In 1990, Switzerland crushed an old A13 road and reused 66% to 100% of it in new concrete; 20 years later, every recycled test mix was still rated good or very goodNew research highlights the impressive durability of Swiss highways built with recycled concrete over several decades. The A13 motorway too...
Gadkari calls for global code of conduct for infrastructure sectorNitin Gadkari highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in transforming India into a leading economy. He advocated for the...
Pargat Singh takes over as Punjab Congress chief, replacing Raja WarringPargat Singh has been appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, wh...
In 1969, Frank Van Zant began building beside a Nevada highway; 20 years later, his desert compound had more than 200 concrete sculpturesIn the late 1960s, World War II veteran Frank Van Zant began creating the Thunder Mountain Monument in Imlay, Nevada, using scrap materials...
NCLT rejects Uniton Infra insolvency plea against Shapoorji Pallonji over Rs 4.31 crore claimThe National Company Law Tribunal rejected Uniton Infra’s plea seeking insolvency proceedings against Shapoorji Pallonji & Co over an alleg...
Billionaire Barry Diller spent $260 million to transform a derelict New York pier into a little island. Now millions use the Hudson river parkLittle Island transformed an abandoned pier into a public park on Manhattan's Hudson River. Barry Diller funded the project to create a spa...
Vishal Nirmiti IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band, and key details. Should you subscribe?Vishal Nirmiti IPO opens on September 30 with a Rs 178-crore issue, comprising fresh shares and an OFS. The IPO has a Rs 208–220 price band...
Donald Trump rejects reports of sanctions relief for TehranIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is open to nuclear discussions and diplomatic solutions. He emphasised that Iran wil...
In 2021, New Jersey dropped about 400 donated gravestones and concrete rubble onto Barnegat Reef; 60 tons of monuments became new underwater habitatIn May 2021, New Jersey took a significant step by deploying around 400 gravestones to bolster its artificial reef initiative. Sourced from...
In 2016, New Jersey sank 5,000 tons of concrete from a demolished Brooklyn pier off Sandy Hook; the rubble was designed to become habitat for fish and musselsIn a 2016 initiative, rubble from a demolished pier in Brooklyn was repurposed to form a new reef, enhancing habitats for marine life. Whil...
'I offered nothing': Trump rejects report of Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds offerDonald Trump refuted reports regarding an alleged offer of sanctions relief to Iran for nuclear concessions. Reports suggested that discuss...
Trump offers Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds for concrete nuclear progressNegotiations between the United States and Iran are ongoing, with discussions mediated by foreign officials. President Donald Trump has ind...
ET Graphics: All hands on deck for AI safetyThere’s still no common industry framework, with firms taking different approaches to testing, oversight and risk management. Tanya Pandey ...
Why do some US airport runways have grooves cut across the pavement? They help stop aircraft tires from hydroplaning when the runway is wetGrooved runways play an essential role in minimizing hydroplaning by allowing rainwater to drain effectively during aircraft landings. The ...
Vishal Nirmiti IPO to open on Sep 30; price band fixed at Rs 208-220Vishal Nirmiti Ltd is gearing up for its initial public offering, setting a price range of Rs 208 to 220. The IPO is scheduled to commence ...
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In 2003, Florida reused 6,000 tons of concrete rubble in Pensacola Bay: The material helped build a 7-acre oyster reef, and seagrass later spread to 2.5 acresDowntown Pensacola has witnessed an inspiring transformation through Project GreenShores, which repurposed recycled concrete rubble into a ...