibility and versatility that’s hard to match, concrete is used to build bridges more than any other material in the world. And, thanks to advancements in technology, concrete is being used to rehabilitate highway systems to extend usability and years of service.
Using Bacteria to Help “Heal” Concrete
Scientists in the UK develop a self-healing concrete that uses bacteria to plug cracks.
New Formula for High-Strength Shotcrete to Protect Tunnels from Fires and Terrorist Attacks
The science magazine Rubin reports that engineers at Germany’s Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a shotcrete that can render tunnels, bridges and other structures more resistant against fires and explosions.
A Fantastic Concrete Play Bridge in Winnipeg
Randall Klassen, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, sent us these photos of a monolithically poured concrete "bridge" over concrete "water" he constructed for Seven Oaks School Division, in northwest Winnipeg.
Concrete and Glass Mosaic Map of Bainbridge Island, Wash.
In 2005, Mesolini Glass Studio was commissioned by the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island to create a concrete-and-glass mosaic map of the island to be placed at the new Rotary Gateway Park.
Ductal Concrete by Lafarge
Lightweight and ultra-high-performance, fiber-reinforced Ductal offers advantages over traditional construction materials in interior and exterior applications: strength, durability, aesthetics and ductility.
A Concrete Fish Story for the Record Books
When planning your next fishing trip, check out the big catch in the Canadian city of Calgary, where 144 trout over 15 feet long will soon be seen "swimming" alongside the daily traffic at a busy interchange.
Annual Decorative Concrete Competition Lauds Projects Based on Skill and Creativity
Contractors, construction companies, architects and designers are eligible to submit, and projects are judged on skill of installation, creativity, artistic expression and integration with the overall design intent.
Going Vertical with Reactive Concrete Stains
Discover why vertical staining is catching on despite some application challenges.
Concrete Art in Cuba
The language barrier was the least of the obstacles a team of two professors and a student from Southern Arkansas University had to overcome during a weeklong trip to Cuba last November for an art project with the University of Artemisa. The saga began with a lack of supplies and ended with the death of Fidel Castro the night before the Americans left.
