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Formation Factor: The Key to Assessing Concrete Durability

Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, must withstand diverse environmental stresses to ensure long-term durability. While traditional measures like compressive strength provide initial quality control, they do not fully predict

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MIT Researchers Transform Concrete into Powerful Energy-Storing Supercapacitors

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize energy storage by turning concrete into a giant battery writes Tom Ough for the

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MIT EC^3 Hub Partners with Japanese Industry to Advance Conductive Concrete Research

MIT’s Electron-conductive Cement-based Materials Hub (EC3 Hub) has entered a five-year research agreement with Aizawa Concrete Corp., aiming to explore multifunctional applications of concrete in infrastructure writes Andrew Paul Laurent

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EUPAVE’s Best Practices Workshop: Non-Destructive Auscultation and Monitoring Techniques for Concrete Pavements

EUPAVE, the European Concrete Paving Association (a partner of ISCP), is proud to announce its upcoming Best Practices workshop titled “Non-Destructive Auscultation and Monitoring Techniques for Concrete Pavements.” Scheduled for

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Concrete Pavement Maintenance Crucial for Longevity, Safety, and Cost-Efficiency

Concrete pavements, touted for their durability, are not immune to challenges like temperature-induced expansion, contraction, and material deviations. To combat these issues, preventative maintenance plays a pivotal role. A recent

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CP Tech Center Releases Guide to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Concrete Production

Transportation agencies nationwide are increasingly focused on understanding and mitigating the environmental impact of pavement materials, particularly carbon emissions. To aid in this effort, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center

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Advancements in Concrete Paving Mixtures Testing Lead to Enhanced Durability on State Highways

In a concerted effort to improve the durability and long-term performance of pavements on state highways, the Performance Engineered Concrete Paving Mixtures Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF-5(368)) has introduced groundbreaking tests

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