Concrete's greatest weakness is its tensile strength, which can be less than 10% of its compressive strength. So, we often reinforce it to create a composite material strong against all types of ...

When a 12-story condominium building suddenly collapsed last June in Surfside, Florida, one reason was was hiding deep inside the structure. Within its concrete foundation, walls, and floors was a ...

Ultrathin and highly conductive, graphene shows promise for flexible electronics and energy-dense battery electrodes. But materials scientists fret that the material’s brittleness could hold it ...

Concrete makes up a huge part of the built world, but steel rebar–reinforced concrete is difficult and dangerous for humans to make. Toggle thinks robots can make it faster and safer.

The winning firm will supply eight types of rebar ranging between six millimetres and 32mm in thickness. Announced by the City Public Procurement & Property Disposal Agency on February 26 ...

The market comprises various types and grades of rebar used in infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and bridges. Growing urbanization, a rising population, and strong government investment in ...