Martian Concrete could be key to future human colonisation on Mars As engineers continue to evolve modern concrete on Earth, some materials scientists have taken their concrete visions one step further into space. Scientists led by Lin Wan at Northwestern...

Properties include high optical transmittance and having low thermal conductivity Wood is the most-used bio-base material in buildings, with its use experiencing an upward trend in recent years. Natural materials such as wood and its derivatives are considered...

In our continuing series on research into novel construction materials, DC Hub looks at a the Cabkoma strand rod, a lightweight, carbon fibre material used to absorb seismic energy Cabkoma is a thermoplastic carbon fibre that was developed...

Light-generating cement works by absorbing solar energy during the day and irradiating light energy at night

Self-healing concrete has been identified as a technology that will have a lasting impact on the future of construction Structural deterioration and building cracks remain a major concern for asset owners and managers. Self-healing concrete, which is still...