These colour shifts help engineers estimate peak fire temperatures. At 400 degrees Celsius, calcium hydroxide starts degrading, and concrete loses about 30 percent of its compressive strength. By 900 ...

Spokane's most iconic parking structure has been listed on the Washington Heritage Register and may soon receive national recognition. In March 1967, amid an effort to revitalize the downtown core, a ...

The concrete that made up the bridge deck of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge has been removed and is now stockpiled at ...

The designers mimicked the structures in certain bones to increase the surface area of the bridge, which also increased the ...

Scientists are always looking for ways to make inherently brittle materials, such as concrete or ceramic, tougher, safer, and ...

Concrete is an incredibly versatile material and also one that deserves a lot more attention especially when it comes to diy ...

Every construction project relies on materials that meet exacting standards. When structures demand strength and longevity, reinforcing steel becomes non-negoti ...

Researchers are using an unusual design to enhance the sustainability of concrete, with a carbon-absorbing material and ...