Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S. after World War II when mid-century modernism was in vogue, following in the footsteps ...

Most civil structures exhibit nonlinear behavior during moderate to severe earthquakes. Consequently, inelastic analysis is needed for seismic design. Several dynamic and static analysis methods are ...

Concrete construction strategies can be material-intensive and labour-intensive and often rely on formwork that produces material waste. 3D printing (3DP) technologies could reduce the materials and ...

Designers around the globe are finding sustainable-building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge ...

Concrete's strength and structural integrity come not only in its material properties, but also from how it's molded during construction. An architecture student has devised a clever way to build ...

Slow but steady growth in the use of 3D-printed concrete in construction brings in new firms and users, as the nascent industry finds the right market niches for a continually evolving technology As ...

Although concrete’s reputation as a strong, durable material is certainly well-earned over many centuries, even the best-placed concrete remains vulnerable to the elements without proper protection.