Concrete is a mix of cement, an aggregate such as gravel, and water. For added strength, steel fibers are often added. Now, scientists are claiming that a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete could ...

A recent series of dynamic tests demonstrates that there are several types and doses of steel-fiber reinforcement that can be used in performance-based seismic design of coupling beams—headers that ...

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 ...

Sisal fiber reinforcement in concrete offers significant mechanical and durability benefits, supporting the development of ...

Choosing the right material for your swimming pool isn't all fun and games. Mike Holmes, expert contractor and host of HGTV's "Holmes on Homes," is always on the hunt for materials that offer optimal ...

Question: We are looking for a house to purchase and came across one that we fell in love with. It has a fiberglass pool that was inspected and is in great shape. Does this type of pool need any ...

Although the production of carbon fiber goods may be steadily increasing, recycling the material still remains challenging. Thanks to research being conducted at Washington State University, however, ...

Rendering of CUBE building at TU Dresden and Hitexbau carbon fiber grid. Source | © Iurii Vakaliuk, HENN, TU Dresden and Hitexbau. Technical University Dresden in ...