Drexel scientists have developed concrete that can melt snow on its own
One method involves placing paraffin inside capsules, then mixing the capsules into concrete. This method helps melt snow ...
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Why Temperature in Concrete Infrastructure Matters
Thermal cracking can occur if the differential between the temperature of the concrete’s core and the surface is too high, or if the concrete overheats. These cracks could then allow water ...
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How to Protect Concrete During Cold Weather Pours
or replacing general use cements with Type III (high-early-strength) cement. Minimum concrete temperatures in Line 1 of Table 1 are a function of the minimum dimension of the section size because ...
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Why Concrete Is Going Green To Help The Building Sector Cut Emissions
it makes up 80% of the CO2 emissions associated with concrete. Dr. Gilliam said cement is made of limestone, which is heated in a kiln at very high temperatures. Transforming limestone into ...
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The Secrets of Roman Concrete — Lessons for Modern Construction
Roman concrete is an engineering marvel known for its longevity and strength. It has persisted for thousands of years, with ...
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Japanese team makes concrete in different way to cut CO2 to zero
To make concrete, limestone, or calcium carbonate, is mixed with clay and other materials and then calcined at high temperatures, so CO2 is released via the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.