To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete ...

In this episode i experiment with using my Makerbot 3d printer to make a line of concrete products. My friends at the Urban Animal Scientist asked me to design a modern set of dog dishes. I 3d printed ...

Scientists have created hollow concrete that is 5.6 times stronger than regular concrete. The new design is based on the human femur, which features a honeycomb-like design, making it more resilient ...

Although we've been hearing about various stronger forms of concrete, one of the keys to making concrete last longer is to keep water from seeping into it in the first place. A new surface sealant ...

As winter approaches, Canada's roads, bridges, sidewalks and buildings are facing a familiar problem: cracks caused by large temperature swings. These cracks weaken infrastructure and cost millions to ...

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing concrete.

If you are building a new driveway at your home, you'll want to pick the best concrete for your driveway to ensure it remains intact and lasts a long time. When you buy an existing home, though, you ...

Researchers at MIT continue to look for ways to turn concrete into a perfect energy storage option. The researchers first shared their findings in 2023, suggesting that concrete could be used to store ...