A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement ...

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers can finally demonstrate what properties of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Researchers from the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are part of a new research center that is working to create more durable and longer-lasting ...

Purdue University professor Luna Lu holds the REBEL concrete strength sensing system, which her lab invented to improve estimates of in-place strength of concrete structures. As a beta product of ...

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

The modern world is built on concrete, and cement is what makes it possible. You've probably heard these two terms used interchangeably, especially while watching DIY videos on YouTube. However, they ...

Ancient Roman concrete is incredibly durable, even more so than modern concrete. Scientists have long wondered what gave it its incredible strength. One team may have cracked the mystery — focusing on ...

You walk on concrete every day without thinking about it. That sidewalk, your driveway, the foundation of every building around you; it's all made from essentially the same recipe. Funnily enough, ...