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 ...

A further examination was made on one of the stone pavers and it was found to contain 800 grams of crystal methamphetamine encased in the concrete. Investigators unloaded all the pallets and a total ...

A new test developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can predict the performance of a new type of cementitious ...

Graphene oxide offers significant benefits for cement-based materials, yet its aggregation in high-pH environments poses ...

Viable cordless alternatives were demonstrated for handling rebar, concrete and everything in between from Bosch, DeWalt, ...

India's renewable energy surge has redefined global clean energy economics. The Union Budget 2025-26 arrives at a time when our renewable capacity expansion has proven that sustainable development and ...

Police say 29-year-old Devin O’Fallon of Bismarck was arrested Friday after selling stolen equipment to an undercover officer. He was on parole at the time for other burglaries and has an ...

Windows 11 has a simplified Start menu that replaces Live Tiles with a more traditional app launcher and removes many legacy features. However, the Settings app still offers plenty of ...

With a mission of encompassing the future of building through leadership and education, integrating technology, solutions and partnerships, World of Concrete (WOC)--the annual commercial concrete ...

Aging reactors need a concrete solution For the first time, researchers verify the effect of radiation on concrete expansion Date: January 31, 2025 Source: University of Tokyo Summary: It's been ...

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers, including those from the University of ...