Harvey Haynes, inventor of Trak Joints, says his new tool for ground slab joints makes installation easier, lowers the risk of random cracks, is cheaper than traditional methods and does not produce ...

Concrete highway bridges (reinforced and prestressed) are a major component in the U.S. transportation infrastructure. Their deterioration can occur in various damage mechanisms including: mechanical ...

Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the ...

Buildings that are constructed with military or civil defense applications in mind need to be tough. It was with this in mind that a new form of concrete was recently developed, that is far more ...

Does your next project involve mixing and pouring concrete? Avoid cracks with these preventative tips from BobVila.com: - Make sure concrete is fully cured. Concrete takes 28 days to fully cure, and ...

Concrete can be found in almost any type of construction around the world. But how is it made? During manufacturing, once in contact with water, concrete’s main ingredient, cement, binds to any ...

Engineers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector. Engineers in Australia have ...