LOTTE Construction announced on the 15th that it has developed a next-generation admixture to improve the compressive strength and workability of concrete in collaboration with LOTTE Chemical and ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Mortar Workability Competition, and Egg Protection Device Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2014 ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

This poses a dilemma: if water content in the cement is reduced, its workability is affected, but if more is added, then the strength of the cement is reduced. Because of this, additives are also used ...

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

Incorporating marble dust and polypropylene fibers in concrete boosts strength and durability, highlighting the role of machine learning in mix optimization.