Revolutionary origami-like construction design uses 60% less concrete and 90% less steel
A new origami-inspired concrete technique could help reduce concrete-related waste exponentially. Here's what you need to know.
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Manufacturing Reinforced Bridge Girders In A Concrete Facility
Explore the detailed process of manufacturing reinforced bridge girders using rebars in a precast concrete facility. Starting with mold preparation, the rebars are expertly placed and reinforced to ...
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Origami-Inspired Design Cuts Concrete Use by 60% and Steel by 90% Without Sacrificing Strength
In a world where concrete is as ubiquitous as air, its environmental toll is impossible to ignore. The production of cement, ...
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Why Older Homes Burn So Fast—And The Cost Of Building Ones That Don’t
iron or steel-reinforced concrete—the city’s prevailing aesthetic preferences resulted in few of its residences being built as such. Instead, the L.A. homebuilding industry, like that of most ...
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American Concrete Institute Releases ACI Code-318-25 for Structural Concrete
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced a new release of its ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. According to ACI: This ...