This prompted the researchers to test whether desert sand could be repurposed using a manufacturing approach that does not rely on conventional cement binding. During a series of trials, the ...

From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast mixes ...

Scientists have succeeded in transforming desert sand into sustainable, eco-friendly bricks, offering a promising ...

Given its status as the most widely-used manufactured material on Earth, reducing the huge environmental footprint of concrete would have significant consequences for the health of the planet.

In this video, we demonstrate how to create a concrete pot suitable for bonsai plants. The mixing ratios for the concrete pot are: first, combine 1 part cement with 1 part water; then, mix 1 part ...

As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. Calcium-based substances are heated at high temperatures to form the ...