Low-carbon concrete is at a tipping point
Low-carbon concrete is now in use on an interstate highway and in a Manhattan skyscraper—and it’s cheap enough that it’s ...
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Graphene concrete from coal product tackles 'sand crisis' sustainably
Rice University researchers have uncovered a promising alternative to sand in concrete – graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product. This discovery addresses the ...
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Dalton neighbors decry potential health risks as sand from nearby mine blows onto their property
Residents living near a Berkshire Concrete Corp. sand mine in Dalton brought their concerns before the town's Board of Health, mustering a large enough crowd to require a change of ...
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Why the world is running out of sand
looking at it through a screen made with sand, surrounded by buildings made with concrete. I could let you guess what's in concrete, but I suspect you're already catching onto a theme here.
Consider sand-laden manure handling options
University of Minnesota Extension Sand bedding is very popular with many dairy producers–until it comes to handling sand-laden manure. Sand is very comfortable for cows ...
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The Insatiable Demand for Sand
That strain is not from increasing demand for gold, diamonds, or copper, but for sand, the primary material for construction and hence for economic development. Concrete and glass are made mostly of ...
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These bricks are made out of desert sand, but are as strong as concrete
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Saudi Arabian team to standardise use of seawater in concrete production
A team led by Saudi Arabian developer Neom has announced plans to research new forms of concrete, including ones that ...
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Using 3D printed sand, these structures become stronger than concrete
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