WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — What if the inherent weaknesses of a material actually made houses and buildings stronger during wildfires and earthquakes? Purdue University researchers have 3D-printed cement ...

Scientists are testing concrete that repairs itself using bacteria, sealing cracks and reducing leaks by up to 80%.

Embedding bacteria into concrete that can seal cracks on its own can potentially extend the life of bridges, tunnels, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Concrete Crack in Foundation Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, ...

There's nothing quite like the feeling of pulling up to a neat, well-maintained home. However, a cracked concrete driveway can quickly spoil that curb appeal. Unfortunately, these fissures are more ...

It's easy to stand in your garage, perhaps marveling at your hot water recirculation system or the web of cables entering your electrical load center, and forget that the bit of concrete you're ...

The strengthening effect as pressure is applied is analogous to the toughening that shells of lobsters and beetles experience. It is hoped that this 3D printed, arthropod-inspired innovation will lead ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how nice the concrete driveway, or how well-maintained, cracks happen. The ground might shift over time, minuscule cracks grow into ...

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a new self-healing concrete that could multiply structures’ lifespans and slash CO2 emissions. Most infrastructure is composed of ...

Unfortunately, most concrete has a tendency to crack, usually as a result of improper design or poor construction practices. As an overlay installer, you have no control over these factors. You are ...

Researchers have 3D-printed cement paste, a key ingredient of the concrete and mortar used to build various elements of infrastructure, that gets tougher under pressure like the shells of arthropods ...