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The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: CFRP Patches and Adhesive Breakthroughs
- Mar, 11, 2025
- Concrete Structures Structure Types Structural Design Performance-Based Design General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the ever-evolving field of civil engineering, the need for durable, high-strength, and cost-effective solutions for reinforcing concrete structures has led to the increasing use of Carbon Fiber-Re...
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Quieter Roads, Longer Lifespan: How Concrete Retexturing is Changing Highways
- Mar, 10, 2025
- Road Embankments General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development Concrete Structures News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A groundbreaking road resurfacing technique is making waves in the UK, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution to extend the lifespan of concrete roads while significantly reducing noise p...
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Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Unite to Cut Asphalt’s Carbon Footprint
- Mar, 03, 2025
- Concrete Structures General Construction General Civil Environmental Engineering Construction Management Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The construction industry is taking a bold step toward sustainability with the introduction of nuclear-enabled hydrogen to power asphalt production. A groundbreaking initiative, led by a team of engi...
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Brewing Sustainability: Coffee-Infused Concrete Paves the Way in Infrastructure Innovation
- Feb, 06, 2025
- Concrete Structures Pavement Sustainable Development General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- Australia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A groundbreaking innovation is transforming Melbourne’s infrastructure—coffee-infused concrete. Developed by RMIT University, this sustainable alternative replaces a portion of traditional sand with...
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Paving the Future: Sustainable Concrete from Plastic Waste
- Jan, 22, 2025
- Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry Environmental Engineering
- United States, Delaware
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a remarkable innovation, engineers have developed sustainable concrete pavers made from nearly 1,000 pounds of non-recyclable plastic waste. Installed on a prominent sidewalk, these pavers symboli...
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Carbon Reduction in Focus: Lessons from the Edge London Bridge Project
- Jan, 20, 2025
- Sustainable Development Construction Management General Construction Concrete Structures News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A bold new addition to London’s skyline is taking shape near London Bridge. This 27-storey sustainable office tower is set to redefine urban construction, blending innovative techniques with an unwav...
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Building Tomorrow: Da Vinci’s Self-Supporting Bridge Reinvented with Waste Materials
- Jan, 16, 2025
- Bridge Design Concrete Structures Sustainable Development General Construction General Civil News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Italy, Bari
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a groundbreaking fusion of history, innovation, and sustainability, the world’s first 3D-printed bridge made from marble waste has been unveiled. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s self-supporting br...
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Revolutionizing Military Engineering with 3D-Printed Concrete Structures
- Dec, 09, 2024
- Concrete Structures Numerical & Constitutive Modeling General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services News On Research / Academia
- United States, Nevada
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
When military missions require immediate infrastructure such as bridges or buildings, shipping materials or prebuilt structures may be impractical. The solution? Print them on-site. The research team...
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New Sustainable Concrete Mix Cuts Emissions and Boosts Strength
- Oct, 26, 2024
- Concrete Structures General Construction General Civil Transportation Engineering News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- United States, Virginia , Charlottesville
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Recent studies have taken a significant leap in sustainable construction by developing an advanced 3D-printed cementitious composite. This innovative material blends graphene with limestone and calc...
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The Engineering Marvel of Hoover Dam: Shaping the Southwest
- Sep, 13, 2024
- Dam Engineering Concrete Structures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Nevada
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the early 20th century, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation embarked on a monumental engineering project—constructing the Hoover Dam on the Arizona-Nevada border. Completed in 1935, this massive concre...
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