Concrete
Ulm and Concrete Sustainability Hub named to list of top newsmakers
April 5, 2013
Research on reduction of concrete's environmental footprint prompts inclusion on trade journal's list.
Probing the mysteries of cracks and stresses
September 28, 2012
Analysis of molecular-level fracture and stress mechanisms could have broad implications for understanding materials’ behavior.
Civil engineers find savings where the rubber meets the road
May 23, 2012
Study shows that pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption.
Greening the built environment
January 23, 2012
New research on the environmental impact of concrete
Improved buildings could make a big dent in climate change
August 31, 2011
New MIT report on concrete buildings shows many areas for major reductions in their lifetime carbon footprint.
A ‘sensing skin’ for concrete
July 1, 2011
New type of sensor could immediately detect tiny cracks in structures and relay their exact location.
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