As urban development accelerates and rainfall intensifies, traditional drainage systems are under unprecedented strain. The ...

The concrete used is mixed according to the ordinary proportions of one part of cement high in lime, three parts of sand, and five parts ... that are pres ent when coarse ingredients are used.

Molding and casting are the backbone of concrete sculpture art. Artists craft molds from materials like rubber, plastic, or ...

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 ...

Low-carbon concrete is now in use on an interstate highway and in a Manhattan skyscraper—and it’s cheap enough that it’s ...

Ali, K. , Li, Y. and Ye, L. (2025) Study on Sulfate Erosion Resistance of Basalt Fiber Concrete after Ultra-Low Temperature Freezing and Thawing. World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 13, 80-95 ...

As winter approaches, homeowners face the challenge of keeping driveways and walkways free from ice while ensuring the ...

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Fine particles have a significantly larger specific surface area than coarse solids. For example, clay particles (<4 μm) exhibit a specific surface area up to 10 times higher than medium sand (200–300 ...