As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for ...

A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.

Researchers from Hohai University, Northwestern University, and Politecnico di Milano have introduced a pioneering mesoscale mechanical discrete model, LDPM-MicroF, to simulate the fracture behavior ...

UNM Engineers just patented a bendable, 3D-printable concrete material, that could change the game for construction 3D ...

Armed with a 3D concrete printer, careful measuring tools, and just the right ingredients, a team at The University of New ...

Many reinforced concrete structures have been built in Switzerland and Central Europe since the 1960s. Time leaves its mark: chemical changes in the concrete may result in steel corrosion. Researchers ...

Researchers from Hohai University, Northwestern University, and Politecnico di Milano have introduced a pioneering mesoscale mechanical discrete ...

Concrete production is a major source ... The researchers proposed techniques to overcome this issue, including fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/steel confinement, steel fiber addition, and ...

The United States concrete fiber market is set for growth, driven by construction expansion, with an expected CAGR of 5.5% in the coming years. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 ...