The technique is pretty straightforward and potentially very cheap, but will need to be scaled up significantly to make a difference.

The team created the mortar by replacing a portion of natural sand with a mixture of silica aerogel particles and shredded PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. Silica aerogel is already ...

Chemically treated palm tree frond microfibers enhance concrete workability and thermal insulation but may reduce mechanical ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed.

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James Hardie’s balance sheet risk is low with leverage modest and interest coverage high. We expect net debt/EBITDA to remain comfortable and well below management's target of less than two times.

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed ...

Question: Why does concrete get hot when it is curing? Answer: Simply put, water plus aggregates (gravel, sand, stone), plus cement (such as Portland cement) start a chain of chemical reactions called ...

This DIY project reuses cardboard boxes to create custom cement planter pots. In just a few steps, you can have stunning ...

Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other ...

The mix that presented one of the best (lowest) LSM results was the 1:3 mix (cement/sand) (Figure 5). This result allows comparison with other research that also studies cement and supplementary ...

Cement prices in Pakistan have dropped to Rs1,390 per bag for top brands, including Bestway Cement, Maple Leaf Cement, and DG Khan Cement, bringing some relief to those planning construction ...