Research at the University of Bath has shown waste plastic to be a viable partial replacement for sand in structural concrete, providing one possible solution for future sustainable construction ...

Americans consume 8.6 billion water bottles — every year. Of those, only 1 of 5 is recycled. Fortunately, a handful of MIT students have developed a solution to this problem, and it involves ...

Concrete samples containing up to 5% of the bacteria-treated plastic had virtually the same strength as traditional concrete, according to the study. "That 5% is really a big increase from what's been ...

Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger, more flexible concrete structures, from sidewalks and street barriers, to buildings and bridges, according to a new study. MIT ...

Understanding the causes of plastic shrinkage cracks, monitoring jobsite conditions, and implementing precautionary measures can prevent or at least minimize these unsightly cracks from occurring.

The winter season can bring on a series of challenges: snow, ice and severely low temperatures. These challenges are even more significant for concrete contractors who are often forced to shorten ...

Concrete has a crushing environmental impact but Australian-led innovations have the potential to dramatically reduce emissions from its production They look like any other footpath snaking across ...