3D printed buildings presented in China's industrial park
A Chinese construction company brings a revolution to the global building and construction industry, introducing a pioneering building philosophy, based on recycled building materials and a giant 3D printer. Read more on this new building technique that promises drastic reductions in cost, building time and required labour!
Scientists produce high bending capacity concrete using no cement
Scientists from Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, have created a new concrete material that needs no cement to be produced and performs better when subjected to high bending moments.
Concrete monitoring using Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth wireless monitoring can be used to monitor concrete's maturity on-site.
New warning system monitors the internal damage of fiber-reinforced polymer materials
Scientists have created a new system capable of detecting damage in fiber-reinforced polymer materials also known as FRPs.
Sydney will accommodate the largest hybrid timber tower in the world
The tallest hybrid timber building in the world is scheduled to be constructed in Sydney, Australia.
Student accommodation benefits from precast concrete buildings
When it comes to student accommodation facilities, precast concrete buildings can be a beneficial option.
Fibers to help fire damage prevention in tunnels
Engineers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have come up with a way to prevent concrete spalling caused by excessive temperature built up during a tunnel fire. The new technology consists of fibers added in the concrete but the changes in concrete behavior remain still to be investigated.
German researchers have developed concrete that functions as a photovoltaic cell
They used the principle of plant photosynthesis to create energy
Discarded plastic bottles could be used to make stronger concrete
MIT students have found a way to produce plastic-reinforced concrete that is up to 15% stronger than conventional concrete, by adding irradiated bits of plastic water bottles
Can wood compete with steel and concrete as a building material?
Wood presents a lot of benefits as a building material because it is strong, lightweight and environmental friendly. However, only changes in building codes will make wood competitive with steel and concrete.
