Interesting Engineering on MSN
New mortar mix cuts building heat loss by 55%, uses recycled plastic, aerogel
Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a novel mortar that incorporates recycled plastic and silica aerogel, ...
The team hope this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly. They developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and ...
Portland cement, the key component of concrete, is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because it’s made by heating limestone to high temperatures, a process that burns ...
The Family Handyman on MSN
What’s the Difference Between Concrete, Cement, Mortar and Asphalt?
If you're confused about the differences between concrete vs. cement vs. mortar vs. asphalt, you're not alone. Let's clear up this confusion right now!
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results