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In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...- In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...
- UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...
- In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
- JSW Mahanadi Power settles dispute with Raigarh Champa Rail; NCLAT disposes of appealThe NCLAT disposed of an appeal between JSW Mahanadi Power and RCRIPL. Both companies reached an amicable settlement after a dispute over u...
- Spokane fire arrest: Suspect booked after devastating wildfire tears through Washington neighborhoodsSpokane authorities arrested a man for allegedly starting a large wildfire. This arrest occurred while firefighters battled three major unc...
- The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
- 2008, Spain destroyed susceptible pines within 3 km after finding pine wood nematode in one tree; that outbreak was eradicatedA microscopic worm, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, caused a severe pine tree outbreak in Spain. Officials initially eradicated one infestation...
- If India wants to compete with the world, it has to have one or two large airlines: IndiGo’s Rahul BhatiaIndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia defended the airline’s 66% domestic market share, saying 34% of its capacity operates on routes where no rival flies...
- Monopoly talks don’t appreciate that our one-third capacity is deployed where no other airline connects: IndiGo MD Rahul BhatiaIndiGo's managing director defended its large market share, citing unique routes and global competition needs. He explained that 34% of cap...
- IRCTC new website launched: Check new train ticket booking features and upgrades hereIRCTC New Website Launched: The IRCTC ticket booking website has been redesigned for improved performance. Passengers will experience faste...
- Railways rolls out reform push to speed up projects, boost freightIndian Railways unveiled reforms to enhance project execution and freight operations. Stricter contractor rules and insurance measures aim ...
- Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...
- Nitin Gadkari calls for stronger BRICS ties for sustainable and future-ready transport systemsUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transpo...
- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
- NTPC floats tender for sale of fly ash at desired ports of Middle East, other regionsSustainable ash utilisation is one of the key concern areas at NTPC and the company is ensuring sustainable solutions for complete utilisat...
- NTPC invites EoIs from fly ash usersThe company is looking at new avenues of fly ash management. It has also signed 25 MoUs for supply of about 260 lakh m3 of fly ash for road...
- NTPC teams up with IWAI for transporting fly ash through inland waterwaysThere is a huge demand for Fly Ash but due to the limitation of transporting it through only railway system, not enough can be utilised.
- Power Minister launches portal, mobile app for fly ash utilisationProper management of fly ash is important not only for the environment but for us also as the ash produced by power plants occupies a lot o...
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