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Although we’ve recently been hearing about technologies that allow for the production of stronger concrete, existing structures made of regular concrete could also use some help. That’s where new strengthening panels combined with a new mortar are desi… Continue reading Panel/mortar combo could boost the strength of concrete structures
For over a century, steel rebar has been the go-to material to reinforce concrete but a new approach promises to make the common building material stronger and more environmentally friendly. Scientists have leveraged 3D printing to produce a polymer la… Continue reading Low-carbon concrete stays strong with polymer lattice reinforcements
Getting a product to market isn’t all about making sure that the product does what it’s supposed to. Granted, most of us will spend most of our time focusing on the functionality of our projects and less on the form, fit, or finish of the final product, especially for one-off …read more
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Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams dish up a hot slice of the week’s hardware hacks. We feature a lot of clocks on Hackaday, but few can compare to the mechanical engineering elegance of the band-saw-blade-based ratcheting clock we swoon over on this week’s show. We’ve found a superb …read more
From the looks of the average driveway or sidewalk, it may seem as though concrete is just destined to crack. But if concrete is so prone to cracking, how are we able to use it in so many high-stress applications like bridges and skyscrapers? This question came about while I …read more
The cement used to construct concrete sewerage systems around the world does a mighty job of helping wash away our waste, but does have its shortcomings. Scientists in Australia have developed a new cement-free solution they say is better equipped to h… Continue reading Cement-free sewerage concrete combats fatbergs and corrosion
This is not a home that will appeal to everyone with its use of rough, unfinished concrete, though those willing to embrace its distinctive looks will find an interesting and unusual dwelling. Situated in a forested area in Portugal, its roof has an in… Continue reading Concrete retreat puts a pool in the roof and daylight down below
While 3D printing technology does allow for the quicker and cheaper construction of buildings, such structures are typically made of concrete, which isn’t very eco-friendly. Soon, though, it may be possible to print buildings out of local soil.Continue… Continue reading Eco-friendly tech uses local soil to 3D-print structures
Join us on Wednesday, July 29 at noon Pacific for the Ideas to Prototypes Hack Chat with Nick Bild!
For most of us, ideas are easy to come by. Taking a shower can generate half of dozen of them, the bulk of which will be gone before your hair is …read more
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One of the ways the strength and durability of concrete can be improved is by incorporating tensioned steel tendons before it is cast, which can then be released to compress the material as it sets. A novel adaptation of this pre-stressing technique ha… Continue reading Leaner, greener, expanding concrete pre-stresses itself as it forms