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Why Concrete Is Weak Without Reinforcement

Concrete is incredibly strong in compression - but very weak in tension. That’s why engineers add reinforcement. In this ...
"It was a close call. Thankfully, we have this system in place"; A runway safety system made of crushable concrete stopped a ...
Curious about precast box culverts? Discover their role in future-ready infrastructure and see why they're a game-changer.
City Council members unanimously voted Tuesday night to deny a permit request for a concrete batch facility in south Fort ...
Advanced Drainage Systems faces near-term headwinds despite a compelling long-term growth story. Click here to find out why I ...
A cesspool on the edge of collapse is a safety risk to anyone on the property. A fall into a collapsed cesspool can be fatal, whether because of physical injury or the emission of harmful gases.
NJIT's Matthew Loges ’25 and Assistant Professor Tomer Weiss explored how the collective behavior of ants — acting like both fluids and elastic materials — can inspire breakthroughs in engineering ...
Pan-United’s AiR Digital system is being adopted by ready-mix concrete and logistics companies across Asia-Pacific and is now ...
Power Curbers announces new acquisition of Miller Formless Pavers. Also, news from RDO Equipment, Manitou, Trimble and ...
Give your outdated laminate countertops a fresh, modern upgrade with this easy concrete overlay technique. In this ...
The $242-million project to increase the tunnel's clearance for double-stack intermodal trains and improve drainage is now ...
Slow but steady growth in the use of 3D printed concrete in construction brings in new firms and users, as the nascent ...