Block-Lite is a small concrete manufacturer in an industrial corridor of Flagstaff, Arizona. The third-generation family business makes bricks and other masonry materials for retaining walls, ...

Widely recognized as being responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, concrete should be a blacklisted material, relegated to the shameful annals of architectural history. Rapid global urbanization, ...

In this experiment, undergraduate students in Prof. Abbie Liel's class, analyze the failure modes of concrete. Using the biaxial frame, a hydraulic actuator capible of exerting a 110kip or 110,000lb ...

The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability ...

A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, ...

Compared to Lego in terms of its build structure, our self build expert weighs up the pros and cons of insulated concrete ...

As sustainability becomes a central driver in construction, environmental product declarations (EPDs) are emerging as powerful tools for the entire building value chain. The Precast/Prestressed ...