In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials such as steel—a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases ...
Engineers have uncovered the material combinations that help concrete resist cracking, corrosion, and structural fatigue. Study: Tensile characterization of high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete: ...
Researchers have identified an optimal combination of bentonite (BN), silica fume (SF), and polypropylene fibers (PPFs) that significantly enhances the strength, durability, and acid resistance of ...