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- Science says ancient roman concrete could repair its own cracks: The secret was hidden in tiny white chunksModern concrete can become vulnerable when cracks allow water and chemicals to seep into its interior. Ancient Roman concrete, by contrast,...
In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...- Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...
- Union Minsiter Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal building, announces phase-I priority for Goa water metroUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji on June 27, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Te...
- India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi AnandIndian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are ...
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
- Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Still Stands While Modern Concrete Falls ApartAncient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered that a "hot mixi...
- PM Modi to inaugurate 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for MPs on MondayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 184 newly built Type-VII Multi-Storey Flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Sing...
- Delhi college principal smears ‘gobbar’ on classroom walls to beat the heat, students say, “asked for fans, not cow dung”Lakshmibai College's principal applied cow dung to a classroom's walls, citing traditional cooling methods, sparking mixed reactions. While...
- Assam launches a series of initiatives on skill developmentAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated training centers to train 5750 youth under the Assam Skill Development Mission. He als...
- Greater Noida plans to use GPS, drones to find out ways to reduce flooding, waterloggingThe Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) plans to enhance its stormwater network to address inefficiencies and flood-pron...
- ACC Ltd launches low carbon range of concrete ECOPact"The innovative manufacturing process of the ECOPact range, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 100% and further enhances our sustainable produc...
- Concrete Mixer: What do these machines do, their types and applications in constructionConcrete mixers are devices capable of preparing concrete mixtures of varying strength precisely as well as quickly.
- Types of concrete: Which type of concrete would be most suitable for your building or construction activity?Concrete is manufactured using natural ingredients. Hence, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable.
- Developers employ precast, dry well system to fasten affordable housing projectsRERA Act, which emphasises the need for timely completion of projects, adoption of modern technologies has become the need of the hour to s...
- CIDC for scientific methods for refurbishing concrete structuresCIDC bats for repairing & refurbishing old concrete structures using scientific methods, says coastal cities like Chennai prone to high deg...
- Steel-reinforced runways get ministry’s approvalAircraft may now take-off and land on steel-reinforced runways.
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