Materials scientists develop techniques to control the microscopic shape of cement particles for the bottom-up manufacture of stronger, more durable and more environmentally friendly concrete.

Forget scarves and mittens. Soon, we might be able to knit entire buildings. A team from the Swiss university ETH Zurich has developed a technique that allows them to knit textiles that can then form ...

Following its introduction in the late 1940s, slipform paving literally revolutionized the way concrete was placed. Nearly 60 years later, it is now the standard for most large concrete paving jobs.

With concrete the most utilized construction material on Earth, the drive to find more efficient methods drives engineering and architecture researchers worldwide forward. According to an announcement ...

What if you could get the look of wood for a patio or pool deck, but without the work needed to keep the wood looking its best? As more homeowners focus on either creating or sprucing up their outdoor ...

As you’re dreaming up your ideal yard, don’t overlook what’s underfoot. Hardscaping does more than shape your space — it impacts soil health, water flow and the surrounding ecosystem. From pathways to ...

Tired of puddles and icy patches on your concrete driveway? This practical yet stylish alternative manages water better while boosting curb appeal.

HOUSTON - (Dec. 7, 2016) - Bringing order to disorder is key to making stronger and greener cement, the paste that binds concrete. Scientists at Rice University have decoded the kinetic properties of ...