Sludge-filled capsules could allow concrete sewage pipes to self-heal

Concrete sewage pipes lead a hard life, constantly being exposed to corrosive acid produced by bacteria in wastewater. A new additive could allow such concrete to self-heal – and it would do so using water treatment sludge.Continue ReadingCategory: Mat… Continue reading Sludge-filled capsules could allow concrete sewage pipes to self-heal

One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

Sleeping in a culvert generally means you’ve fallen on some hard times, but that’s not the case with this unique new project by Nendo. Named the Culvert Guesthouse, it involved constructing a minimalist retreat from the precast concrete box culverts th… Continue reading One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

Sleeping in a culvert generally means you’ve fallen on some hard times, but that’s not the case with this unique new project by Nendo. Named the Culvert Guesthouse, it involved constructing a minimalist retreat from the precast concrete box culverts th… Continue reading One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

Waste-derived coating could protect pipes and absorb pollutants

Industrial piping has a hard life, as it’s constantly exposed to liquids that can damage its inner surface over time. A new polymer coating could help protect such pipes, while removing toxic metals from the liquids as it does so.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Waste-derived coating could protect pipes and absorb pollutants