Tag: Concrete
Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in...
Mohammad Houshmand, Drexel University and Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University
Some say there are two types of concrete – cracked...
To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by...
Monika Bleszynski, University of Denver
Many people associate a fresh snowfall with pleasures like hot chocolate and winter sports. But for city dwellers, it can...
Smart concrete could pave the way for high-tech, cost-effective roads
Luna Lu, Purdue University and Vishal Saravade, Purdue University
Every day, Americans travel on roads, bridges and highways without considering the safety or reliability of...
Fungi can help concrete heal its own cracks
Congrui Jin, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Infrastructure supports and facilitates our daily lives – think of the roads we drive on, the...