Advanced composites play a crucial role in efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral future, enabling structures that are simultaneously resistant and lightweight, and therefore energy-efficient, for ...

Fuel cells offer a promising solution for clean energy with advantages over traditional electric power systems, including extended driving range and higher energy density. Despite these benefits, the ...

The durability assessment of large-panel concrete structures addresses the long-term serviceability and safety of prefabricated buildings that rely on precast concrete elements assembled on site.

A new class of thermoplastic composite reinforcement bars for concrete structures, designed to address current limitations in durability, sustainability and supply chain flexibility, has been ...

Polymers are complex materials with flexible forms, widely varied compositions, and properties that change as the polymers interact with their environment over time. Structurally, polymers are large ...

The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced yesterday during a press conference at the World of Concrete current and future initiatives to help augment durability of post-tensioned concrete bridges ...

Concrete, second only to water, is the most consumed material worldwide due to its structural strength, ease of handling, and versatility. Comprised of cement, sand, gravel, and water, it is ...