A single application of ‘smart’ self-repairing coating is being developed to dramatically extend rust protection for ...

New ring shear tests reveal how concrete–cement soil composite pile interfaces transfer shear loads, supporting improved ...

Bamboo fiber, bamboo stem ash, and treated bamboo reinforcement show potential for sustainable concrete slabs in low-rise and ...

Using holograms and real-time force analysis, researchers show how AR can transform how we inspect, preserve, and protect ancient structures like Lausanne Cathedral. Study: Augmented Reality for ...

Material science plays a fundamental role in building design. From solid foundations like validating mechanical properties to lofty ambitions like developing a sustainable future for the construction ...

Structural damage in carbon fiber composites can now be detected and transmitted wirelessly using energy generated by the damage itself. Study: From vibration to information: self-powered crack ...

Cement composites, reinforced cementitious panels, cement-based mortars, and other cement-based products have been developed using agricultural palm waste, rice fiber, reed fiber, and sugarcane ...

MMC represent a broad spectrum of building techniques and products aimed at improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability in construction. By shifting much of the building process off-site, MMC ...

The construction industry is not only pivotal to global economic growth but also instrumental in shaping the infrastructure that supports modern society. However, despite its essential role, ...

With a focus on the Ninghai Bamboo Tower, this article explores engineered bamboo as a material for multi-story construction.

A decline in engineering graduates could wipe £6.5 bn from the UK economy by 2035, according to new analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and STEM workforce consultancy ...

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